Transcription of The Wolverine Plan - Concept2
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The Wolverine plan training plan of the University of Michigan Women s Rowing Team Prepared August, 2001; Tables Revised/Expanded June 2002 Introduction training is distinct from "exercise" or "working out" in that the goal is to maximize performance in a particular sport or activity (as opposed to being active simply to promote good health, maintain acceptable body weight, etc. admirable goals, but below the expectations of the serious athlete). A training plan , then, is a systematic and progressive program to allow an athlete to achieve her full potential in her chosen sport. What follows is a description of the training plan used by the University of Michigan Women s Rowing Team. To understand how to get the most out of training , let us first review several core concepts exercise physiologists have identified as the Principles of training , and consider their application to the sport of rowing. Most important is the Overload Principle, which tells us an athlete must challenge herself to stimulate further physiological adaptation.
A Training Plan, then, is a systematic and progressive program to allow an athlete to achieve her full potential in her chosen sport. What follows is a description of the Training Plan used by the University of Michigan Women’s Rowing Team.
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