#Bitesize - Using the anaerobic speed reserve to ”bucket” an athlete group’s conditioning with Phil Scott
Aug 23, 2023
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Sports performance expert Phil Scott discusses the use of anaerobic speed reserve to 'bucket' athletes based on their conditioning. He talks about the tests used to collect anaerobic speed reserve data and how to create thresholds within the data. Individualizing conditioning based on these 'buckets' is also discussed.
Individualizing aerobic training based on factors like previous injury history and role within the team is crucial for athlete development.
Implementing the concept of anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) and dividing athletes into different profiles based on MAS and maximum sprint speed allows for more accurate and effective programming of training sessions.
Deep dives
Individualizing Aerobic Training
The speaker discusses the importance of individualizing aerobic training for athletes based on factors such as their previous injury history and role within the team. In the past, a generalized approach to aerobic programming was used, but some athletes found it ineffective or unpleasant. To address this, the speaker started researching aerobic development extensively and sought guidance from experts in the field.
Anaerobic Speed Reserve
The speaker introduces the concept of anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) and its implementation in training. ASR takes into consideration an athlete's maximum aerobic speed (MAS) and programs training based on a percentage of that MAS. This individualized approach accounts for variations in athletes' efficiency and capacity for high-intensity work. The speaker provides an example of how programming at 140% of MAS can result in significant differences in effort and performance between athletes.
Profiles and Programming
The speaker explains that they divided athletes into three profiles based on their MAS and maximum sprint speed. These profiles are titled Speedsters (MAS above 1.8), Mix (in-between), and Aerobic (MAS below 1.7). By considering these profiles, the speaker can program training sessions more accurately and cater to the individual needs and capabilities of each athlete. The speaker highlights the importance of programming specifically for aerobic development, as a blanket approach may not be effective for all athletes due to variations in their fiber typology and recovery profiles.
Phil featured on episode #417 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed -
Tests used to collect anaerobic speed reserve data
Creating thresholds within the data to "bucket" athletes
How to individualise with those "buckets"
Check out the full episode with Phil here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/anaerobic-speed-reserve-individualising-conditioning-in-team-sports/
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