Part Two – Evaluating a Training Program – Practical Considerations

Demands of the Sport – Does the program address the demands of
the sport that you are training for or is it one size fits all?

Qualities of the Individual Athlete – Does the program consider
the physical qualities of the individual athlete. Strength and weaknesses in
all physical qualities must be considered. Is there a remedial component to
address any deficiencies.

Pattern of Injuries/Injury History – What are the common
injuries in the sport you are preparing for? Does the program take into account
the individual’s injury history.

“24 Hour Athlete” Concept – Does the program recognize that
that you only train a limited number of hours a day, but that you have to work
or go to school.

Time Frame Available to Execute the Plan – Is the time frame
for the program arbitrary or does it take into account the varied adaptation
rate for the different physical qualities. Miracle six programs generally do
not meet this criteria.

Specific Goals – What are the specific goals of the program?
Are they measureable and achievable given the time frame available.

Developmental Level – Does the program take into account your
current state of fitness and current
technical development in your sport?

Competition Schedule – Does the program take into account the
varied demands of the competition schedule?

Recovery/Regeneration – Is there variation in the program and
planned recovery ?

Equipment & Technology – Is the
program based on equipment or technology that
will not allow you to train if you do not have that equipment or technology.