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Following on from the worldwide success of "Strength Training Anatomy", with over half a million copies sold worldwide, this series has been expanded to include bodybuilding, stretching and now yoga. It is aimed at yoga enthusiasts and instructors, as well as a reference for fitness professionals and personal trainers. It provides detailed anatomical illustrations of all standard yoga poses used by the majority of yoga practices. It includes sections on breathing anatomy and describes the anatomical changes that occur in variations of standard poses. Readers will learn how to perform each pose correctly, how to balance flexibility with instability and how the spine, breathing and body position are fundamentally linked. It features training sequences to boost energy, reduce stress, improve mental focus and body balance..
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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 760,000 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..
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Following on from the worldwide success of "Strength Training Anatomy", with over half a million copies sold worldwide, this series has been expanded to include bodybuilding, yoga and now stretching It is aimed at athletes, fitness and stretching enthusiasts, as well as a reference for fitness professionals. This is the only resource to focus on the anatomical detail of stretching. It provides detailed anatomical information on muscles activated during each stretch, covering all major muscle groups. Each exercise includes detailed instruction on how to stretch, when to stretch, primary and secondary muscle emphasis, and which supporting muscles are activated. It also includes stretches for performance, warm up, muscle discomfort and injury recovery..
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Get in the best shape of your running career with the scientifically based training in Daniels’ Running Formula. In the book that Runner’s World magazine called "the best training book," premier running coach Jack Daniels provides you with his proven VDOT formula to guide you through training at exactly the right intensity to become a faster, stronger runner.

Choose from the red, white, blue, and gold programs to get into shape, target a race program, or regain conditioning after a layoff or injury. Race competitively with programs for 800 meters, 1500 meters to 3000 meters, cross country races, 5K to 15K, and half-marathon up to the marathon. Each program incorporates the right mix of the five training intensities to help you build endurance, strength, and speed, and Daniels’ intensity point system makes it easy to track the time you spend at each level.

The formula can be customized to your current fitness level and the number of weeks you have available for training, and it provides the perfect solution for short training seasons. Get the results you’re seeking every time you lace up your shoes for a training run or race with the workouts and programs detailed in Daniels’ Running Formula..
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This new third edition of a classic text explores the scientific principles, concepts and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their practical applications to athletic performance. Packed with full-colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. Each chapter provides an overview of an important aspect of strength and conditioning and includes chapter objectives, key points, key terms and questions requiring practical application of key concepts. Within this new edition, the editors and contributors offer an improved version of the text that frames the latest and most significant strength training and conditioning developments in a reader-friendly format.The book preserves all of the most popular attributes of the previous two editions, including well-organised chapters, illustrations and tables explaining key concepts and the latest research findings. Significant changes have been made from the previous edition including the streamlining and re-ordering of several chapters..
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Over 42,000 copies of the previous edition are sold worldwide This work is aimed at older strength training enthusiasts, as well as fitness professionals who work with this audience It includes new research, age appropriate exercises and customised conditioning programmes for the over 50s. With self assessment tests that allow exercises to be tailored to individual fitness level, older participants can maximise results, while training safely and effectively. It includes exercises for free weights and machines, workout plans and nutrition for increasing strength, as well as sport-specific programmes for running, cycling, swimming, skiing, tennis and golf. The authors focus on improving muscle strength progressively with correct exercise techniques and practical protocols, resulting in the lowest risk of injuries, plateaus or setbacks. It features ability-specific programmes, from beginner to advanced..
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Aimed at competitive athletes aged 12 years and above, coaches and personal trainers who work with athletes and teams. A fully integrated book and DVD package, presenting the latest techniques and training information available to maximise performance in all sports. Following a Needs Assessment evaluation that identifies areas for improvement, readers can select appropriate drills and exercises to construct a customised training programme. Provides detailed instruction on how to integrate drills for a complete sports training programme. Contains sample speed, agility and quickness programmes for a wide range of sports including soccer, tennis, volleyball, rugby, basketball and field hockey. Each programme identifies the unique needs of the sport and offers position-specific tips to improve each training component..
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Longtime coaches Miniscalco and Kot share their experiences and provide advice the reader can rely on from first practice to final shot. From evaluating players' skills and establishing realistic goals to using in-game coaching tips, it's all here - the drills, the plays and the fun. Develop a team's dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding skills with a collection of the best youth drills. For plays and sets that young teams can actually run, readers will turn to the offensive and defensive playbook. To get the most out of every practice, readers will follow the ready-to-use practice plans. This book has everything the reader needs for a rewarding and productive season. So before stepping into the gym, this book is a must read. It'll remove the stress and show just how enjoyable the experience of coaching youth basketball can be..
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