High-Performance Sports Conditioning (Paperback)

~ Bill Foran (Author) "What aspects of sports conditioning are most important to assess and train in to produce the highest athletic performance?..." (more)
Key Phrases: integrated periodization, sprint loading, general athleticism, Focus Calves, Tudor Bompa, Balance Skill (more...)

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Product Description

Today’s athletes are breaking records that many thought were untouchable—in large part due to the major advances in sports training. High-Performance Sports Conditioning combines these superior modern methods with sample training programs, workouts, and drills to serve as the only conditioning guide you’ll need this season.

This landmark book brings together 18 contributors that represent the finest and most respected experts ever assembled to present the principles and practices of this new era of athletic training. 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 in 11 sports. Internationally acclaimed experts such as Don Chu on power, Mark Verstegen on coordination and agility, and Tudor Bompa on periodization provide the very best information and insights in their respective areas of training.

The state-of-the-art training prescriptions presented in High-Performance Sports Conditioning lead the way to the future of athletic strength and conditioning. It will be the training bible for coaches and athletes for many seasons to come.

From the Publisher

"High-Performance Sports 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 Center for the Miami Heat NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, 1998-99 season

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Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736001638
• ISBN-13: 978-0736001632
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Info for Any Sport, October 15, 2009

By	Gregg Swanson "Warrior Mind Coach" (Bend, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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High-Performance Sports Conditioning takes the best information from the best coaches (in their respected fields) and puts it together in an easy to understand format. The information in the book can be applied to any sport. I've taken the information and have effectively developed a total program from my bujinkan training. With a little creativity a person can create numerous programs. This is a must for any fitness enthusiast, trainer or coach.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and concise..., January 2, 2006

By	Daniel E. Sanchez (Rhode Island, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book for anyone, beginner to advanced... exercise descriptions, modern information that is tried and true and explained effectively, and it is all put together in an orderly fashion.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good resource, June 5, 2009

By	R. Wilson "Literature Geek" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book has a lot of good information towards creating a conditioning program for athletes.