Training

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...

Runner's World's The Runner's Brain will show readers how to unlock and capture the miraculous potential of the body's most mysterious and intriguing organ and rewire their minds for a lifetime of athletic success. The book combines cutting-edge brain...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592409075Author James SieckmannFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 371g

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...

Kettlebells have been around for hundreds of years but have seen rapid international growth over the last decade. It is no wonder that kettlebells have become so popular across the world: They provide an effective and inexpensive tool for improving...

The ideal resource for athletes age forty and older who seek faster times and fewer injuriesAbout the AuthorDon Fink is an internationally known triathlon and running coach/trainer and the author of the popular triathlon training book, Be IronFit:...

SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training examines what it takes to be as mentally fit as a special forces soldier. The book explains why it is equally important to focus on stress management and mental discipline as it is to concentrate on...

True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki-the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual.Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern...

The crew of a racing boat is as important as the helmsman - they work as a team to sail as fast as they can. But different members of that team have different roles in the boat. In addition to the obvious roles which belong to the crew - trimming the jib...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715434Author Jim VanceFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

This book will help you to succeed on the water whether your aim is Club, National, International (or even Olympic) level. With detailed analysis, challenging exercises and useful top tips throughout, everything is covered: from targets, goal setting...

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 *...

As contributing editor of the US edition of Runners' World and best-selling author, Hal Higdon has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Now, he's created the definitive guide on today's most popular distance, the 13.1-mile, half...

The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. Now with additional photography and the latest techniques, this is a must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage. ...

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

For most sailors, boat tuning may seem a mystery understood only by sailmakers and the like. In this book, sailor, chandler and championship winner, Ian Pinnell, unravels this daunting subject and will help improve your boatspeed as a result. Since most...

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier? Learn how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free.Dr. Philip Maffetone's approach to endurance offers a truly "individualized" outlook and unique system...

The outspoken anonymous author is back with the ultimate book to challenge conventional footballing wisdom. With his trademark wit, intelligence and candour, the Secret Footballer will guide you through formations, tactics, mind games and everything else...

The only conditioning book a rock climber needs! Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Good climbers have to build and maintain each of these assets. This is revised and...

This is the first book to define and explore the geopolitical economy of sport - the intersection of power, politics, money, and state interests that both exploit and shape elite sport around the world.Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the global response,...

Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual.Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583946572Author Christoph DelpFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 573gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452269989Author James E. LoehrFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Atlantic BooksPublisher Atlantic BooksWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 202mm * 134mm...

Enter the mind of one of ninjutsu's most renowned teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery!The Ninja Mind documents Ninjutsu black belt Kevin Casey's journey toward mastery under the tutelage of Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of...

Before Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates. Behind Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates.One of only five Britons to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, Sean Yates burst onto the cycling scene as the rawest pure talent this country has ever...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578265206Author Stewart SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 441g

The most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sport psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and providing them with the mental...

As the best-selling guide in the sport, Training Young Distance Runners has helped countless runners achieve their best times, avoid injuries, and improve their performance progressively from season to season. Updated, expanded, and enhanced, this new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556439278Author Moshe FeldenkraisFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

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 using foam rollers. A relative newcomer to the fitness scene, lots of us don't know how to use foam rollers effectively as part of an exercise or training routine. Originally used only by physiotherapists and exercise...

Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate-the most widely practiced style of Karate-and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide. Authored by one of the great masters of the art, Hidetaka...

'Without Simon Waterson's help and guidance, I literally wouldn't have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond ... It's been an honour working with him.' Daniel Craig_________________________'Working with Simon is the nearest you get to...

This is the perfect reference for anyone using a powerboat whether you are just starting or need a refresher. The primary themes throughout the book are safety and fun with regular checklists at every stage. The book starts before you even get on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583948514Author Lee WedlakeFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 608g

Get an inside view of muscles in action. Like having an X-ray as you work out, Delavier's Sculpting Anatomy for Women features full-color photos and detailed anatomical illustrations of exercises for slimming, shaping, and toning the core, butt, and...

Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water-based activity worldwide. Thousands have tried it, with many more taking it up each year. It is easy to make the first steps to stand on a board and paddle. But many want to take this further - be it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781577310945Author Dan MillmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World LibraryWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 215mm *...

This is a research-based text that provides readers with established principles and concepts in ergonomics and shows how these can be applied to contemporary problems in sport and other physical activities. It is unique in that this text is the only one...