Fasciae are a building network in our body that give us support, structure, and form. Whether a thigh looks tightly stretched or rather like jelly basically depends on the tone of the fibrous connective tissue--the fascia--which surrounds it. Therefore, we must train fasciae in addition to muscles. Only then do we have a well-formed and firm body ......
Time Efficient Training Secrets for Breakthrough Fitness
Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming) and levels from beginner to advanced. For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will ......
Runners will learn to optimize fuel training with plant-based nutrition, harness the power of their minds, and perform at their best while discovering the joy of running at any age.
This book applies research findings from soccer match analysis, coaching analysis, decision making in sport and motor skill acquisition to inform the coach on best practices, with a view to improving performance of the individual player and the team. Soccer match analysis has become more and more important in recent years. No professional soccer ......
An Introductory Guide to a Sport Everyone Can Enjoy
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO EQUIPMENT AND SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS FOR NEW ARCHERS OF ALL AGES Archery from A to Z covers all the basics, from purchasing the first bow to shooting techniques, plus an introduction to competitive archery and numerous resources to help new shooters further their archery journeys. This comprehensive volume is an invaluable ......
A Guide for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Bodyworkers
This manual for yoga teachers and bodyworkers provides guidance for working with athletes of all disciplines. It teaches basic principles for application of techniques. Covering yoga background, biomechanics, postures, breathing and mental training, it creates a bridge between evidence-based modern sports medicine and ancient practices of yoga.
Incorporating Mindfulness for Improved Performance
American youth athletes are abandoning athletics at an alarming rate, with 70% of children dropping out of youth sport programs by the age of 14. The Transformational Coach is about shifting the mindset of coaches-and even players and parents-to build stronger players, a stronger team, and a stronger program
