NSCA's Performance Training Journal
Endurance Sports 9.3 
 
Mind Games

Endurance Sports FAQs

This issue of the Mind Games column tackles a list of questions regarding the mental preparation aspect of endurance sports. The author also provides suggestion of how to increase motivation during training to improve performance during competitions.
 
 
Ounce Of Prevention
Basic Core Exercises for Endurance Athletes 
 
Participating in endurance sports requires some degree of aerobic fitness. This article discusses the benefits and advantages of implementing a core workout into a fitness routine for endurance athletes and provides examples of effective exercises.
 
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Training Table
Creatine Credibility 
 

The effects and benefits of creatine are explored. Potential risks and supportive research is presented regarding the usage of creatine in young men.Guidelines for proper creatine usage are also provided.

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In The Gym
The Benefits of Walking Lunges for Endurance Athletes 
 
The article discusses the value of the walking lunge for endurance athletes. The author goes into detailed instructions of how to perform the exercise and explains why the exercise is so important to many of the major muscles of the leg.
FitnessFrontlines
 
Block periodization is compared to the more traditional periodization model and provides suggested benefits that the block model presents. High-intensity interval training and its affect on performance is explored within endurance sports and alpine skiers.
 
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Long Feature Article
Heart Rate Monitoring as a Supplemental Tool for Soccer Player Training Programs
 
This article discusses the use of heart rate monitors and the affect they had on training for a Division I soccer program. The article explores heart rate monitors as a tool for coaches and athletes alike.
 
Long Feature Article
The Evaluation and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death among Endurance Athletes: The RACE for LIFE Initiative 
 
This article examines some history behind sudden cardiac death among endurance athletes. The authors provide information on how to diagnose symptoms and risk factors of sudden cardiac death and offer suggestions to help prevent future occurrences during competition.
 
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