Timing Resistance Training: Programming the Muscle Clock for Optimal Performance

Timing Resistance Training goes beyond periodization to guide readers through the premise of muscle clocks and how those clocks can be manipulated to control and improve muscle performance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2019
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Since the advent of periodization training, sport scientists have recognized the critical importance of timing in achieving peak athletic performance. However, Timing Resistance Training for Peak Performance takes this concept to a whole new level, guiding you through the realm of muscle clocks and their manipulation to control and enhance muscle performance. This is not just another ordinary periodization book; it offers a comprehensive and practical approach to training and performing at your best every day.

The text teaches you to view muscles as intricate systems that can be trained to "think" by providing timing cues that trigger essential actions that influence the entire body. It then demonstrates how to cue these internal clocks through purposeful training methods such as biomechanical pairing of exercises, complex training, and concurrent training. Furthermore, the book delves into the significance of rest as an integral training variable and explores the concept of undertraining.

The final chapters provide valuable tools for you to create your own customized training programs for strength, power, and flexibility. Additionally, it includes sample single-session workouts, weekly workouts, and long-term programming routines to help you implement these strategies effectively.

By utilizing the principles outlined in Timing Resistance for Peak Performance, you can become more purposeful in your training planning and leverage strategic timing to maximize the benefits of muscle clocks and achieve optimal performance. Whether you are an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or coach, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential through the power of timing in resistance training.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 179 x 253 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492589990