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Book SynopsisGain the competitive edge with the innovative training methods in
Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes. This science-based, multidimensional approach to athletic conditioning helps you build a strong and flexible foundation by infusing Pilates into training, resulting in complete training programs that tap into the seven pillars of training needed for success:
- Agility
- Flexibility
- Mobility
- Power
- Speed
- Stability
- Strength
Begin with proven assessment protocols that have helped elite and professional athletes reach the pinnacle of their careers and remain there. Evaluate your movement patterns, range of motion, strength base, flexibility, and core strength to determine your baseline and guide your selection of exercises and sequences to turn weaknesses into strengths.
Then follow detailed instructions for 124 Pilates mat and traditional conditioning exercises to strengthen your core, improve
Trade Review“I am so fortunate to have found Rick and Amy Lademann. Their extensive knowledge of Pilates and strength and conditioning has helped me achieve and maintain peak performance throughout my career. Without their training programs, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”—Chris Sale, Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
“Today’s athletes are looking for ways to develop optimal performance and longevity in their careers, and Pilates has become an important tool in that development. Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes
is a must read for those looking to take their workouts into the future of athletic conditioning.”—Jeff Smith, First-Base Coach for the Minnesota Twins
“The hardest thing for an athlete to find in the weight room every day is the desire to train. Rick Lademann and the Beyond Motion team create a fun and seriously detailed work environment, which made me want to be there and work even harder. Rick is one of the best strength coaches in the country, which is why so many world-class athletes seek him out for their off-season training programs. Having the book Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes
is just like having him as your personal coach.”—Bronson Arroyo, Former MLB Pitcher, MLB All-Star
“Rick Lademann has dedicated his life to coaching and developing professional athletes. He is the best I have ever seen at applying knowledge of how the body works to a specific sport. There’s no team I would trust more than Rick and Amy Lademann to prepare me for a healthy, successful season.”—Collin Cowgill, Outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
Table of ContentsPart I. Pilates Conditioning for Your Body
Chapter 1. Functional Philosophy
Chapter 2. Goal Setting, Primary Assessment, and Visualization
Chapter 3. Daily Movements That Enhance Performance
Chapter 4. Movement Prep: Dynamic Warm-Up
Part II. Foundational Movement
Chapter 5. Pilates Exercises
Chapter 6. Training With Medicine Ball and Resistance Bands
Chapter 7. Fundamental Strength Exercises
Part III. Pick Your Program
Chapter 8. Foundational Workouts
Chapter 9. Intermediate, Advanced, and Sport-Specific Workouts
