Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Tudor O. Bompa, G. Gregory Haff.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Training theory. -- Basis for training. Scope of training. -- Objectives of training. -- Classification of skills. -- System of training. -- Adaptation. -- Supercompensation cycle and adaptation. -- Sources of energy. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Principles of training. Multilateral development versus specialization. -- Individualization. -- Development of the training model. -- Load progression. -- Sequence of the training load. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Preparation for training. Physical training. -- Exercise for physical training. -- Technical training. -- Tactical training. -- Theoretical training. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Variables of training. Volume. -- Intensity. -- Relationship between volume and intensity. -- Density. -- Complexity. -- Index of overall demand. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Rest and recovery. Fatigue and overtraining. -- Recovery theory. -- Recovery interventions and modalities. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Periodization training. -- Annual training plan. Periodization. -- Periodization of biomotor abilities. -- Periodization of strength training. -- Periodization of endurance. -- Periodization of speed. -- Integrated periodization. -- Annual training plan phases and characteristics. -- Chart of the annual training plan. -- Criteria for compiling an annual plan. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Peaking for competition. Peaking. -- Defining a taper. -- Competition phase of the annual plan. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Training cycles. Microcycle. -- Macrocycle. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Workout planning. Importance of planning. -- Planning requirements. -- Types of training plans. -- Training session. -- Daily cycle of training. -- Modeling the training session plan. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Training methods. -- Strength and power development. Biomotor abilities. -- Strength. -- Methods of strength training. -- Manipulation of training variables. -- Implementation of a strength training regimen. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Endurance training. Classification of endurance. -- Factors affecting aerobic endurance performance. -- Factors affecting anaerobic endurance performance. -- Methods for developing endurance. -- Methods for developing high-intensity exercise endurance. -- Summary of major concepts. -- Speed and agility training. Speed training. -- Agility training. -- Program design. -- Summary of major concepts.