Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance

Name: Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance
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ISBN: 9780736074841

ISBN-10: 0736074848

ISBN-13: 9780736074841

Edition: 2009

Authors: Iï¿½igo Mujika

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Offers an in-depth guide to the science, strategy, and program design of the tapering phase of training. Presents current scientific data on workout intensity and duration, it's physiological and psychological effects, and how these effects relate to athletic performance. Includes insights into how 16 internationally known coaches and athletes have used the science to succeed in major international competitions. Contains sport-specific strategies for individual endurance sports, sprint and power events, precision sports, and team sports.

Book details

List price: $34.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 5/4/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English




Basics of Tapering



Taper-Associated Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Changes



Taper-Associated Biochemical, Hormonal, Immunological Changes



Taper-Associated Psychological Changes



Reduction of the Training Load



Designing the Taper for Performance Improvements



Insights From Mathematical Modeling



Unique Aspects of Team Sport Tapering



Tapering for Individual Endurance Sports



Tapering for Sprint and Power Events



Tapering for Precision Sports



Tapering for Team Sports