Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights_ - Alex Hutchinson [128]
Chapter 12: The Competitive Edge
How should I adjust my training in the final days before a competition?
Laurent Bosquet et al., “Effects of tapering on performance: A meta-analysis,” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2007, 39(8), 1358–1365.
J. Ekstrand et al., “A congested football calendar and the wellbeing of players: Correlation between match exposure of European footballers before the World Cup 2002 and their injuries and performances during that World Cup,” British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2004, 38, 493–497.
David Pyne et al., “Peaking for optimal performance: Research limitations and future directions,” Journal of Sports Sciences, 2009, 27(3), 195–202.
Should I have sex the night before a competition?
S. McGlone and I. Shrier, “Does sex the night before the competition decrease performance?” Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 2000, 10(4), 233–234.
Can drinking slushies boost my performance on hot days?
Rodney Siegel et al., “Ice slurry ingestion increases core temperature capacity and running time in the heat,” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(4), 717–725.
Will drinking coffee help or hinder my performance?
N. Chester and N. Wojek, “Caffeine consumption amongst British athletes following changes to the 2004 WADA prohibited list,” International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008, 29, 524–528.
Mark Stuart, “Do athletes and WADA differ in their perception of caffeine as a performance-enhancing drug?” BMJ Clinical Evidence, July 28, 2008.
Does competing in front of a crowd help improve performance?
Niels van de Ven, “Supporters are not necessary for the home advantage: Evidence from same-stadium derbies and games without an audience,” Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 2010, published online ahead of print.
How much sleep do I need for optimal physical performance?
G. S. Passos et al., “Effect of acute physical exercise on patients with chronic primary insomnia,” Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2010, 15(6), 270–275.
S. D. Youngstedt, “Effects of exercise on sleep,” Clinics in Sports Medicine, 2005, 24(2), 355–365.
How should I pace myself in a long-distance race?
A. E. Gosztyla et al., “The impact of different pacing strategies on five-kilometer running time trial performance,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 2006, 20(4), 882–886.
W. J. Rejeski and P. M. Ribisl, “Expected task duration and perceived effort: An attributional analysis,” Journal of Sport Psychology, 1980, 2, 227–236.
Ross Tucker et al., “An analysis of pacing strategies during men’s world-record performances in track athletics,” International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2006, 1, 233–245.
Is endurance or sprint speed more important in field sports like soccer?
Martin Buchheit et al., “Improving repeated sprint ability in young elite soccer players: Repeated shuttle sprints vs. explosive strength training,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2010, published online ahead of print.
Stuart Phillips, “Team sports,” in Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen, Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2010.
Matt Spencer et al., “Physiological and metabolic responses of repeated-sprint activities specific to field-based team sports,” Sports Medicine, 2005, 35(12), 1025–1044.
Illustration references
Setting the treadmill incline: Jones et al., Journal of Sports Sciences, 1996.
The calf muscle pump: Bringard et al., Science & Sports, 2007.
Adding balance training to your workout: Con Hrysomallis, Victoria University.
VO2max and lactate threshold: Tim Noakes, “The Lore of Running”; Martin and Coe, “Better Training for Distance Runners.”
Adapting to different running surfaces: Ferris et al., Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 1998.
Building power: Greg Wells, “Physical Preparation for Golf.”
Stability for strength training: Wahl et al., Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2008.
Dynamic stretching: McMillian et al., Journal of Strength and Conditioning