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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I: Essentials of Core Development -- Chapter 1: Core Anatomy and Biomechanics -- Chapter 2: Core Assessment -- Chapter 3: Core Muscle Activity During Exercise -- Chapter 4: Core Development Exercises and Drills -- Chapter 5: Core Programming -- Part II: Sport-Specific Core Development -- Chapter 6: Baseball and Softball -- Chapter 7: Basketball -- Chapter 8: Football -- Chapter 9: Golf -- Chapter 10: Ice Hockey -- Chapter 11: Soccer -- Chapter 12: Swimming -- Chapter 13: Tennis -- Chapter 14: Track and Field -- Chapter 15: Volleyball -- Chapter 16: Wrestling -- References -- Index -- About the NSCA -- About the Editor -- About the Contributors |
| Summary |
Elite-level athletes take great pride in their fitness and physical strength. You can't help but notice their muscular legs and well-defined arms. However, whether they are known for a powerful golf swing or a hard hockey slap shot, the best athletes all have one thing in common--a strong and well-conditioned core. The world's leading organization in the field of sport conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), brings you the authoritative resource on strengthening the core to maximize sport performance. With contributions by 17 of the top names in sport training, conditioning, and science, Developing the Core features over 60 of the most effective exercises as well as science-based assessment tools, sport-specific programs, and expert advice for developing a personalized core program. Basketball, football, soccer, golf, baseball, tennis--no matter what your sport, Developing the Core will place you on the path to success and to your strongest midsection ever. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Abdomen -- Muscles.
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Abdominal exercises.
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Exercise.
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Abdominal Muscles
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Exercise
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Exercise and workout books.
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Abdomen -- Muscles
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Abdominal exercises
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Exercise
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1306447496 |
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9781306447492 |
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9781450467179 |
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9781450467193 |
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1450467199 |
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1450467172 |
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9781492538042 |
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1492538043 |
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