LUIS BADILLO JR.’S lightning quick footwork tips can help you increase your speed and torch calories in the process.
You wouldn’t want to face Luis Badillo Jr. in a game of hopscotch. Known for possessing the world’s fastest feet, Badillo has amassed a big Instagram following (@iamluisbadillojr), thanks to videos that show him sidestepping obstacles so quickly that his lower body is a blur. Half-man, half– Tasmanian devil, Badillo is equally adept at slaloming cones on grass, turf, and sand. But he wasn’t always such a fleet-footed stud. He didn’t play organized sports growing up, and it wasn’t until four years ago that he started training seriously. Now he’s a highly coveted speed coach in Miami, as well as a Reebok athlete. Here are his tips for upping your speed and agility.
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