Part I: Training Theory Chapter 1. The Basis for Training -Scope of Training -Objectives of Training -Classification of Skills -Classification of Sports -System of Training -Training Adaptation -Supercompensation Cycle -Detraining -Sources of Energy -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 2. Principles of Training -Active Participation -Multilateral Development -Specialization -Individualization -Variety -Modeling -Load Progression -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 3. Preparation for Training -Physical Training -Technical Training -Tactical Training -Theoretical Training -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 4. Variables of Training -Volume -Intensity -Density -Complexity -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 5. Rest and Recovery (With Yusuf Omar) -Recovery Theory -Natural Means of Recovery -Physiotherapeutic Means of Recovery -Psychological Means of Recovery -Sport-Specific Recovery -Recovery From Exercise -Recovery for Training and Competition -Permanent Means of Recovery -Fatigue and Overtraining -Monitoring, Treating, and Preventing Overtraining -Summary of Major Concepts Part II: Periodization Training Chapter 6. Workout Planning -Importance of Planning -Planning Requirements -Types of Training Plans -Training Lesson -Daily Cycle of Athletic Training -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 7. Training Cycles -Microcycle -Macrocycle -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 8.
Annual Training Program -Periodization -Psychological Supercompensation -Periodization of Biomotor Abilities -Periodization of Strength Training -Periodization of Endurance -Periodization of Speed -Integrated Periodization -Annual Plan Training Phases and Characteristics -Chart of the Annual Plan -Criteria for Compiling an Annual Plan -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 9. Long-Term Planning and Talent Identification -Stages of Athletic Development -Generalized Training -Specialized Training -Olympic Cycle or Quadrennial Plan -Performance Prediction for an Olympic Cycle Plan -Talent Identification -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 10. Peaking for Competitions -Training Conditions for Peaking -Factors Facilitating Peaking -Athletic Competition -Summary of Major Concepts Part III: Training Methods Chapter 11. Strength and Power Development -Biomotor Abilities -Strength Training -Types of Muscle Contraction -Factors Affecting Strength Performance -Matching Strength Training to Performance -Methodology of Strength Training -Methodical Parameters Relevant to Strength Training -Succession of Strength-Training Exercises in a Training Lesson -Methodical Sequence of Developing a Strength-Training Program -Methods of Strength Training -Maximum Strength Methods -Developing Muscular Endurance -Specificity Versus a Methodical Approach -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 12. Endurance Training -Classification of Endurance -Factors Affecting Endurance -Methodology of Developing Endurance -Training Parameters for Aerobic Endurance -Training Parameters for Anaerobic Endurance -Endurance-Training Programs Based on the Lactic Acid Method -Methods to Develop Endurance -Specific Racing Endurance -Training the Energy Systems-Five Intensity Values -Training the Energy Systems for Aerobic-Dominant Sports -Training the Energy Systems for Junior Athletes -Summary of Major Concepts Chapter 13. Speed, Flexibility, and Coordination Training -Speed Training -Flexibility Training -Coordination Training -Summary of Major Concepts Appendix: Blank Charts for Annual and Four-Year Plans Glossary References Index About the Author.