Search Results - Essentials of strength training and conditioning

I. Jeffreys, J.Moody “…An effective strength and conditioning program is an essential component of the preparation of any athlete or sportsperson. …”

P. Laursen, M. Buchheit “…Surprisingly, few resources have attempted to explain both the science behind the HIIT movement and its sport-specific application to athlete training. That`s why Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training is a must-have resource for sport coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and exercise physiologists, as well as for researchers and sport scientists who study high-intensity interval training. …”

Speer, A., Müller, J. “…Strength and speed training are the main resources to prepare skeleton sprint performance. …”

R. K. Tanner, C. J. Gore, Australian Institute of Sport “…(Verlagsinformation) From the contents: Part I: Laboratory and Athlete Preparation Chapter 1: Quality Assurance in Exercise Physiology Laboratories Evaluating Quality Assurance Australian Certification Model Implementing Quality Assurance Chapter 2: Pretest Environment and Athlete Preparation Risk Management Processes Quality Assurance Considerations Medical Screening Musculoskeletal Screening Informed Consent Pretest Athlete Questionnaire Pretest Diet Considerations Pretest Checklists Chapter 3: Data Collection and Analysis Data Capture and Storage Data Cleansing Data Transformation Analytical Approaches to Testing Athletes Measurement Studies Presentation of Results Part II: Testing Concepts and Athlete Monitoring Chapter 4: Ergometer-Based Maximal Neuromuscular Power Muscular Power Output Maximal Power Output Peak Power Output Maximal Neuromuscular Power Expected Test Scores and Data Interpretation Chapter 5: Anaerobic Capacity Energy Systems Lactate and Fatigue Anaerobic ATP Production Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit Chapter 6: Blood Lactate Thresholds Blood Lactate Testing Rationale Concepts and Controversies Test Protocols Practical Applications Chapter 7: Determination of Maximal Aerobic Power (VO2max) Theoretical Rationale Ergometers VO2 Test Systems Volumetric and Gas Analysis Equipment General Procedures Calculations Chapter 8: Altitude Training Classical Altitude Training Live High, Train Low Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure and Training Using Hypoxia to Prepare for Competition at Altitude Using Hypoxia to Prepare for Competition at Sea Level Altitude and Illness Chapter 9: Heat Physiological Responses to Hot Environmental Conditions Performance in the Heat Use of Heat and Humidity as a Training Intervention Core Temperature Measurement Site Heat-Associated Illness Chapter 10: Physiological Recovery Compression Clothing Hydrotherapy Sleep Massage Stretching Active Recovery Part III: Fundamental Assessment Principles and Protocols Chapter 11: Assessment of Physique Body Composition Models Air Displacement Plethysmography Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Surface Anthropometry Alternate Technologies Factors Influencing Reliability of Methods Chapter 12: Testing and Training Agility Factors Influencing Agility Performance Contemporary Definition of Agility Agility Testing Protocols Individual Interpretation of Tests Training Directions Based on Test Results Chapter 13: Strength and Power Assessment Protocols Relationship Between Strength And Power Strength and Power Assessment Principles Strength, Power, and Functional Performance Chapter 14: Field Testing Principles and Protocols Test Reliability Athlete Preparation Test Environment Chapter 15: Perceptual-Cognitive and Perceptual-Motor Contributions to Elite Performance Anticipating the Movement of an Opponent Recognizing Typical Patterns of Play in Team Sports Possessing Superior Decision-Making Skills Superior Anticipation of Event Probabilities Improved Capacity to Dual Task Constructing and Implementing a Testing Battery Task Representation Part IV: Physiological Protocols for the Assessment of Athletes in Specific Sports (athlete preparation, test environment, equipment checklist, test protocols, references) Chapter 16: Australian Football Players Chapter 17: Basketball Players Chapter 18: Cricket Players Chapter 19: High-Performance Cyclists Track Cycling, Road Cycling, BMX, Mountain Bike Chapter 20: Football (Soccer) Players Chapter 21: Hockey Players Chapter 22: Netball Players Chapter 23: Rowers Chapter 24: Rugby League Players Chapter 25: Rugby Union Players Chapter 26: Runners and Walkers Chapter 27: Sailors Chapter 28: Sprint Kayak Athletes Chapter 29: Swimmers Chapter 30: Tennis Players Chapter 31: Triathletes Chapter 32: Indoor and Beach Volleyball Players Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball Chapter 33: Water Polo Players…”

Tünnemann, H. “…Young athletes and especially the Japanese wrestlers presented a unique offensive wrestling style, based on a very high wrestling speed. Essential components of the successful combat behaviour were stable conditional abilities, superior technique-oriented strength abilities and well-mastered technical-tactical abilities. …”

Wathen, D., Baechle, T. R., Earle, R. W. Collective title: “…Essentials of strength training and conditioning…”