Developing the Core - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0736095497 ISBN 13 : 9780736095495

Editeur : Human Kinetics, 2013

Synopsis

Elite-level athletes take great pride in their fitness and physical strength. You can t help but notice the muscular legs or well defined arms. However, whether they are known for a powerful golf swing or a hard hockey slap shot, the best athletes all have one thing in common a strong and well conditioned core. The world s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), brings you the authoritative resource on strengthening the core to maximize sport performance. With contributions by 17 of the top names in sport training, conditioning, and science, Developing the Core features over 50 of the most effective exercises, science based assessment tools, sport specific programs, and expert advice for developing a personalized core program. Basketball, football, soccer, golf, baseball, tennis no matter what your sort, Developing the Core will place you on the path to success and your strongest midsection ever.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field. Developing the Core is one of the best resources to guide you to a stronger and well developed core. Whether you are an athlete seeking to improve performance or a fitness professional looking for the best ways to train the core, this book has something for you. I highly recommend it. James Di Naso, MS, CSCS, NSCA CPT "To know sport, you must know the core. This book is a fantastic resource for strength coaches, personal trainers, researchers, and athletes. Tom Nesser Associate Professor Indiana State University "Developing the Core highlights the latest research findings and presents them in an accessible way. It s an excellent resource for athletes, strength and conditioning specialists, and anyone wishing to strengthen the midsection." David G. Behm Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research School of Human Kinetics and Recreation Memorial University of Newfoundland Developing the Core is a must have resource for strength and conditioning professionals. This book provides practitioners with an evidence based approach to training the core and helps dispel many of the myths surrounding this controversial topic. Jay Dawes Assistant Professor in Kinesiology Texas A&M University, Former Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0736095497
• ISBN 13: 9780736095495
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Éditeur: Willardson Jeffrey M., NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association