TRAINING LOAD BY BIATHLETES AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS IN MACROCYCLE

ABSTRACT In this study, it will be considered in detail, analyzed, and compared the plan-programs in the annual macrocycle, of Bulgarian cross-country skiers and biathletes, and more specifically their general and specific indicators. This would give us much clearer direction in planning the training load in each of the two sports and at the same time the opportunity to make timely adjustments to the training process to increase its effectiveness. In accordance with the purpose and tasks thus set, we applied the following traditional research methods: a survey of methodical scientific literature in cross-country skiing and biathlon, comparative content analysis of training plan programs, targeted pedagogical monitoring of the training process, as well as mathematical and statistical methods. The results show that in both programs, a 7-day version of microcycle in the presented total of 12 mesocycles. The total training load for biathletes participating in the World Cup is 903 h. This is in cross-country skiers - 1050 h. The special training is 68% and the general - 32%. For biathletes, 65% is the special work, and 35% is the general work. To achieve higher results in international competitions in both winter sports, it is necessary to increase the total training load in the annual macrocycle. Also, training tools and modes of operation must be updated in terms of the load intensity.