High-Performance Sports Conditioning

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Today's athletes are breaking records thanks to significant advances in sports training. This comprehensive guide combines modern methods with sample training programs, workouts, and drills, making it an essential resource for conditioning this season. It outlines the principles and practices of contemporary athletic training, focusing on building a conditioning program through testing and enhancing nine essential fitness components: power, strength, speed, quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance, and cardiovascular capacity. The training exercises and drills are tailored to sport-specific performance factors, and the program is periodized for peak performance during critical competitive moments. Additionally, it includes safe and effective reconditioning regimens for athletes recovering from injuries. Featuring contributions from 22 respected experts, including strength and conditioning coaches from top sports organizations like the Cleveland Indians and Miami Heat, this guide shares the best drills and workouts for developing athletic potential across 11 sports. Renowned figures such as Don Chu, Mark Verstegen, and Tudor Bompa provide invaluable insights into their training specialties. This revolutionary system represents the future of athletic strength and conditioning, serving as a vital resource for coaches and athletes alike.