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| Power Book Training Log by Monster Muscle | ||
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The
best selling training log in the world. Comes with over 100 pages
to schedule routines and record training details. Prefabricated boxes
for information like reps, sets, date, more. Very useful and convenient.
Designed with the serious lifter in mind. The durable design ensures
continued use in a brutal gym environment. Features a stiff, water-proof
cover and a strong back that protects the pages and provides a sturdy
writing surface. Also a durable and flexible spiral bind. Built to
last. > |
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| The Kennelly Method | ||
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Learn
to bench press from the Bench Monster, Ryan Kennelly! The Kennelly
Method covers: Ryan Kennelly's bench press lifting history in
detail, a nutritional plan for strength building and training recovery,
detailed information on powerlifting equipment, complete descriptions
and training instruction on all primary and auxiliary bench press
training lifts and how to organize them into a complete program, bench
press technique for maximum leverage and explosive power, how to properly
prepare for and compete in a bench press competition. Also pages of
priceless information on how to use bench press boards, chains and
bands, including speed training and benching with maximum poundage.
$15.00 > |
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| Clinical Guide To Sports Injuries by Ronald Bahr | ||
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Superbly
illustrated with more than 400 full color illustrations and 120 photos,
this is an outstanding guide to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation
of sports injuries. See and learn how to evaluate and treat a wide
range of sports injuries and to confidently handle each step in the
injury management process. Also learn to prescribe rehabilitation
exercises to your patients. This is a well-organized, easy-to-understand
and richly illustrated book for anyone who needs to know how to diagnose
and treat sports injuries of all kinds. This book makes an incredible
gift for an athlete or coach. $99.00 > |
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| Strength Training for Women by Lori Incledon | ||
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Ready
for an individualized approach to working out that produces better
results? Strength Training for Women delivers with information tailored
to the way your body works and responds to training, and the specific
tools you need to reach your goals. More than simple descriptions
of exercises and training programs, this book explains why the exercises
are important and which training program is right for you. You'll
gain insight into how the female body responds to training and come
away with size sample programs and more than 102 exercises to train
every area of the female form. In addition to helping you gain strength,
the programs provided will help you burn fat, build strong bones,
and prepare for competition. Maximize your genetic makeup and unique
physiology to build muscle that will add strength, boost metabolism,
improve bone density and give you the lean muscular look you want
without the big, bulky look you don't. $18.95 > |
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| Advanced Sports Nutrition by Dan Benardot, PhD. | ||
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Advanced
Sports Nutrition provides the best research- and results-based
information and advice that athletes need to gain an edge physically.
Far beyond the typical food pyramid formula, this comprehensive guide
presents cutting-edge nutritional concepts tailored for application
by athletes in any sport. World-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan
Benardot breaks down the chemistry of improved performance into winning
principles that ensure an athlete's key energy systems are properly
stocked at all times. The best conditioning regimens and technical
instruction are beneficial only if the body's engine is properly fueled
and ready to operate at peak efficiency. Use Advanced Sports Nutrition
to ensure that your body is running on the highest-grade fuel every
time you train or compete. $19.95 > |
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| Diets Designed for Athletes by Maryann Karinch | ||
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If
you're a competitive athlete or coach, then you're well aware of the
hype surrounding sport-performance foods and supplements on the market.
With so many options available, how do you evaluate performance-enhancing
products, choose them wisely, and build them into a program that supports
your conditioning and competitive goals? Diets Designed for Athletes
helps you cut through the hype with straightforward guidance on choosing
products so that you can avoid wasting money or jeopardizing your
health and conditioning. Learn about the pros and cons of sport performance
products available in stores as well as in their natural form. This
book tells you what to eat, when to eat it and why. It gives you sound
nutritional advice and the information you need to perform optimally
by understanding which supplements will work best for you and your
support. Don't rely on word-of-mouth advice. Use the accessible, research-based
advice in this book to make wiser food investments and to understand
when and why dietary supplements make sense. When you integrate the
right products into a diet that supports your training, you'll feel
the difference and see the results in your performance. $17.95 > |
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| Strength Band Training by Phil Page and Todd Ellenbecker | ||
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Maximize
your strength, speed and power through the use of resistance bands
and tubing. As a complete workout on their own or a supplement to
free weights and machines, strength bands are the ultimate tool for
customizing workouts and isolating muscles. And the portable bands
and tubing make the perfect travel workout. Strength Band Training
show how to use resistance bands and tubing in 106 exercises addressing
every major muscle group. These exercises have been used by strength
professionals and many top athletes because the bands and tubing allow
you to add resistance in multiple directions - something free weights
and machines can't do. As a result, your resistance routine can stimulate
sport demands, strengthening core and supporting muscles or targeting
specific rehabilitation needs. East to adjust, bands and tubing are
designed to provide resistance for users at any level of strength
and ability. Add Strength Band Training to your conditioning
program for the most complete and versatile workouts possible. $18.95 > |
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| High-Intensity Training by John Philbin | ||
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Hit
a new level of intensity and get maximum results in the weight room!
High-Intensity training is the next evolution of one-set-to-failure
strength training, producing even greater muscle mass and power in
less time. This complete training system teaches how to perform the
perfect rep, minimizing momentum nd maximizing muscle tension to develop
optimal strength in the targeted muscles. Triple progressive overload
and other advanced training techniques will push you beyond muscle
failure to help you reach you next level of performance, boost power
and strength, and break through plateaus. Also learn to manipulate
rest, recovery, time under tension and load to match the demands of
your sport. With High-Intensity Training you can push your
body to its limits and product fast, safe results! $18.95 > |
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| Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength by Jim Stoppani, Phd. | ||
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Finally,
a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development
of muscle and strength. This is a comprehensive training guide and
reference that provides: definitions of key terms and concepts, evaluation
of equipment options, explanations of the role and importance of each
muscle group, presentation of the best exercises for adding strength
and mass, and descriptions and examples of many types of workouts
and programs and their effects. Choose from 255 exercises presented
for 111 different muscle groups and the whole body. Proper technique
for each exercise is tailored to the type of resistance used, be it
free weights, weight machines, or body weight. Plus, each training
program is rated according to workout duration, the projected timeframe
for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty and overall
effectiveness. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is the
ultimate resource for pinpointing and achieving the results you're
after. $21.95 > |
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| Stretch to Win by Ann and Chris Frederick | ||
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Leave the old static stretches, muscle tightness, and movement restrictions behind. Stretch to Win presents a complete flexibility training system - a proven winner to today's athletes. This is the new way to both loosen up and perform your best. Learn the dynamic exercise techniques that most closely represent the movements and loads that will be required of your body on the court, field, course, track, or mat or in the water. After you complete a simple self-evaluation, a special science-based stretching matrix enables you to tailor a program specifically for your body, your sport, our position, or your event. Now you can stretch to win and enjoy the same results champions in all sports have achieved through this modern, customized flexibility training program. $19.95 < > |
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| Weight Training Steps To Success by Thomas Baechle | ||
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Take
the guesswork out of strength training and understanding the details
of proper technique, weight loads, and reps. This guide will maximize
your development with a progressive approach to strengthen training
using either free weights or machines. Learn which exercises target
what muscles and how to perform each one correctly and safely. Then
determine the amount of weight and the number of repetitions and sets
that you should lift in order to achieve your objectives. Finally,
develop a workout and program that fit your interest and training
preferences. Whether your goal is improving muscular endurance, building
strength, increasing muscle mass, toning, or enhancing body composition.
This book will help you achieve it. With more than 30 exercises explained
and illustrated, along with guidance on how to approach introductory
workouts and create a tailored training program, it's no wonder this
is the book thousands of strength training enthusiasts use to get
the most out of their workouts. $21.95 > |
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| High-Powered Plyometrics by James Radcliffe | ||
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Take
your performance to the next level and beyond! Plyometrics is an essential
part of conditioning for all sports requiring strength, power, and
speed. High-Powered Plyometrics gives you the advanced exercises
and programs used by all top athletes and coaches. This book is the
most advanced, comprehensive guide to explosive power training for
athletes, coaches and conditioning experts. This book covers it all,
from the principles of high-intensity plyometric training to the development
of long- and short-term training programs for 21 sports. More than
360 photos illustrate 77 exercises to increase upper-, middle-, and
lower-body power. Exercise descriptions and intensity guidelines provide
step-by-step instructions to ensure correct technique and proper workload.
Go beyond basic conditioning and develop the explosive power that
will give you an edge on the competition. $19.95 > |
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| Explosive Lifting for Sports by Harvey Newton | ||
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The
movements in competitive weightlifting—the snatch, clean, jerk, and
other variations—can make you a more powerful athlete, no matter what
sport you’re in. The enhanced edition of Explosive Lifting for
Sports shows how to incorporate these exercises into your own
sports training program. The book and DVD-ROM demonstrates the safest,
most effective learning progressions for the snatch, clean, jerk,
pulling assistance exercises, squat, and other lifts. Perform each
lift safely with step-by-step instructions and develop the strength,
power, and speed you need for your specific sport. Included are specific
power-development programs for 10 different power sports: football,
baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, track and field,
wrestling, racket sports, and competitive weightlifting. The all-new
DVD-ROM, enhanced by the award-winning Dartfish software, provides
detailed video analysis of the included lifts. When installed on your
PC, the software allows you to review, study, and print key movements
of each exercise. The on-screen instruction and a frame-by-frame breakdown
demonstrate the execution of each lift to create an overall package
that establishes a new benchmark for weightlifting instruction. The
Explosive Lifting for Sports DVD brings to life the safest,
most effective learning progressions for all of the lifts. Just as
important, it outlines key technical adjustments and exercise options
for athletes of various body types. Learn how to perform each lift
correctly with step-by-step instructions for developing the power
you need to excel in your sport. Most coaches and athletes today agree
that resistance training creates stronger, faster players who are
more resistant to injury. Improve your performance on the field or
on the court and develop whole-body power with this enhanced edition
of Explosive Lifting for Sports. $43.95 > |
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| Gold Medal Nutrition by Glenn Cardwell | ||
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Significantly
expanded and updated, the popular Australian sports nutrition manual
Gold Medal Nutrition is back and more relevant to athletes
than ever. The fourth edition sports a new look, improved illustrations,
and new discussions of key topics like cramps, the stitch, and sports
drinks. Clear and concise, it is a practical resource for recreational
and elite athletes, coaches, and health professionals who want to
keep up on the changing world of sports nutrition–but don’t have a
lot of time. With the easy-to-follow format in Gold Medal Nutrition,
readers can find the advice they need, when they need it, in a matter
of seconds. The text’s discussion of the physiology behind fuel intake
and muscle contraction will be useful to athletes who want to gain
a competitive edge in any sport. The book explains how to build endurance
and energy with the right mix of protein, carbohydrate, vitamins,
and liquids. Particularly helpful are the sound tips for burning fat,
building muscle, and losing weight safely and sensibly. Readers will
feel more confident eating out, reading food labels, and even choosing
snacks as they integrate these guidelines into their daily lives.
The author clarifies how to: get enough protein, find the best nutritional
supplements, eat to bulk up, select the best pre-sport meals, drink
the best fluids for sports, travel well and avoid jet lag, and get
enough iron and calcium. Gold Medal Nutrition, Fourth Edition,
is well organized, making it easy to navigate. Part I discusses the
fuel systems used in generating muscle power, gives the principles
of good nutrition for healthy body functioning, and covers key aspects
of sports nutrition. Part II delves into the cooking and food-purchasing
habits athletes need in order to perform at their best. Athletes will
learn what to eat before, during, and after participation in sport.
In part III, the author covers a concern of most athletes: how to
control their body fat and gain muscle.
$19.95 > |
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| Triathalon Workout Planner by John Mora | ||
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Train
smarter and get better results no matter how busy your lifestyle.
Triathlon Workout Planner is like having your own personal
support team to prioritize training, fit workouts into your schedule,
and plan for long-term racing success. By choosing the right workout
at the right time, you can actually improve efficiency, technique
and overall fitness level in less time with these invaluable tools:
3 or 4 key workouts that serve as the core of your weekly training
schedule, the 80/20 rule which focuses on the 20% of training that
gets 80% of the results, workout choices based on available time and
target heart rate for customized training, 8 weeks of log pages and
racing plans for every distance, from sprint to Ironman. Take control
of your training and your schedule with this book. Train more efficiently
and effectively for better performance on and off the race course.
$14.95 > |
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| Athletic Abs by Scott Cole | ||
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Attain
the essential core strength that will result in rock-hard abs without
doing endless crunches! Scott Cole, the fitness celebrity made famous
on the Abs of Steel video, presents his revolutionary program to develop
and maintain a sculpted midsection. This workout can be done at home,
and no expensive equipment is necessary! Rather than focus on endless
repetitions of painful crunches, this program uses your entire body
to condition your core. Athletic Abs combines principles
found in sport training, martial arts, gymnastics, and yoga to isolate
and develop the four abdominal regions. Not only will these exercises
result in a chiseled look, they’ll also increase your overall strength,
flexibility, and balance. Plus, a special section combining nutrition
and interval training will help you burn fat and showcase your abs.
In addition to starring in the best selling Abs of Steel, Scott Cole
has been named one of IDEA’s top five fitness trainers in the world.
He has been featured as a fitness expert on ABC, NBC, and HGTV and
has written for USA Today, Men’s Fitness, Shape, GQ, and Fit, among
many others. He is currently one of the most sought-after fitness
professionals in the world. Together, Scott Cole and co writer Tom
Seaborne, an elite cyclist and third-dan black belt, have over 45
years of experience helping thousands achieve their physical peak.
Whether you are looking to enhance your general fitness or improve
your sports performance, the Athletic Abs workout will ensure
that you achieve a powerful core of chiseled, rock-hard abs!
$18.95 > |
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| Training for Speed, Agility and Quickness by Lee Brown | ||
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Not
only are modern athletes larger and more muscular than their predecessors,
but they also move with a swiftness and power never seen before. Training
for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the workout guide and DVD
package you need in order to perform a step ahead of the competition.
What elevates this book to become the ultimate training resource is
the bonus DVD, ideal for both athletes and coaches. It allows you
to see exactly how to perform key tests and execute the best and most
complex drills from the book. Top sport and conditioning experts present
the best information on testing, techniques, drills, and training
programs available to maximize athletes’ innate movement capabilities.
The book contains 195 drills, many of which are fully illustrated,
while the most complex drills and useful tests to track athletic skills
and progress are featured on the DVD. Build the movement skills to
excel in sports with Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness.
$21.95 > |
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| Mastering Ju-Jitsu by Renzo Gracie | ||
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In
recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective
form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB)
competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu
has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed
combat. Now Renzo Gracie—instructor; competitor; and champion of numerous
grappling, MMA, and NHB events—reveals the inner workings of the art
in his latest book, Mastering Jujitsu. From the origins of
the art to personal techniques, you will experience the impact the
Gracies have had on jujitsu and learn the strategies they have developed
to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques
necessary for mastering the art, and he clearly demonstrates the flow
of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos. Not only will
Mastering Jujitsu help you progress from isolated skill development
techniques to a full set of tactics and fight plans, but it will also
introduce you to the concept of combat phases and teach you to attack
from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any
situation. Whether you’re caught in a bottom position or attacking
from the top, Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you
the upper hand. The depth and breadth of topics covered in Mastering
Jujitsu will aid even the most experienced black belts in their
understanding and execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage
on advanced principles, you will get all the tactics, strategies,
techniques, and drills you need for close combat fighting.
$19.95 > |
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| Powerlifting by Barney Groves | ||
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Whether
you’re a competitive powerlifter, coach, or athlete looking for increases
in strength and explosive power, look no further than Powerlifting.
Powerlifting describes the three powerlifts—squat, bench
press, and deadlift and explains how to combine them into a powerlifting
program or build them into a sports training program. You’ll learn
how to perform each lift, including correct hand and foot placement,
body positioning, and breathing. Thirty-five photos showing the phases
of each lift accompany the text and clearly illustrate proper technique,
which is the key to avoiding injury. Athletes who have avoided powerlifting
for fear of injury can use the book’s detailed descriptions and numerous
photos to lift with confidence and enhance their training regimen.
Once you’ve mastered the lifts, you can create a customized powerlifting
program for either competition or sports such as football, wrestling,
and track and field. You will find programs for the squat, bench press,
and deadlift which are customized for both men and women according
to weight. Author Barney Groves includes profiles of expert powerlifters
as well as advice on what to eat for building strength and size, how
to enhance your performance with approved supplements, how to get
psyched up for lifting, and everything you need to know about powerlifting
competitions. This comprehensive guide will help you lift safely and
effectively and incorporate valuable tips for maximizing strength
and power in your training program.
$19.95 > |
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| Functional Training for Sports by Michael Boyle | ||
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Reach a higher level of athleticism with Functional Training for Sports! Functional training is a complete system of athletic development that focuses on training the body the way it will be used in competition, making it the most efficient and effective form of training today. Author Mike Boyle, renowned strength and conditioning coach formerly with the Boston Bruins, addresses movement, body positions, and abilities that are essential for success in competition. Through Functional Training for Sports, you will improve your total athleticism, enhance your performance, and reduce injuries through exercise progressions that will spur your development potential for specific movement patterns you commonly use in your sport. Providing tests for you to determine where to start, the progressions focus on training for the torso, the upper body, and the lower body. The book also provides detailed programs that incorporate the exercises and methods for these progressions. As you master each progression, you will be preparing yourself to perform in any situation with notable improvements in stability and balance, reaction time, core strength, and power. This whole-body, sport-applied system makes Functional Training for Sports your key to today’s most effective and efficient training! $19.95 >
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| The Wrestling Drill Book by Bill Welker | ||
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A
wrestler’s ability to execute his moves quickly and instinctively
is often the difference between winning and losing a match. Drills
are the most effective practice activities to use to ingrain the instinctive
actions and reactions essential for wrestling success. The Wrestling
Drill Book includes match-tested drills, carefully chosen by
coaches who are experts in the specific techniques and tactics they
cover. Each drill is described in detail with illustrations, modifications,
and coaching points for maximum effectiveness. Beginning with essential
movement drills and progressing to takedowns, escapes, reversals,
rides, and pinning combinations, the book addresses each fundamental
that wrestlers must hone in order to become champions. A customizable
practice plan demonstrates how drills can be combined and sequenced
for the ultimate wrestling workout. Make practice time productive
time. The Wrestling Drill Book is an essential manual for
success on the mat. $17.95 > |
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| Strength Training for Young Athletes by William Kraemer | ||
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Young
superstar athletes have dispelled long-standing misconceptions that
strength development should start in the late teens. But much discussion
has continued regarding what type of training is most beneficial.
Strength Training for Young Athletes provides all the answers
as the authoritative guide to strength development for 7- to 18-year-old
athletes. World-renowned strength and conditioning experts William
Kraemer and Steven Fleck present the latest facts on the effects of
strength training on growth, development, and performance. The authors
then make recommendations relative to starting age, choice of exercises,
frequency of training, rate of progression, and philosophical aspects
of program design. Learn how to individualize the age-appropriate
sample training programs provided, based on the athlete’s physical,
psychological, and emotional maturity as well as the demands of the
sport. Such carefully designed programs not only improve athletic
performance and prepare young athletes for higher competitive levels,
but they also help to decrease the incidence of injury along the way.
Strength Training for Young Athletes is the most complete
and credible resource for developing the muscular foundation for athletic
success. $19.95 > |
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| Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier | ||
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Discover
for yourself the magic of Strength Training Anatomy, one
of the best-selling strength training books ever published! Get an
intricate look at strength training from the inside out. Strength
Training Anatomy, with over 528,000 copies already sold, brings
anatomy to life with more than 400 full-color illustrations. This
detailed artwork showcases the muscles used during each exercise and
delineates how these muscles interact with surrounding joints and
skeletal structures. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the information
gives you a multilateral view of strength training not seen in any
other resource. This updated bestseller also contains new information
on common strength training injuries and preventive measures to help
you exercise safely. Chapters are devoted to each major muscle group,
with 115 total exercises for arms, shoulders, chest, back, legs, buttocks,
and abdomen. $19.95 > |
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| High-Performance Sports Conditioning by Bill Foram | ||
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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 presents
the principles and practices of this new era of athletic training
in the most thorough and useful text ever of its kind. The first step
in building a conditioning program is testing and building up the
nine essential fitness components including power, strength, speed,
quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance,
and cardiovascular aerobic capacity and endurance. Next you tailor
the training exercises and drills to the development of sport-specific
performance factors. Then you periodize the training program precisely
for peak performance at critical points in the competitive season,
and if necessary, use a safe and effective reconditioning regimen
to bring an athlete back from injury. High-Performance Sports
Conditioning brings together 22 of the finest and most respected
contributors ever assembled for a sports conditioning guide. 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 revolutionary training system found in High-Performance
Sports Conditioning reveals the future of athletic strength and
conditioning and will be the training bible for coaches and athletes
for many seasons to come. $23.95 > |
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| Strength Ball Training by Lorne Goldenberg | ||
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Develop
strength, power, coordination, balance, and core stability using the
medicine ball and stability ball exercises included in Strength
Ball Training. Preferred by elite athletes, fitness experts,
and strength and conditioning specialists, these exercises train the
body as a linked system rather than targeting muscles in isolation.
Exercises start with the core, where most movements are initiated,
and then move out to the periphery, combining strength and balance
in all the major muscle groups and the supporting muscles. And the
enclosed companion DVD shows you how to perform the most complex and
advanced exercises. Strength Ball Training also includes
a sample 16-week program with an excellent array of strength, flexibility,
and balance challenges that may also be customized to design your
own strength ball program. $20.95 > |
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| Periodization Training For Sports by Tudor Bompa, PhD. | ||
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Sports
conditioning has advanced tremendously since the era when a “no pain,
no gain” philosophy guided the training regimens of athletes. Dr.
Tudor Bompa pioneered most of these breakthroughs, proving long ago
that it’s not only how much and how hard an athlete works but also
when and what work is done that determines the athlete’s conditioning
level. In Periodization Training for Sports, Bompa demonstrates
how to use periodized workouts in order to peak at optimal times by
manipulating six different training phases: anatomical adaptation,
hypertrophy, maximum strength, conversion to power, maintenance, and
transition. Coaches and athletes in 32 sports have at their fingertips
a proven program that is sure to produce the best results. No more
guessing about preseason conditioning, in-season workloads, or appropriate
rest and recovery periods; now it’s simply a matter of identifying
and implementing the information in this book. Presented in a useful
format with plenty of ready-made training schedules, Periodization
Training for Sports is your best conditioning planner if you
want to know what works, why it works, and when it works in the training
room and on the practice field. Get in better shape next season, and
see the benefits of smarter workouts in competition. $19.95 > |
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| Bas Rutten's Big Book of Combat Volume 1 by Bas Rutten | ||
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Bas
Rutten shares his martial arts knowledge by teaching you all the techniques
needed to become a champion in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts fighting.
From conditioning and striking to ground fighting submissions his
Big Book of Combat has it all. Volume 1 covers training, conditioning,
and the stand-up striking game. Step by step illustrations for all
techniques. Covers striking, kicking, blocking, stretching, training
and conditioning, combinations, fight strategy, equipment drills,
takedowns, knee and elbow strikes, ground strikes and more. $54.95 > |
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| Bas Rutten's Big Book of Combat Volume 2 by Bas Rutten | ||
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Bas
Rutten shares his martial arts knowledge by teaching you all the techniques
needed to become a champion in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts fighting.
From conditioning and striking to ground fighting submissions his
Big Book of Combat has it all. Volume 2 concentrates on grappling
and all aspects of the ground game. Covers ground fighting, arm and
wrist locks, chokes and neck cranks, foot, leg and ankle locks, reversals
and escapes, grappling submission, fight strategy, banana bag training
and more. $54.95 > |
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| Mastering Karate by Jerry Beasley | ||
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Put the nation's op karate instructor to work for you! Herry Beasley, a ninth-degree black belt with more than 30 years of martial arts experience, shares his vast knowledge and keen insight in this book. Beasley focuses on the crucial components of advanced karate techniques that will help you develop through the intermediate and advanced ranks. Offensive and defensive tactics for sparring and self-defense will teach you how to fight smarter. Training methods and drills will toughen you mentally and emotionally as well as physically. All of this, plus a section on teaching applications will make you more successful immediately in the dojo. $19.95 > | |
| Mastering Judo by Masao Takahashi | ||
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Immense
yourself in the art and sport of judo like never before in this book.
Gain a rich understanding of the philosophy, history, and practices
that distinguish judo from other martial arts. Become more proficient
in the techniques, tactics and training necessary to rise through
the ranks. Masting Judo will add to your appreciation of the principles
that distinguish the art in formal exercises and to your toughness
and spontaneity in both freestyle fighting and competitive matches,
Firmer grounding in the roots and wisdom of traditional judo practices
will enhance your ability to use your body and your mind to the ultimate
advantage when facing an opponent. $19.95 > |
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| Greco-Roman Wrestling by William Martell | ||
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Get
the edge on the competition! Author Bill Martell, a team leader and
assistant coach of the 1992 Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling team, presents
championship techniques that will help wrestlers-no matter what style
they prefer-expand their knowledge of the sport and develop a more
power-intensive, controlled and competitive style. Book includes:
more that 500 photos illustrating fundamentals, scoring moves; attacking
and counterattacking moves; instructions on how to combine the techniques
into powerful scoring opportunities on the mat; specifics on how Greco-Roman
can be used to refine other styles of wrestling and which moves best
complement aggressive folkstyle and freestyle techniques; and a training
program with sample workout calendars and more than 25 weight training
and flexibility exercises. $21.95 > |
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| Jujitsu Techniques & Tactics by Doug Musser | ||
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Jujitsu
Techniques and Tactics presents a full array of techniques, tactics
and drills complete with 143 photos. You'll learn the correct way
to perform blocks, kicks, escapes and counters, throws, combinations
and many more essential jujitsu skills. Technique tips will help you
refine your skills and insight into how to defend yourself on the
street. Chapters on conditioning, competing, weapon defenses and healing
are included to maximize your training. Master the key skills for
practice, competition and self-defense and learn how the art has evolved
throughout Japanese history. Whether used for self-development, competition
or self-defense, this series will bebefit martial arts enthusiasts
of all ranks. $16.95 > |
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| Aikido Techniques & Tactics by Gary Bennett | ||
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Grandmaster
Bennett will teach you how to redirect attacks and gain the advantage
over your opponent. You'll practice parries, counter strikes, joint
locks, and throwing techniques, and see how Aikido principles apply
in the dojo and on the street. $16.95 > |
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| Boxing by R. Michael Onello | ||
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Whether
you want to box for fitness or competition, this book in an excellent
guide to getting started. Professional boxing coach and trainer R.
Michael Onello has created a 12-week, step-by-step boxing course that
can be followed at home or in the gym. The step-by-step lesson format
guides you through the same drills used by professional boxing trainings
and includes specifics like the number of reps, the type of equipment
to practice on, strategic advice and key points to pay attention to
as you progress. Once you've got the basics down, get tougher with
a sparring partner to work on the offensive-defensive drills, counterpunching
and putting your new skills to work in sparring practice. $22.00 >
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