Prepare for a Training Camp

Ilia Minkin Asked 10 years ago

Hi Alois,

I'm planning to attend a training camp. It lasts for five days and is very intense: 2-3 hours of practice before lunch, and the same amount after. However, I'm afraid that such an intense training will put in me in the deepest overtraining pit in my life. I train 3-4 times a week for 2-2.5 hours and sometimes I do get into overtraining zone (I absolutely hate it). I have about two months ahead of me, so what can I do best to prepare myself for it? Train as usual, or, maybe, play less and add a few jogging/swimming sessions per week to improve my stamina?

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Ilia,

I think you should just train as usual. You can add a physical training as well to help you with your stamina as well.

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Ilia Minkin Posted 10 years ago

Alois,

Thanks for your tips about recovery at the camp. Recently for me it was quite surprising how easy it is to accumulate under-recovery in table tennis training and end up overtrained.