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What are the principles of training? |
M oderation - ensuring that enough time is given for rest. R eversibility - training must be able to be adapted for illness and injury
S pecificity - training is specific to the needs of the performer e.g. suits the position. P rogression - training gets harder over time. O verload - demand on the body increases. V ariance - the type of training changes. |
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What is periodisation? |
The division of training into a number of blocks, periods or phases. (It ensures that a performer reaches their peak in time for their event). |
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What is tapering? |
Lowering the demand of training to allow the body to recover. This allows for anabolic hormone muscle growth. |
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What is a macrocycle? |
A year long process, it involves training to complete a goal. |
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What is a mesocycle? |
A medium-term goal lasting 4-16 weeks. |
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What is a microcycle? |
A short term goal lasting one week. |
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What are the benefits of periodisation? |
-Helps prevent overtraining. -Adds variance which reduces boredom and maintains motivation. -Allows you to target specific areas. |
