Sports Program

It sounds incredible, but running can be a thoroughly enjoyable, lifelong practice - without injury or fatigue. Ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer combines the wisdom of T'ai Chi with insights of a champion runner to present ChiRunning, a step-by-step audio program to help everyone from beginners to professionals "run like a kid again" - effortless, free, and boundlessly energetic.

Long distance running is much like any other fitness training. If you want to improve, you need a good plan that has a progressive nature. If you are new to this game, you need a solid foundation to build on. Having a running program is not the only thing that you need. Sound advice and running tips should be taken from someone who has "walked the walk", or in this case, "ran the run".

Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness and ease, you'll learn how to master your own mind and psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants.

Tired of waking up exhausted, gaining weight you can’t lose, and feeling constantly on edge—no matter how “healthy” you try to be? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re burned out—and your stress hormone, cortisol, is running the show. If you’ve been battling stubborn belly fat, mood swings, disrupted sleep, or brain fog and nothing seems to work, the problem may not be your willpower… it’s your hormones. The Cortisol Detox Plan is a science-backed, 3-Phase Reset Plan designed to rebalance your body, restore your energy, and finally help you feel like yourself ...

A dual biography of two coaching legends -- Bear Bryant and Nick Saban -- who built the Alabama Crimson Tide into a true football dynasty. Both Bear Bryant and Nick Saban are undeniable kings of college football, two coaches at Alabama who have each won more national championships -- six apiece...

"Conquer the ISSA-CFT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer" is an essential resource for aspiring fitness trainers preparing for the ISSA-CFT certification. This comprehensive guide covers all key areas of the exam, including exercise science, program design, client assessment, behavior modification, nutrition, and professional responsibility. Each chapter provides in-depth knowledge and practical applications, ensuring that readers are well-prepared for both the exam and real-world training scenarios. The guide emphasizes ...

Whatever sport you coach, building a successful sports program can be an enormous, sometimes daunting, task filled with many responsibilities and demands. Questions and decisions wait around every corner, often pulling a coach away from long-term considerations. How can you build a program when daily challenges require your attention? In reality, those daily challenges form some of the building blocks and foundations to any program. As a coach, you have the opportunity every day to showcase your critical thinking, creativity, player-management skills, philosophy, integrity, and character ...

The focus of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is the personal development of each Marine in a team framework using a standardized, trainable, & sustainable close combat fighting system. As a weapon-based system, all techniques are integrated with equipment, physical challenges, and tactics found on the modern battlefield. The MCMAP is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines’ self-confidence and esprit de corps, and foster the warrior ethos in all Marines.

"Conquer the ACSM-CPT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer" is a comprehensive resource designed to help aspiring personal trainers achieve their certification and excel in their careers. This guide covers all essential topics, including exercise science, client assessment, program design, behavior modification, nutrition, and professional ethics. Detailed chapters provide in-depth knowledge and practical applications, preparing readers for real-world scenarios. The book emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and ...

In Beyond Winning, renowned coach and teacher Rick Brail outlines a blueprint for all coaches who want to become a better leader and a true inspiration to their players. Championship coaching goes Beyond Winning and dives into the uncompromising standards, practices, and ideologies of successful high school and college coaches. Beyond Winning will give you insight through a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most successful coaches who can make a difference in their sport.

Are you stuck? Struggle. That's the word that comes to mind when I think about the transition from blue belt to purple belt. For reasons that I can't quite work out, when I came to the later stages of being a blue belt I felt confused and lost in my game. Trying to put all the pieces together seemed like a task too far and quitting looked like an option, after all, most guys my age are hitting the golf course or surfing not rolling on the floor with sweat soaked people.

Conquer the NASM-CPT Exam: Certified Personal Trainer in Sports Medicine Study Guide is a streamlined resource for aspiring fitness professionals preparing for certification in personal training. This unofficial guide delivers a clear and concise overview of foundational concepts in exercise science, program design, movement assessment, and client-centered coaching. It is designed to supplement more comprehensive materials and highlight the core areas most likely to appear on the exam. This book is part of the Conquer the Exam series—concise, focused guides for professionals preparing for...

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)—Full-Size Edition: From Beginner to Black Belt is a comprehensive guide to the United States Marine Corps' dynamic combat system, integrating martial arts techniques with the principles of the Marine Corps ethos. This manual covers a wide range of skills, including striking, grappling, chokes, throws, weapon manipulation, ground fighting, and defensive tactics against armed and unarmed attackers. Designed to develop the "warrior ethos," it emphasizes mental and character discipline alongside physical techniques.

Looking for an approach to your program that will see new progress in your body composition? The BrinkZone Hybrid program is a modified concurrent training system, that blends different aspects of strength, hypertrophy oriented training, and conditioning work, by modulating loads, volume, and rest periods, as well as incorporating targeted sprint interval training (SIT) work. This program seeks to get the best of all worlds, hence a hybrid approach to increasing LBM, strength, and general fitness and an improvement in body composition. Each day covers recommended exercises, loads, rest ...

Have you tried and failed to will your short body to dunk a basketball? Learn how even the most vertically challenged players can slam the ball home with ease.

In The Mentally Tough Kid, coach and mentor Brent Matthews shares 7 proven strategies to help young athletes thrive under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and lead with heart. This book delivers practical, down-to-earth tools for parents and coaches who want to raise not just good players—but great teammates and future leaders.

Eleven-year-old Sport Rocque is living a happy life, keeping his father?s absentmindedness under control, and managing the family budget. When Kate, Sport?s new?and nice?stepmother enters the picture, things couldn?t be better. Then comes the news: Sport?s wealthy grandfather has just died and...

Certified USA Triathlon coach and NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year Patrick Hagerman, EdD, reveals a focused triathlon-specific strength-training program that will enable triathletes to push harder during training and on the racecourse when the effort is hardest. Triathletes who master this progressive strength-training program will also become more resistant to injury, meaning fewer missed workouts

Are you tired of feeling like a gym douchebag? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, respectful approach to your workouts and fitness journey? Look no further than 30 Days to Stop Being a Gym Douchebag. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your gym habits and become a more mindful, respectful member of your fitness community. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share your insights online, this workbook provides a step-by-step ...

Discover the transformative power of community connection with "Building Champions," your comprehensive guide to enhancing the landscape of youth sports. This essential resource delves into the vital role communities play in nurturing young athletes, ensuring that sports initiatives are inclusive, diverse, and enduring. "Building Champions" opens with an exploration of how communities shape the development of young athletes by fostering collaboration and understanding the unique dynamics of youth sports. Navigate the process of creating sustainable programs by identifying local needs and ...