Functional Training for Sports: Superior Condition 93,99 zł
- Typ Okładki - Książka w miękkiej oprawie
- Wydawnictwo - Human Kinetics Publishers
- Ilość stron - 208
- Rozmiar - 28.1 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Autor - Mike Boyle
- Język książki - Angielski
Product Description Review ""Mike Boyle knows how to get results. He helped me reach my full playing potential, and in "Functional Training for Sports" he'll show you how to condition your body to perform its best during competition." Brendan ShanahanDetroit Red Wings "With "Functional Training for Sports" you can become stronger and faster than ever. Boyle's system works! He helped me reach my dream of being a professional football player and enabled me to perform better than my peers." Marcellus WileySan Diego Chargers "Mike Boyle's training techniques have helped me to be stronger, quicker, and fitter. His approach prepares me for the long soccer season and gives me the extra edge I need." Functional Training for Sports "presents the most effective and efficient training program available today!" Kristine Lilly15-year veteran of the U.S. women's national soccer team From Book News, Inc."This book offers a complete method for athletic development that focuses on training the body the way it will be used in competition, in order to develop movement skills, body positions, and power for any sport. Boyle (a strength and conditioning coach formerly with the Boston Bruins) provides tests for athletes to determine their starting points for training, and then divides regimens into training for the torso, the upper body, and lower body. The exercises focus on improving total athleticism, enhancing performance, improving stability and reaction time, and reducing injury. The exercises are demonstrated in black and white photos."Copyright (c) 2004 Book News, Inc. From Running.about.com"I have found in my own life that when I am doing things to develop my overall conditionmy running improves to a phenomenal degree. If you find only one thing in each cross-training book that I recommend you will agree, I am sure, that every book purchased is worth it's weight in gold. This one is certainly no exception." From SJSports.com"Mike Boyle could be called ""the strength coach's strength coach,"" this book is amazing!.. This book should be a part of every coach's arsenal." From AthletesAdvisor.com"Boyle makes a very good point about training for the specific demands of your sport." " About the Author Michael Boyle is regarded as a leader in the field of strength and conditioning. Before his work with Athletes' Performance, Boyle was owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, which emphasized performance enhancement and injury prevention to provide athletes of all ages. Before opening his business, Boyle spent 17 years as the strength and conditioning coach at Boston University and 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the NHL's Boston Bruins. He was one of the first strength and conditioning coaches to prepare athletes specifically for the NFL Combine, a trend that is now industry-wide. He also was the strength and conditioning coach for the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic ice hockey team. Widely known for his work with hockey players, Boyle also has trained athletes in many of the major professional sports leagues in North America, including the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and WNBA.
