Training

As a leading authority on exercise science and former senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Jim Stoppani has helped millions of people change their lives through expertly designed training programs based on research and science. That tradition...

Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first...

'This ten-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon's thoughtful and effective approach to fitness.' Tom Hiddleston 'With Simon, I understood that the work and preparation you have to do before starting a shoot is just as important as what happens...

'Chris is someone I've always looked up to. A true role model.' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winnerAn invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability, which will help them achieve peak performance.Full of practical advice,...

Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593232446Author Shalane FlanaganFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Rodale BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

In his quest to define 'sporting greatness', double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become - and remain - a champion. ...

Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers is where anatomy meets artistry. Each chapter provides explorations in embodied anatomy in an engaging manner with the use of images, storytelling, and experiential exercises. It is an accessible...

'Filled to the brim with advice, tips and inspiration to enable you to achieve your dreams over whatever distance you want your legs to carry you' - Chrissie Wellington, OBE, four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion From complete beginners to...

Brian Clough, arguably Britain's greatest ever football manager, died in September 2004 at the age of 69. His passing was marked by a minute's silence at both the Derby County and Nottingham Forest grounds and provoked a wave of tributes from across the...

Why is the Half Iron-Distance the most popular triathlon distance? Because it is the perfect length for busy athletes with demanding career and family responsibilities. Full Iron-Distance races require such painstaking planning and sacrifice that it's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953183170Author Erik SeversenFormat PaperbackPage Count 226Imprint Thin Leaf PressPublisher Thin Leaf PressWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635651836Author Meghan KitaFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Rodale BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm) 214mm * 140mm...

Dovetailing on the success of Training for the New Alpinism and Patagonia's own emphasis on all mountain use, Training for the Uphill Athlete translates theory into methodology to allow you to write your own training plans and coach yourself to endurance...

Develop a body that can withstand the rigorous pressures of competitive sport and physical activity! Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy offers you a detailed look into some of the most common sport injury conditions and the best exercises to help prevent...

A beautifully illustrated, humorous glossary of curious golfing terms and hilarious slang as used by millions of professionals and amateurs around the world, an essential handbook for all players and followers of sport's most frustrating game, packed...

This is a celebration of running, and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking. Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows of...

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and useful Japanese martial arts.Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei...

"Delavier's Core Training Anatomy" is your guide to increasing core strength, stability and flexibility. Whether you're just beginning your routine or looking to enhance an existing conditioning programme, "Delavier's Core Training Anatomy" presents the...

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution, the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person, with unique traits, abilities,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068639357Author Brian SparksFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint Easiest SwingPublisher Easiest SwingWeight(grams) 404gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780936070841Author Bob AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.

This book is aimed at players and coaches (male & female) of all levels. James Knott and Andrew O'Connor have created a comprehensive and up to date guide to bowling for coaches, players and parents featuring photographs and diagrams along with sixty...

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to training with kettlebells. Practical and easily accessible, The Total Kettlebell Training Workout is perfect for the fitness enthusiast or fitness professional who wants to lightly improve their knowledge and heavily...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934030998Author Matt FitzgeraldFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715120Author Jeff HorowitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

The ultimate stretching guide, designed to help runners of all abilities run further, avoid injuries and achieve better times. Stretching is an incredibly important aspect of running and yet it is frequently overlooked or poorly executed. This book...

Most books on running form revolve around the premise that there is an ideal form all runners should try to achieve. These books explain how that form should look and how runners can work to emulate it as closely as possible. Research and experience...

Silver Winner - 2010 IP'S Living Now Award1st Runner Up - 2010 Eric Hoffer AwardEndorsement - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title AwardFinalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist - 2010 USA Best Book Award Hojo Undo means 'supplementary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781292444581Format PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Pearson Education LimitedPublisher Pearson Education LimitedWeight(grams) 740gDimensions(mm) 218mm * 274mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591641087Author Michael BealeFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Reedswain, IncorporatedPublisher Reedswain, IncorporatedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715939Author Hunter AllenFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

This updated and revised version includes the latest tips, advice, and motivation from the pros to keep runners going all year long. With space for recording daily routes, mileage, times, and notes - as well as weekly doses of information on training,...

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Physical Education First Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019 The Higher Physical Education Course...

The Great British Road Rides Guide will inspire you to plan spectacular road rides. Road-tested by experienced rider Clive Forth, the 55 fun, flowing routes have been selected for their lack of traffic, their variation and their stunning views of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781569757871Author Lily ChouFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 340g

An authoritative text supporting the newcomer to karate with all they need to know, up to black belt level. Packed with photographs detailing techniques and kata (the combinations of techniques students need to master to progress through the belts)...

For a longer, healthier and more successful cycling career, follow Phil and Martin's strength and conditioning plan. Phil Burt and Martin Evans have worked with the world's best cyclists, including the Great Britain Cycling Team, devising and...

In the tradition of the bestselling Workouts from Boxing's Greatest Champs, this sequel volume will KO all boxing/combat sport enthusiasts. Featuring a classic coterie of international boxing legends, this superb anthology is illustrated throughout by...

Updated edition featuring a brand new afterword 'A terrific book. No one put their body on the line quite like Sam Warburton.' Brian O'Driscoll ...