Developing Endurance

by National Strength and Conditioning Association; Reuter, Ben

• ISBN13: 9780736083270
• ISBN10: 0736083278
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers, triathletes, and ultradistance athletes must sustain performance at a high level to come out on top. Developing Enduranceshows how to achieve optimal stamina to race your best through science-based aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training. Written by 11 top experts in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the top sport conditioning organization in the world, this guide provides both the background information and the exercises, drills, workouts, and programs for ultimate results. Athletes and coaches will appreciate the assessment tools, analyses, and instruction to define specific needs and establish effective training goals. Armed with these tools and information, you can create the ideal personalized training program for your sport and avoid lengthy plateaus while taking performance to the highest level.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vi
Physiology of Endurance Sport Training	p. 1
Endurance Tests and Assessments	p. 27
Endurance Training Principles and Considerations	p. 45
Endurance Sport Nutrition and Hydration	p. 61
Aerobic Endurance Development	p. 75
Anaerobic and Muscle Endurance Development	p. 85
Resistance Training for Endurance Sports	p. 135
Running	p. 181
Cycling	p. 221
Swimming	p. 233
Triathlon	p. 253
References	p. 285
Index	p. 291
About the NSCA	p. 297
About the Editor	p. 298
About the Contributors	p. 299
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