Training Tips

CMS Athletes follow a training plan based on the ‘Four’ principal.

What is the four principal ? Each time frame of training time between Olympic Games is split into 4 sections as follows.

Four Year Principal
 

YEAR 1	Emphasis on Stamina
YEAR 2	Emphasis on Strength
YEAR 3	Emphasis on Speed
YEAR 4	Emphasis on Technique

Yearly Cycle
 

Oct - Dec	Emphasis on Stamina & Strength
Jan - Mar	Emphasis on Speed Endurance
Apr - Jun	Emphasis on Speed
Jun - Sep	Emphasis on Technique

Monthly Cycle
 

Week 1	Hard training emphasising Strength & Stamina
Week 2	Hard training emphasising Speed Endurance
Week 3	Hard training emphasising Speed
Week 4	Easy training emphasising Technique

Weekly Cycle
 

Monday	Emphasis on Technique
Tuesday	Emphasis on Speed Endurance
Wednesday	Emphasis on Stamina
Thursday	REST
Friday	Emphasis on Technique
Saturday	Emphasis on Gymnastic abilities
Sunday	Active Rest - Cross Training, skiing, etc.