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High-Performance Sports Conditioning combines these superior modern methods with sample training programs, workouts, and drills for successful application and superior results. The first step in building a conditioning program is testing and building up the nine essential fitness components including power, strength, speed, quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance, and cardiovascular aerobic capacity and endurance. Next, tailor the training exercises and drills to the development of sport-specific performance factors. Then, periodise the training program precisely for peak performance at critical points in the competitive season, and if necessary, use a safe and effective reconditioning regimen to bring an athlete back from injury. This landmark book brings together the finest panel of 21 experts ever assembled to present the principles and practices of this new era of athletic training in the most thorough and useful text ever of its kind. The strength and conditioning coaches for the Cleveland Indians, Vancouver Canucks, Miami Heat, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Mutiny, United States Olympic Training Center, and other top sports organizations share their best drills and workouts for developing full athletic potential. Internationally acclaimed experts such as Don Chu on power, Mark Verstegen on coordination and agility, and Tudor Bompa on periodisation provide the very best information and insights in their respective areas of training. The revolutionary training system found in High-Performance Sports Conditioning reveals the future of athletic strength and conditioning and will be the training bible for coaches and athletes for many seasons to come. Contents: The Functional Training Advantage Part I: Developing the Sports Performance Factors Chapter 1. The Sports Performance Base William Kraemer Chapter 2. Baseline Fitness Testing for Sports Gray Cook Chapter 3. Performance Flexibility Nikos Apostolopolous Chapter 4. Muscular Strength and Stamina Steve Plisk Chapter 5. Explosive Power Don Chu Chapter 6. Lightning Quickness Peter Twist Chapter 7. 3-D Balance and Core Stability Paul Roetert Chapter 8. Coordination and Agility Mark Verstegen Chapter 9. Acceleration and Speed George Dintiman Chapter 10. Aerobic Capacity for Endurance Jack Daniels Part II: Developing a Sports Performance Training Program Chapter 11. Testing for Performance Jeff Chandler Todd Ellenbecker Mike Clark George Davies Chapter 12. Incorporating Sport-Specific Skills Into Training Eric Lawson Chapter 13. Creating Conditioning Drills Tennis - Paul Roetert Track/Cross Country - Jack Daniels Hockey - Peter Twist Basketball - Bill Foran Baseball/Softball - Fernando Montes Football - Kent Johnston Golf - Pete Draovitch Soccer - Vern Gambetta Volleyball - Courtney Carter Chapter 14. Periodizing Training for Peak Performance Tudor Bompa Chapter 15. Designing Periodized Workouts and Training Programs Tennis - Paul Roetert Track/Cross Country - Jack Daniels Hockey - Peter Twist Basketball - Bill Foran Baseball/Softball - Fernando Montes Football - Kent Johnston Golf - Pete Draovitch Soccer - Vern Gambetta Volleyball - Courtney Carter Chapter 16. Restoring Performance After Injury Todd Ellenbecker Reviews: High Performance Sport Conditioning was written with athletes in mind. The information is presented with the goal of helping athletes improve the specific performance factors they'll need in competition. It is functional training with a purpose, and it will get you results. Alonzo Mourning - Miami Heat About the Author: Bill Foran is the strength and conditioning coach for the Miami Heat. He has a master's degree in exercise physiology from Michigan State University and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Fuelling Performers Learn how to advise your performers on eating and drinking Be the best, Keep healthy with this handy manual. Strength and Conditioning Poster Set No gym, hall or training room should be without this poster set, which represents excellent value for money! Set of strength and conditioning posters that will help to focus your mind and serve as a handy memory tool in the gym

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