The Strength and Conditioning Bible

Professional athletes' careers and livelihoods depend on results, so when they train they make sure they get the most from their training sessions. Experienced trainer Nick Grantham introduces you to performance based conditioning, explaining why athletic-based strength and conditioning training programmes are superior to all other training methods. Providing you with detailed information in a highly accessible manner, the book ensures you can elevate your training programmes to a new level. Revealing the training S&C strategies and principles used by elite athletes, this book will show that, regardless of your current fitness and exercise experience, anyone can train like an athlete. Providing a strong scientific rationale for an athletic approach to training so you can develop a better understanding of physical preparation, The Strength and Conditioning Bible gives you the key elements of an integrated performance-conditioning programme. An essential resource, this book contains a 16-week, 4 stage plan that balances total-body strength, endurance, mobility, balance, coordination and athleticism. You will be able develop a customisable and realistic fitness programme and with the knowledge gleaned from the book, you will develop and enjoy productive and pain-free workouts for years to come. If you'd like to make 2016 the year you finally get the body of your dreams, then strength and conditioning coach Nick Grantham can help. In this book, he reveals the training secrets and principles used by top athletes - you'll be planking like a pro in no time. The Sun By far the best way to train. CoachSection 1 - Training Concepts 1. Introduction: the role of S&C in being the best you can be 2. What is integrated performance conditioning? 3. 5 Point Blueprint for Success Section 2 - Train Like an Athlete 4. Injury reduction 5. Movement Preparation 6. Strength and Power 7. Metabolic Conditioning 8. Recovery and Regeneration Section 3 - Programme Design 9. Programme Design Checklist Section 4 - Exercise Reference 10. Injury Reduction 11. Movement Preparation 12. Strength and Power 13. Metabolic Conditioning 14. Programme templates (month, week, session) Exercise matrix