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Book SynopsisTudor O. Bompa, the pioneer of periodization training, and Carlo A. Buzzichelli, one of the world's foremost experts on training methods, use scientific support and their expertise to teach you how to maximize training gains with periodization.
Table of ContentsPart I. Training Theory
Chapter 1. Basis for Training
Scope of Training
Objectives of Training
Classification of Skills
System of Training
Adaptation
Supercompensation Cycle and Adaptation
Sources of Energy
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 2. Principles of Training
Multilateral Development Versus Specialization
Individualization
Development of the Training Model
Load Progression
Sequence of the Training Load
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 3. Preparation for Training
Physical Training
Exercise for Physical Training
Technical Training
Tactical Training
Theoretical Training
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 4. Variables of Training
Volume
Intensity
Relationship Between Volume and Intensity
Frequency
Complexity
Index of Overall Demand
Summary of Major Concepts
Part II. Planning and Periodization
Chapter 5. Periodization of Biomotor Abilities
Brief History of Periodization
Periodization Terminology
Applying Periodization to the Development of Biomotor Abilities
Simultaneous Versus Sequential Integration of Biomotor Abilities
Periodization of Strength
Periodization of Power, Agility, and Movement Time
Periodization of Speed
Periodization of Endurance
Integrated Periodization
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 6. Planning the Training Session
Importance of Planning
Planning Requirements
Types of Training Plans
Training Session
Daily Cycle of Training
Modeling the Training Session Plan
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 7. Planning the Training Cycles
Microcycle
Macrocycle
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 8. Periodization of the Annual Plan
Annual Training Plan and Its Characteristics
Classifying Annual Plans
Chart of the Annual Training Plan
Criteria for Compiling an Annual Plan
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 9. Peaking for Competition
Training Conditions for Peaking
Peaking
Defining a Taper
Competition Phase of the Annual Plan
Identifying Peaking
Maintaining a Peak
Summary of Major Concepts
Part III. Training Methods
Chapter 10. Strength and Power Development
The Relationship Between the Main Biomotor Abilities
Strength
Methods of Strength Training
Manipulation of Training Variables
Implementation of a Strength Training Program
Periodization of Strength
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 11. Endurance Training
Classification of Endurance
Factors Affecting Aerobic Endurance Performance
Factors Affecting Anaerobic Endurance Performance
Methods for Developing Endurance
Methods for Developing High-Intensity Exercise Endurance
Periodization of Endurance
Summary of Major Concepts
Chapter 12. Speed and Agility Training
Speed Training
Agility Training
Program Design
Periodization of Speed and Agility Training
Summary of Major Concepts
