the three training seasons

Question 1

what are the three training seasons-

Answer 1

-Pre-season/preparation

-Competition/peak/playing season

-Post-season/transition

Question 2

what happens during preseason training-

Answer 2

-During this season performers often focus on overall aerobic fitness as well as specific fitness goals

Examples might include:

-A cyclist might work on aerobic fitness by completing distance training rides, while also developing strength and endurance for hill cycling

-A rugby player might build aerobic fitness with distance running while also working on strength training

-A rower might build aerobic fitness with extended rowing machine sessions while also working on strength training

Question 3

what happens during competition season-

Answer 3

-Performers should be at the peak of fitness during this season, so their aim will be to maintain fitness levels and work on specific skills

This might involve:
-Recovery after competition
-Strength training
-Sport-specific skills training, e.g.
-Rugby lineouts
-Netball shooting

Question 4

what happens during post season-

Answer 4

-During this season performers can take time to rest and recover from the peak season, while still maintaining some level of fitness

-This prevents loss of motivation due to overtraining and fatigue

-Performers can recover from injury

-The fitness gained from pre- and peak season training does not drop too low

This might involve, e.g.

Low intensity aerobic training

Maintaining flexibility

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