
Pacing
Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance
By: Kevin Thompson
Paperback | 12 November 2014 | Edition Number 1
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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 strategies
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.
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ISBN: 9781450421232
ISBN-10: 1450421237
Published: 12th November 2014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: General Adult
For Ages: 18 - 99 years old
Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 26 x 21 x 2.5
Weight (kg): 0.7
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