Recovery

Question 1

Training and Recovery

Answer 1

Training is the process of ‘preparing an athlete physically, technically, tactically, psychologically, and theoretically for the highest levels of performance’

Training involves the application of various stressors and tasks that challenge the athlete significantly.

Question 2

Training, planning and periodisation

Answer 2

Training is a ‘Goldilocks’ problem. One must train, not too little, not too much, but just right

The ‘just right’ includes a focus on ensuring adequate recovery adapation to squeeze as much out of training as possible.

Question 3

Thermal-Heat

Answer 3

The application of heat via a heat pack was studied to determine the effects of the heat on hamstring length, with the results indicating that heat application served to enhance hamstring length immediately after treatment application.

Question 4

Hydrotherapy

Answer 4

Warm water from underwater jets was shown to improve recovery when compared to passive recovery in junior track and field athletes.