| Description |
ix, 195 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Adding Functionality to Your Program -- 2. Analyzing the Demands of Your Sport -- 3. Assessing Your Functional Strength -- 4. Designing Your Program -- 5. Linear and Lateral Warm-Up -- 6. Lower-Body Strength and Balance Progressions -- 7. Hip Extensions and Healthy Hamstrings -- 8. Targeted Torso Training and Rotational Strength -- 9. Balanced Upper-Body Strength and Stability -- 10. Plyometric Training for Power and Injury Prevention -- 11. Olympic Lifting for Quickness and Power -- 12. Performance Enhancement Programs -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
"Reach a higher level of athleticism with Functional Training for Sports! Renowned strength and conditioning coach Mike Boyle guides you through a complete system that focuses on training your body the way it will be used during competition to develop movement skills, body positions, and explosive power essential for all sports." "Through effective strength tests and detailed exercise progressions you will achieve your full athletic potential. The progressions focus on developing the torso, the upper body, and the lower body." "As you master each progression, you will be more prepared to perform your best with notable improvements in stability and balance, reaction time, core strength, and power. This whole-body, sports-applied program makes Functional Training for Sports your guide to today's most effective and efficient training."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"Superior conditioning for today's athlete"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 189) and index |
| Subject |
Athletes -- Training of.
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Physical education and training.
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Exercise.
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| LC no. |
2003008763 |
| ISBN |
9780736046817 paperback |
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073604681X soft cover |
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