Implications and Applications of Training Specificity for Coaches and Athletes

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Message: Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw in Strength & Conditioning Journal. Your message has been successfully sent to your colleague. Some error has occurred while processing your request. Please try after some time. Export to End Note Procite Reference Manager Save my selection Article: PDF OnlyImplications and Applications of Training Specificity for Coaches and AthletesGamble, Paul PhD, CSCS Author Information Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Paul Gamble is the former strength and conditioning coach for London Irish Rugby Football Club. Strength and Conditioning Journal: June 2006 - Volume 28 - Issue 3 - p 54-58 Free Abstract summary Specificity of training is widely established as an integral aspect governing training responses. This article explores the various ways in which specificity is manifested. Guidelines are given detailing how to derive the benefits of training specificity when designing strength and conditioning programs. © 2006 National Strength and Conditioning Association Source Implications and Applications of Training Specificity for Coaches and Athletes Strength & Conditioning Journal28(3):54-58, June 2006. Full-Size Email + Favorites Export View in Gallery Email to Colleague Colleague's E-mail is Invalid Your Name: Colleague's Email: Separate multiple e-mails with a (;). Message: Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw in Strength & Conditioning Journal. Your message has been successfully sent to your colleague. Some error has occurred while processing your request. Please try after some time. Related Articles Export All Images to PowerPoint File Add to My Favorites Email to Colleague Colleague's E-mail is Invalid Your Name: Colleague's Email: Separate multiple e-mails with a (;). 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