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This book offers a complete method for athletic development that focuses on training the body the way it will be used in competition, in order to develop movement skills, body positions, and power for any sport. Boyle (a strength and conditioning coach formerly with the Boston Bruins) provides tests for athletes to determine their starting points for training, and then divides regimens into training for the torso, the upper body, and lower body. The exercises focus on improving total athleticism, enhancing performance, improving stability and reaction time, and reducing injury. The exercises are demonstrated in black and white photos.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Renowned strength and conditioning coach Mike Boyle guides you through a complete system that focuses on training your body the way it will be used during competition to develop movement skills, body positions, and explosive power essential for all sports. Through detailed exercise progressions you will achieve your full athletic potential. The book provides tests that allow you to assess your strength and determine where you need to start in the progressions. The progressions focus on training for the torso, the upper body, and the lower body. As you master each progression, you will be preparing to perform your best in any situation with notable improvements in stability and balance, reaction time, core strength, and power. This whole-body, sports-applied program makes Functional Training for Sports your guide to today’s most effective and efficient training.


Book Info
Presents a complete system focusing on training the body for competition, developing movement skills, body positions, and explosive power essential for all sports. Includes strength tests and exercise progressions for achieving athletic potential. Focuses on developing the torso, the upper body, and the lower body. For sports trainers. Softcover.


About the Author
Mike Boyle is regarded as a leader in the field of strength and conditioning. Before his work with Athletes’ Performance, Boyle was owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, which emphasized performance enhancement and injury prevention to provide athletes of all ages. Before opening his business, Boyle spent 17 years as the strength and conditioning coach at Boston University and 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the NHL’s Boston Bruins. He was one of the first strength and conditioning coaches to prepare athletes specifically for the NFL Combine, a trend that is now industry-wide. He also was the strength and conditioning coach for the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. women’s Olympic ice hockey team. Widely known for his work with hockey players, Boyle also has trained athletes in many of the major professional sports leagues in North America, including the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and WNBA. Boyle lives in Reading, Massachusetts, with his wife, Cynthia. He can be reached at mboyle@athletesperformance.com.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Reach a higher level of athleticism with Functional Training for Sports! Renowned strength and conditioning coach Mike Boyle guides you through a complete system that focuses on training your body the way it will be used during competition to develop movement skills, body positions, and explosive power essential for all sports. Through effective strength tests and detailed exercise progressions you will achieve your full athletic potential. The progressions focus on developing the torso, the upper body, and the lower body. As you master each progression, you will be more prepared to perform your best with notable improvements in stability and balance, reaction time, core strength, and power. This whole-body, sports-applied program makes Functional Training for Sports your guide to today's most effective and efficient training.

About the author:
Mike Boyle is regarded as a leader in the field of strength and conditioning. Before his work with Athletes' Performance, Boyle was owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, which emphasized performance enhancement and injury prevention to provide athletes of all ages.

Before opening his business, Boyle spent 17 years as the strength and conditioning coach at Boston University and 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the NHL's Boston Bruins. He was one of the first strength and conditioning coaches to prepare athletes specifically for the NFL Combine, a trend that is now industry-wide. He also was the strength and conditioning coach for the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic ice hockey team.

Widely known for his work with hockey players, Boyle also has trained athletes in many of the major professional sports leagues in North America, including the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and WNBA. Boyle lives in Reading, Massachusetts, with his wife, Cynthia.

SYNOPSIS

This book offers a complete method for athletic development that focuses on training the body the way it will be used in competition, in order to develop movement skills, body positions, and power for any sport. Boyle (a strength and conditioning coach formerly with the Boston Bruins) provides tests for athletes to determine their starting points for training, and then divides regimens into training for the torso, the upper body, and lower body. The exercises focus on improving total athleticism, enhancing performance, improving stability and reaction time, and reducing injury. The exercises are demonstrated in black and white photos. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Brendan Shanahan - Detroit Red Wings

Mike Boyle knows how to get results. He helped me reach my full playing potential, and in Functional Training for Sports he'll show you how to condition your body to perform its best during competition.

Marcellus Wiley - San Diego Chargers

With Functional Training for Sports you can become stronger and faster than ever. Boyle's system works! He helped me reach my dream of being a professional football player and enabled me to perform better than my peers.

Kristine Lilly - 15-year veteran of the U.S. women's national soccer team