Chasing Mercury, Battling Hercules: Getting Fitter and Stronger with Periodization Training
2008
61 Minutes
Instructional
Available on DVD
Join exercise physiologist Dr. Jason Karp for his presentation from the 2008 American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Summit. Periodization is the concept of workout planning where appropriate stressors and recovery are used in specific cycles to obtain health adaptations. During this discussion you will see an overview of the theory of periodized training, a review of current research findings, how to best use training cycles, and examples of how to periodize training programs to meet the needs of an athlete. It does not matter if the planning is being used for a first time runner or seasoned marathon racer, as soon as you know the physiological concepts behind the training the rules can be applied for optimum results. You may purchase this DVD directly from Coach Jason’s website, RunCoachJason.com.
