Athletic Body in Balance by Cook, Gray -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I - ATHLETIC MOVEMENT Chapter 1 - Mind and Movement

The Human Body Motor Programs Physical Systems

Chapter 2 - Identifying Weak Links

Weak Links Energy Leaks

Chapter 3 - Analyzing Movement

Optimum Performance Pyramid Overpowered Performance Pyramid Underpowered Performance Pyramid Underskilled Performance Py ramid

Chapter 4 - Developing Resistance to Injury

Understanding Pain Trigger Points Understanding Injury and Recovery

PART II - MOBILITY AND STABILITY Chapter 5 - Mobility and Stability Testing

Understanding Mobility and Stability Before Core Training Self-Movement Screen Scoring and Exercise Progressions

Chapter 6 - Balance Training

Postural Habits and Activity Habits Getting Started Deep Squat Hurdle Step Lunge Active Straight Leg Raise Seated Rotation

Chapter 7 - Core Training

Core Program Progressions Core Sequences

PART III - STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE Chapter 8 - Strength and Endurance Testing

Defining Strength and Endurance Maximum Strength Assessment

Chapter 9 - Movement Imbalance Training

The Chop and Lift Getting Started Using the Chop and Lift Chop and Lift Exercises

Chapter 10 - Strength and Endurance Exercises

Simultaneously Improving Strength and Movement Squat Strength-Training Series Hurdle Step Training Series Lunge Training Series Endurance Work

PART IV - POWER, SPEED, AND AGILITY Chapter 11 - Power, Speed, and Agility Testing

Defining Power, Speed, and Agility Power, Speed, and Agility Assessment

Chapter 12 - Speed and Quickness Training

Jumping Rope for Speed Plyometrics Training Learning to Relax Heart Rate Staying Relaxed

Chapter 13 - Power, Speed, and Agility Drills

Power Moves: Squat, Hurdle Step, and Lunge Speed Moves Sprinting Agility

PART V - “PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS Chapter 14 - Rotation and Swinging

Throwers and Strikers Cable Column Work and Medicine Ball Work Tubing and Jump Rope Work Heavy Versus Light Paddle, Rowing, and Combative Sports

Chapter 15 - Throwing and Striking

Upper-Body One-Arm Movements Medicine Ball Work Cable Column Work Tubing and Jump Rope Work

Chapter 16 - Jumping and Kicking

Single-Leg Pushes and Pulls Rope Jumping Medicine Ball Work

Chapter 17 - Cutting and Turning

Medicine Ball Exercises Jump Rope Training Tubing Drills

Chapter 18 - Progress Evaluation

Intelligent Training Psychological Training Basics of Skill Conclusions

Bibliography and Sources Index About the Author