All about Powerlifting
Author: Tim Henriques
Publisher:
Published: 2014-04-24
Total Pages: 504
ISBN-13: 9780991522408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a book about the sport of powerlifting
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Training for Competition
Author: David Meyer
Publisher: Black Belt Books
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780897501675
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on the knowledge of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world-championship medalist, this comprehensive guide details the mental and physical rigors necessary to succeed in BJJ and grappling matches. Drawing on additional insights from famous grapplers around the world, this reference outlines the rules, regulations, and protocols of competitive sparring and provides tips on avoiding fouls, psyching out opponents, and using specific muscle groups to maximize versatility on the mat. A history of the sport's rules is also included, featuring a breakdown of judges' and referees' signals. With training recommendations for diet, physical conditioning, game plans, and day-of tactics, this guide encourages both longtime defenders and new challengers to strive for success.
Awesome Obedience
Author: Hannah Branigan
Publisher: Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Published: 2019-01-28
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9781890948856
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe core of your training and your ultimate performance rests on engagement - on having a dog that wants - demands to work with you. This book is about building that relationship through reinforcement, motivation, and clear criteria.
Training for Competition: Judo
Author: Hayward Nishioka
Publisher: Training for Competition
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780897501941
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing on more than five decades of experience as a judo champion and instructor of champions, Hayward Nishioka shares his knowledge and delves into the collaborative relationship between competitors and their coaches to illustrate how an effective partnership brings about personal success.
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Author: Anthony Turner
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2022-02-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 1000534138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecoming an effective strength and conditioning practitioner requires the development of a professional skills set and a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of best practice. Aimed at advanced students and novice-to-expert practitioners, in this book the authors explore the latest scientific evidence and apply it to exercise selection and programming choices across the full range of areas in strength and conditioning, from strength and power, speed and agility, to aerobic conditioning. Since the first edition of this text was written extensive research has expanded the supporting evidence base that provides the theoretical foundation for each chapter. In addition, some areas that were previously under-researched have now been expanded and some key concepts have been further challenged. Each chapter is written by experts with experience in a wide variety of sports, including both applied and research experience, ensuring this concise but sophisticated textbook is the perfect bridge from introductory study to effective professional practice. While advanced concepts are explored within the book, the coach must not forget that consistency in the application of the basic principles of strength and conditioning is the foundation of athletic development. Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence- based Approach is a valuable resource for all advanced students and practitioners of strength and conditioning and fitness training.
Powerlifting
Author: Dan Austin
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2021-01-14
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1492598798
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of the world's greatest powerlifters offers a look at how to train and compete in the sport. Ten-time world champion Dan Austin has packed Powerlifting with technical advice for both men and women on nutrition, warm-up and recovery, training for competition, and mental health strategies.
Purely Positive Training
Author: Sheila Booth
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 0966302001
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrain your dog the positive way. Includes how to raise a puppy positively, how to build a strong relationship, manners training, teaching a really reliable recall, and how to train effectively without force. Special instructions in each section for companion dogs, competition obedience, agility and Schutzhund. Clearly explains both theory and technique, including The Golden Rule and The Ten Commandments of positive training. Easy-to-follow directions to teach sit, down, stand, heel, recall, finish, retrieving, jumping and send away. Special chapter on preparing for successful competition. Written with love of dogs and an understanding of training.
Dressage training and competition exercises for beginners: Flatwork & collection schooling for horses
Author: Elaine Heney
Publisher: Elaine Heney
Published: 2023-02-15
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReady to improve your dressage skills? This book is packed full of groundwork and riding exercises to improve your dressage training and competition results. It includes how to get ready for your next dressage competitions, handy checklists for your dressage test day and tips to help memorize your test. Plus if you’ve ever read ‘needs more collection’ on your dressage test results, this book will show you exactly how to improve your horse’s posture, collection and self-carriage the kind way. No pulling on the reins or crazy muscles required! Help your horse to stay healthy, reach his full potential and have fun with dressage. Lessons include: - Origins of dressage - Why dressage is great for your horse - Benefits of dressage - Dressage success tips - Saddles for dressage - Bridles and tack for dressage - Gadgets - Bitless, barefoot and treeless options - Finding a great trainer - How to improve your riding posture - When to start dressage training - Why should you do groundwork? - Halt and backup groundwork exercises - In-hand forequarter and hindquarter yields - Walk in hand - Speed and rhythm groundwork exercises - Shoulder out groundwork exercise - Don’t overbend your horse - When beginner dressage goes wrong - Collection - what it is and is not - Dressage riding exercises - The warmup - Straightness riding exercises - Energy and impulsion riding exercises - Weight aids, timing and cues exercises - Bends and corners - Transition exercises - Serpentine riding exercises - Falling in love with corners riding exercise - The 10 step exercise for collection - Spiral collection exercise - The teardrop collection exercise - Shoulder out for collection - Leg yields for collection - Going to dressage competitions - Dressage test mindset - Checklist: The week before your dressage test - Checklist: The day before your dressage test - Checklist: Your dressage test day - How to get the most from the judge's advice - The warmup arena - Tips to remember your dressage test - Managing competition nerves - Competition tips - After your dressage test - Common dressage test questions and issues - Dressage mistakes and problems to avoid Impress your friends and become a great dressage rider and talented horse person - starting today! Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse™' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses. Elaine lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda. Discover Elaine’s series of world renowned online groundwork, riding & training programs at Grey Pony Films.
Your Competition Handgun Training Program
Author: Michael Ross Seeklander
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2010-11-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781449966423
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnother excellent performance training product from Shooting-Performance (www.shooting-performance.com), this book will give you a complete and functional training program designed to introduce and dramatically increase skills needed to perform your best in practical handgun competitions. No matter where you are in your skill level, this book will take you higher. Dozens of competitive shooters have used this program to win their class, division, or regional titles! It is a comprehensive program that contains:* Planning/Goal Setting Concepts* A Full Mental Training Routine* Physical Fitness Guidelines* Firearm Training Drills (including a full week by week training program)* A Vision training section * And more! Don't forget to order the two-volume set of DVD's that compliment this book! (Competition Handgun Training Program Skills and Drills volumes 1 and 2 on Amazon)
Plyometric Anatomy
Author: Derek Hansen
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2017-08-22
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 1492586269
DOWNLOAD EBOOKElite players, coaches, and trainers rely on plyometrics to develop power, agility, speed, strength, body control, balance, and overall athletic performance. With this authoritative guide on plyometrics, you can too! In Plyometric Anatomy, authors Derek Hansen, coach and consultant to elite athletes and professional and collegiate sports teams, and Steve Kennelly, assistant head athletic trainer for the New York Football Giants, share the training they’ve used to propel athletes at all levels to success. They present 94 plyometric exercises, with 78 variations that increase in difficulty for continued development over time. Each exercise is fully illustrated with detailed anatomical art to showcase the muscles that are activated during the drill, so you can clearly see how the exercise contributes to improved performance. You’ll also find unique plyometric exercises and variations that combine upper- and lower-body muscles in a single drill to better simulate complex sport-specific movements. Plus, considerations such as the impact of performing the drills on various surfaces, commonly used equipment, and use of external loads are included to make sure you get the most from your training. With comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Plyometric Anatomy takes the guesswork out of training and provides the best tool to help you achieve dynamic strength and explosive power. It is the ultimate illustrative resource for maximizing athletic power production.
