Vladimir Zatsiorsky Interview

Here is an interview with biomechanist Vladimir Zatsiorsky.

As you hopefully know he is the author of Science and Practice of Strength Training (required reading).

Topics:

• education in Soviet Union
• soviet system of athletic development
• training kids, general development and specialization in different sports; minimal of 3 years of general physical preparedness training (of course this varies for different sports)
• best organization was in GDR
• block periodization
• relationship between sport scientists and coaches; he was obliged to travel to training camps and give lectures back in the Soviet Union; engange in the dialogue!
• dynamic effort, maximal effort

Don’t be afraid to show that you don’t know something.

(via 8 Weeks Out)