Runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers, triathletes, and ultradistance athletes must sustain performance at a high level to come out on top. Developing Endurance shows how to achieve optimal stamina to race your best through science-based aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training.
Written by 11 top experts in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the top sport conditioning organization in the world, this guide provides both the background information and the exercises, drills, workouts, and programs for ultimate results. Athletes and coaches will appreciate the assessment tools, analyses, and instruction to define specific needs and establish effective training goals. Armed with these tools and information, you can create the ideal personalized training program for your sport and avoid lengthy plateaus while taking performance to the highest level.
Introduction
Chapter 1 Physiology of Endurance Sport Training
Chapter 2 Endurance Tests and Assessments
Chapter 3 Endurance Training Principles and Considerations
Chapter 4 Endurance Sport Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 5 Aerobic Endurance Development
Chapter 6 Anaerobic and Muscle Endurance Development
Chapter 7 Resistance Training Programs for Endurance Sports
Chapter 8 Running
Chapter 9 Cycling
Chapter 10 Swimming
Chapter 11 Triathlon
References
Index
About the NSCA
About the Editor
About the Contributors
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field.