This document discusses periodization of speed training and the variables involved. It describes 3 phases: 1) an aerobic and anaerobic endurance phase using tempo training, 2) an anaerobic endurance and max speed phase using repetition training, and 3) a specific speed phase focusing on sport-specific drills. Density, volume, exercise order, intensity, and rest intervals are identified as key variables to manipulate between phases to optimize training effects.
This document discusses periodization of speed training and the variables involved. It describes 3 phases: 1) an aerobic and anaerobic endurance phase using tempo training, 2) an anaerobic endurance and max speed phase using repetition training, and 3) a specific speed phase focusing on sport-specific drills. Density, volume, exercise order, intensity, and rest intervals are identified as key variables to manipulate between phases to optimize training effects.
This document discusses periodization of speed training and the variables involved. It describes 3 phases: 1) an aerobic and anaerobic endurance phase using tempo training, 2) an anaerobic endurance and max speed phase using repetition training, and 3) a specific speed phase focusing on sport-specific drills. Density, volume, exercise order, intensity, and rest intervals are identified as key variables to manipulate between phases to optimize training effects.
This document discusses periodization of speed training and the variables involved. It describes 3 phases: 1) an aerobic and anaerobic endurance phase using tempo training, 2) an anaerobic endurance and max speed phase using repetition training, and 3) a specific speed phase focusing on sport-specific drills. Density, volume, exercise order, intensity, and rest intervals are identified as key variables to manipulate between phases to optimize training effects.
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Periodization of Speed
Variables of Training for
Speed & Agility • Density – Amount of training within a given time period – Mesocycle • Block – Microcycle » Workout • Volume – Duration or Distance – Determines the energy system utilized during each repetition • Most sprint & agility training will utilize alactic and lactic energy systems Variables of Training for Speed & Agility • Exercise Order – Must consider fatigability – Sprint & agility training should be done early in training session, when low fatigue exists • Requires high demand of energy systems, neuromuscular system and coordination – Avoid early fatigue by balancing work and rest ratios • Usually work:rest is greater than 1:12 Variables of Training for Speed & Agility • Intensity – key to increasing speed & agility – Typically quantified by velocity of reps or average velocity of training session • Intensity (m/s)= Distance (m)/time (s) – Prescribe a % of max velocity for relative intensity • 100 m in 12 seconds = 8.3 m/s • i.e. 85% of max = 7.1 m/s (or 14.1 s/100m) Variables of Training for Speed & Agility • Rest Intervals – Variable of time between reps and sets – When manipulated (density), will determine the effect of training • Energy system • Recruitment of motor units • Fatigue – Speed training work:rest are ~ 1:12 - 1:20 – High Intensity Interval Endurance (HIIE) 1:3-1:5 – Higher aerobic adaptations 1:1-1:2 Periodization of Speed • Aerobic and Anaerobic Endurance Phase • Anaerobic Endurance Phase & Max Speed • Specific Speed Phase – Sport specific distances – Agility, & Reactive Agility Aerobic and Anaerobic Endurance Phase • Develops physiological foundation for the athlete with the technical skills needed for moving fast • Typical of the General Preparation phase – Increases aerobic, anaerobic and general endurance capacity Aerobic and Anaerobic Endurance Phase • Tempo training – Extensive tempo: (Aerobic benefits) • multiple reps >100 m • <70% of max speed • Recovery: < 1 min between reps, < 2 min between sets • Progression: Track to long shuttles to short shuttles – Intensive tempo: (Anaerobic benefits) • Multiple reps >80 m • 80-90% max speed • Recovery: 30 sec to 5 min between reps, 3-10 min between sets Anaerobic Endurance & Max Speed Phase • Overlap between early conditioning and speed training • Training becomes more intensive than previous phase as athlete approaches competitive phase – Repetition method • Shorter distance sprints (20-80m) at high intensities (90- 100% max speed) with longer rest • Speed training requires more quality reps with longer rest • Continue intensive tempo training using various distances and rest intervals Specific Speed Phase • Determined by specific needs of the sport – Distances sprinted and energy system needs • Sport specific conditioning – Small sided games – Two minute drill, position sprints • For team sports, involves agility and reactive agility drills – Closed drills – Open drills Specific Speed Phase • During specific prep phase, drills could include agility and sprint drills with a ball – Basketball and soccer: dribble through cone – Hockey: use puck on ice around cones or barrels – Volleyball: block at net to approach jump