Cold application in training & competition
Subtitle: the influence of temperature on your athletic performance
By: Sandra Ückert
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Maidenhead
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9781782550105
Subjects: Cold; Therapeutic use; Body temperature; Regulation; Athletic ability; Cryotherapy; Body Temperature Regulation; Cryothérapie; Thermorégulation
Other titles: Cold application in training and competition
Description: Temperature plays an important role in sports-regarding both the athlete's performance and health. However, until now, these effects, e.g., thermoregulatory mechanisms as well as the variations of body temperature during physical exertion, have barely been considered. This book presents studies and results which prove that cold application has a positive influence on the athlete's performance and regeneration ability. Based on the results of international studies, and considering the control mechanisms and principles of thermoregulation, the effects of cold application should be utilized in training and composition. -- from back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-216).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. Thermoregulation; title: Biological principles; title: Thermoregulation during physical activity; title: Influencing factors; title: Measuring sites of skin and core temperature; title: 2. Cryo and cold application; title: Introduction; title: Effects of cold air application; title: Effects of cold water application; title: 3. The warm-up as a thermoregulatory preparation; title: Literature review; title: Terminology; title: Physiological effects of a warm-up; title: Effects on athletic performance; title: Optimal preparation design; title: Overall conclusion; title: 4. Generalization and differentiation; title: Sex specifics; title: Performance level; title: Ability specifics; title: Performance effect and cold application duration; title: Performance-related effect and cold application temperature; title: Performance-related effects and timing of the cold application; title: Conclusion; title: 5. Summary and prospects.