AWS Chandana, UT Mayakaduwa, BM Gimhan, and MH Hasintha
The paper reviews various training philosophies underpinning sports performance improvement based on synthesizing 33 related studies (30 articles,3 books). This review emphasizes the physiological, psychological, and technological aspects, in which evidence-based and individually oriented practice is being underscored. Of the studies reviewed, 18 specifically deal with core aspects like dietary supplements, altitude training, and antioxidants, pointing out their potential to enhance performance when tailored to athlete-specific needs. Similarly, psychological factors such as self-confidence, emotional regulation, and mental health are underlined as crucial contributors to optimal performance, while factors related to gender, such as the menstrual cycle, further underline the need for personalized training programs. Technological innovations, such as artificial intelligence and motion capture technologies, are transforming the world of performance analysis and training methodologies. These innovative approaches allow for precise, data-driven decision-making that is becoming increasingly important in high-performance sports. Key training philosophies reviewed include traditional periodization models, HIIT, complete approaches, and technology-driven strategies. While each approach has its advantages, a hybrid model integrating both traditional and modern techniques will become the most effective framework to enhance athlete performance. It will look into coaching styles like autocratic, democratic, holistic, and mindful approaches regarding their influence on the engagement, performance, and well-being of athletes. The findings underscore the necessity for training philosophies to adapt to specific contexts in sports and to focus on injury prevention and the long-term development of athletes. This review therefore underlines the need for multivariate, individualized training protocols that incorporate physiological, psychological, and technological strategies. Future research must be directed toward the exploration of hybrid models of training, interdisciplinary approaches, and ecological validity in various sporting environments to further the knowledge concerning effective training philosophies in sports science.
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