Pacing individual strategies for optimal performance
Part I explains the biological and psychological underpinnings of pacing science, including the six commonly used pacing strategies that are discussed in detail throughout the book: all-out, positive, even, negative, parabolic and variable. Part II shows how to apply the science, offering pacing rec...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Champaign, IL
Human Kinetics
2014
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| Summary: | Part I explains the biological and psychological underpinnings of pacing science, including the six commonly used pacing strategies that are discussed in detail throughout the book: all-out, positive, even, negative, parabolic and variable. Part II shows how to apply the science, offering pacing recommendations and considerations for time-dependent sports such as running, triathlon and swimming and exploring the role of pacing in racket sports and several team sports. Combining scientific research and real-world profiles of elite athletes and coaches, Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance shows coaches and athletes how to develop the ideal pacing plan for every competition. -- from back cover |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 225 pages illustrations 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781450421232 |