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Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance

Kevin G. Thompson
4.9/5 (22523 ratings)
Description:We've all heard the advice "Pace yourself. Save energy and finish strong." It sounds simple enough, so why is it so hard? Why do even supremely conditioned elite athletes mismanage their energy supplies and fail to finish strong? "Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance" examines the latest science, research, and application in search of answers.This guide explores the role of pacing in sports, the most common strategies used, the factors that influence effectiveness, and key considerations for today's athletes and coaches. You'll also discover these aspects:- How environmental variables, such as temperature and terrain, can affect performance- How to choose the best pacing strategy for any event- How to use pacing to defeat an opponent- The role the brain plays in pacing strategiesPart 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance. To get started finding Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance

Kevin G. Thompson
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: We've all heard the advice "Pace yourself. Save energy and finish strong." It sounds simple enough, so why is it so hard? Why do even supremely conditioned elite athletes mismanage their energy supplies and fail to finish strong? "Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance" examines the latest science, research, and application in search of answers.This guide explores the role of pacing in sports, the most common strategies used, the factors that influence effectiveness, and key considerations for today's athletes and coaches. You'll also discover these aspects:- How environmental variables, such as temperature and terrain, can affect performance- How to choose the best pacing strategy for any event- How to use pacing to defeat an opponent- The role the brain plays in pacing strategiesPart 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance. To get started finding Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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1450421237

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