Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

Exercises and Workouts

Speed Parachute Workouts

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dr. Rick Kattouf II

Speed parachute workouts are designed to improve an athlete's speed, power, strength, and explosiveness. The added resistance provided by the chute will help to strengthen calves, quads, glutes, and hamstrings.

Dr. Rick Kattouf II has been writing health/fitness articles since 1997. His articles have appeared in "GO Magazine," "Velo News," "Chicago Athlete," "Champion Nutrition.com," "New O.D.," "TrainingPeaks.com," and "Florida Racing Magazine." Kattouf received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1997 and is a food psychology coach, wellness and nutrition consultant, sports nutrition consultant, MMA conditioning coach, and an ITCA triathlon coach.