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Coach outlines fitness drills for surviving a horror-film chase
Andrew McKeown, who leads physical performance for the San Diego Wave soccer team, has shared fitness advice for surviving a horror-film chase.
His tips are aimed at fictional situations involving killers such as Leatherface, Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers.
McKeown says repeated sprints can build speed, with recovery periods gradually shortened and routes varied.
He also recommends a game of tag to practise reacting and changing direction when danger appears unexpectedly.
Deep squats and work on hip, calf and ankle mobility can help strengthen muscles used for running, jumping and taking quick support.
The advice reflects how horror-film characters often need to flee, dodge or hold a position while hiding.
The guidance is about fictional survival; no next steps beyond the suggested exercises are given.
Performance coach Andrew McKeown outlined fitness drills that could help someone evade a killer in a horror film.
He recommends repeated sprints with shorter recovery periods and varied routes.
He also advises practising agility and reflexes through a game of tag that involves dodging.
McKeown recommends mobility work and deep squats to strengthen muscles used for running, jumping and quick support.
The advice was reported by Allociné after McKeown was interviewed by SlashFilm.
- Who
- Andrew McKeown, physical performance coach for the San Diego Wave soccer team.
- What
- He outlined sprinting, dodging and strength and mobility drills for surviving a horror-film chase.
- When
- Allociné published the article on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The drills aim to improve speed, agility, reflexes and the ability to hold positions while hiding.
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Je sprinte sur une certaine distance, je prends un temps de récupération, je sprinte encore, et je réduis le temps de récupération.
Il s'agit de jouer au chat perché, où il faut réagir et esquiver.
Je conseillerais d'étirer tes hanches, tes mollets, et d'essayer d'améliorer la mobilité de tes chevilles pour pouvoir réaliser un squat vraiment profond.
Andrew McKeown gave SlashFilm advice on fitness drills for surviving a horror-film chase.
Allociné published its report on McKeown's advice.
- Coach
- Andrew McKeown
- Team
- San Diego Wave soccer team
- Sprint drill
- Repeat sprints with recovery periods that get shorter
- Agility drill
- Play tag and practise reacting and dodging
- Strength and mobility
- Stretch hips and calves, improve ankle mobility, and practise deep squats
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