Across
- 3. The loss of accumulated physiological adaptations caused by the cessation or reduction of training.
- 6. The principle requiring training adaptations to match the demands of the sport or skill.
- 7. A short-term training plan that typically lasts for one week.
- 10. The state of optimal physical, tactical, and psychological readiness achieved for a major competition.
- 12. A dietary manipulation strategy designed to maximize muscle glycogen stores prior to endurance events.
- 14. High-intensity explosive movements that utilize the stretch-shortening cycle to build power.
- 17. The iron-containing protein in red blood cells responsible for binding and transporting oxygen.
- 18. Organising a long-term training plan into structured macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles.
Down
- 1. A popular nutritional supplement used to increase PC stores for explosive anaerobic power.
- 2. A chronic physical state resulting from inadequate recovery that leads to persistent performance decline.
- 4. A overall long-term annual or multi-year training program aimed at a major competition target.
- 5. A decrease in muscle tissue size and cross-sectional area resulting from disuse or detraining.
- 8. Essential minerals required to maintain cell fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contractions.
- 9. Any substance, device, or technique that enhances physical performance or recovery.
- 11. A training method combining continuous exercise with random speed bursts across varied terrain.
- 13. An increase in the cross-sectional area and size of skeletal muscle fibers.
- 15. An iron-binding protein located in muscle tissue that transports oxygen directly to mitochondria.
- 16. The strategic reduction of training load prior to competition to optimize athletic performance.