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Physiological Resilience: What Is It and How Might It Be Trained?
Andrew M Jones1, Brett S Kirby1,2
1Public Health and Sport Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Exeter, UK.
Physiological resilience, a key factor in endurance performance, is being integrated into exercise models. Training consistency, high-volume training, and specific intense sessions may enhance an athlete's resilience.
Area of Science:
- Sports Physiology
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Physiological resilience is a newly recognized factor impacting endurance exercise performance.
- The Joyner model has been updated to include resilience, acknowledging performance detriments like V̇O₂max decline during prolonged exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the physiological basis of resilience in athletes.
- To investigate methods for assessing and enhancing athlete resilience.
- To identify training strategies that promote resilience.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on physiological resilience in endurance athletes.
- Analysis of existing evidence on training modalities and their impact on resilience.
- Discussion of potential testing protocols for resilience characteristics.
Main Results:
- The physiological underpinnings of resilience remain unclear.
- Training consistency and long-term high-volume training may foster resilience.
- Inclusion of prolonged, high-intensity exercise, and resistance training (heavy strength, plyometrics) show potential for enhancing resilience.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and enhancing physiological resilience is crucial for long-term endurance athlete development.
- Training strategies like consistent high-volume work, intense exercise bouts, and resistance training may improve resilience.
- Further research is needed to develop practical resilience testing and training protocols.
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