Training

The handbook that every runner needs on their shelf. Why do I get a headache after a run? Do runners really need to do strength and conditioning? Will running damage my knees? How can I stop my skin chafing on long runs? How quickly will I lose my...

Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their basketball skills. Fun, educational and challenging, all the drills are illustrated with photographs or line drawings and...

Designed specifically for players aged 12 to 16, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills,...

Master the art of Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient...

Master the Japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide.Japanese Throwing Weapons: Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in...

'A must read!' - Kevin Portman, IRONMAN Champion 'This is a guide to staying in endurance sports for the long haul!' - Kathryn Cumming, elite cyclist and coach 'The principles that RJ and Angelo explore in this book are critical to achieving...

The revolutionary fitness plan for men. Are you ready to feel younger, fitter and stronger? Matt Roberts' Younger, Fitter, Stronger is a ground-breaking fitness manual designed for mid-life men. Follow this targeted, testosterone-boosting 8-week...

'The brain is the most important muscle for climbing.' - Wolfgang GullichMastermind by climbing legend Jerry Moffatt is a guide to mental training for climbers. Drawing on his own personal experiences from an international climbing career spanning three...

This is the next step to a perfect physique from the million bestseller. Frederic Delavier's best-selling "Strength Training Anatomy" has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide and now his follow-up book, "The Strength Training Anatomy Workout, Volume...

Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself!The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points explains the pressure point techniques found in the Bubishi, the ancient "Bible of Karate," and how recognizing them...

Performance Nutrition provides an overview of how nutrition can be used to maximize human performance. Starting with the end in mind, each chapter takes the reader from the science through to the practical application, making the science of sports...

Learn the ancient knowledge of how the body's vital points, the centers of the body's natural energy, can be exploited to gain an advantage over your opponent in martial combat or self-defense.In this detailed guide to pressure point fighting, martial...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556432262Author Jack HeggieFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715793Author Luke HumphreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

The SAS is probably the world's greatest elite military unit and its soldiers are renowned for their ability to cope when under great physical and mental stress. Now you can acquire the unique range of skills taught to members of the Special Air Service...

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.

'A must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior.' - Wall Street JournalThe New York Times Bestselling account of the new frontier of sports recovery science, which shows what we should and shouldn't be doing between exercising...

The wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it. As a result you will be more prepared for your race, able to anticipate changes in the wind better and know what to do when they come. The first edition of this book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647868611Author Valentyn Naumovich OstyanovFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Tyne PblshPublisher Tyne PblshWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

Designed specifically for players aged 12 to 16, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills,...

Yoga Gym gives you the training, nutrition and motivational tools to sculpt a strong body and build a strong mind. This effective 28-day yoga training plan will get you strong and supple, build strength, improve mobility and burn fat. - Blends...

In the months leading up to his death, Bruce Lee was working on this definitive study of the Chinese martial arts-collectively known as Kung Fu or Gung Fu. This book has now been edited and is published here for the first time in its entirety.Bruce Lee...

The popularity of distance running as a sport, and a recreational activity, is at an all-time high. Motivated by the desire to achieve a personal best, remain healthy, or simply complete an event, distance runners of all ages and abilities actively seek...

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

'A must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior.'Wall Street JournalThe NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING account of the new frontier of sports recovery science, which shows what we should and shouldn't be doing between exercising to...

'A must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior.'Wall Street JournalThe NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING account of the new frontier of sports recovery science, which shows what we should and shouldn't be doing between exercising to...

Afraid of training with weights? Worried of putting on muscles? Think again. Strength training is for women. This book is the ultimate guide to toning up, burning fat and getting the body you want. It shows you why women should train with weights and...

A fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport's top professionals. For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go...

Imagine an alien came down to Earth, stuck a probe into a climber's brain - one who'd been climbing for over thirty years - and then transmogrified the contents into a big book of climbing tips. Well, 1001 Climbing Tips by Andy Kirkpatrick is just such a...

'If I had to lose my record to anyone, I couldn't be happier that it was Jonathan. Family connections aside, there is nobody more talented, more determined or more deserving.' - Carl Fogarty Within the staggeringly...

The Complete Guide to Strength Training is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to increase strength and re-sculpt their body. This updated 5th edition includes: - New exercises and workouts - Brand new photos, and detailed descriptions of...

Whether you're training for your first 6-mile run or preparing for your latest marathon, this sports nutrition guide will help you achieve your running goals!Get ready to power your runs with delicious recipes brought to you by Olympian Emma Coburn...

Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters.Author Gershon Ben Keren explains the philosophy behind the Krav Maga method, which is the basis of the Israel Defense...

Increase your strength, power, skill, and focus to maximize your climbing performance. Praise for Training for Climbing "Training for Climbing is a great resource. Whether you're just starting out or already ticking 5.13, you'll find valuable...

The Science of Stretching is a research-based book that brings together the scientific principles of many different modalities of stretching and its application to the general and sporting populations. The book reviews static stretching, dynamic...

The world's best tennis drill book returns-bigger, better, and more comprehensive than ever. Building on the strengths of the popular first edition, this second edition of The Tennis Drill Book includes more drills, expert instruction, advice, and...

'A must-have for any woman targeting the distance' Runner's World Master the Marathon is a comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels of running - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Packed with tips from the foremost female...

Get your training off to a great start-from basic kicks to practice and tournaments-this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Whether you are considering taking up this martial art,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781777418397Author Phil DaviesFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Golf DistilleryPublisher Golf DistilleryWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

There is more to becoming a great pitcher than sound mechanics, a blazing fastball, and a live arm. A pitcher must know how to pitch-what to throw, when to throw it, and where to locate it. He must have a me-versus-you mind-set, that unique blend of...