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12 Training in Sports
Training in Sports
“Training is an organised procedure by which people learn knowledge and skill
for a definite purpose.”
— Dale S. Beach
Strength—Definition, typeS anD more muscular strength as compared to a
methoDS of improving Strength— gymnast.
iSometric, iSotonic anD iSokinetic Muscular strength is determined by various
The word ‘training’ is frequently used in sports. factors. These are mentioned below:
It refers to efforts carried out by sportspersons Muscular strength depends on the cross-
in order to improve their performance in sports sectional area of the muscle fibres applied
competition. Sports training means the process to generate force, as a large diameter
of preparation of sports for winning the of muscles changes it into the greater
competitions. This includes physical, mental, muscular strength.
intellectual and moral preparation of sports Fast-twitch muscle fibres volume, as these
individuals by means of regular workout and muscles contract faster so the volume of
physical exercises.
fast-twitch muscle fibre increases.
In this chapter, we will study about strength, The volume of phosphagen storage increases
endurance speed flexibility, coordinative when these high energy phosphate
abilities and circuit training firm of all, we will compounds supply energy to the muscles
discuss about the strength.
in the absence of main sources of energy.
meaning of Strength It depends on the body weight, when
Strength is the ability of a group of muscles to overweight means having more weight to
overcome resistance. It is a major component move.
of physical fitness. It can also be defined as the Limb length, individuals with shorter limb
amount of force a muscle or a group of muscles length have better levenge.
can exist. Strength Muscle length,
of the body can be those people
measured in dynes or who have longer
pounds. A sportsperson muscles have
requires a greater the benefit of
muscular strength than developing the
the average individual. Strength size and strength
among the sportsperson varies of their muscles to
from one individual to another as a bigger latent.
per the demands of their discipline.
For example, a weightlifter demands Muscular strength
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