| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 210 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Basics of tapering -- Taper-associated cardiorespiratory and metabolic changes -- Taper-associated biochemical, hormonal, neuromuscular, and 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 |
| Summary |
Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance offers in-depth discussion of the science, strategy, and program design of the tapering phase of training. This first-ever book devoted to the subject presents current scientific data on tapering, its physiological and psychological effects, and how these effects relate to athletic performance. In Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance, author Iñigo Mujika, one of the foremost researchers on tapering in sport, presents various tapering models and details the factors that support or hinder optimal performance. This information will enable coaches, athletes, and sport scientists to do the following: Understand the current scientific knowledge base on tapering and peaking. Design optimal tapering plans specific to both athlete and sport. Set realistic performance goals for competition. Avoid negative outcomes associated with a deficient tapering program. The book provides a clear explanation of the foundations, characteristics, and physiological and psychological changes associated with tapering. In parts I and II, readers will explore performance implications of tapering, examine tapering using mathematical models, and learn the unique aspects of tapering for team sports. In part III, 16 internationally known coaches and athletes share the tapering strategies that enabled them to succeed in major competitions worldwide. By combining current scientific research with real-world examples, athletes, coaches, and students will learn to create optimal tapering programs for every sport, and sport scientists will be apprised of current research as well as issues that need further study |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-202) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Athletes -- Training of
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Physical education and training.
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Sports -- Physiological aspects.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Physical Education and Training
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Psychology, Sports
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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Athletes -- Training of
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Physical education and training
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Sports -- Physiological aspects
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Sports -- Psychological aspects
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Trainingssteuerung
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Wettkampfvorbereitung
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Träningslära.
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Idrott.
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Idrottspsykologi.
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Idrottsfysiologi.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781450489454 |
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1450489451 |
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9781450436939 |
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1450436935 |
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1280124814 |
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9781280124815 |
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6613528676 |
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9786613528674 |
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9781492540861 |
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1492540862 |
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9781450436915 |
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1450436919 |
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