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Are your workouts not taking you where they are supposed to? Do you struggle with plateaus in your muscle, strength or cardio developement? Then this guide could be exactly what you need to get more insights and new ideas for turning your workouts into more productive sessions. In easy to understand...

The physical demands of tactical professions such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue require those workers to be in top physical condition to perform their jobs well and decrease the risk of injury. NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning contains scientific information...

Authored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Developing Power is the definitive resource for developing athletic power. In Developing Power, you’ll find research-based recommendations from the world’s leading experts on power development. Coverage includes the following: •...

The ball handler who fakes and then drives past a defender for an easy score. A pass rusher who leaves a would-be blocker in his wake on the way to sacking the quarterback. A setter who manages to maneuver both body and ball in the blink of an eye to make the perfect pass for the kill and match-winning...

Webster's Dictionary defines a 'team' as a group of people working together for common purpose. A team working together, using teamwork, should be exerting a force greater than the sum of all individual players. If the force exerted is not greater than the sum of all players, then it...

The World's Most AUTHORITATIVE Guide to Building Your Body You probably know a lot about building muscle. You know which curl is the best for your biceps, you do every possible exercise for your abdominals, and your 20-set bench-press routine is the envy of everyone in the gym. So why haven't...

All endurance sports are as much a test of your emotional endurance ability as they are a test of your physical ability. Though most are aware of this, few actually know how to train for, and apply, emotional endurance skills during a race. This very cutting-edge book brings together the experience...

The essential manual for intermediate climbers who want to make the jump to advanced climbing ability—with new color photos In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade of difficulty—the rating that separates intermediate climbers from the sport's elite. Many intermediate climbers...

Cover: Aaron Neighbour (Australia) gives the Braemar stone his all, putting himself in a solid position on the opening event as he went on to win the historic 2009 IHGF World Championships, Edinburgh, Scotland. People Steve Schmidt: Old-time Strongman Today by Thom Van Vleck Training ...

You can build muscle using the basics of diet, supplements, and 35-45 minutes of excercise. There are no miracle pills, no steroids, no unmanageable plans with hours in the gym. Written by Tony Xhudo, M.S./H.N. Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition who specializes in Sports Nutrition. You will not...

In Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 3: Weapons & Advanced Techniques, the final Wing Chun book in this Chinese martial arts series, author Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith applies dynamic scientific methodology to Wing Chun training tools and weapons, providing a complete analysis of why and how each item is used....

In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover a training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing, with exercises designed to help you create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision shots. You'll also get a conditioning regimen and nutrition program...

This book pays tribute to the great men of bodybuilding that have dedicated their life to becoming some of the greatest physical specimens of muscle the world has ever seen. Earning the prestigious title of Mr. Olympia, an international bodybuilding event stating that you are the best built physical...

How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete Why should you take a pair of sandals, a dollar bill, and a car antenna to your next adventure race? You'll find the answer to that question and many others in Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing. In this authoritative guide, Ian Adamson...