Which description defines Speed?

• A. The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity
• B. The ability to deliver oxygen to the muscles
• C. The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement
• D. The ability to minimize transition time from one movement to another

Answer: (C)

Speed is about how fast you move a movement, focusing on the time it takes to complete each repetition or cycle. The best description here is the ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement because it directly measures how quickly you can perform each cycle. This is different from being able to control movement (which relates to technique and stability), from delivering oxygen to the muscles (which is endurance/aerobic capacity), or from minimizing transition time between movements (which is agility or flow between movements). In practice, improving speed means performing reps faster while keeping good form, cutting down the cycle time of each repetition.