11 04, 2022

Deep Dive into Training Thresholds

By |2022-04-11T06:36:51+10:00April 11th, 2022|Articles, Factors Affecting Performance, how does training affect performance?, HSC PDHPE|Comments Off on Deep Dive into Training Thresholds

The short answer is no. Although there are many websites that talk about training thresholds using the word limit in their definition but there are in fact no limits. A limit means you cannot go past it, so the only real limit would be found in a VO2max test, which makes you perform at your [...]

4 04, 2016

Essentials of periodisation

By |2016-03-31T14:56:58+10:00April 4th, 2016|Articles, HSC PDHPE, Improving Performance, What are the planning considerations for improving performance?|Comments Off on Essentials of periodisation

The essentials of periodisation include: the stimulation of physiological adaptations, managing fatigue and ensuring the adaptations improve performance. This is done through the sequencing and structuring of a periodised training plan. Peak performance only lasts 7-14 days and needs to occur at the optimum time for competition and performance. There are three theories that have been used [...]

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