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Calisthenics Playbook For Push Pull Squat - Get Strong With Comic-Style Bodyweight Fitness

by Wayne Foong Weng Hui

~~8,27€~~ 7,44€ 10% OFF

 <p>We don''t think videos or text are the best for learning bodyweight fitness—this book shows why. It will be your first time getting strong with a comic-style guide. Loved by athletes from over 100 countries. 3 separate programs for one-arm push-ups, pull-ups, and pistol squats. 27+ workouts laid out in a step-by-step progression. 300+ precision-crafted illustrations for accurate technique guidance. Science-driven insights focused on real-world applications. Suitable for beginners and intermediate athletes.</p>
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Mental Game - Cognitive Training, Creativity, And Game Intelligence In Tennis

by Daniel Memmert e Stefan Leiner

15,99€ + 10% CARD

 Elite tennis players like Rodger Federer or Rafael Nadal not only perceive everything that is happening around them, but they also foresee the next game situations. This "mental speed" lays the foundation to build master performances in extremely complex situations. The Mental Game: Cognitive Training, Creativity, and Game Intelligence in Tennis provides a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in a tennis player''s ability to win on the court. The diagnostic tools and useful examples aid the training of cognitive abilities. With more than 50 on-court practice drills to build game intelligence, every tennis player will strengthen their mental game and win their matches.
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Skill Acquisition For Judo - Principles Into Practice

by Darren Warner

~~60,94€~~ 54,85€ 10% OFF

 Skill Acquisition for Judo blends theory and application by establishing the theoretical foundations underpinning skill acquisition before exploring its impact on the developing judoka.
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Coaching Zone: Next Level Leadership In Sports

by John Yeager e Jon Cunha

8,49€ + 10% CARD

 Are you a coach who's looking for ways to become a more effective leader and influencer with your athletes and teams, and you:Wonder how you can make a bigger difference and impact with your athletes and teams on and off the playing field?Want strategies that can increase your coaching self-awareness, wisdom, and expertise? Wrestle with balancing individual athlete development and team performance?Written by coaches for coaches, The Coaching Zone: Next Level Leadership in Sports is the most complete book on coaching you will read. If you are a coach that wonders how to create better relationships, improve communication, and have more on-the-field team success, then you must pick up a copy of this book. The authors provide plenty of real-life stories and practical exercises to help new and seasoned coaches become masters of their craft. —Mitchell Greene, Ph.D., Clinical & Sport Psychologist With over 50 years of combined coaching experience, John Yeager and Jon Cunha pull out all the stops in this book to guide you through increasing your self-awareness, empowering your athletes, and evolving culture to maximize team success and satisfaction. The Coaching Zone is loaded with concepts, exercises, self-evaluation tools, and stories, combined with insights from over 50 coaches to help you expand your coaching wisdom and expertise.
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Medal Count--The Fate Of Nations At The Olympics - How National Wealth, Democratic Government, Genetics, Immigration And Sports Accessibility Enable Athletic Empowerment That Explains Olympic Success

by Charles P. Theuer

~~9,58€~~ 8,62€ 10% OFF

 This book explores complex factors that determine Olympic success, exploring why certain nations consistently dominate the medal tables while others struggle to secure even a single medal. Dr. Theuer, a physician and epidemiologist, applies statistical analyses to uncover the national characteristics that drive Olympic achievement, focusing on measurable factors such as national wealth and democratic governance. But the book also examines less quantifiable influencesgenetics, the impact of immigration, and sports accessibilityproviding a multifaceted view of athletic empowerment. In a sense, the book explores human empowerment viewed through the lens of Olympic success. <br><br> Drawing inspiration from works like <i>Freakonomics</i> by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, <i>Outliers</i> by Malcolm Gladwell, and <i>Factfulness</i> by Hans Rosling, <i>Medal CountThe Fate of Nations at the Olympics</i> uses mathematics and socioeconomics to answer the question: What accounts for Olympic success? While national wealth is the most significant contributor, the book reveals that there are deeper, more nuanced factors that nations can leverage to empower their athletes. Through detailed case studies, Dr. Theuer illustrates how Norway far outperforms expectations through maximal athletic empowerment, winning Olympic medals at rates 48 times higher than would be expected based on its population size. In contrast, countries with extreme poverty or rigid caste systems, such as most sub-Saharan African nations or India and Pakistan, face challenges in achieving Olympic success. Genetic diversity, spurred by immigration into wealthy countries, plays a role in boosting athletic performance, though it is a less tangible factor. <br><br> The book also examines nations that excel in less capital-intensive sports, such as Jamaicas and Kenyas dominance in track and field, Fijis success in rugby, and Kyrgyzstans success in wrestling despite lacking vast wealth or large populations. Dr. Theuer proposes a model of athletic empowerment, showing that nations can apply lessons from Olympic success to foster not only greater sports achievement but broader societal progress. Ultimately, <i>Medal CountThe Fate of Nations at the Olympics</i> argues that athletic empowerment is a key form of human empowerment, with positive effects that ripple out into many aspects of society, leading to success beyond the sports arena. <br><br> <iframe width='480' height='270' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/FjEJQ7mjdaI?si=VR7OQ5NMSYjxil9y' title='YouTube video player' frameborder='0' allow='accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share' referrerpolicy='strict-origin-when-cross-origin' allowfullscreen>

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Dr. Theuer has made a stellar contribution that will remain in my heart, soul, and mind for a while. Unintentionally, he told my story without even knowing it. From the time I was 4 years old I wanted to become a professional world boxing champion and started my quest as an amateur boxer at the age of 8. I learned the words donation, per diem, subsistence, and stipend, as they represented access to essential resources that empowered my march to become Captain of the U.S. National Boxing Team, and set the stage for a professional career that culminated as IBF Junior Middleweight Champion of the world. Yes, as Dr. Theuer notes, talent is a terrible thing to waste. But it's also a heartbreaking reality that, more often than we recognize, talent reaches a stop sign because of insufficient support. Medal Count offers a framework for fostering global athletic empowerment, sure to resonate with everyone who values the triumphs of human achievement.
---Paul 'The Ultimate' Vaden United States National Boxing Team Captain (1989 and 1990), Retired International Boxing Federation World Junior Middleweight Champion
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Power Positions - Championship Prescriptions For Ultimate Sports Performance

by Andrea Hudy

2,52€ + 10% CARD

 <DIV><B>A science-based approach to sports performance from the top trainer who’s worked with the Kansas Jayhawks, UConn Huskies, and other champions.</B><br/><br/>Andrea Hudy has trained numerous NCAA national championship teams, elite athletes, and National Basketball Association players. The <I>Wall Street Journal</I> called her "The Kansas Jayhawks’ Secret Weapon," and today she serves as Director of Sports Performance for the UConn Huskies. In <I>Power Positions</I>, Hudy shares her specific training prescriptions designed to maximize sports performance.<br/><br/><br/><br/>This book provides a unique way to look at movement and training that is grounded in science to build a better athlete and a better person. Author Andrea Hudy has worked with the best researchers in the field to design a training method that is research-based and integrates leading technology to drive proven results for athletes.</DIV>
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Retired Performers' Reflections For Movement Practice

~~60,94€~~ 54,85€ 10% OFF

 This book explores how former expert performers from the realms of sport, dance, and movement practice relate to and teach/coach/instruct their disciplines.
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Punching Back - Gender, Religion And Belonging In Women-Only Kickboxing

by Jasmijn Rana

22,04€ + 10% CARD

 <p> In the Netherlands, girls and young women are increasingly active in women-only kickboxing. The general assumption, in the Netherlands and in western Europe more broadly, is that womens sport is a form of secular, feminist empowerment. Muslim womens participation would then exemplify the incongruence of Islam with the modern, secular nation-state. <em>Punching Back</em> provides a detailed ethnographic study that contests this view by showing that young Muslim women who kickbox establish agentive selves by playing with gender norms, challenging expectations, and living out their religious subjectivities.</p>
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Ecological Dynamics In Sport Coaching - An Essential Guide

~~55,64€~~ 50,08€ 10% OFF

 Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching provides coaches and students with sport-specific guidance to coaching within the ecological dynamics framework, presenting guidance to support coaches in creating representative learning designs that will enhance skill acquisition and sport performance.
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Elite Hockey Defense - Skills And Strategies For The Modern Game

by Dave Cameron

~~19,86€~~ 17,87€ 10% OFF

 Develop defensive hockey players at all levels.Defensive skills often receive less attention and recognition than their offensive counterparts. In Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game, author Dave Cameron lays out the essential tools coaches need to create game-changing defensive players.Skills such as transitions, backward acceleration, and passing and receiving passes are fundamental to the position of defense but are often overlooked in exchange for simple shooting practice. By incorporating skating development and puck control along with instruction on positional play, strategy, communication, and specific zone play, coaches can foster more adaptable defensive players. Cameron also goes in-depth on the split-second decision-making that players encounter in game situations and offers guidance on developing players in a way that prepares them to assess scenarios as they arise.Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game contains a drill finder that will help readers quickly locate the most appropriate drills for their players, and Coaching Tips note key points that coaches should focus on during each drill. These tips highlight why the drills are beneficial, what skills are being developed, and note technique tips and common player mistakes to look out for.Build an unstoppable defensive force on the ice. With expert advice that has been used at all levels, Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game is the perfect tool for coaches looking to elevate the performance of their defensive players.
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Adventure Sports Coaching

~~55,64€~~ 50,08€ 10% OFF

 Adventure Sports Coaching was the first book to link contemporary sports coaching science with adventure sports practice examining the set of challenges faced by adventure sports coaches. This edition reflects the new empirical work, and practical guidance, in areas such as technology, techniques and risk management.
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Coach'S Corner: Wisdom And Recommendations

by Colin Pennington

~~108,65€~~ 97,79€ 10% OFF

 This book is an essential resource for kinesiology and exercise science students aspiring to become future coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and other health and movement professionals. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing real-world case studies that offer a comprehensive understanding of human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Each chapter presents a unique case study, focusing on a range of topics from strength training, physical education, and injury recovery to postural analysis and corrective exercises. Students will engage with detailed accounts of actual client and student-athlete scenarios, learning how to assess, design, and adapt interventions based on individual needs. With expert analysis and evidence-based strategies, the case studies illuminate key concepts in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, pedagogy, and therapeutic techniques. Through critical thinking and problem-solving exercises, students will sharpen their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, whether they are working with athletes, injured clients, or individuals seeking to improve their overall fitness. This book is designed to help aspiring professionals build confidence, enhance their clinical reasoning skills, and develop the competence needed to succeed in a dynamic, client-centered environment. Perfect for students in kinesiology, exercise science, and health-related programs, this book prepares the next generation of movement professionals to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based interventions across a variety of settings.
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Applied Kinesiology: Case Studies In Sport Coaching, Sport Pedagogy, And Sport Medicine

by Colin Pennington

~~125,88€~~ 113,29€ 10% OFF

 This book is an essential resource for kinesiology and exercise science students aspiring to become future coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, and other health and movement professionals. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing real-world case studies that offer a comprehensive understanding of human movement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Each chapter presents a unique case study, focusing on a range of topics from strength training, physical education, and injury recovery to postural analysis and corrective exercises. Students will engage with detailed accounts of actual client and student-athlete scenarios, learning how to assess, design, and adapt interventions based on individual needs. With expert analysis and evidence-based strategies, the case studies illuminate key concepts in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, pedagogy, and therapeutic techniques. Through critical thinking and problem-solving exercises, students will sharpen their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, whether they are working with athletes, injured clients, or individuals seeking to improve their overall fitness. This book is designed to help aspiring professionals build confidence, enhance their clinical reasoning skills, and develop the competence needed to succeed in a dynamic, client-centered environment. Perfect for students in kinesiology, exercise science, and health-related programs, this book prepares the next generation of movement professionals to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based interventions across a variety of settings.
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Summary Of Stacy T. Sims'S Next Level

by Irb Media

~~5,29€~~ 4,76€ 10% OFF

 Get the Summary of Stacy T. Sims's Next Level in 20 minutes. Next Level (2022) dismantles the negative narrative surrounding menopause, emphasizing that women can maintain and even improve their fitness levels during this life transition. Dr. Stacy T. Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition expert, details specific training, diet, and mindset adjustments designed for active women. Hormonal fluctuations can disrupt bodily functions, but Sims offers strategies to mitigate their effects, along with successful examples from her clients. Next Level aims to help women navigate menopause with confidence, strength, and a positive outlook...
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Coaching - A Realistic Perspective

by Michael D. Sabock e Ralph J. Sabock

71,54€ + 10% CARD

 Coaching: A Realistic Perspective is the ideal textbook for anyone entering the coaching profession of any sport. More than detailing the duties and tasks of a coach, this book explores the often-overlooked issues and responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with coaching: relationships among players, parents, and fans; ethical and moral issues and controversies; off-season housekeeping duties; and concerns particular to head and assistant coaches as well as single and married coaches. Similar to its previous edition, the eleventh edition includes end-of-chapter discussion questions to help inspire debate over common coaching issues. This edition has been updated to reflect the impact of social media on the coaching profession, including how it can be used in good, positive ways and how it can be detrimental to coaches and athletes if not used properly. It also features updated material on the issue of hazing, a huge concern today in all levels of athletics.
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Training For Mountain Biking - A Practical Guide For The Busy Athlete

by Will Peveler

38,16€ + 10% CARD

 Mountain biking pushes athletes to their limits, racing over rough terrain across the country. But as popular as mountain biking races are, there are few resources to help mountain bikers who want to compete. Training for Mountain Biking: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include:Selecting and maintaining equipmentDeveloping a training planStrength and conditioningDeveloping a sound and safe nutrition planCommon injuries and injury preventionPreparing for competitionsMost mountain bikers must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, biking workouts, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.
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Strength And Conditioning For Mixed Martial Arts - A Practical Guide For The Busy Athlete

by Will Peveler

38,16€ + 10% CARD

 While most martial arts gyms teach excellent fighting techniques, few have a full understanding of the principles behind strength and conditioning, leaving many fighters over trained and injured. Strength and Conditioning for Mixed Martial Arts: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction beyond fighting technique, focusing instead on improving overall athletic performance that works side-by-side with a fighter's martial arts training. Written for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to advanced fighters, it is also readily implemented around a full-time job. Topics covered in this book include:Selecting and maintaining equipmentDeveloping a training planStrength and conditioningDeveloping a sound and safe nutrition planCommon injuries and injury preventionPreparing for competitionsMost mixed martial arts athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, martial arts training, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping fighters develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for self-defense, health and wellness, or competing in the cage.
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Art Of Motivation For Team Sports - A Guide For Coaches

by Jim Hinkson

48,89€ + 10% CARD

 Easy to read and easy to understand, this ultimate â€œhow toâ€ book for coaches describes successful methods to motivate teams and individual players, handle varying degrees of skill among players, foster team spirit, set attainable goals, improve your pep talk, run effective practices, and become a better â€œgame coach.â€
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Odds-On Basketball Coaching - Crafting High-Percentage Strategies For Game Situations

by Michael J. Coffino

30,99€ + 10% CARD

 This book presents an innovative system for coaches to prepare for basketball games. It challenges coaches to think differently about what they emphasize in practice, placing greater value on preparing for specific game situations, crafting strategies by assessing the odds, and creating a culture that elevates how players think about the game.
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Training For Obstacle Course Racing - A Practical Guide For The Busy Athlete

by Will Peveler

38,16€ + 10% CARD

 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) pushes athletes to their limits as they race over, under, and across a variety of challenges. But as popular as these races have become, there are few resources available to help OCR competitors improve their performance. Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include:Selecting and maintaining equipmentTechniques for conquering specific obstaclesDeveloping a training planStrength and conditioningDeveloping a sound and safe nutrition planCommon injuries and injury preventionPreparing for competitionsMost OCR athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, obstacle training, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.
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Training For Equestrian Performance

302,10€ + 10% CARD

 'Training for equestrian performance' is an essential guide for the modern equestrian competitor who wants to optimise their own and their horse's potential in training and competition, or for the equine sports science student wanting to understand the science of equestrian training. Leading equestrian researchers and performance analysis experts bring together the fundamental scientific principles which underpin competition preparation for the horse and rider. These include exercise physiology, psychology, conformation, biomechanics and feeding for performance. The book explores the principles of training and alternative training methods, and how these principles translate to management of the equine athlete to extend careers and prevent injury occurring. Suggestions for how to successfully develop training strategies and plans matched to short and long term training and competition goals are provided. Developments in performance analysis techniques and equipment for the horse and rider, independently and as a partnership, are reviewed. This enables the reader to select techniques and devise training regimes which can help them achieve their own competitive goals. The book concludes by applying science to the practical requirements of a range of equestrian disciplines, giving practical advice and explanations of how to use science and technology to improve fitness, prevent injury and to achieve competition success. Horse owners, students, veterinarians, coaches and many other participants in equestrian sports will find new knowledge and perspectives to consider. 'Training for equestrian performance' will become a must-have training companion for the modern equestrian who wants to leave nothing to chance in their competition preparation.
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Mental Game - Cognitive Training, Creativity, And Game Intelligence In Basketball

by Daniel Memmert e Stefan König

19,99€ + 10% CARD

 World-class basketball players like Nikola Jokic and Caitlin Clark seem to effortlessly conjure not only unusual but also masterful technical and tactical plays on the court. Coaches of elite players know that to be able to play at such a top level requires fast thinking and sharp game intelligence. This book offers a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in training. Diagnostic tools and useful examples for training cognitive abilities are provided to help the coach and player understand the science behind training mental speed. To round out training, the authors also include more than 50 game activities which can be incorporated into practice to train players'' cognitive skills and improve their mental game. Dominate on the court by training cognitive creativity and mental speed with The Mental Game!
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Holistic Fitness: Holistic Fitness: A Practical Plan To Achieve Spiritual Growth (A Comprehensive Approach To Embracing Balance And Wellness Through Natural Practices)

by Jeffery Howerton

~~2,99€~~ 2,69€ 10% OFF

 <div><b>An expert in physical training education with over three decades of experience in the field, yigal pinchas has taught generations of fitness trainers nationally and abroad about the importance of holistic components in physical fitness.</b> </div><div>Packed with a scientifically backed toolset, his book holistic fitness training offers more than a fluid, modular, and comprehensive approach to developing physical fitness. It puts a much-needed emphasis on your emotional, social, psychological, and even spiritual needs.</div><div><br></div><div></div><div><b>Heres a glimpse of what awaits within:</b></div><ul><li>The 10 principles of mindful eating to develop a healthier relationship with food.</li><li>How to build functional fitness routines that fit into your daily schedule effortlessly.</li><li>The truth about motivation and how to ignite your internal drive for self-care.</li><li>Essential methods to create balance between personal growth and professional duties.</li><li>The 3-step guide to meal-prepping that ensures nutritious meals amidst the busiest weeks.</li><li>Insights into holistic health that dispel common myths and encourage realistic interventions.</li></ul><div>The demands of modern life can often leave us feeling lost in the chaos, struggling to cultivate a meaningful wellness routine amidst our packed schedules.</div><div>Step into a realm where you learn not just to survive, but truly thrive by embodying a holistic approach to wellness. </div><div><b>Catering to holistic enthusiasts, well-being warriors, and those on the cusp of their wellness journey, this book anchors a balanced life within reach.</b></div><div></div>
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Complete Guide To Soccer Fitness And Injury Prevention - A Handbook For Players, Parents, And Coaches

by Donald T. Kirkendall

23,84€ + 10% CARD

 What are the best fuel foods for soccer players? What training regimen will best prepare young soccer players and improve their resistance to injuries? This comprehensive guide to health and fitness for soccer players offers expert advice for soccer teams at all levels.
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