High-Performance Training for Sports
Language: English
Published by Human Kinetics Publishers, United States, Champaign, IL, 2014
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High Performance Training for Sports is predicted to become the most comprehensive sports training manual for dedicated strength and conditioning practitioners and athletes and coaches looking to expand their knowledge on how to develop and optimise human performance and athletic capacity. The book is filled with not only the best and most current research but more importantly, the practical application arising from the research is explained and emphasised through a large variety of programme and exercise prescriptions. Each topic is addressed by a world renowned expert in a specific component of sports conditioning. All chapters will be filled with facts, findings, insights and training prescriptions for enhancing each component of athletic performance. Ten carefully selected chapters are augmented by case studies and interviews with coaches of some the biggest teams/athletes from around the world. This will not only adds depth to the text but enhances the readers' knowledge and understanding of how the most up-to-date science is interpreted and manipulated to create some of the world's best sports performers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…
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- Title
- High-Performance Training for Sports
- Author
- David Joyce
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics Publishers, United States, Champaign, IL
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1450444822
- ISBN 13
- 9781450444828
- Item weight
- 1,102 grams
- Dimensions
- 279.0 x 216.0
High-Performance Training for Sports changes the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance. This groundbreaking work presents the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols and programmes for developing today’s athletes.
High-Performance Training for Sports features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching and rehabilitation. Experts share the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they’ve used with Olympians as well as top athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, English Premier League, Tour de France and International Rugby.
Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will guide you in these areas:
• Optimise the effectiveness of cross-training.
• Translate strength into speed.
• Increase aerobic capacity and generate anaerobic power.
• Maintain peak conditioning throughout the season.
• Minimise the interference effect.
• Design energy-specific performance programmes.
Whether you are working with high-performance athletes of all ages or with those recovering from injury, High-Performance Training for Sports is the definitive guide for developing all aspects of athletic performance. It is a must-own guide for any serious strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator or athlete.
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About the Author
Daniel Lewindon holds postgraduate master's degrees in both sports science and sports medicine. He has more than 10 years' experience working full-time in elite sport, and is currently a physiotherapist for the England Rugby Team, a post he has held for 5 years
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