Practical Implications of RST

The training implications of RST, when used appropriately and pragmatically can offer a athletes an effective training method to increase both aerobic and anaerobic peak capacity and totally capacity. This must be used in caution with significant planning and monitoring of the squad and on an individual level. Consideration around time of season, fixture congestion, squad health, squad demographics and individual considerations must be identified and planned for. Failing to do so would cause injury risk and a loss in confidence from playing and coaching groups. 

In conclusion, RST can offer an efficient and effective way for football clubs to train that give significant aerobic and anaerobic adaptions that could aid performance. With the addition that RST can be a time saver, as there will be no need to separate sprint exposure and running top ups leading to a potentially greater time for coaching input. Implementing a RST program within an already full on field schedule is complex with potential pit-falls. Significantly careful planning needs to be completed in order to get elicit the right dosage and therefore response. A fully individualised approach should be adopted, considering individual speeds and capacities as well as the players individual needs. Progressions should be completed with caution and accurate planning to avoid injury risk, over training and acute spikes in training. If these stipulations can be monitored and adhered to athletes and coaches will reap the benefits of an efficient, streamlined progressive physical program giving greater performance outputs for individuals and ultimately the team.