Peak Performance · Secrets From the New Science of Athletic Performance and High Successful Habits · How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Academy, Fitness -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Disclaimer: The Book at a Glance The Secret to Sustainable Success Rethinking Stress Stress Yourself The Paradox of Rest Search Inside Yourself Rest Like the Best Optimizing Your Routine Minimalist to be a Maximalist Transcend Your“Self” Develop Your Purpose Conclusion SECTION I - NUTRITION AND RECOVERY

Sampling Muscle tissue for protein Protein after exercise

Half-time recovery – what’s best for Maximising fulltime performance?

Physical demands of team sports Half-tiMe carbohydrate SUMMARY

The glycaemic index: how to harness it for optimum recovery

Pre-training GI values Making GI work for you

SECTION II – TRAINING & RECOVERY Recovery – how to Measure it and prescribe a recovery program

Prevention is better than the cure Summary

Want to know the key to injury prevention? Plenty of R&R

Recovery strategies Conclusion

What is heart rate variability? Summary

Don’t stress! – using HRV data to optimise rest and recovery

Why is it important to recover? Conclusion

Sport recovery and performance – waking up to the importance of sleep

Mind and body Health problems Summary Sleep tips

ON MENTAL PREPARATION:

GOING HARD ON AVOIDING OVERTRAINING HOW TO PEAK FOR A RACE THE RIGHT WORKLOAD AT THE RIGHT TIME ON INJURY PREVENTION TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ON STRENGTH ON RESISTANCE TRAINING QUALITY WORKOUTS RULE NO. 1: GO FOR MAXIMUM TIME EFFICIENCY. RULE NO. 2: DON’T TAKE IT TOO FAR. RULE NO. 3: CONSIDER A GROUP BOOST BIOMETRICS BODYWORK COLD BATHS NAPPING NUTRITION STRETCHING