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12 Week Analysis

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When constructing a training plan it’s important to take your client
Through a number of standardised tests such as a PAR- Q to ensure the healthy and safety of the client. Undertaking the tests will inform you whether or not your client has any health issues or prior injuries that could put your client at risk if you do not amend the training plan accordingly. The training plan is catered to the client’s specific needs and body strength. The 12 week plan is prepared for the client to complete their goal in running 10km in the up coming race.

It is essential to start of a training session with a short warm up. Tudor and Bompa, (1999) suggest that it raise’s up body temperature and this is efficient as it reduces the time of motor reaction, and improves coordination improving motor performance. Running through a short warm up with your client may reduce the chances of pulling a muscle.

Progression is important with a new client, you do not want to start of training 5 days per week. Gradually work your client’s body into a routine and become familiar with the workout so there body can adjust to new changes. The training program starts of with 3 sessions per week for the first 2 weeks. Then sessions then increase to 4 sessions a week and as the weeks go by the client may train up to 5 days …show more content…

Plyometric training has been introduced to the client’s 12 week plan to gain power. It has been suggested that athletes use plyometrics to break the monotony of training. Plyometrics can also improve explosiveness as well as strength, while working to become more agile.(Singh, Boyat and Sandhu, 2015) by using power training this can improve physical function at a level that traditional strength intervention can not. This is due to the high velocity movement. This results in improved motor unitfiring rate. It can also improve higher levels of muscle activation than strength training.(Singh, et all

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