High-Performance Training for Sports

by David Joyce (Editor), Mark Verstegen (Foreword), Daniel Lewindon (Editor)

High-Performance Training for Sports changes the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance. This groundbreaking work presents the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols and programmes for developing today’s athletes. High-Performance Training for Sports features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching and rehabilitation. Experts share the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they’ve used with Olympians as well as top athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, English Premier League, Tour de France and International Rugby. Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will guide you in these • Optimise the effectiveness of cross-training. • Translate strength into speed. • Increase aerobic capacity and generate anaerobic power. • Maintain peak conditioning throughout the season. • Minimise the interference effect. • Design energy-specific performance programmes. Whether you are working with high-performance athletes of all ages or with those recovering from injury, High-Performance Training for Sports is the definitive guide for developing all aspects of athletic performance. It is a must-own guide for any serious strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator or athlete.

Genres: Fitness, Sports, Nonfiction

392 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

I am an author and illustrator originally from North West London but now living in the picturesque county of Surrey.

I am the youngest of three boys and now have three children of my own whom are my inspirations and most fierce critics.

Reviews

[Andrewbooks Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

good resource

Lots of chapters each with a specific topic that is well researched and easy to read with lots of actionable information you can use right away to improve any aspect of your training toolbox.

[Kemuel Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

great read

Very detailed , loved the different views and point of views of each individual. And how every chapter was put together