Sports training and coaching Books

Book SynopsisThe ultimate Judo manual for all trainees - from novice to advanced!

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Book SynopsisGet your training off to a great start, from basic kicks to training and tournaments, this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Trade Review"These are great books if you are starting either Kung Fu classes, or enrolling in a Jeet Kune Do academy. Both provide the basic information about the art. I would easily recommend these to anyone that was starting up their new martial path, and wanted to know what to expect from the Kung Fu that they signed up for, or even how Jeet Kune Do differs from other martial arts." -- Jaredd Wilson, Martial Thoughts

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Book SynopsisArchery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress.Trade Review"[Archery for Beginners] even goes beyond the basics, exploring the physics of arrow flight and includes a short section with instructions on how to make your own bow and arrow which will appeal to survivalists who enjoy do-it-yourself projects. It is an enjoyable read and a thorough primer for beginners and would make a valuable addition to any archer or martial artist's library."-- The Philippine Reporter

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Book SynopsisThe SAS is probably the world’s greatest elite military unit and its soldiers are renowned for their ability to cope when under great physical and mental stress. Now you can acquire the unique range of skills taught to members of the Special Air Service through the SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training. Written by an expert author, this book offers a total fitness programme for both body and mind. Special exercises and routines will help the reader improve strength, stamina and agility. There are also chapters on diet and nutrition, to help the trainee’s body gain the maximum benefit from eating the right food and drink. The chapters on mental agility and self-defence teach the trainee to cope with the challenges of modern combat, the SAS way. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and instructive artworks and including expert advice throughout, SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training is an exhaustive, lively guide to achieving a level of fitness that will match the world’s elite military soldiers.Table of Contents1. Strength and Endurance One: The Importance of Being Fit Two: Strength Training Without Weights Three: Strength Training With Weights Four: Running Five: Endurance Marches Six: Swimming Seven: Cycling Eight: Self-defence Nine: Injuries Ten: The Complete Fitness Programme 2. Nutrition Eleven: Daily Requirements Twelve: Your Own SAS Diet Thirteen: Survival Food 3. Mental Agility Fourteen: Positive Thinking Fifteen: Pressure at Work Sixteen: Facing Danger

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Book SynopsisStrength Training for Basketball will help you create a basketball-specific resistance training program to help athletes at each position--guard, forward, or center--develop strength and successfully transfer that strength to the basketball court.Table of ContentsForeword by Patrick Ewing Introduction by Javair Gillett and Bill BurgosPart I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance TrainingChapter 1. Importance of Resistance TrainingBill BurgosChapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport PositionsSteve Smith, Robby Sikka, and Tyler A. BoschChapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete AssessmentAndrew Barr, Alexander Reeser, and Tania SpiteriChapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design GuidelinesKatie Fowler and Amanda D. KimballPart II. Exercise TechniqueChapter 5. Total Body Exercise TechniqueBill Foran and Eric ForanChapter 6. Lower Body Exercise TechniqueMubarak MalikChapter 7. Upper Body Exercise TechniqueBryan D. DooChapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise TechniqueJohn ShackletonPart III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample ProgramsChapter 9. Postseason ProgrammingJosh Bonhotal and Bryce DaubChapter 10. Off-Season ProgrammingJosh Bonhotal and Bryce DaubChapter 11. Preseason ProgrammingNic Higgins and Scott ThomChapter 12. In-Season ProgrammingNic Higgins and Scott Thom

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Book SynopsisA healthy diet can help the young sports stars of tomorrow fulfil their potential. Around 85% of children regularly take part in sports activities outside lessons. Swimming is the most common activity for girls, with football for boys. 43% of children spend between 1-5 hours per week doing sport outside lessons (Sport England). But as any parent or coach knows, it's hard to get the right balance, especially if you're running between school and training sessions. Children don't always eat, or want to eat, the very foods that will help them compete at the highest level the snacks and meals that will give them energy, help them keep going through a long training session, or recover afterwards. Throw into the mix the need to keep hydrated and lots of children are training and competing below par. Carefully researched and satisfying the real need for a nutrition book specifically for young athletes, Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes offers clear advice to sports coaches, tTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 The nutritional needs of young athletes How much energy do young athletes need? What are the best fuels for exercise? How much carbohydrate should young athletes eat each day? How much protein do young athletes need? How important is fat for young athletes? What do vitamins and minerals do? Salt and athletic performance. How to plan a healthy diet for young athletes References 2 Eating for sport Before training During training After training Menu plans References 3 Weight and sports performance Is there a link between a young athlete’s weight, body fat percentage and performance? Should overweight young athletes be encouraged to lose weight? How can I evaluate a young athlete’s weight? How can I measure body fat percentage in young athletes? What are the next steps? What’s a healthy weight loss strategy for young athletes? Top tips for maintaining a healthy weight Can young athletes be too thin? What are eating disorders? What causes eating disorders in young athletes? How should I help a young athlete with an eating disorder? Weight gain References 4 Nutritional supplements Caffeine Creatine Energy bars Energy gels Meal replacements Vitamin and mineral supplements Protein supplements Sports drinks Energy drinks Omega-3 supplements References 5 Eating for competition The week before The day before Competition day Tournaments and multiple events 6 Recipes Main meals Vegetarian main meals Soup Desserts Baking Useful websites Index

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Book SynopsisTaekwondo Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner!Trade Review"…Shaw is a tremendous writer, with an incredible knowledge of this sport and is gifted in his ability to communicate it to the reader…This book is packed full of beautiful illustrations that show you just how to make the moves he talks about in the book…If you are into Martial Arts training, then this is a book you don't want to miss. Get your copy today. I can eagerly give this book 5 stars! It's awesome!" -- American Preppers Online blog

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Book SynopsisThe World Cup 2018 saw a record 66 goals scored from set-piece situations (42% of the 155 total goals scored), a remarkable and emphatic statement regarding the influence of set-pieces on the modern game. Yet very little, if any, attention is paid to the influence of set-pieces in coaching literature, coaching courses, or symposiums. The Ultimate Book of Soccer Set-Pieces is the most comprehensive examination of set-piece planning on both the attacking and defending sides of the ball. It carefully and thoroughly examines the potential of all manner of restarts in soccer, from throw-ins to corner kicks and free kicks. From simple organizational considerations to complex plays featuring many variations, this book is the tool coaches at every level need to prepare their teams to win the set-piece battle.

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Book SynopsisThe Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for most of the top racing sailors in the world including all the Team GBR gold medallists at the last 2 Olympics (Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills, Saskia Clark and Giles Scott) – the same will be true for most other countries. Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are looking for success in this competitive class. In it you will learn what it takes to win, including how to achieve blistering boatspeed through technique and tuning, perfect boat handling and tactics as well as covering the mental and physical requirements for success. There is also a section for parents and coaches describing how they can best support their young sailors. Originally written by Ben Ainslie’s Optimist coach, Phil Slater, this new edition has been completely updated by top international racing coach, Steve Irish, who can be found coaching Optimist and other sailors worldwide. This book is the up-to-date handbook for sailing an Optimist fast.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; PART ONE: SPEED: Speed Basics, Sail & Rig, Upwind Speed, Downwind Speed; PART TWO: BOAT HANDLING & TACTICS: Basic Boat Handling, Tactics; PART THREE: EQUIPMENT & TUNING: Mast Rake, Fast Gear; PART FOUR: WIND SKILLS: Seeing The Wind; PART FIVE: MIND & BODY: Mental Fitness, The Perfect Body, Physical Fitness; PART SIX: PARENTS & COACHES: For Parents, The Perfect Coach.

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Book SynopsisFascia in Sport and Movement, Second edition is a multi-author book with contributions from 51 leading teachers and practitioners across the entire spectrum of bodywork and movement professions. It provides professionals from all bodywork and movement specialisms with the most up-to-date information they need for success in teaching, training, coaching, strengthening, tackling injury, reducing pain, and improving mobility.The new edition has 21 new chapters, and chapters from the first edition have been updated with new research.This book is an essential resource for all bodywork professionals - sports coaches, fitness trainers, yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, dance teachers and manual therapists. It explains and demonstrates how an understanding of the structure and function of fascia can inform and improve your clinical practice.The book''s unique strength lies in the breadth of its coverage, the expertise of its authorship and the currency of its research and practice base.

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Book SynopsisThis is a celebration of running, and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking.Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows of falling in love with running, from his first paltry efforts to reach the end of his street to completing ultra marathons and triathlons in the same weekend. Each of the 26.2 chapters also features a fascinating insight into how others first started, from Paula Radcliffe to Steve Cram, the Brownlees to Jenson Button, Nicky Campbell to Nell McAndrew.Funny, inspiring, honest - the perfect read for anyone with well-worn trainers by the door (or thinking of buying a pair...)Trade ReviewHe even inspired me to run a marathon! * Chris Evans *This entertaining story of a reluctant athlete might just inspire you to follow Vassos’s advice and ‘find some trainers and see where they take you’ * Daily Mail *Vassos shares the highs and lows of running, from his days as a novice to his journey of completing ultra-marathons and triathlons in the same weekend… it's a celebration of running that all runners will relate to… * Running Magazine *Celebrate running with sports broadcaster and presenter for BBC Radio 2's The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Vassos Alexander * Health & Fitness *Don’t Stop Me Now will appeal to everyone, from marathon runners to casual joggers and those just thinking about getting off the couch. * Sunday Post *Full of inspiration to kick you into gear * Women's Fitness *Celebrates the joy and obsession of running * Trail Running *This book is for all of us - whether we're tackling 26.2 miles or 2.6. it's a valuable reminder that there's something great about just putting one foot in front of the other, and running * Women's Fitness *Whether you're a regular gym bunny, a fan of pounding pavements or just have good intentions, you'll love this * Living North *Vassos Alexander’s Don’t Stop Me Now is ideal reading material * Bristol Post *Don’t Stop Me Now provides story after compelling story from every level of athletic prowess to reveal the enduring attraction and challenge of completing a 26.2 mile marathon with or without time to spare * Philosophy Football *Full of inspiration to kick you into gear * Women's Fitness *Vassos Alexander’s ode to running, offers up a highly entertaining, illuminating and inspiring read * Mumsnet *This light-hearted new book by Vassos Alexander, celebrates the highs and lows of running…Good fun! * Health & Fitness *Table of ContentsForeword 1. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run 2. One Direction, Ready to Run 3. Kaiser Chiefs, On the Run 4. Spencer Davis Group, Keep on Running 5. Kanye West, Runaway 6. Pink Floyd, Run Like Hell 7. Paul McCartney, Band on the Run 8. Snow Patrol, Run 9. Lenny Kravitz, Always on the Run 10. Jackson Browne, Running on Empty 11. Iron Maiden, Running Free 12. Carly Simon, Let the River Run 13. Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill 14. Scissor Sisters, Running Out 15. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Runaway Daydreamer 16. OneRepublic, Love Runs Out 17. Tom Petty, Runnin' Down a Dream 18. Flo Rida, Run 19. The Doors, Runnin' Blue 20. Imelda May, Road Runner 21. Ed Sheehan, Runaway 22. Lionel Richie, Running with the Night 23. Jay-Z, Run This Town 24. Bryan Adams, Run To You 25. Beyonce, Run the World 26. The Beatles, Run for Your Life 26.2 Queen, Don't Stop Me Now Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about trimming the foresail. This book demystifies the black art of jib trimming and focuses purely on this role. Concepts covered range from lift, drag and sail shape to wind changes and sea state, with lots more in between. The guide is full of annotated photographs and diagrams to show you exactly what you are trying to achieve and the use of sailing terminology has been reined in. Once this guide is in your head, you will be trimming like a pro. Stand out from the crowd and become a valued crew member by uncovering the secrets of sailing fast whilst remaining in control.Trade Review"...jib trimming will be de-mystified for the beginner, and the more experienced sailor..." (Sailing Magazine) “… this is an excellent introduction to trimming, and no doubt contains some useful reminders for more experienced headsail trimmers too.” (Yachts & Yachting) “Dedicated jib trimmers on racing yachts will get the most from this paperback, but what works for them should be equally effective on a cruising yacht.” (Yachting Monthly) “This book is an asset to the world of sailing and will be of great help to new and experienced jib trimmers.” (Ian MacDiarmid, MacDiarmid Sails) "This is a great way for racers to get that extra 0.5 knot and cross the line first." (Ontario Sailor) "A great place to start for those who believe that trimming a sail involves sheeting it in until it stops flapping." (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsForeword; 1. Creating Lift & Avoiding Drag; 2. The Jib & its Controls; 3. Sail Shape; 4. How to Sail Fast Upwind; 5. Offwind Trim; Conclusion; Appendix A: Setting Up; Appendix B: Trim Table Template; Appendix C: Points of Sail; Glossary; Index.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardSimon Timson and Chelsea Warr were the Performance Directors of UK Sport, tasked with the outrageous objective of delivering even greater success to Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Rio than in 2012. Something no other host nation had ever achieved in the next Games. In The Talent Lab, Owen Slot brings unique access to Team GB’s intelligence, sharing for the first time the incredible breakthroughs and insights they discovered that often extend way beyond sport. Using lessons from organisations as far afield as the Yehudi Menuhin School of Music, the NFL Draft, the Royal College of Surgeons and the SAS, it shows how talent can be discovered, created, shaped and sustained. Charting the success of the likes of Chris Hoy, Max Whitlock, Adam Peaty, Ed Clancy, Lizzy Yarnold, Dave Henson, Tom Daley, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katherine Grainger, the Brownlee Brothers, Helen Glover, Anthony Joshua and the women’s hockey team, The Talent Lab tells just how it was done and how any team, business or individual might learn from it.Trade ReviewA brilliant book. A must read for anyone involved in any high performance business. The Talent Lab is a fascinating insight into the success of Team GB in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Owen Slot gets to go behind the scenes to show emphatically “what, why and how” this was achieved. There is no doubt this will be a bestseller in the UK but also worldwide as the rest try to find the secret to Team GB’s amazing turnaround. * Sir Clive Woodward *

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Book Synopsis'Access inside the changing room and behind the scenes that any journalist or writer would kill for - Perarnau's insights are astonishing' - Graham Hunter 'Write about everything you see. Be as critical as you like' - Pep Guardiola to Marti Perarnau, summer 2013 Marti Perarnau was given total access to Bayern Munich during season 2013-14. This book represents the first time in the modern era that a writer has got this close to one of the elite teams of world football. At the invitation of Pep Guardiola, he shadowed the Catalan, his staff and his superstar players during training and on matchdays. Bayern smashed domestic records on their way to the double, but were humiliated by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. Perarnau was with them every step of the way. Perarnau is with Guardiola as he is courted by the world's greatest clubs during his sabbatical in New York. We hear Guardiola explain in detail the radical tactical moves which transform Bayern's season and reprogramme the players who will win the World Cup with Germany.Perarnau talks exclusively and in fascinating detail with players such as Arjen Robben, Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Thiago Alcantara and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Pep Confidential is much more than the story of a season - it is also a lasting portrait of one of the greatest coaches in sport. Trade Review 'Extraordinary' -- Hugh MacDonald * Herald *'enthralling stuff' * Irish Examiner *'One of the most influential sports books to be written in years' * Scotland Now *'One of the most influential sports books to be written in years' * Scotland Now *'a fine insight into the strains of management . . . one for the students of the game' * Observer *'This book should be compulsory reading for potential employers and opponents alike' * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisIn this very funny sports book (a cross between Nick Hornby and Bill Bryson) young journalist Lawrence Donegan tells the story of the summer he spent caddying for Scottish golfer Ross Drummond, ranked over 400 in the world,on the European Tour. Thisis the inside story of the geniuses,the cheats, the gurus and the hangers-on that make up the golf scene. A joy to read. Not since Bill Bryson plotted a random route through small-town America has such a breezy idea for a book had a happier or funnier result - Lynne Truss, The Times Funny, beautifully observed and it tells you things about sport in general and golf in particular that nobody else had thought to pass on - Patrick Collins, Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisCoaching Volleyball For Dummies teaches the fundamentals of volleyball and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply their skills on the court. This book features a number of the sport's best drills, maximising the rate and quality of learning to help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Volleyball 7 Chapter 1: Teaching Volleyball to Children 9 Chapter 2: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Season 17 Chapter 3: The Rundown on Basic Volleyball Rules 35 Chapter 4: Getting in Sync with Your Players’ Parents 57 Part II: Building Your Team 73 Chapter 5: Overseeing Your Team 75 Chapter 6: Running Fun-Filled Practices 91 Chapter 7: Making Game Day Memorable — For the Right Reasons 109 Part III: Basic Training: Teaching Volleyball Fundamentals 129 Chapter 8: Racking Up Points with Offensive Fundamentals 131 Chapter 9: Developing Defensive Fundamentals 153 Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 173 Chapter 11: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 189 Chapter 12: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 201 Part IV: Net Gains: Zeroing In on Advanced Volleyball Skills 219 Chapter 13: Revving Up the Offense 221 Chapter 14: Bolstering the Defense 237 Chapter 15: Stepping Up the Offense 249 Chapter 16: Tightening the Defense 261 Part V: The Extra Points 273 Chapter 17: Keeping Your Players Healthy and Injury Free 275 Chapter 18: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges 303 Chapter 19: Coaching a Club Team 325 Part VI: The Part of Tens 335 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 337 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Help Players Take Their Game to the Next Level 341 Index 347

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned energy healer Cyndi Dale presents the ultimate book on applying energy concepts and practices to athletes and coaches of any age and level.

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Book SynopsisAre you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?Trade Review"The thing I like the most about these books is that their information is presented without prejudice for a specific school/style … Overall I think these are really well-done books." --Martial Thoughts blog"If you study Karate or are considering it this book will give you some insight that can help you move forward more efficiently as a beginner, and become a reference as an intermediate or advanced practitioner (there's a section on becoming an instructor too!). It is a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge packaged up quite nicely." -- Wade McMaster, Martial Arts & Action Movies

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Book SynopsisSport is increasingly being described as a complex system. This inherent complexity cannot be understood by examining components in isolation; rather, the system as a whole should represent the unit of analysis. Systems thinking is the answer to understanding this complexity and is gaining traction in sport. Systems thinking provides a philosophy and a set of associated methods which can be used to understand and optimise the behaviour of complex systems, such as those inherent within sport.This book presents, for the first time, a practical guide to applying contemporary systems thinking methods in sport as well as case study applications demonstrating how their outputs can be translated in practice. The methods described in this book can be used for better understanding the systemic influences in a broad range of sport contexts, including performance, injury, team functioning, decisionâmaking, adverse incidents, sports organisation design and redesign, technology implementa

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Book SynopsisThis book examines some of the most important issues in primary Physical Education today.With teachers and schools facing a deluge of policy initiatives from government and professional associations, the book helps practitioners and students make sense of, and debate, the current landscape in primary Physical Education and to develop sound, evidence-based practice for each chapter topic. Each chapter explores an issue that is having a significant impact on the development of primary Physical Education, including hot topics such as decolonising Physical Education; Physical Education as a core subject in schools; establishing a pupil-led curriculum, and creating a whole school movement culture. Every chapter provides an overview of the issue, as well as a critical discussion of the significance of the issue, before reflecting on how that issue might affect teaching practice. The book also provides useful guides to further reading around each of the issues raised.Written

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Book SynopsisThe 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 lightly improve their knowledge and heavily improve the range of exercises they can use in their training. Tried and tested exercises are accompanied by clear photos and illustrations presented in a modern and logical way.The Total Gym Ball Workout is brimming with ideas for using this popular piece of fitness equipment. Packed with clear and easy to use exercises, this how-to reference book also provides adaptations of basic and advanced exercises making it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their fitness gear.- Each exercise idea is organised by fitness level and includes follow-up and extension ideas. - Written in a jargon-free and concise style, this book is light on the science aTrade ReviewThe Total Workout books are one-stop guides to training with dumb-bells and gyms balls ... these books are a great incentive to push your sessions that bit further. * Metro *A must for anyone eager to get the most from the gym ball. * Women's Running *Table of ContentsDisclaimer and advisory 1 The basics of exercising with a gym ball The S.A.F.E. trainer system (Simple, Achievable, Functional Exercise) How to use this book FAQs Find your starting point Assess, don’t guess Isolation vs integration Learn it, then work it First you need stability Add some strength Power and speed come with practice 2 The portfolio of moves Which moves should I do? The classic moves Gym ball stretches Gym ball moves with dumbbells 3 Training with a gym ball How to use the gym ball training sessions And finally… Fitness glossary About the author Index

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Book SynopsisIf you want to get a total body work out, climbing is the way to do it, and building your own climbing wall allows you to train and have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. Building Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall, including step by step instructions, equipment lists, information on how to make your own holds, and specific building plans and design ideas for making your climbing wall make maximum use of the space you have.

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Book Synopsis"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby"An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight." The Washington PostTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCETHE BEST reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world get to the top and stay there. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness; a story of origins, serendipity, practice, genetics and the psychology of excellence, as well as of sports science and cutting edge technology.Packed with gripping personal stories and exclusive interviews with top athletes including Siya Kolisi, Marcus Rashford, Pete Sampras, Steph Curry, Jamie Carragher, Ian Poulter, Helen Glover, Ada Hegerberg, Elena Delle Donne, Joey Votto and Mike Hussey, it explains how the best athletes develop the extraordinary skills that allow them to perform remarkable feats under extreme pressure.Get inside the minds of champions and understand first-hand what makes them perform during high-octane competition, what they think about in the heat of the moment and what drives them to do what they do.By combining examples from numerous original interviews with top athletes and leading sports science research, THE BEST deconstructs superhuman performance and answers the question on every sports fan's mind: "How did they do that?""Fascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport." JOANNE O'RIORDAN, The Irish Times"...this book will redefine your approach to athlete development..." DAVID WHITESIDE, Director of Performance Science, New York Yankees"...a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in high-performance sport..." KEVIN THELWELL, Director of Sport, New York Red BullsABOUT THE AUTHORSA. Mark Williams is an academic and one of the world's leading authorities on expertise and its acquisition in sport. He has published 18 books and written over 500 scientific articles on how people become skilled and achieve success in sport and across other professional domains. He has worked across the globe as a consultant with numerous Olympic and professional sports and has vast experience as a scientist, author and educator, and as an applied sports scientist.Tim Wigmore is the author of Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution, the winner of the Wisden Book of the Year award for 2020. He is a sports writer for The Daily Telegraph, and has also written regularly for The New York Times, The Economist, the New Statesman and ESPNCricinfo. He is a former winner of the Young Cricket Journalist of the Year award and has been shortlisted for the Cricket Writer of the Year award.Trade ReviewInsightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful: The authors have given us a guided tour of athletic greatness, brimming with revelatory science and deep understanding. -- Daniel Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Talent CodeFor any coach that wants to learn and then coach better, this book is a must read. Developing elite athletes is an intricate process and this book will help you achieve the right balance of coaching. -- Eddie Jones, Head Coach, England RugbyAn engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight. -- The Washington PostFascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport. -- Joanne O’Riordan, The Irish TimesThe Best takes you on an epic journey of discovery and learning while also highlighting some of the nuances and pitfalls around developing elite athletes. -- James Bunce, High Performance Director, US Soccer FederationAnswers the big questions about how stars are made, in lucid, jargon-free prose. Takes our understanding of elite sport to a new level and deepens the enjoyment of watching. A major addition to sporting literature. -- Paul Hayward, Chief Sports Writer, Daily TelegraphThe Best takes a classic question posed by sport - what made them so good? - and interrogates it with genuine intellectual sparkle. -- Ed Smith, England cricket selector, author of What Sport Tells Us About LifeA great read for anyone interested in excellence using a compelling mix of narrative interviews with the best athletes interwoven with cutting edge science. -- Sian Beilock, author of ChokeThis crisply written and enthralling book is a study of high achievement in sports. But it is much more than that because of the richness of the human interest stories it tells and of how it uses data to explain its conclusions. It achieves that rare feat: making you look at the world in a new way. -- Jason Cowley, editor, New StatesmanThe Best is an enthralling read that combines the latest research along with interesting anecdotes that bring to life how the world's best athletes are made. Whether a casual reader or professional working in athlete development The Best is a great read. -- Troy Taylor, High Performance Director, US Ski and SnowboardThe authors delve deep into the minds of great athletes, making tangible the intangible, bringing reason to the unexplained, and order to the chaos surrounding the creation of elite sportsmen and women. -- Stuart Miller, Senior Executive Director, International Tennis FederationTaking the complexity of cutting edge research and mixing it with the insights from expert performers in elite sport, The Best stands out in offering a glimpse of the characteristics of greatness and highlighting the many factors that lead individuals to sporting triumph. -- David Colclough, Head of Coaching/Sports Science at The Professional Golfers’ Association (The PGA)The Best provides a perfect balance between evidence-based and anecdotal writing. It is easy to read, yet insightful and thought-provoking. It provides a good framework to understand the multifactorial and random aspects involved in human talent. The Best is a great resource for anyone interested in skill learning, talent identification and expert performance in sport. -- Xavi Schelling, Director of Sports Science and Performance, San Antonio SpursThe authors have created a piece of work that encapsulates everything we should know about identifying and developing champions. This book is a must for any coach, Sporting Director, teacher or mentor; in fact, anyone involved in finding talent and creating opportunity for potential to become reality. In this one book, the authors cover the full spectrum of requirements for elite athletes to become the best they can be and provide the tools for others to help them. -- Les Reed, Technical Director, The Football AssociationA must read for any coach who wants to optimize and facilitate athlete development. The book highlights how talent develops by creating realistic practice situations and empowering athletes. The book, amongst other things, has the athlete and sport at its core, while bestowing on the coach a crucial role as the facilitator of sporting greatness. -- Isaac Guerrero, Head of Coaching at FC BarcelonaThe Best is simply an essential read. It takes us on a rollercoaster tour of the journeys of some of the world's most celebrated athletes and explains how they achieved sporting greatness. -- Christopher Carling, Head of Performance, French Football FederationIn The Best, the authors' vast scientific expertise and real-world experience from the trenches of elite sport results in a fascinating, informative, and immediately relevant read. I devoured it in a weekend and immediately shared it with my National Team coaches and performance staff. -- Peter Vint, Chief of Sport, USA VolleyballA comprehensive book, which thoroughly covers, using science and interviews with successful athletes, the key factors that impact on a prosperous career in sport. For those involved in this domain, this is a very important read that helps improve understanding of the nuances that exist along the pathway to sporting excellence. -- Juninho Paulista, General Manager, Brazil National Football TeamThe Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made combines relevant anecdotal support and sound academic research to better describe the rocky journey to sporting success that many of our athletes take. This book is a good reminder for sports scientists that high performance sport in its purest sense is multi-faceted and that athletes require incredible resilience to succeed in ever-increasing competitive and complex environments. -- Adam Grainger, BASES Sport and Performance Division ChairExcellent. -- Gideon Haigh, the Australian

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Book SynopsisLessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year Joe Maddon.No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it through his trademark glasses and irrepressible wit. Raised in the "shot and beer" town of Hazleton, PA, and forged by 15 years in the minors, Maddon over 19 seasons in Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Anaheim has become one of the most successful, most colorful, and most quoted managers in Major League Baseball. He is a workplace culture expert, having engineered two of the most stunning turnarounds in the past quarter century: taking the Rays from the worst record in baseball one year to the World Series the next and leading the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years.Like his teams, Maddon defies convention. He is part strategist, part philosopher, part sports psychologist, and part motivational coach. In THE BOOK OF JOE, Maddon gives readers unique insights into the game, including the tension between art and data, the changing role of managers as front offices gain power, why the honeymoon with the Cubs did not last, and what it's like to manage the modern player, including stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Yu Darvish, and Kris Bryant.But you expect even more from a manager who meditates daily, admires Twain, and has only one rule when it comes to a team dress code: "If you think you look hot, wear it!" And Maddon delivers. Built on-old school values and new-school methods, his wisdom applies beyond the dugout. His mantras about leadership, mentorship, team building, and communication are meditations on life, not just baseball. Among those mantras are: "Do simple better." "Try not to suck." "Don't ever permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure." "See it with first-time eyes." "Tell me what you think, not what you've heard."THE BOOK OF JOE is Maddon at his uniquely holistic best. It is a memoir of a fascinating baseball journey, an insider's look at a changing game, and a guidebook on leadership and life.

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Book SynopsisHow to Play Your Best Golf is the essential golf handbook to help any golfer understand and improve their game.In this guide, highly respected pro golfer Nick O’Hern takes you through the strategies to golfing success. He reveals the key secrets of professional golfers, discusses how playing to your strengths can yield a better result, and describes all the tactics you can use to score, from course strategy and club selection to pre-game preparation and harnessing the power of mindset.How to Play Your Best Golf is the perfect gift not only for the golfer of old but for the new generation of golfers. Packaged in a handsome hardback format with beautiful photography, this book is both practical and revealing in helping golfers reach their true potential.

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Book SynopsisThe Coach's Guide to Mind Mapping is a tool that will help you become an expert coach. Although this particular learning resource uses soccer examples, it is a technique that can be universally applied within any sporting context. Because the current demands of modern-day coaching require coaches to know and deliver a greater deal of knowledge to players, the mind-mapping technique aims to support the coaching process by helping you to identify and develop your ability to recall technical and tactical knowledge from memory. Additionally, the resource can be used to help facilitate the knowledge acquisition process as you journey through your coaching qualifications while developing key learning skills.This book focuses on developing how you - the coach - can remember, organize, and deliver the technical and tactical information that your players need. It contains guidelines for developing, creating, and evaluating the impact of the mind-mapping technique. Familiar soccer themes are used to help you follow the mind-mapping examples with ease. Interactive exercises help you to practice the mind-mapping technique, reflect on your development, and set personal targets. So go ahead - learn, coach, develop!

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Book SynopsisIn this new edition, Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway brings his proven Run Walk Run (R) method to cross-country running. Using his run-walk-run method and following the training plans provided, every cross-country runner will improve performance, recover faster, and reduce the risk of injury. Jeff Galloway explains how to build endurance, train and race on hills, run on varied terrain, implement speed training and race strategies, all while maximizing performance. He gives the reader action plans for teamwork training and developing race methods. Galloway also covers injury prevention and treatment that will get the runner back racing in no time. The training programs incorporate Galloway's Magic Mile-the best way to check and monitor training progress. Runners are given the tools to set realistic pacing goals for long runs and races. Every cross-country runner needs this book!

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Book SynopsisWhat does it take to get to the very top - to become truly 'World Class'? We are The F2 and we're going to show you what separates the Messis from the masses, the Kanes from the can'ts and the Neymars from the no-mores. We're going to show you how to elevate your game to the World Stage.Our book reveals the secrets of your favourite footballers as we show you how to improve your fitness, add focus to your mentality and supersize your skills. We'll prove to you that you don't have to be born great to become great. So when the big day comes around, you'll be ready to unleash your inner winner. We've also made you a free app where you can see exactly how it's done. So, if you want control like Coutinho, power like Pogba or swaz like Sànchez, you know what to do: read, download, grab a ball and we'll see you on the pitch. Love, peace and tekkers, Billy & Jez, aka The F2

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Book Synopsis*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, FEATURED ON THE TV SERIES THE BEAR*'Few leaders have inspired teams as successfully as Mike Krzyzewski.' Forbes'His approach to business reflects his basketball coaching philosophy: the winning formula is teamwork.'Financial Times'Riveting and incredibly informative ... Coach K will provide inspiration for the toughest of moments, and how to execute a comeback under pressure.'GQ AustraliaIn this informative and inspirational book, Coach K explains how he motivates peak performances from his players, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the US Army and applied over four decades as the head of Duke basketball.Throughout his career, Coach K's ethos centred around fostering an environment and culture that focussed on openness, hard work and cooperation to ensure excellence on and off the court.Through his innate understanding of teamwork and mutual respect, this rediscovered bestseller will teach everyone, everywhere, how to get the best performance out of themselves and their team.

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Book SynopsisFrom 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 efficient revision, consisting of substantial student notes with colour illustrations, photographs, tables, figures and revision summary charts. Subject matter is summarised, explaining in simple language what are sometimes complicated concepts or issues. The key concepts are defined clearly with examples that can be used in answers to exam questions, enabling the student to self test. Practice questions are provided at the end of each syllabus section and the answers amplify the subject matter and provide clues as to how the exam itself should be approached. Modern terminology, nomenclature and units have been used wherever possible. Has a formalised chapter structure and a comprehensive index available for easy reference. Much of the material within this book has been thoroughly student tested.Comes with a free CD-ROM containing the questions and answers.

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Book SynopsisTeam racing is great for fast, fun and different sailboat racing. It helps develop some key skills for future racing success. This handy companion tells you everything a sailor and coach need to know to enjoy, improve and win at team racing. It describes the most useful moves around the race course, and the key rules that govern such moves. There are sections on how to slow & overtake; how to win the start & control the final beat; the best routines for practising; how to develop as a team & the team roles. One page gives all the winning & losing combinations for 2-, 3- and 4-boat team racing, highlighting the tactics for every combination, with simple tips for making strategy easy.Trade Review“For the first time, what every team racer needs - a quick, concise guide to the game. Chris Atkins has distilled years of team racing knowledge to produce this handy guide. As an introduction to the game, there is no match. For those running a sailing programme, this is a great place to start if you are thinking of a weekend of team racing. Totally readable, great diagrams and in a very handy format.” (Bruce Hebbert)Table of ContentsWhy go team racing?; Formats; How to overtake; Slowing round the course; Race winning strategy; Controlling the start; Controlling the final beat; The winning habit; Practising; Climbing the ladder; Team roles; The three essential rules; Other important rules; Umpires & being umpired; Race courses & programmes

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The Official Tour de France Road Cycling Training Guide taps into the minds of the riders, coaches and experts who have experienced or raced the Tour de France first hand. Giving amateur cyclists the insider knowledge on how to adapt their training, nutrition and mental preparation for potentially their toughest day out on a bike. Alongside lifelong advice to improve your cycling performance, the book gives structured guidance on how to plan your season, incorporating some of the key training and nutrition strategies adopted by professional cyclists. This also includes unlocking and decoding training data, which has become a key aspect of cycling training, utilising training off the bike as well as on it and breaking down the psychological barriers that can hold some cyclists back.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Sports fans will learn much from probability theory and statistical models as they abandon empty clichés (time to throw momentum out of the informed fan's lexicon) and confront institutionalized injustices (such as those built into the protocols for selecting a national champion in college football and for seeding the NCAA's basketball tournament). A rare fusion of sports enthusiasm and numerical acumen." * Booklist *"Who is Wayne Winston? Maybe we should begin by telling you who he is not. He is not some barstool fan or uninformed sportswriter who fuels his opinions with information gleaned from SportsCenter highlights or newspaper box scores. He is a professor of decision sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and until this year was the statistical guru for the Dallas Mavericks. He is author of the book Mathletics, which explains what statistics really tell us about sports."---Ken Berger, CBSSports.com"[A] terrific read for anyone trying to model markets statistically and make trading decisions based on statistical data. . . . Reading Winston's book is a mind-opening experience."---Brenda Jubin, Reading the Markets blog"[Huge] and highly interesting."---Mathematics Magazine, Paul J. Campbell

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Book SynopsisAbsolute strength. Sharp acceleration. Explosive power. The modern era of football demands that athletes in all positions are exposed to quality strength training programs that translate strength gains into better performance on the field and limit athlete vulnerability to injury.Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Football shows you how to design resistance training programs that will help athletes excel on the field. The book will help you understand the specific physical demands of the six groups of positions—offensive and defensive linemen; tight ends, fullbacks, and linebackers; wide receivers and running backs; defensive backs; quarterbacks; and kickers and punters. You will also find the following: 11 testing protocols for measuring and assessing athletes’ strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and anaerobic capacity 11 total body exercises with 14 variations 20 lower body exercises with 13 variations 23 upper body exercises with 29 variations 15 core exercises with 35 variations 115 sample programs—90 of which are position-specific—for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training Each resistance training exercise consists of a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips to guide you in selecting the right exercises for a program. You’ll also learn how to structure those programs based on the goals and length of each season and for each position.Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of successful high school, college, and professional football strength and conditioning professionals, Strength Training for Football is the authoritative guide for creating football-specific resistance training programs to help your athletes optimize their strength and successfully transfer that strength to the field.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.Trade Review“Throughout more than 30 years of coaching in the NFL I made it a point to stay up to date with the advancements within the profession. Strength Training for Football provides the essential keys so you can do the same while building a great program. Within this book you’ll find all the exercises and drills required to improve your athletes’ performance.”—Steve Watterson, Retired Strength and Conditioning Coach for Tennessee Titans Football“The NSCA’s efforts have improved the athlete and football player. One look at Strength Training for Football and that becomes abundantly clear. Here is the latest in science, research, and programming you need to develop the strongest players on the field.”—Chris Snee, New York Giants Offensive Lineman (2004-2014) and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion“Strength Training for Football is the comprehensive conditioning resource for the sport. The authors provide excellent insights and programming templates for every position and phase of the game.”—Kevin Yoxall, CSCS, MSCC, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Midway High School in Waco, TexasTable of ContentsForeword by Tom Coughlin Introduction by Mike GentryPart I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance TrainingChapter 1. Importance of Resistance TrainingAnthony CaterisanoChapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport PositionsBrett BartholomewChapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete AssessmentZac WoodfinChapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design GuidelinesJeff Hurd and Nathaniel D.M. JenkinsPart II. Exercise TechniqueChapter 5. Total Body Exercise TechniqueRichard LanskyChapter 6. Lower Body Exercise TechniqueAnthony LomandoChapter 7. Upper Body Exercise TechniqueJim Peal and Erik MyyraChapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise TechniqueTed RathPart III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample ProgramsChapter 9. Off-Season ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 10. Preseason ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 11. In-Season ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 12. Postseason ProgrammingDarren Krein, Jerry Palmieri, and Zac Woodfin

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Book SynopsisAdvanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Ninth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, is the definitive resource for conducting physical fitness testing and customizing exercise programs. Now in its ninth edition, this comprehensive guide is fully updated with the latest research, the newest exercise testing and prescription guidelines, and the most up-to-date programming content. The text reflects the most recent exercise testing and prescription guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with physical activity recommendations from the U.S. government and American Heart Association. It highlights ACSM guidelines for physical activity and exercise testing requirements to consider before beginning exercise programs. Combining important research with practical application of testing and prescription protocols, the ninth edition also features the following: A new full-color interior to provide more detail and understanding of concepts through photos and figures New step-by-step assessment sidebars that make it easy to locate and refer to assessment procedures Modern guidelines for usage of current technology to test and monitor physical activity Demonstrations of many of the assessments and exercises, provided in 73 video clips Structured around the five physical fitness components—cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance—the text begins with an overview of physical activity, health, and chronic disease, including discussion of preliminary health screenings and risk classification. Readers will gain insight into field and laboratory assessments and testing protocols for each component, along with detailed information on properly administering the most common assessments. The 73 related video clips, delivered online through HKPropel, provide detailed instruction and demonstration for performing many of the assessments and exercises; these include functional movement assessment, pull-up and push-up testing, flywheel training, and more. Finally, readers will turn research into practice by understanding how to design personalized exercise prescription, customized for each client based on individual assessment outcomes. Information on appropriate training methods and programming considerations are presented for each component of fitness. With an unparalleled depth of coverage and clearly outlined approach, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription bridges the gap between research and practice for students and exercise professionals alike who are eager to increase their knowledge and skill in assessing elements of fitness and designing individualized exercise programs.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with this ebook.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Physical Activity, Health, and Chronic Disease Physical Activity, Health, and Disease: An Overview Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension Hypercholesterolemia and Dyslipidemia Tobacco Diabetes Mellitus Obesity and Overweight Metabolic Syndrome Cancer Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders Aging Cognitive Performance Exercise as Medicine Review QuestionsChapter 2. Preliminary Health Screening and Risk Classification Preliminary Health Evaluation Testing Procedures for Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Electrocardiogram Review QuestionsChapter 3. Principles of Assessment, Prescription, and Exercise Program Adherence Physical Fitness Testing Basic Principles for Exercise Program Design Exercise Program Adherence Using Technology to Promote and Monitor Physical Activity Review QuestionsChapter 4. Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness Definition of Terms Graded Exercise Testing: Guidelines and Procedures Maximal Exercise Test Protocols Submaximal Exercise Test Protocols Field Tests for Assessing Aerobic Fitness Exercise Testing for Children and Older Adults Review QuestionsChapter 5. Designing Cardiorespiratory Exercise Programs The Exercise Prescription Aerobic Training Methods and Modes Personalized Exercise Programs Review QuestionsChapter 6. Assessing Muscular Fitness Definition of Terms Static Strength and Muscular Endurance Assessment Dynamic Strength and Muscle Endurance Assessment Muscular Power Assessment Additional Considerations for Muscular Fitness Testing Muscular Fitness Testing of Older Adults Muscular Fitness Testing of Children Review QuestionsChapter 7. Designing Resistance Training Programs Types of Resistance Training Program Variables for Dynamic Resistance Training Developing Resistance Training Programs Alternative Resistance Training Strategies Other Considerations Muscular Soreness Review QuestionsChapter 8. Assessing Body Composition Classification and Uses of Body Composition Measures Body Composition Models Reference Methods for Assessing Body Composition Field Methods for Assessing Body Composition Review QuestionsChapter 9. Designing Weight Management and Body Composition Programs Obesity, Overweight, and Underweight: Definitions and Trends Obesity: Types and Causes Weight Management Principles and Practices Designing Weight Management Programs: Preliminary Steps Designing Weight Loss Programs Designing Weight Gain Programs Designing Programs to Improve Body Composition Review QuestionsChapter 10. Assessing Flexibility Basics of Flexibility Assessment of Flexibility Flexibility Testing of Older Adults Review QuestionsChapter 11. Designing Programs for Flexibility and Low Back Care Training Principles Stretching Techniques and Methods Designing Flexibility Programs: Exercise Prescription Stretching for Injury Prevention and Muscle Performance Designing Low Back Care Exercise Programs Review QuestionsChapter 12. Assessing Balance and Designing Balance Programs Definitions and Nature of Balance Factors Affecting Balance and Risk of Falling Assessment of Balance Designing Balance Training Programs Review QuestionsAppendix A. Health and Fitness Appraisal A.1 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (Par-Q+) A.2 Electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+) A.3 Medical History Questionnaire A.4 Risk Factors, Signs, and Symptoms of Disease A.5 Lifestyle Evaluation A.6 Fantastic Lifestyle Checklist A.7 Informed Consent A.8 Websites for Selected Professional Organizations and InstitutesAppendix B. Cardiorespiratory Assessments B.1 Summary of Graded Exercise Test and Cardiorespiratory Field Test Protocols B.2 OMNI Rating of Perceived Exertion Scales B.3 Rockport Fitness Charts B.4 Analysis of Sample Case Study in Chapter 5Appendix C. Muscular Fitness Exercises and Norms C.1 Standardized Testing Protocols for Digital Handheld Dynamometry C.2 1-RM Squat and Bench Press Norms for Adults C.3 Isometric Exercises C.4 Dynamic Resistance Training ExercisesAppendix D. Body Composition Assessments D.1 Prediction Equations for Residual Volume D.2 Standardized Sites for Skinfold Measurements D.3 Skinfold Sites for Jackson’s Generalized Skinfold Equations D.4 Standardized Sites for Circumference Measurements D.5 Standardized Sites for Bony Breadth Measurements D.6 Ashwell Body Shape ChartAppendix E. Energy Intake and Expenditure E.1 Food Record and RDA Profile E.2 Physical Activity Log E.3 Gross Energy Expenditure for Select Exercises, Sports, Recreational Activities, and Activities of Daily LivingAppendix F. Flexibility and Low Back Care Exercises F.1 Selected Flexibility Exercises F.2 Safe Exercises and Exercises to Use With Caution F.3 Exercises for Low Back Care

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate ''one stop'' guide to training with dumbbells. Practical and easily accessible, The Total Dumbbell Workout is perfect for the fitness enthusiast or fitness professional who wants to lightly improve their knowledge and heavily improve the range of exercises they can use in their training. Tried and tested exercises are accompanied by clear photos and illustrations presented in a modern and logical way.The Total Dumbbell Workout is brimming with ideas for using this bestselling piece of fitness equipment not just in the gym but at home too. Packed with clear and easy to use exercises, this how-to reference book also provides adaptations of basic and advanced exercises making it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their fitness gear.- Each exercise idea is organised by fitness level and includes follow-up and extension ideas. - Written in a jargon-free and concise style, this book is light on the science and background, heavy on practicality.Trade ReviewThe Total Workout books are one-stop guides to training with dumb-bells and gyms balls ... these books are a great incentive to push your sessions that bit further. * Metro *

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Book SynopsisA clear, simple introduction to cricket skills for players aged 7-10.The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Cricket titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In this book, players will learn : Batting:How to: control the bat, face a bowler, play all the shots, ''read'' a bowler, understand the field, run between the wicketsBowling: Profile of a bowler, bowling to a plan , bowling actions, the run-up and release, swing bowling, seam bowling, spin bowling and variationsFielding: The field and field placings, the ready position, close catching, catching in the deep, overarm throw, intercepts, retrieving the ball, the long barrier, wicketkeeping skillsClearly illustrated anTable of ContentsPART ONE: BATTING Introduction Equipment Perfect preparation Front foot defence Back foot defence Leaving the ball Front foot driving Back foot driving The square cut The pull The leg glance The sweep shot Good running PART TWO: BOWLING Introduction Bowling to a plan Bowling actions Breaking it down Swing bowling Seam bowling Spin bowling Spin variations PART THREE: FIELDING Introduction The getting ready position Close catching Catching in the deep Overarm throw One-handed intercept Two-handed intercept Crow hop Retrieving the ball The long barrier Wicketkeeping skills Wicketkeeping standing up Wicketkeeping standing back

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Book SynopsisLearn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself. The 3 6 Deadly Bubishi PointsTrade ReviewFeatured in Black Belt magazine

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Book SynopsisThis expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast.Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements and overcoming both physical and mental hardships.What was once elite is now commonplace, and today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to and over 100 miles on ultra-distance rides every week. To add to this, the increasing profile of major events such as Race Across of America (RAAM), Race Across the Alps (RATA) and Ultracycling Dolomitica means that many more riders are being drawn to the challenge of ''non-stop'' endurance cycling.Ultra-Distance Cycling is the first mainstream book to offer practical, authoritative guidance to cyclists looking to step-up to long-distance endurance events, as well as expert advice to established competitors seeking a competTable of ContentsForeword Introduction What is Ultra-distance Cycling? Chapter 1: Riding Technique Chapter 2: Riding, Work and Family Balance Chapter 3: Diet and Hydration Chapter 4: Equipment Chapter 5: Fitness Chapter 6: Mental Challenges and Approach Chapter 7: Sponsorship & PR Chapter 8: Teamwork Chapter 9: Core Values and Legal Issues Chapter 10: Key Ultra-distance Cycling Events Chapter 11: Putting it All Together Index

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Book SynopsisOur incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.' Jordan HendersonThe definitive account of Jürgen Klopp's astonishing revival of Liverpool Football ClubFULLY UPDATED FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASONLiverpool Football Club's stunning Premier League title victory deserves a place in the official record of great sporting achievements. Talismanic manager Jürgen Klopp delivered a first title in 30 years as the Reds became the only team in British history to hold the European Cup, Super Cup, World Club Cup and domestic league title simultaneously.A difficult title defence followed, derailed by an unrivalled injury crisis during a thankless, Covid-shaped season. Still Klopp's Liverpool weathered this storm to secure Champions League football again, surmounting personal tragedy and endless professional setbacks. But what makes the club tick? Can the lessons of its success be replicated by others?Melissa Reddy reveals the inside story of Jürgen Klopp's astonishing revival of the LTrade Review‘Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.’ Jordan Henderson ‘The tale of a watershed season wonderfully told by a great writer I have huge respect for.’ Ian Wright ‘Remarkable storytelling of a remarkable season.’Gérard Houllier ‘I’ve been reading, keeping busy in the bubble. Believe Us, which is the story of Liverpool.’ Eddie Jones, England Rugby coach

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Book SynopsisA beautifully, uniquely illustrated nautical guide to how to trim your sails and rig for maximum performance. With a revolutionary approach, this guide tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat, plus the theory of sail aerodynamics. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.Trade Review"This book is different… I recommend this little book to everyone - whether expert or novice you'll find something." (Sailing Today) "Filled to the brim with every scrap of information that both novice and experienced sailor will welcome as a 'must have' addition to their bookshelves." (Multihull World) "Every keelboat sailor should have a copy of this book." (Danish Sailing Association) "Simply outstanding." (Sailrite) "I will urge anyone who takes their sailing seriously to buy a copy." (Cruising Magazine) "The best we've seen." (Good Old Boat Magazine) "This is a great book to have to get the most out of your sailboat, no matter what the size." (TrailerSailor) "Very thorough." (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsGeneral; Genoa trim; Mainsail trim; Spinnaker & gennaker; Rig tuning

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Book SynopsisAll About Pressing in Soccer provides a detailed look at the history, theory, and practice of pressing in soccer. With this comprehensive resource, the coach and player will improve their understanding of the game, making them stronger and more successful as a coach or player. Beginning with a look at the history of pressing, the reader will gain background knowledge crucial for understanding the theory behind pressing, which is presented in the following section. Once the reader understands the why and the how of pressing, he will be able to use the practical techniques presented in the third section. With this book, the reader, whether a coach or a player, will have all the tools necessary to implement a strong pressing tactic in the game, giving them that necessary edge over their opponents.

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