track and field. Enter High-Powered Plyometrics -the most advanced, comprehensive guide to explosive power training for athletes, coaches, and conditioning experts. The book covers it all, from the principles of high-intensity plyometric training to the development of long- and short-term training programs for 21 sports. More than 360 photos illustrate 77 exercises to increase lower-, middle-, and upper-body power. Exercise descriptions and intensity guidelines provide step-by-step instructions to ensure correct technique and proper workload. Power training rises to a new level in High-Powered Plyometrics . Every athlete and coach who wants to go beyond basic conditioning will make it their top sports conditioning manual. The High-Powered Plyometrics Video includes foundation exercises such as squat jumps, double-leg speed hops, and medicine ball twists and passes; power-building exercises like tuck and scissors jumps, floor kips, arm swings, and sit-up throws; and high-intensity drills including depth jumps, vertical swings, drop pushes, and heavy bag strokes. Finally, a videotape that demonstrates exactly how to make plyometric exercises pay off... with better sports performance! 7/20/2001 copyright, 184 pages.  (less)

demand. Generating exceptional power is only possible through an effective, multi approach power-training program designed to develop, enhance, and harness athletic power. In Coaching Power, your host Renaldo Nehemiah presents a complex training program for developing power that will help you design workouts that are both sport- and athlete-specific. Nehemiah-a world-class athlete-exemplifies power in sport. A former world record holder in the 110-meter high hurdles, he dominated the sport from 1978 to 1982. Because of his powerful athleticism and versatility, he was able to trade in his track spikes for cleats when he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1982. In 1984, Nehemiah shared in the 49ers' victory as Super Bowl Champions. This complete power-training system was designed by Human Kinetics based on numerous authoritative books and consultants. In this video, you'll learn how to: assess your athletes' abilities to determine their strengths and weaknesses; utilize resistance training exercises to improve power through strength development; develop explosive power through 24 plyometric exercises including barrier jumps, medicine ball throws, and depth jumps; and incorporate sprint training into your program to develop the speed necessary for maximum power. Correct positioning for each exercise is clearly explained to promote strength gains while reducing the risk of injury. Tips on how to combine exercises to build sport-specific power training programs are also given. Featured sports include volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, football, rugby, soccer, hockey, and figure skating. Audiences Coaches of all sports  (less)

techniques, and principles involved in sound training for sprinters, hurdlers, and relay members. Among the topics covered: mechanical principles of proper running, active mobility drills for hurdlers, coaching tips for hurdlers, sprint training, medicine/exercise ball work, sprint problems and solutions, testing protocols, baton drills, and block work.  (less)

video demonstrates how to correctly perform and instruct numerous resistance and Swiss ball exercises to strengthen the core muscles and trunk region. Developed and hosted by resistance-training expert Everett Aaberg, the Resistance Training Instruction Video Series walks trainers through the steps of instructing clients during resistance training. The videos demonstrate the proper techniques for the participant and proper instructional methods for the fitness professional. The three videos, which cover the lower body, trunk, and upper body, allow trainers to watch and learn the proper exercise and training techniques for all of the exercises in the book Resistance Training Instruction and many more exercises not included in the book. Targeted muscles are identified for each exercise, providing trainers with information about functional anatomy. Plus, a time-coded program log makes it easy to find specific exercises. With the Resistance Training Instruction Video Series, you will learn how to teach resistance training so that your clients use the proper techniques to get the most out of their exercises. About the Author Everett Aaberg has been both a teacher and practitioner of resistance training for over 15 years. He is the director of education and personal training for International Athletic Club Management in Dallas and was named the 2001 IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year. He's also a national presenter and consultant for several fitness organizations and health clubs around the country. He is an instructor for a specialty certification course titled The Biomechanics of Resistance Training at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research. Aaberg holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and recreation management with continuing education credits in exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. He is a resistance-training specialist and a certified personal trainer through some of the most highly accredited organizations in the United States, including the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He's also a certified strength and conditioning speciali  (less)

core strength and stability. Perfect for ANY sport and ANY athlete! ANATOMY WITH A STRATEGY!  (less)

book, the Jumping Into Plyometrics Video features seven categories of exercises that will improve your athletes' speed, quickness, and jumping ability while giving them greater coordination, body control, and balance. The categories include * jumps-in-place, * standing jumps, * multiple jumps, * box drills, * depth jumps, * bounding, and * medicine ball exercises. The video demonstrates exercises of low, moderate, and high intensity for each category and explains techniques for adjusting the intensity levels to make the exercises appropriate for any caliber of athlete. Sport-specific applications and objectives are provided for each exercise so you can use plyometrics for training regimens in a wide variety of sports. Accompanying the video is a guide that describes practical tests for assessing athletes' skill levels and a reproducible chart for monitoring progress. AUDIENCE Reference for athletic trainers, coaches, and athletes in most sports.  (less)

a complete power-training program designed specifically with you and your sport in mind. In Power for Sport and Fitness, your host Renaldo Nehemiah presents a complex training program for developing power that will help you design workouts to develop, enhance, and harness the strength and speed you need to excel in your sport. Nehemiah-a world class athlete-exemplifies power in sport. A former world record holder in the 110-meter high hurdles, he dominated the sport from 1978 to 1982. Because of his powerful athleticism and versatility, he was able to trade in his track spikes for cleats when he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1982. In 1984, Nehemiah shared in the 49ers' victory as Super Bowl Champions. This complete power-training system was designed by Human Kinetics based on numerous authoritative books and consultants. In the video, you'll learn how to: utilize resistance training exercises to improve power through strength development; develop explosive power through 24 plyometric exercises, including barrier jumps, medicine ball throws, and depth jumps; and incorporate sprint training into your program to develop the speed necessary for maximum power. Correct positioning for each exercise is clearly explained to promote strength gains while reducing the risk of injury. Tips on combining exercises to build complex sport-specific training programs are also given. Featured sports include volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, football, rugby, soccer, hockey, and figure skating.  (less)

top authorities in plyometric exercises, this video is loaded with progressively complex intermediate and advanced plyometric exercises that will help you improve your strength, power, and speed. Create and customize your own sport-specific 12-week plyo program by choosing exercises from the three categories of the training continuum for a total body workout, or group the exercise to target the specific body segments you want to work on most: lower body, trunk, and upper body. You'll start with foundation exercises such as squat jumps, double-leg speed hops, and medicine ball twists and passes. Next comes the power-building exercises including tuck and scissors jumps, floor kips, arm swings, and sit-up throws. Then you'll move on to high-intensity drills like depth jumps, vertical swings, drop pushes, and heavy bag strokes. Finally, a videotape that demonstrates exactly how to make plyometric exercises pay off... with better sports performance! 7/18/2001 copyright, 40 min.  (less)

lifting, plyometric exercises, and core work. This video includes demonstrations of all of the important exercises a thrower needs to perform. The video shows footage of champion male and female throwers performing very heavy lifting. Coach Judge explains the proper fundamentals in performing the exercises. This is an excellent how to video for the coach and athlete and contains many training tips and demonstrations. 38 minutes. 2002. Specificity Conditioning for Throwers with Larry Judge, former University of Florida Throws Coach and USA Director of Coaching for the Throws To develop championship throwers the coach must understand how to set up a conditioning program specifically for the thrower. Improvements in the levels of strength and conditioning lead to technical improvements and that means extra distance on the throws. The days of men and women athletes in various events doing the same conditioning program are long past. This video explains and shows the proper sequence of warm-up exercises. Includes movement skills, medicine ball exercises, body weight circuits, multi-throws exercises, and release movements. Excellent demonstrations and workout sequences included. A must for both the serious coach and athlete. 59 minutes. 2002.  (less)

Strength and Conditioning Director takes you through a very detailed and baseball-specific strength workout that can be used for any position. Warm-ups, circuit training, dumb bell training and medicine ball training are all demonstrated by Ohton. Proper technique and safety is emphasized with every lift that is demonstrated. Specific baseball lifts for the shoulder, chest, legs, abs and back are all demonstrated. Ohton emphasizes that any position and any age can use the workouts demonstrated. This is a great video to assist in developing team training and an ideal video for players to utilize as a personal training resource! 39 minutes. 2003. Baseball Conditioning Drills with David Ohton, San Diego State University Strength and Conditioning Director Learn how David Ohton teaches the San Diego State baseball team speed, flexibility, and conditioning. After complete discussion and demonstration of the Aztec warm up and flexibility drills, Ohton shares the endurance building running program they use. The program that is used at San Diego State starts with a cardio program, then works into an intermediate program, competition period, and ends with the showtime period. Each of these steps will cover between 2-3 weeks and build each athlete's endurance, speed, and running form. This will gradually work your athletes into top shape. Finally, Ohton diagrams the agility drills that he uses to help each athlete reach their potential. Over 20 different baseball-specific agility drills are shown. The flexibility program, conditioning program, and agility drills are ideal for a team setting or for individual player workouts. 35 minutes. 2003.  (less)

performance. Under his direction, I have maximized my foot speed, balance, core strength, and overall physical conditioning. Without a doubt, training with Todd has substantially contributed to my collegiate success and progression into an NFL quarterback. I highly recommend his training system to any athlete or team looking to train smart, maximize athletic performance, and gain an edge on the competition. Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets; 5th overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft Todd Norman's workout for defensive linemen, done at least six weeks before training camp, will maximize their ability to rush the quarterback, stop the run, and break to the football. With the use of medicine balls, cones, resistance bands and weight belts, Norman presents more the 55 drills to develop quick feet, explosive power, agility, breaking speed, and reaction. Most of these drills are designed to be position specific for defensive linemen by incorporating exact movements from the line of scrimmage. Medicine ball 2-step pass, resisted and assisted get-offs, and figure-8 cat and mouse are just a few examples of the many drills demonstrated on this video. Norman also details his unique defensive line Complex Conditioning series which will challenge the will of any pass rusher trying to gain an edge before training camp. This routine integrates a combination of drills performed consecutively within four quarters of play, with each quarter including drill variety, conditioning and skill development. Coach Norman closes with program design and implementation. This excellent pre-season program is easy to follow and will prepare your lineman for success on the field like never before! 31 minutes. 2007.  (less)

in 1998. Marcus O'Sullivan is adamant that core strength is the most important aspect of strength development in middle distance and distance runners. Core strength is critical to being able to establish and maintain posture, line, and balance for a runner. In this video, Marcus O'Sullivan shares with you a core strength program that he utilizes with his team at Villanova and while working with professional athletes. Using a male and female athlete as his demonstrators, O'Sullivan takes you step by step through the core routine. The program develops strength from the knees up to the armpits working all areas in between. He shares tips on how to initially coach the early stages, progressing the program as the athletes gain in core strength. Phase I includes mat work (floor) exercises which help strengthen the frontal and lateral areas of the core including the hamstrings and glutes. Phase II includes a short but highly effective medicine ball partner routine that works to enhance the lower and middle core as well as assist in developing rotational strength and explosive power. Throughout the routine, O'Sullivan offers tips on how to execute the exercises properly and safely. This program, specially tailored to middle distance and distance runners, will serve to strengthen the core, maintaining hip stability and thereby reducing the early fatigue in the latter stages of training and racing. 30 minutes. 2006.  (less)