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Velocity Based Training looks to describe how movement velocity can be used as a supplement to or replacement for more traditional methods commonly used to prescribe RT and assess its effects on neuromuscular function This new volume thoroughly examines the scientific literature related to VBT.
List of contents
List of Tables and Figures
Foreword
Preface
Table of Contents
Section I: Introduction to velocity-based training
Chapter 1: Methods of prescribing resistance training
Chapter 2: What is VBT?
Chapter 3: Types of velocity variables
Section II: Prescribing resistance training from velocity
Chapter 4: Prescription of the intensity
Chapter 5: Prescription of the volume
Chapter 6: Programming with VBT
Section III: Assessing neuromuscular performance from velocity
Chapter 7: Maximal mechanical capacities
Chapter 8: Maximum velocity maintenance capacity
Chapter 9: Interpreting individual changes in velocity performance
Chapter 10: How are coaches implementing VBT?
Section IV: Strategies to increase velocity performance during training
Chapter 11: Using velocity to provide feedback
Chapter 12: Manipulation of intra- and inter-set rest periods
Chapter 13: Warm-up protocols and ergogenic aids
Section V: Commercially available velocity monitoring devices
Chapter 14: Factors to consider when purchasing a velocity monitoring device
Chapter 15: Reliability and validity of commercially available velocity monitoring devices
References
Index
About the author
Amador García Ramos is a professor of strength & conditioning in the department of education at the University of Granada, Spain
Summary
Velocity Based Training looks to describe how movement velocity can be used as a supplement to or replacement for more traditional methods commonly used to prescribe RT and assess its effects on neuromuscular function This new volume thoroughly examines the scientific literature related to VBT.
