Training

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...

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,...

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to using this bestselling piece of equipment - not just in the gym but at home too. Practical and easily accessible, The Total Gym Ball Workout is perfect for the fitness enthusiast or fitness professional who wants to...

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

"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...

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...

This book offers an evidence-based guide to the development, management, and retention of sports officials. Drawing on research at all levels of sport, from grassroots to professional, this book focuses on best practices for sports officials and for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615913544Author DC GonzalezFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Gonzolane MediaPublisher Gonzolane MediaWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

This book outlines an approach to teaching and learning in physical education that prioritises meaningful experiences for pupils, using case studies to illustrate how practitioners have implemented this approach across international contexts...

If your New Year's resolution is to take up running, this book is the perfect place to start. ________Fitness expert Bob Glover has trained thousands of runners, and in The Runners Handbook he shares his knowledge and shows you how to devise a training...

Performance analysis has become an essential tool for coaches, athletes, sports organisations and academic researchers. Collecting and interpreting performance data enables coaches to improve their training programmes, athletes to make better tactical...

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...

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

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)...

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)...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578268443Author Sarah FuhrmannFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

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

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...

Peak Performance Table Tennis comprehensively covers game aspects needed for peak performance and provides action steps for athletes to ensure they perform at their peak when it matters most. This book contains cutting-edge sports science, curated...

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.

This is an indispensible guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591640653Author Marco CeccomoriFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Reedswain IncorporatedPublisher Reedswain IncorporatedWeight(grams) 330g

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