Surging to Victory 2: a practical view
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Can meticulous training strategies really make or break a team’s season? Join me, Jason Webber, as I navigate the fine line between fitness and fatigue in the realm of elite athletics. With Darren Burgess temporarily away, I dive deep into the critical aspects of athlete preparation, particularly as the season reaches its climax. Learn how the science of training impulse can predict and manage fitness gains, and discover why recovery weeks are just as crucial as high-intensity training sessions. By comparing the impacts of training loads across different sports like swimming and football, I share actionable insights gleaned from my experiences with top-tier athletes and teams.
Transitioning to the specifics of AFL, the conversation highlights the dangers of excessive practice and the importance of maintaining optimal training volumes. Through a candid recount of a season where heightened training before finals led to a spike in injuries, I underscore the delicate balance required to prevent performance decay and ensure athletes are ready for peak performance. The episode wraps up with a discussion on training specificity and injury prevention, emphasizing the need to balance skill retention with overall athletic capacity. Anticipating Darren’s return, I encourage you to share your thoughts and engage with our community.
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1. Surging to Victory 2: a practical view (00:00:00)
2. Training Load and Athlete Preparation (00:00:04)
3. Training Volume and Performance Preparation (00:15:38)
4. Training Specificity and Injury Prevention (00:28:41)
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