Developing Endurance

by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association (Editor), Ben Reuter (Editor)

Overview

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.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736083270
Publisher:	Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication date:	02/29/2012
Series:	NSCA Sport Performance
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Developing Endurance will be a critical asset to any coach or athlete who aspires to apply the science of training to conditioning."

George Dallam, PhD -- Author of Championship Triathlon Training

Editorial Reviews

"Developing Endurance will be a critical asset to any coach or athlete who aspires to apply the science of training to conditioning."

George Dallam, PhD — Author of Championship Triathlon Training

From the Publisher