{"id":1495070,"date":"2024-01-05T12:45:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T10:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/?p=1495070"},"modified":"2024-01-31T13:52:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:52:34","slug":"5-keys-to-preparing-for-your-pre-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/en\/2024\/01\/05\/5-keys-to-preparing-for-your-pre-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 keys to preparing for your pre-season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Preparing for a new year is fundamental. The winter months, the usual ones for the cycling pre-season as there are almost no competitions, are vital as preparation for what is to come. That’s why we at BKOOL<\/a> are going to give you the five keys that we consider necessary for a good pre-season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setting realistic pre-season goals is a critical step for any athlete. Start by evaluating your past performance and considering areas for improvement. These goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART)<\/strong>. For example, instead of simply “get better at football”, a more concrete goal would be “increase my sprint speed by 10% before the start of the season”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also important to set short-term goals that lead to bigger goals<\/strong>, which helps maintain motivation and allows for adjustments in training as needed. Furthermore, these goals should be challenging but realistic, balancing ambition with feasibility<\/strong>, taking into account factors such as available time, resources and personal limitations. Continuous self-assessment and adjustment of goals are fundamental to an adaptive and effective training process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A successful pre-season depends on a well-structured training programme. You should include exercises to improve strength, endurance, flexibility and speed, tailored to the demands of your sport<\/strong>. For example, basketball players will benefit from exercises that increase their agility and jumping ability, while swimmers should focus on strengthening their core and perfecting their breathing technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSetting realistic objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Physical training planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n