Competition and training performance enhancement/optimisation

In addition to the training process, other interventions may be utilised to enhance competition and/or training performance. A complete understanding of these interventions is important in ensuring all the critical performance factors are taken into account in the preparation process. These may include:

1. Ergogenic aids (nutritional and other e.g., ischemic preconditioning)
2. Environmental (heat, cold, altitude)
3. Recovery
4. Nutrition and hydration
5. Competition schedule specific planning
6. Other: e.g., warm up, pacing, travel, cooling, etc.