The Art of Sprinting: Techniques for Speed and Performance

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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. To learn the specifics of the other books in the Charlie Francis "Key Concepts " series, please read "The Structure of Training for Speed ", "Training for Power and Strength in Speed ", "Super Compensation and Recovery " and "High Intensity Training – Expanding the Limits of Performance ". The key to fun and effectiveness is a coach delivering a variety of effective training activities within certain guidelines. Speed Strength” is your total guide to navigating the means of any training modality related to getting athletes faster, as well as optimizing your understanding of the human body in relation to moving at high velocity.

Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Consideration is given to the development of detailed training programmes involving both the lightning pace of the 100m and 200m and the more controlled pace of the 400m. Included are detailed discussions of the biomechanics of running, special strength exercises, stretching, troubleshooting common problems, nutrition for optimal running, and tips to maintain a running program.How long can you see elite performers do it the “wrong” way before you question what the “right” way is? 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. This book is a unique and comprehensive look at running fast, from biomechanical analysis, motor development, jump, and plyometric training, resistance training, planning and progression of sprint training, and how to match your approach to the various types of athletes you’ll encounter as a coach.

Michael Yessis, a renowned fitness expert, explains in this breakthrough book how strength and kinesiology play an important part in improving time and distance. Speed Strength” by Joel Smith is one of the most thought-provoking physical training books I have read in the last few years. In my mid-20’s I had the “prettiest” sprinting form by anyone’s standards, yet I would get dusted by my athletes when we ran flat out sprints together. As with the other books in this series it will change the way you currently think about your training regimen or reinforce what you know to be true from your own experience. The aim needs to be on developing the required physical abilities and then using them so that the gains can be transferred into an improved running action.

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Biography: Chris Husbands is a qualified UKA Athletics coach and masters athlete with Belgrave Harriers and runs his own personal training business. Presents a large range of Modern Training techniques that will improve athletes Running Form and help any athlete maintain more speed in the closing stages of races. The item was shipped fast and was nicely packaged in a very thick paper mailing envelope and arrived as scheduled in perfect used condition. Chris is also fitness advisor and consultant with the John Lewis partnership in London and he has contributed to various health and fitness magazines.This book is very comprehensive, complete, and offers an evidence-based approach of sprint training. Designed for athletes with more of a background of training than Training Kids for Speed, Developing Speed expands upon the content of the first e-book. This book employs unique sequence photography that captures and analyzes movements that are key to a good running stride. This was an amazing experience… thanks to the moderators, we would still be on day one if it weren’t for them. This book provides a comprehensive package that, when used by a motivated athlete, will make the athlete a faster and an improved performer.

Book was also carefully and professionally wrapt, was a very fast ship, and was in good condition as described. AUTHOR: Chris Husbands is a qualified UKA Athletics coach and masters athlete with Belgrave Harriers and runs his own personal training business. Seller sent the wrong item, but the wrong book has a very similar cover and seller addressed problem very quickly. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees.His ideas of training for power, and having technique as an outgrowth of that power, was innovated during the time he was a coach but has gained momentum in sport as of 2015 this thinking has become the standard. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The book covers all sprint events from 60 metres to 400 metres, as well as the hurdles and relay; principles of biomechanics, limiting factors and potential areas of capability; training and planning; prehab and avoiding injuries; practical nutritional advice and strength and conditioning. Race Dynamics and Sprint Techniques is a must read for sprinters, coaches of sprinters and anyone working with athletes in speed and power events.