Product Description In a sport where victory is often determined by a fraction of a second, it’s obvious why one of the most sought-after secrets is how to swim faster. However, as the world’s most renowned coaches, athletes, trainers, and researchers know, there is no secret—just science. Science of Swimming Faster is a remarkable achievement—one that embraces, explains, and applies the latest science and research that has and continues to set new performance benchmarks in the sport. It is a one-of-a-kind resource: An easily understood repository of swimming research Insights distilled from great sport and exercise scientists, coaches, and swimmers A do-it-right reference for a host of techniques and tactics The most credible and widely used training principles and programs An analysis identifying key factors contributing to elite and world-record swimming performance An insider’s access to the strategies for training, tapering, fueling, recovery, and mental preparation being used with some of the world’s most successful swimmers. With editors Scott Riewald and Scott Rodeo and a who’s-who list of international experts on the sport, Science of Swimming Faster offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on excelling in the sport. Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Part I Swimming Mechanics and Technique Chapter 1 Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion, and Drag Timothy Wei, Russell Mark, and Sean Hutchison Chapter 2 Freestyle Technique Ross H. Sanders and Carla B. McCabe Chapter 3 Backstroke Technique Russell Mark Chapter 4 Breaststroke Technique Russell Mark Chapter 5 Butterfly Technique Ross H. Sanders and Carla B. McCabe Chapter 6 Techniques for Starts and Turns Andrew Lyttle and Brian Blanksby Chapter 7 Analyzing Strokes Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Matt Keys, Andrew Lyttle, Brian Blanksby, Liang Cheng, and Koji Honda Part II Physiological Aspects of Training and Competition Chapter 8 Energy Systems and Physiology J.M. Stager, Jonathon Stickford, and Kirk Grand Chapter 9 Periodization and Planning Scott Riewald Chapter 10 The Impact of Tapering on Performance Inigo Mujika and Andrew M. Stewart Chapter 11 Competition Day Strategies Scott Riewald Chapter 12 Analyzing Elite Swimming Performances Jodi Cossor Chapter 13 Overtraining and Recovery Randall L. Wilber Part III Applied Sport Sciences Chapter 14 Nutrition: Fueling for Performance Charlene Boudreau Chapter 15 Performance Enhancers and Doping Control Jennifer L. Reed and Andrew L. Pipe Chapter 16 Swimming Psychology: Merging Mind and Body James Bauman Chapter 17 Growth and Development Rebecca Battista Chapter 18 Sports Medicine: Swimming Injuries and Their Prevention Courtney Dawson and Scott A. Rodeo Chapter 19 Sports Medicine: Illnesses and General Health Margo Mountjoy Chapter 20 Strength and Conditioning for Performance Enhancement Scott Riewald Part IV Considerations for Special Groups Chapter 21 Adolescent Swimmers Morgan Anderson and Jordan D. Metzl Chapter 22 Masters Swimmers James W. Miller Chapter 23 Female Swimmers Jaci L. VanHeest Chapter 24 Open Water Swimmers Steve Munatones Chapter 25 Adaptive Swimmers Brendan Burkett References Index About the Editors About the Contributors Audiences Advanced-level competitive swimmers, serious fitness swimmers, triathletes, and coaches ranging from age-group to Olympic levels. Secondary audiences would include strength and conditioning coaches and medical professionals who work with swimmers as well as researchers who are interested in the latest swimming science.
- ISBN: 9780736095716
- Editorial: HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 616
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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