Pacing: strategies for optimal performance

by Thompson, Kevin G.

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Title Statements

Full title :Pacing : strategies for optimal performance / Kevin G. Thompson.

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.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Human Kinetics
Place of Publication:Leeds
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

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Description:pages cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781450421232, 1450421237
oclc:ocn889521892
LC Classification:RC1235
Dewey Decimal:613.711

Pacing science and philosophy. What is pacing? -- Understanding pacing strategies -- Physiology of pacing -- Psychology of pacing -- Adapting pacing strategies -- Pacing applications for sport. Swimming -- Cycling -- Speed skating -- Running -- Olympic and Ironman triathlon -- Rowing -- Football -- Squash and tennis -- Basketbal

Subjects

Cardiac pacing Cœur -- Stimulation Éducation physique Health and Fitness Health and Wellbeing Physical education and training Physiologische Psychiatrie Schrittfrequenz Sportliche Aktivität Sports -- Aspect physiologique Sports -- Physiological aspects