Training

Long one of the world's most popular sports, judo is also one of the most physically demanding. Success requires hard work, dedication, support, and a no-nonsense, comprehensive training program-one specific to the sport as well as the individual...

Use the most sophisticated sports nutrition information to help you reach your athletic performance goals. In Advanced Sports Nutrition, Third Edition, world-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot combines the latest research, strategies, and...

In this completely revised and expanded edition of the must-have runner's reference book Bob Glover and Shelly-Ann Florence Glover outline everything you need to train successfully. From the official training program for the New York City Marathon to...

Revolutionize your running techniques! Learn how to run better and faster, with more energy while avoiding injury. There is a science to running, and now you can learn about it too! Whether you are new to running, or have conquered a few marathons in...

Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe.The book begins with a panoramic survey...

Twice a year, 150 anxious recruits gather at SAS headquarters in the UK, their minds focused on one objective: to become SAS soldiers in one of the world's most elite regiments. Yet between arriving and receiving the famous winged dagger badge, stands...

The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine provides comprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science and sports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics,...

Filling an important gap in performance analysis literature, this book introduces the key concepts and practical applications of performance analysis for team sports. It draws on cutting-edge research to examine individual and collective behaviours...

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...

Mainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is one of the most crucial. You need a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the controls used to achieve them. Most significantly, the role requires an...

Motorboating Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to motorboating and need to learn the basics, or if you are experienced, but wish to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes...

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...

From a two-time Olympic coach and creator of the Pose Method who has trained the running elite, an essential guide for all runners seeking to go faster and farther without injury Christopher McDougall's Born to Run-and the wildly popular natural running...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583945421Author Nakamura TaisaburoFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind,...

Good racing doesn't just happen. It's a skill that must be honed with training and hard work. In Personal Best Running, Coach Mark Coogan shares his successful formula for running fast-while staying healthy and happy-without running taking over your life...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812930283Author Bob ToskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Times BooksPublisher Times BooksWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 188mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781883319922Author Cheng Man-ch'ing aFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

The first modern English-language coaching guide to this dynamic and exciting Olympic sport of handball. During the last few years, handball - a modern and attractive high-speed game - has been fascinating more and more spectators and fans. 101 Team...

Hockey is a game of speed, agility, power, and skill. It's also a game of intimidation, urgency, pressure, and isolation. The best players aren't just physically gifted; they're also mentally tough. They step on the ice with poise, tenacity, and focus...

Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalances, unstable joints and neural control. This exceptional new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948007146Author Martin HaussermannFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

'The Perfect Run is sure to increase your appreciation and enjoyment on the run, and that's a big payback' - Runner's World The "perfect" run, when you are in a full flow and feeling totally unstoppable, can be elusive, but this practical expert...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780936070483Author Jeff GallowayFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Runners need to eat well in order to perform, and what they eat can have a direct influence on how they run. The Runner's World Cookbook is the perfect combination of performance-boosting nutrients to maximize performance with easy, delicious, and quick...

From an expert team of authors 'AS/A1 Revise PE for AQA' has been written to address the change in content and style of the AQA AS Physical Education syllabus commencing in September 2016. Presented in a concise and visual approach for effective and...

"Runner's World Big Book of Marathons (and Half Marathons)" gives readers the core essentials of marathon training, nutrition, injury prevention, and more. The editors of "Runner's World" know marathon training better than anyone on the planet. They have...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628602838Author Erwan Le CorreFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt Publishing

A must-have introductory text of unrivalled coverage and depth focusing on events planning and management, the fourth edition of Events Management provides a complete A to Z of the principles and practices of planning, managing and staging events. The...

The only marathon training guide athletes forty and older will ever need Updated with full-color exercise photography; cutting-edge training, strength, core, and flexibility programs; and specific instruction for the most popular version of the...

The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do.Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000...

Get the help you need to achieve a stronger lower body. Lower Body Training is a comprehensive guide containing the most up-to-date, scientifically proven strategies for increasing lower body size, strength, and power. Jason Brown, a program design...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578268382Author Sean VigueFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as a means of getting fit. Whatever the motive, they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594860881Author Michael MejiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Rodale PressPublisher Rodale PressWeight(grams) 471gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 213mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544570214Author Joe De SenaFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 18mm

Every weekend warrior has two goals: compete successfully and look great doing it. Enter Building Muscle & Performance: The Program for Strength, Size, and Speed by expert trainer Nick Tumminello. By combining the most effective approaches and...

Strongarm your way into the fitness industry Interested in becoming a personal trainer? Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is, obviously, the book you need. Even if you know nothing about this career path and industry, this book will guide you...

Live pain free and maximize your training potential! The Modern Art and Science of Mobility is a striking visual guide to releasing muscle tension and activating muscles for functional motion. It goes beyond traditional training methods that focus on...