{"product_id":"pilates-and-conditioning-for-athletes-9781492557661","title":"Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGain the competitive edge with the innovative training methods in \u003ci\u003ePilates and Conditioning for Athletes\u003c\/i\u003e. 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Agility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flexibility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mobility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Power \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Speed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strength \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Then follow detailed instructions for 124 Pilates mat and traditional conditioning exercises to strengthen your core, improve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Chris Sale,\u003c\/b\u003e Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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. \u003c\/i\u003ePilates and Conditioning for Athletes \u003ci\u003eis a must read for those looking to take their workouts into the future of athletic conditioning.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jeff Smith,\u003c\/b\u003e First-Base Coach for the Minnesota Twins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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\u003c\/i\u003e Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes\u003ci\u003e is just like having him as your personal coach.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bronson Arroyo,\u003c\/b\u003e Former MLB Pitcher, MLB All-Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Collin Cowgill, \u003c\/b\u003eOutfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Pilates Conditioning for Your Body\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eFunctional Philosophy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003eGoal Setting, Primary Assessment, and Visualization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003eDaily Movements That Enhance Performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003eMovement Prep: Dynamic Warm-Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Foundational Movement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003ePilates Exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003eTraining With Medicine Ball and Resistance Bands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003eFundamental Strength Exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Pick Your Program\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. \u003c\/b\u003eFoundational Workouts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003eIntermediate, Advanced, and Sport-Specific Workouts","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867311583575,"sku":"9781492557661","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781492557661.jpg?v=1722282732","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/pilates-and-conditioning-for-athletes-9781492557661","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}