The following Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson and is narrated by Tina Lehman.

13 worthy alternatives to traditional sprinting you should try.

Sprinting is great. For my money, it's the best bang for your buck exercise.

If you have only 15 minutes to spare, you can sprint.

If you're on the road without access to a gym, you can usually find a place to sprint.

It's the missing piece in the quest for optimal

leanness. Incorporating weekly sprints can really help the fat just melt off. There's just

something about the raw, maximal expression of absolute effort that makes a person feel good,

feel alive, and feel, well, primal. But not everyone wants or has the capacity to run as fast as they possibly can on a flat surface.

Whether because of old or current injuries, the general slate of the body,

or simple personal preference, a significant portion of the population isn't going to be running sprints on a track.

Maybe you hate it, maybe it hurts too much, or you're worried about throwing something out.

Whatever the reason for your sprint abstinence, there are worthy alternatives to traditional sprinting.

And here are a few of my favorites.

Number one, Barbell complexes.

Pick 3 to 4 compound movements you can do and rattle 3 to 5 reps of each in succession without dropping the weights.

I like Power Clean, Overhead Press, Front Squat Barbell Row for a brutal session.

You can try PaleoFX founder Keith Norris'

rendition of a classic barbell complex, linked on today's post of marksdailyapple.com. You can do

whatever you want. Just don't drop the weight. Barbells aren't necessary. They're just the best

tool for the job. Kettlebell complexes,

dumbbell complexes, even body weight complexes all work. Barbell complexes are great for people who are

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