Peak Performance

by Hawley, John; Burke, Louise

• ISBN13: 9781864484694
• ISBN10: 1864484691
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Summary

Foreword by Professor Tim Noakes Figures Tables Boxes Preface PART 1 LEARNING FROM THE PAST: WHAT THE GREAT COACHES HAVE TAUGHT US The evolution of training: The trial-and-error method PART II LEARNING FROM SCIENCE Scientific principles of physical training Fuels for the fire: the body's power systems Physiological testing for athletes: what the numbers mean Training for speed and power Training techniques for successful endurance performance Training for team sports Training aids and strategies: do they help? Competition: getting it right on the day PART III EATING TO WIN The training diet Changing body size and shape Pre-event nutrition Fluid and fuel intake for competition and training Eating for recovery The tired athlete PART IV DOES MAGIC EXIST? Pills, potions and supplements Where's the proof? Evalusting claims for new products or training interventions PART V LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE

Table of Contents

Foreword by Professor Tim NoakesFiguresTablesBoxesPrefacePART 1 LEARNING FROM THE PAST: WHAT THE GREAT COACHES HAVE TAUGHT USThe evolution of training: The trial-and-error methodPART II LEARNING FROM SCIENCEScientific principles of physical trainingFuels for the fire: the body's power systemsPhysiological testing for athletes: what the numbers meanTraining for speed and powerTraining techniques for successful endurance performanceTraining for team sportsTraining aids and strategies: do they help?Competition: getting it right on the dayPART III EATING TO WINThe training dietChanging body size and shapePre-event nutritionFluid and fuel intake for competition and trainingEating for recoveryThe tired athletePART IV DOES MAGIC EXIST?Pills, potions and supplementsWhere's the proof? Evalusting claims for new products or training interventionsPART V LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE

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