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Delve into the evolution of training periodization that merges age-old principles with modern strategies in recovery, nutrition, and athlete monitoring. Blending various periodization models with practical templates and real-world examples, this resource empowers scientifically based programming for athletes at every level.
List of contents
Part I. Foundations of Training TheoryChapter 1. The Training Process
Chapter 2. Energetics and Training
Chapter 3. Classification of Skills and Types of Training
Chapter 4. Understanding Training Loads
Part II. Fundamentals of PeriodizationChapter 5. Periodization Theory
Chapter 6. Multiyear and Annual Training Plans
Chapter 7. Mesocycle and Microcycle Training Plans
Chapter 8. Training Sessions and Days
Part III. Advanced Periodization TopicsChapter 9. Fatigue, Recovery, and Periodization
Chapter 10. Periodization of Nutrition
Chapter 11. Integration of Monitoring Techniques Into Periodized Training Plans
Chapter 12. Periodization Strategies for Optimal Competition Performance
Part IV. Training MethodsChapter 13. Strength, Power, and Hypertrophy Training
Chapter 14. High-Intensity Interval Training
Chapter 15. Speed and Agility Development
About the author
G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is a professor of strength and conditioning and the course coordinator for the postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Australia. He has published more than 240 articles, centering his research on performance effects in the areas of strength-training methodologies, performance testing, training theory, and nutritional supplementation.
Haff is a past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a senior associate editor for the
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. He was the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Education and Research and the 2011 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award winner. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS,*D), a UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning coach (ASCC), and an accredited Australian Strength and Conditioning Association level 2 strength and conditioning coach.
Additionally, Haff is a national-level weightlifting coach in the United States and Australia. He serves as a consultant for numerous sporting bodies, including teams in the Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union, Australian Basketball Association, and National Football League.
Summary
Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization is the first book of its kind designed to optimize sport performance by integrating classic and modern periodization theories with recovery methodologies, nutritional interventions, and athlete monitoring guidelines.
