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Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport
Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport, Second Edition, offers a variety of information for coaches and sport scientists that can be integrated and applied to the elements of body structure, body composition, assessment, physiology, and biomechanics.
Resistance Training for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease
Current evidence supports the use of resistance training as an independent method to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse the impact of numerous chronic diseases. With physical inactivity one of the top risk factors for global mortality, a variety of worldwide initiatives have been launched, and resistance training is promoted by numerous organizations including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite this, most books do not provide a detailed focus on resistance training. An up-to-date and comprehensive resource, Resistance Training for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease is an evidence-based guide that presents an in-depth an...
Isokinetics in Human Performance
Table of Contents Contributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi Credits xii Part I Foundations 1 Chapter 1 Test Interpretation 3 Chapter 2 Specificity of Training Modes 25 Chapter 3 Correlations With Athletic Performance 42 Part II Limitations 75 Chapter 4 Assessing Human Performance 77 Chapter 5 Load Range 97 Chapter 6 Three-Dimensional Mapping 122 Part III Functional Applications 147 Chapter 7 Testing and Training the Upper Extremity 149 Chapter 8 Testing and Training the Lower Extremity 171 Chapter 9 Multiple-Joint Performance Over a Velocity Spectrum 196 Chapter 10 Control of Voluntary Contraction Force 209 Chapter 11 Isokinetic Eccentric Muscle Actions 229 Chapter 12 Functional Lift Ca...
Nutrition and the Strength Athlete
Both strength training and weight training are recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine as vital to a high quality of life. They are also of tremendous benefit to young, healthy adults and adults with or at risk for osteoporosis. Most information on nutrition and strength athletes, however, is scattered throughout pamphlet-type publica
The Dynamics of Modern Rugby
The modern game of rugby football has become gladiatorial, whereby muscular athletic players are involved in a form of collision chess with sophisticated defences smothering the offensive skills that were at one time a more dominant feature of the game. The contributors to this book consider the physical, mental and nutritional demands of the game in its present form and how best to acquire these attributes in the most effective and efficient manner. The inevitable injuries that are associated with collision are considered in terms of prevention and the most effective forms of treatment. New concepts to improve exercise capacity, game preparation and recovery are discussed in conjunction with the modern coaching theories of the game. The possible changes to the rules are discussed by two outstanding International referees, and the future vision for World Rugby is outlined by the President of World Rugby. The Dynamics of Modern Rugby is both a unique and contemporary addition to the rugby literature and, as such, is essential reading for any student, researcher, coach, sports scientist, physiotherapist, nutritionist or clinician with an interest in rugby.
Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements
This volume is a comprehensive textbook for the undergraduate course in sports nutrition. Focusing on exercise physiology, this text is to be used in a certification course sponsored by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN).
NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
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 to assist in implementing or restructuring strength and conditioning programs at commercial or government fitness centers that work with these tactical athletes to achieve those goals. Designed primarily as a preparatory resource for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification, the text is also useful as a manu...
Men's Health
Men's Health magazine contains daily tips and articles on fitness, nutrition, relationships, sex, career and lifestyle.
Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription for Special Cases
This text discusses how theoretical and applied aspects of exercise testing and exercise prescription must be modified due to the restrictions and/or limitations created by a specific health state. Topics covered include: general principles of exercise testing and exercise prescription; discussion of the importance of such general factors as age, gender, and environment; specific health states, general treatment, risk factors, how it may affect and be affected by exercise; how to modify exercise testing procedures; how to prescribe exercise; and the effects from exercise programs.
Application of Isolated and Combined Effects of Plyometric and SAQ Training Combined with Skill Training on Performance Parameters of Osmania University Male Football Players
PLYOMETRIC TRAINING Over the years, the plyometrics has had many definitions and interpretations depending on whether one explains plyometrics, classical plyometrics or modem plyometrics. As loaded or explosive eccentric muscle action with no reversible, e.g. connection, muscle actions are used, plyometric exercise translates into ‘more duration’ for example, landing from a jump involves yielding or high eccentric landing where impact forces can surpass the propulsive forces produced during a jump The landing is plyometric where the athlete brace for support (by controlling the degree of hip , knee and ankle flexion) but does not proceed with a focus or propulsion process , e.g. preforming an exercise called a depth landing.
