Functional Training
Build, Connect, Perform
Published on 30. April 2019
160 pages
978-1-78500-580-0 (ISBN)
Description
Functional Training: Build, Connect, Perform provides a unique framework that enables anyone to develop a more athletic physique, and improve their performance in their chosen sport. The framework reduces injuries in competition, maximizes all-round athleticism and enables continued progression. It has been tried and tested proven with over 100 athletes around Europe competing in multiple sporting disciplines over ten years. The concepts in this book enable ongoing development of performance gains; you create programmes to suit your body type, athletic development needs and sporting ambitions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations; 20 Diagrams; 200 Halftones, black and white
File size
45,43 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78500-580-0 (9781785005800)
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Book
10/2019
The Crowood Press Ltd
€44.75
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Person
Ross Young received a scholarship from British Rowing to complete his Master's Degree in Strength & Conditioning Coaching from Teesside University in 2010. He has worked with athletes ranging from amateur weekend warriors to full time professionals in a variety of sports as diverse as rugby union, rowing, table tennis, triathlon, golf and equestrian. Ross has been a coach at University and Youth Talent level with Gloucester Rugby's U16 academy. He has also held consultant coaching roles for a number of rowing and rugby clubs and provided strength and conditioning consultancy for Gibraltar's National Rugby team.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- 1 Principles and Foundations
- 2 Human Movement
- 3 Functional Programming Variables
- 4 Knowing your Type
- 5 Programming Considerations - Strength, Size and Power Schemes
- 6 Exercise Programmes
- 7 Functional Exercises
- 8 Post-Workout
- 9 Training Plans
- Appendix I Templates
- Appendix II Rep Max vs percentage Calculator
- Appendix III PPO for Exercises in Power
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
