- Overtraining can cause dramatic performance decreases in athletes of all training levels and is caused by mistakes in the training programs.
- Eating very little or no fat can lead to nutrient deficiency which harms performance.
- Performance gains are typically related to changes in more than one physiological system.
- Testing assesses athletic talent, identifies physical abilities & areas in need of improvement. Helps set goals & evaluate progress.
- To develop muscle size, use moderate loads, high volume, and short to moderate rest periods.
- Goals should be realistic and organized into short term (1-2 months), midterm (season), and long term (1-4 years) and career goals.
- To develop strength, use high loads (heavy weight), few repetitions (1-5), and full recovery periods.
- Optimize post workout glycogen recovery with 40 grams of protein and 112 grams of carbohydrates.
- To assure optimum results and avoid overtraining, make sure your workouts are periodized.
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