Date of Award
1-31-1992
Document Type
Research Paper
Abstract
Most athlete’s main goal is to improve their performance until they reach the limits of their ability. They attempt to reach their full potential by training their minds and bodies to be disciplined and physically fit. Through practice, people can learn to perfect their techniques and biomechanics and improve their performance in this way. To achieve optimal levels of improvement, it can only be done through mental and physiological training. Psychological factors and outside influences such as environment and age can also affect performance. Genetics makes the biggest difference. The purpose of this training study is to measure three physiological factors that have been shown to respond to physical training: cardiorespiratory fitness, anaerobic power, and body composition. The training will be a cycling program incorporating mostly endurance training, but also some anaerobic, or interval training. A submaximal test to predict VO2 max., a test of anaerobic power, and an evaluation of body composition will be done before and after an eight week training program to measure the effects of training on these three factors. Performance tests will also be done before and after the training program to determine to what extent performance changes as a result of training.
Recommended Citation
Roberts-Kitsmiller, M. (1992). Self-Study: The Effects of Training. Retrieved from https://poetcommons.whittier.edu/scholars/220