Pilates For Sprinting

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“Dr. Chu has put together all the information on plyometrics necessary to benefit any athlete. He has successfully provided a way for athletes to come closer to reaching their potential.”Todd MartinProfessional Tennis Player”Don Chu is the number one authority on the training methods for plyometric exercise. Jumping Into Plyometrics is an excellent book for coaches, athletes, and students who want to increase their knowledge of how to safely and effectively become fast (more…)

If you are a serious runner, you want to improve your ability to run faster and longer without injury. Many runners have bought better shoes or spent longer hours on the track trying to improve, only to end up frustrated with back and leg pain. But the secret to improving your run is simple–your stride is only as good as your physical abilities allow. Making a few simple changes in strength, flexibility, speed of movement, and technique will help you reach your genetic potentia (more…)

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“While other Pilates books cover limited apparatus, this is the first truly complete guide to Pilates technique, exercises and equipment. A thorough, well-written, and useable guide to proper Pilates practice.”Kirkus Reports – Health & Fitness

Strengthen, lengthen, and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. In Pilates, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train 10 Olympia (more…)

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“There is a tremendous amount of good information in the USA Track & Field Coaching Manual, with alternative techniques explained very well. The book gives coaches valuable tools from basic teaching methods to advanced workout patterns. It’s a valuable tool for coaches or athletes in any stage of development.”Sam BellPresident of United States Track Coaches AssociationIndiana University Head Coach, 1969-1998“This manual represents material presented by some of th (more…)

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From Running.about.com…quite possibly the best but, at the same time, most overlooked (by the running community) book about increasing not only speed but endurance speed as well.From WomenRunners.comIf you are involved in track and field, or have a high skill level in a speed sport, such as soccer, basketball or tennis, you may find this to be a very useful book.From Rocky Mountain SportsIf you’re feeling the need to improve your speed, then check out the latest editi (more…)

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“Whether gaining a speed edge on the ice, greater quickness on the court, or superior agility on the field, this book/DVD package provides the drills and workouts you need to get a step ahead of the competition. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness develops both maximum power and greater efficiency in each movement, and that’s essential to perform at a high level in any sport. Add it to your conditioning program and experience the benefits.”Chris WittySpeedska (more…)

Probably the oldest sport of humankind, sprinting benefits from a wealth of scientific and experiential information. Appropriate for runners of all levels of ability, this book provides the reader with techniques to reach the next level in their sprinting development. Line drawings illustrate the techniques discussed. Throughout, the author concentrates on practical methods to improve the individual runner’s performance, with remarkably detailed information on everything from wa (more…)

Speed, and how it can be increased, is of prime importance in all sport and, in its purest athletic form, speed is synonymous with sprinting. In this clearly written, well-illustrated, and comprehensive book, the author offers practical advice on the many crucial factors that need to be taken into account in order to maximize the sprinter’s performance. Consideration is given to the development of detailed training programs involving both the lightning pace of the 100m and 200 (more…)