Athletic Training

Are you looking to improve your athletic performance and take your training to the next level? Look no further than The Science of Athletic Performance, the definitive guide to understanding the anatomy and physiology behind top-level athleticism. Written by renowned sports scientist Hadley Mannings, this book delves into the mechanisms of muscle force production, the role of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the energy systems at play during exercise. Mannings also explores the various types of training and the importance of periodization, as well as the role of technology in...

2024 Edition ➡️ Based on the Latest Official CSCS Exam Content Outline✔️ Everything You Need to Become a Certified Strength Coach 💪 Listen on the Go to Navigate Your CSCS Exam with Ease! Your Certification is Our Reputation At CPT Prep, Our Focus is on Your Success. We understand that you're not just preparing for a an exam; you are laying the groundwork for a successful career as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Our goal is to equip you with the Practical Tips, Essential Tools, and Insightful Guidance to excel on your exam and your future endeavors as the Go To ...

Now, for the first time, athletes from all sports and skill levels can easily learn and master the same Sport Psychology Training Skills previously only available to professional and Olympic-level athletes. Own the Game will provide you the hands-on tools necessary to increase your self-confidence, focus, concentration, and poise -ultimately allowing you to play to your highest athletic level!

The Handbook on Athletic Perfection teaches how to have the right attitudes and behavior in competition to glorify God in sports. Wes Neal introduced his systematic approach based on his study of the Bible in 1974, which revolutionized how athletes and coaches competed. Now, 50 years later, this playbook for doing sports God's way has been updated for the next generation!

You've probably heard a lot about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) lately. It's become a buzzword in the health and fitness community. Why all the buzz? Because research indicates that by tracking HRV you can optimize your workout routine, get better sleep, and even improve your mental health. And for the first time, the tools for tracking HRV are not limited to scientists, labs, or elite athletes. Thanks to Oura Rings, Whoop Bands, and Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and a host of other devices, HRV tracking is now available to everyone. But what is HRV? And how can you harness the power of your device ...

THE RUNNER NEXT DOOR is the amusing, enlightening account of one man’s transition from unhealthy couch potato to successful ultra-runner, all in the space of a year. When Barry moves in next door to Martin, the middle-aged running veteran is far from impressed by the morose, overweight southern bloke who looks so out of place in the affluent seaside town of St Anne’s. The somewhat snobbish narrator assumes Barry to be an incorrigible slob until his astute wife Caroline sees the newcomer marching towards the beach in his vintage tracksuit and trainers. From that moment on Martin is eager...

"Iron Mike's Training Blueprint" is the ultimate guide to unlocking your elite athletic potential at any age inspired by the workouts and training of the "Baddest Man on The Planet" and former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of The World, "Iron" Mike Tyson. Written by veteran personal trainer, Clinton Minus, this book provides a comprehensive training program designed to help you build strength, increase endurance, and improve overall health and fitness. With over 20 years of experience in strength training, Minus shares the secrets to his success and provides a step-by-step guide to ...

The author, a three-time Olympic medalist coach (with two golds in long jump and a silver in triple jump), unveils the essentials and provides hands-on guidance for mastering plyometric training, one of the safest and most effective methods for enhancing explosive strength.

Every sports fan loves a great comeback. Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it? In The Comeback Quotient, celebrated sports writer Matt Fitzgerald supplies the answer to both questions. He identifies these mega-achievers of astounding athletic comebacks as "ultrarealists", men and women who succeed where others fail by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of their situations. 

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER "In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges."—Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to...

The Math of Sports Performance Explained: Physics, Trajectories, Spin Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Biomechanics, and Optimization Strategies in Basketball, Baseball, Cycling, and Elite Athletics reveals the hidden equations behind elite competition. From the arc of a three point shot to the spin of a curveball, from aerodynamic drag in cycling to data driven decision making in modern analytics, this book shows how physics, probability, and optimization shape outcomes on the field, court, and track. Whether you are an athlete, coach, sports fan, or student of science, this guide uncovers the ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Reveals how we can all surpass our perceived physical limits." —Adam Grant Limits are an illusion: a revolutionary book that reveals the secrets of accessing your hidden extra potential. Read by Robert G. Slade Foreword by Malcolm Gladwell The capacity to endure...

Physical culture can be regarded as a philosophy, regimen or lifestyle aiming to achieve maximum physical development by exercise, diet and athletic competition. The ancient Greeks were the first to cultivate their bodies to achieve the ideal physique and use physical culture as a form of preventative medicine. This fascinating book highlights how physical culture through exercise and athletics was a fundamental aspect of ancient Greece. This book revisits some of the commonly known aspects of ancient Greece, the Olympic Games and exercise techniques comparing with modern training ...

You're not just punching air. You're building an athlete. Most people watch someone shadowbox and see rehearsal — a warm-up, a routine, something to get through before the "real" workout starts. After twenty-five years training world champions and professional fighters, Dominic Paris can tell you that assumption is exactly backwards. What Shadowboxing Builds reveals what a well-run round is actually doing to your body: rotational power training through the hips, core strength for boxers that transfers force instead of just resisting it, boxing breathing techniques timed to every exhale, ...

In his brand-new book, bestselling author & award-winning adventurer Ross Edgley details the science, psychology and history of heroism, uncovering what drives ordinary people to do extraordinary things. *With a foreword from Chris Hemsworth* Written during his historic 1,000-mile (1,600-km)...

Meb Keflezighi (Kef-lez-ghee) is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he...

If you want to be faster, stronger, and less prone to injury, it’s critical you understand how important the body’s fascia system is to athletic performance. Modern research and imaging technologies are showing us that it’s far more significant than we have long understood. That’s why Bill Parisi—founder of the Parisi Speed School—and extreme sports writer, Johnathon Allen, set out on a nationwide quest to interview the top experts in the field so they could present this new performance science in a paradigm shifting book that’s not only packed with practical information, but ...

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a high-stakes athletic program? In AT the End of the Bench, Dr. Robert Bradley draws on 35 years of experience to provide an unfiltered, literal guide to the world of athletic training. From the high school sidelines to the program director's office at Arkansas State University, this audiobook is the essential companion for anyone navigating the complex intersections of sports, education, and professional longevity. Dr.

Unlock the Hidden Weapon of Champions: Your Mind. What if the secret to peak performance, mental toughness, and rapid recovery wasn’t in your muscles—but in your mind? Meditation for Athletes is the ultimate performance-boosting guide designed for competitors, fitness enthusiasts, and sports professionals who want to gain an unshakable mental edge using the transformative power of mindfulness, focus training, and breathwork. Whether you’re chasing Olympic gold, pushing for a personal record, or rebounding from burnout, in this book, Fitness Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Atolani ...

Fresh out of college, Gunner Roth is an optimistic and cocky straight boy on the cusp of manhood. Looking forward to his bright future, the ex-rugby player lands a job at a retail sporting goods store: Athletic Support. But Gunner’s life is hijacked when he crosses paths with Briscoe Cooper, his new boss. And when the older and stronger ex-football coach begins jousting with the unsuspecting younger jock, only one will be left standing. Originally released in four parts.This work contains bondage, discipline, sports gear, chastity and other elements of male on male bonding.