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The [[physical fitness|fitness]] level of a [[human]] body in training can be broken down into four periods: initial fitness, [[training]], recovery, and '''supercompensation'''. During the initial fitness period, the target of the training has a base level of fitness (shown by the first time sector in the graph). Upon entering the training period, the target's level of fitness decreases (shown by the second time sector in the graph). After training, the body enters the recovery period during which level of fitness increases up to the initial fitness level (shown by the third time sector in the graph). Because the human body is an adjustable [[organism]], it will feel the need to adjust itself to a higher level of fitness in anticipation of the next training session. Accordingly, the increase in fitness following a training session does not stop at the initial fitness level. Instead the body enters a period of supercompensation during which fitness surpasses the initial fitness level (shown by the fourth time sector in the graph). If there are no further workouts, the body's fitness level will slowly decline back towards the initial fitness level (shown by the last time sector in the graph). First put forth by Hungarian scientist [[Nikolai Jakowlew]] in 1976,<ref>http:// |
The [[physical fitness|fitness]] level of a [[human]] body in training can be broken down into four periods: initial fitness, [[training]], recovery, and '''supercompensation'''. During the initial fitness period, the target of the training has a base level of fitness (shown by the first time sector in the graph). Upon entering the training period, the target's level of fitness decreases (shown by the second time sector in the graph). After training, the body enters the recovery period during which level of fitness increases up to the initial fitness level (shown by the third time sector in the graph). Because the human body is an adjustable [[organism]], it will feel the need to adjust itself to a higher level of fitness in anticipation of the next training session. Accordingly, the increase in fitness following a training session does not stop at the initial fitness level. Instead the body enters a period of supercompensation during which fitness surpasses the initial fitness level (shown by the fourth time sector in the graph). If there are no further workouts, the body's fitness level will slowly decline back towards the initial fitness level (shown by the last time sector in the graph). First put forth by Hungarian scientist [[Nikolai Jakowlew]] in 1976,<ref>http://www.biovit.co.uk/healthy-living-hacks/fitness-exercise/barefoot-running-can-barefoot-running-improve-performance/</ref> this theory is a basic principle of athletic training. |
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If the next workout takes place during the recovery period, [[overtraining]] may occur. If the next workout takes place during the supercompensation period, the body will advance to a higher level of fitness. If the next workout takes place after the supercompensation period, the body will remain at the base level. |
If the next workout takes place during the recovery period, [[overtraining]] may occur. If the next workout takes place during the supercompensation period, the body will advance to a higher level of fitness. If the next workout takes place after the supercompensation period, the body will remain at the base level. |
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In sports science theory, supercompensation is the post training period during which the trained function/parameter has a higher performance capacity than it did prior to the training period.[1]
Description
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Supercompensation.svg/400px-Supercompensation.svg.png)
The fitness level of a human body in training can be broken down into four periods: initial fitness, training, recovery, and supercompensation. During the initial fitness period, the target of the training has a base level of fitness (shown by the first time sector in the graph). Upon entering the training period, the target's level of fitness decreases (shown by the second time sector in the graph). After training, the body enters the recovery period during which level of fitness increases up to the initial fitness level (shown by the third time sector in the graph). Because the human body is an adjustable organism, it will feel the need to adjust itself to a higher level of fitness in anticipation of the next training session. Accordingly, the increase in fitness following a training session does not stop at the initial fitness level. Instead the body enters a period of supercompensation during which fitness surpasses the initial fitness level (shown by the fourth time sector in the graph). If there are no further workouts, the body's fitness level will slowly decline back towards the initial fitness level (shown by the last time sector in the graph). First put forth by Hungarian scientist Nikolai Jakowlew in 1976,[2] this theory is a basic principle of athletic training.
If the next workout takes place during the recovery period, overtraining may occur. If the next workout takes place during the supercompensation period, the body will advance to a higher level of fitness. If the next workout takes place after the supercompensation period, the body will remain at the base level.
More complex variations are possible; for instance, sometimes a few workouts are intentionally made in the recovery period to achieve greater supercompensation effects.
The relation between supercompensation and training programs
At a first glance, creating effective training programs might look simple. All you need is to determine the intensity level and how long it takes you to get to the supercompensation period. Afterwards, continue training with the intensity level that was determined previously and keep the necessary intervals between workouts required for supercompensation. However, things become more complex because training affects many different bodily functions and parameters. Each bodily function or parameter has a different recovery time, a different amount of time needed to reach peak supercompensation, a different amount of time between supercompensation peak and return to base fitness.
The aforementioned functions and parameters are basic ones.
Common mistakes
There is no right period for supercompensation. If somebody states that 48 (or any other number) hours of
Use of supercompensation in practice
In classical
References
External links
- Shea, Jason. "Fatigue, Recovery, and Supercompensation" (PDF).
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- Janssen, Peter G. J. M. (2001). Lactate threshold training. Human Kinetics. pp. 151–. ISBN 978-0-7360-3755-6. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- Fee, Earl W. (30 April 2005). The Complete Guide To Running: How To Be A Champion From 9 To 90. Meyer & Meyer Verlag. pp. 119–. ISBN 978-1-84126-162-1. Retrieved 30 September 2011.