Description
Book SynopsisMichael Boyle presents the concepts, methods and programmes that maximise athletes' movements in competition. New Functional Training for Sports goes beyond traditional exercise descriptions and explanations, incorporating composites of movements as well as online access to video demonstrations, commentary and analysis of key exercises.
Trade Review“Michael Boyle has trained some of the highest-performing athletes on the face of the earth and mentored most of the strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers on the planet. He's a true pioneer in our field and, quite honestly, a living legend. I'm proud to have learned from Mike and even prouder to call him a friend.”—Alwyn Cosgrove, Cofounder of Results Fitness
“Michael Boyle is one of the greatest resources in the human performance industry. Using the best science, industry standards, and his innate ability to create efficient ways to apply the learnings at scale, he is continually improving his knowledge base. New Functional Training for Sports
is a great foundation for a young professional and can be an additional perspective for the best in our field.”—Mark Verstegen, President and Founder of EXOS, Performance Director for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), and Author of
Every Day Is Game Day and the Core Performance series
“As a two-time Olympian who has worked closely with Michael Boyle since 2009, I can say with absolute certainty that he is the best there is. Without his guidance, knowledge, and constant support, I wouldn't be half the athlete I am today.”—Meghan Duggan, Assistant Coach at Clarkson University and U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Captain
“Mike Boyle is someone I’ve given my utmost respect to as a fellow coach, trainer, and fitness professional for more than 20 years. His latest book, New Functional Training for Sports
, is a must-read for any fitness pro, trainer, or coach desiring maximum success for clients or athletes. If you are serious about being a great coach, read this book and you will stay on the forefront of program design, functional training, and the latest techniques for preventing injury and maximizing performance.”—Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, Owner of Fitness Quest 10, Lead Training Advisor for Under Armour, and Author of
The Impact Body Plan“Michael Boyle’s New Functional Training for Sports
grants you access to one of this world’s elite strength and conditioning coaches.”—Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist in Judo
“Michael’s personalized program enables athletes to consistently perform at their best."—Gosder Cherilus, Offensive Tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Making Your Training More Functional; Chapter 2: Analysing the Demands of Your Sport; Chapter 3: Assessing Your Functional Strength; Chapter 4: Designing Your Program; Chapter 5: Foam Rolling, Stretching and Dynamic Warm-Up; Chapter 6: Lower-Body Training; Chapter 7: Core Training; Chapter 8: Upper-Body Training; Chapter 9: Plyometric Training; Chapter. 10: Olympic Lifting; Chapter 11: Performance Training Programs.
