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Whether it's a runner who starts the race too fast, a cyclist battling a strong head wind, or a tennis player taking extra recovery time during a court changeover, athletes and their coaches agree on one thing: Selecting the correct pacing strategy can make the difference between winning and losing or even finishing an event. In Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance, Kevin Thompson reviews the latest studies on pacing and sport performance to give athletes the tools they need to formulate their own customised pacing strategies. As one of the first to make a comprehensive, research based analysis of pacing strategies across an array of sports, Thompson identifies the physiological underpinnings of each type: all out, positive, even,negative, parabolic and variable. While the adage of ' slow and steady wins the race'may hold true for some, the best strategy is the one that athletes develop to ensure they never work at too high a level so that they tire too quickly or at too lower level so that they fail to reach their potential.
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Kevin G. Thompson, is the director of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise at the University of Canberra, Australia. He has previously held various other positions at Canberra and also at Northumbria University in the UK. He has held senior positions in elite athlete support, including Director of Sport Sciences and Regional Director at the English Institute of Sport from 2002 to 2009
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Paperback. Condition: New. 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. Seller Inventory # LU-9781450421232
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Condition: New. Reviews the studies on pacing and sport performance to give athletes the tools they need to formulate their own customised pacing strategies. This book identifies the physiological underpinnings of each type: all-out, positive, even, negative, parabolic and variable. It features advanced strategies to achieve peak performance. Num Pages: 240 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 690. . 2014. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781450421232
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