The basis of contemporary training was founded several decades ago when scientific knowledge was far from complete and athletes' workloads, results, and demands were much lower then they are currently. At that time the traditional training periodization, as a division of the whole seasonal program into smaller periods and training units, was proposed and elucidated. This traditional periodization was republished many times and became a universal and monopolistic approach to training planning and analysis. However, further progress in sport science has reinforced the contradictions between traditional periodization and the successful experiences of prominent coaches and athletes. Gradually, these experiences led to alternative coaching concepts and, ultimately, a revamped training approach called Block Periodization. Its general idea presupposes the use and sequencing of specialized mesocycle-blocks, where highly concentrated training workloads are focused on a minimal number of motor and technical abilities. Unlike traditional periodization, where simultaneous development of many abilities is the norm, the block periodization concept proposes the consecutive training stimulation of carefully selected fitness components. This new approach has been implemented in various sports and has led to outstanding athletic achievements. Therefore, the purpose of this book is to introduce Block Periodization of sport training as a general concept and as the basis for a revamped training system. The adoption of this system requires reformation of many theoretical positions and practical guidelines, which previously seemed unshakable. This book is intended for coaches, athletes, researchers and physical education students. It is unique in the field because it links successful experience from world sport practice with the scientific basis of sport training. It consolidates empirically proved positions with the most up-to-date scientific knowledge

Block Periodization: Breakthrough in Sport Training

Issurin, Vladimir B

Sports & Outdoors

Ultimate Athlete Concepts

Previously titled Principles and Basics of Advanced Athletic Training, the books was renamed to more accurately capture the content of the book. The purpose of the second book by Dr. Issurin, published by Ultimate Athlete Concepts, is to provide basic knowledge on general training, summarize up-to-date information on the concepts of training effects and athletes' trainability, and to share new knowledge on training design and evaluation in the view of the Block Periodization system. The book contains materials and findings, which taken as a whole are devoted to reaching the aforementioned purposes. The basic terms, methods and principles of sport training, which clarify the comprehensive mechanism of physical fitness improvement, are presented in up-to-date interpretations. In particular, the effects produced by systematic training are a major focus of the author. An unequivocal understanding of training effects requires special elucidation which the author provides. Indeed, practical needs dictate making a distinction between short-term and long-term responses in athletes; such relatively new concepts as delayed and residual training effects have great importance both as a scientific background and practically, for the designing of training programs. Likewise, athlete trainability, meaning the ability to respond positively to training workloads, takes on paramount importance in sport science and athletic training. All these aspects are thoroughly considered with special attention given to the practical needs of coaches and athletes

Block Periodization 2: Fundamental Concepts and Training Design

In Building the Modern Athlete: Scientific Advancements and Training Innovations, you will find practical recommendations backed by summaries of the most relevant research and empirical accounts from coaches. Dr. Vladimir Issurin covers everything from the principles of adaptation and supercompensation to more advanced and rarely utilized methods of training such as vibration and electrical stimulation. He delves even deeper into the Block Periodization approach as compared to traditional periodization and explores the application of these methods to a wide range of athletes and ability levels. Training effects are also presented in the context of practical utilization for monitoring and regulating the training load throughout a preparation period. Whether you are a coach or athlete involved in speed/power sports or endurance disciplines, you will find this book to be an intriguing and useful reference tool.

Building the Modern Athlete: Scientific Advancements and Training Innovations

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Block Periodization: Breakthrough in Sport Training

Block Periodization 2: Fundamental Concepts and Training Design

Building the Modern Athlete: Scientific Advancements and Training Innovations