Training

You've put in the time, effort, and sweat to build a solid foundation, but you want more-more muscle mass, strength, and definition. Look no further. Serious Strength Training will bring your workouts and results to the next level. Tudor Bompa (the...

See your tennis training in a brand new light. Tennis Anatomy, 2nd Edition shows you how to dominate the court by increasing your strength, speed and agility. By emphasising a movement based approach to conditioning, this new second edition offers over...

The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing. It places the emphasis on 'physical intelligence' - including attributes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578179520Author Eli the Book Guy BlydenFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Allistair McCawPublisher Allistair McCawWeight(grams) 399gDimensions(mm)...

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,...

A celebration edition of this ultimate classic rugby coaching manual. Total Rugby and Think Rugby are rugby classics - two of the most important and influential books ever written on the game of rugby. Thousands of players and coaches around the globe...

When 39,195 competitors thunder over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to begin the thirty-eighth running of the famed New York City Marathon, they experience one of the most exhilarating moments in sports. But as they cross five towering bridges and five...

Yachting Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781569757260Author Mark KovacsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 250g

It is an essential skill for any strength and conditioning coach to be able to reliably assess the physical performance of their athletes and communicate the results and their implications to performers and coaches, alike. Performance Assessment in...

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters.With a new foreword by historian and martial artist Alexander Bennett, Shaolin Kung Fu details the oldest form of this ancient Chinese martial art. Shaolin Kung Fu...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385348898Author J.C. HerzFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Harmony BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 306gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781797515366Author Jacob MaxwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Learn how to get strong and lean without ever setting foot in a gym again!Everyone who strength trains wants to get strong, lean, and ripped, but not everyone wants to go to a gym to do it-gyms are expensive, crowded, and dirty. In today's world, people...

The Principles for Understanding Kata are Largely Unknown - Until Now The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault-tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat-proven fighting systems. Unfortunately, they deployed a two-track...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715786Author Pete MagillFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPressWeight(grams) 680gDimensions(mm) 246mm * 191mm * 13mm

Rhythmic breathing increases lung volume; improves awareness and control; helps prevent injury and side stitches; improves running for those with asthma; allows runners to quickly set a pace for quality training and racing; and helps athletes manage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583941652Author Fabio GurgelFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 397gDimensions(mm)...

Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as "foot, hand way" or "the way of smashing with hands and feet." Such descriptive nomenclature understandably implies a curriculum rich in...

For runners, weight lifters, Crossfitters, triathletes, cyclists, and any fitness enthusiast who loves an intense workout: learn exactly how yoga will benefit your performance.You've heard yoga can improve your fitness pursuits, but all you can find is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583945438Author Christoph DelpFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 737gDimensions(mm)...

Sports Coaching: Professionalisation and Practice is a comprehensive evidence-based textbook of sports coaching theory and practice. The book is edited by leading academics in sports coaching studies and authored by a world-renowned team of experts in...

The Cycling Bible by renowned cycling author and journalist Chris Sidwells is a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling, whether you go road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking or enjoy any other kind of two-wheeled fun.Based on...

Legendary trainer Tim Grover uses his experience with the world's top athletes to drill down into the killer instinct that separates the good from the great, showing you how to tap into the dark side of competitive intensity in order to win-regardless of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715847Author Susan LackeFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

The Go-To Guide to Keep You Active and Healthy During Your Pregnancy and Beyond Whether you're a professional athlete or a dedicated weekend warrior, you're serious about your sport and your commitment to fitness. But now that you're pregnant, you may be...

This is the fully revised sixth edition of this ultimate reference tool for all coaches responsible for training athletes to fulfill their performance potential. Written by world-renowned and highly sought after coach and President of the European...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780972275958Author Nina NittingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Racquet Tech PublishingPublisher USRSAWeight(grams) 689g

All that I am, I am because of my mind. --Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & fieldAll runners strive to get in the "zone," but here they'll learn to enter the ZEN "zone"! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover...

Coaching is a vital factor for success in sport at all levels. Sport Coaching Concepts offers a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical issues that underpin sport coaching practice. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, it explains why a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715113Author Matt DixonFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628600209Author Carl PaoliFormat HardbackPage Count 432Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt PublishingWeight(grams) 1816g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578267361Author Buddy LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578267972Author Michael VolkmarFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

Gold medal winning coach, Jon Emmett works with sailors and coaches around the world and is frequently asked things like: 'What is a good exercise to improve this?' 'Why do we do this exercise?' 'How do we make the exercise more / less difficult?' This...

Due to cost and time pressures, people are abandoning the gym and organised sport in favour of more flexible and informal pursuits such as running. But it's not just as simple as getting the miles under your belt. Injuries can impact on your ability...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578268467Author Alexander HutchisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578267866Author Michael VolkmarFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

The Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is a comprehensive text that provides students with meaningful lab experiences in the area of strength and conditioning and applied sport science. While each lab may be conducted in a sophisticated...

Since the development of the International Moth into a fully foiling dinghy there has been an explosion in the popularity of the class with some of the world's top sailors competing in it and many others enjoying the exhilaration of `flying'. However...