coachsci.sdsu.edu/.../ultra40a.pdf
There is a method, which is referred to as the Rushall method which Michael Andrew uses.
Was wondering if you had any critique about this. If this sort of training is a good idea and what are the problems.
Would this also be good for longer events? Like the 400 IM?
Thanks!
1) Ultra short race-pace training (USRPT) exerts nonstop, maximal stress on every oxygen-using source of energy. A major effect, ultimately, is to compel lactate-producing Type IIa fast-twitch muscle fibers to undergo maximal conversion to oxygen-fueled Type IIb fast-twitch fibers.
2) Another major training effect, especially relevant for hypoxic 50s, is to compel hemoglobin and myoglobin (hemoglobin’s counterpart in the muscles) to undergo maximal increases not only in quantity but also in their ability to bind oxygen.
Citations of controlled studies, please. There are plenty of unsupported assertions in swimming as it is.
1) Ultra short race-pace training (USRPT) exerts nonstop, maximal stress on every oxygen-using source of energy. A major effect, ultimately, is to compel lactate-producing Type IIa fast-twitch muscle fibers to undergo maximal conversion to oxygen-fueled Type IIb fast-twitch fibers.
2) Another major training effect, especially relevant for hypoxic 50s, is to compel hemoglobin and myoglobin (hemoglobin’s counterpart in the muscles) to undergo maximal increases not only in quantity but also in their ability to bind oxygen.
Citations of controlled studies, please. There are plenty of unsupported assertions in swimming as it is.
