Athletic development : the art & science of functional sports conditioning

 Content: A functional conditioning framework --
 Factors affecting athletic movement --
 Sport-specific demands analysis --
 Options and methods of testing --
 Strategies for performance training --
 Program planning and fine-tuning --
 Energy and work capacity --
 Movement aptitude and balance --
 The critical body core --
 Full-spectrum strength --
 Integrated power training --
 Linear and multidimensional speed --
 Multiphase performance preparation --
 Recovery and regeneration.
 Abstract:             
              Aimed at strength and conditioning professionals, as well as athletes and coaches across a variety of sports, This work covers various aspects of training from sport analysis and athlete evaluation to building speed, power and strength. It examines how theories and practices have evolved into state of the art methods for maximising performance.                 Read more...