| Description |
viii, 367 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Part I. Developing the sports performance foundation -- 1. Establishing a solid fitness base / William J. Kraemer and Ana L. Gómez -- 2. Baseline sports-fitness testing / Gray Cook -- 3. Performance flexibility / Nikos Apostolopoulos -- 4. Muscular strength and stamina / Steven Scott Plisk -- 5. Explosive power / Donald A. Chu -- 6. Lightning quickness / Peter Twist -- 7. 3-D balance and core stability / E. Paul Roetert -- 8. Agility and coordination / Mark Verstegen and Brandon Marcello -- 9. Acceleration and speed / George Blough Dintiman -- 10. Aerobic capacity for endurance / Jack Daniels -- Part II. Developing a sports performance training program -- 11. Incorporating sport-specific skills into conditioning / Eric Lawson ... [et al.] -- 12. Periodizing training for peak performance / Tudor O. Bompa -- 13. Designing periodized training programs / Fernando Montes [et al.] -- 14. Restoring performance after injury / Todd S. Ellenbecker -- References and resources -- Index |
| Summary |
This landmark book brings together 18 contributors that represent the finest and most respected experts ever assembled to present the principles and practices of this new era of athletic training. The strength and conditioning coaches for the Cleveland Indians, Vancouver Canucks, Miami Heat, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Mutiny, United States Olympic Training Center, and other top sports organizations share their best drills and workouts for developing full athletic potential in 11 sports. The state-of-the-art training prescriptions presented in High-Performance Sports Conditioning lead the way to the future of athletic strength and conditioning |
| Notes |
"Modern training for ultimate athletic development"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-352) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Athletes -- Training of.
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Exercise.
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Physical education and training -- Study and teaching.
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Physical education and training.
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Physical fitness -- Study and teaching.
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Physical fitness.
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Exercise -- physiology.
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Physical Education and Training.
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Physical Fitness.
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Sports -- education.
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| Author |
Foran, Bill.
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| LC no. |
99088063 |
| ISBN |
0736001638 (paperback) |
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9780736001632 (paperback) |
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