Cultivate strength, power, and speed for better athletic performance! High-Powered Plyometrics, Third Edition, provides the most systematic, comprehensive, and practical approach to explosive power training available. In this third edition, James Radcliffe-head strength and conditioning coach at University of Oregon-applies over 50 years of ......
The game of lacrosse requires athletes to be quick, agile, and powerful. Resistance training contributes significantly to the development of speed, agility, endurance, and strength, ultimately making a lacrosse athlete more formidable on the field. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), ......
As you move past the age of 50, the physiological demands of running require adjustments in training intensity, recovery, goal setting, and mental outlook. Running Past 50 is your guide to addressing those demands so you can continue to enjoy, compete, and excel in the sport you love.
Ice hockey is said to be the fastest sport played on your feet. It is highly dependent on a number of physical qualities such as strength, speed, power, agility, endurance, and mobility. All these qualities require the ability to produce force at varying amounts and velocities. Because strength is the expression of force, strength training can ......
Explore the possibilities of using props in your yoga practice! Contrary to popular belief, props are not necessarily for beginners. Research shows that props can be an essential tool to modify and deepen poses, achieve optimal alignment and comfort, accommodate physical limitations, aid in injury recovery, and facilitate a safe and effective ......
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If youre looking for a full-body exercise that improves cardio health, offers strength-building benefits, is low impact, and has low risk of injury, then Indoor Rowing is for you.
Across dance genres, the rigors of training and performing can take a toll on a dancer's mind and body, leading to injuries. Dance Injuries: Reducing Risk and Maximizing Performance With HKPropel Access presents a holistic wellness model and in-depth coverage of how to reduce the risk of injury in dance and how to care for injuries properly when ......
Combining research with extensive visual aids, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Ninth Edition With HKPropel Access, offers a simple way for students to explore the body's response to various types and intensities of exercise and sports. The ninth edition of the text continues its legacy as a top physiology resource and favorite of instructors and ......
Fitness Facility Management provides an in-depth look at the challenges and rewards of managing contemporary health and fitness facilities. Using real-world expertise garnered from many types of fitness facilities, the authors and their contributors deliver practical insights and advice for the management and operation of health and fitness ......
