Training and Conditioning Young Athletes

The second edition of Training and Conditioning Young Athletes is a comprehensive training guide for young athletes, providing science-based training programs, resistance exercises, nutrition advice, and injury prevention. It is a must-have resource for anyone working with these athletes, focusing on long-term development and helping them achieve their potential.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition, authored by world-renowned exercise scientist Tudor O. Bompa and his colleague Sorin O. Sarandan, is a comprehensive guide that addresses the growing demand for authoritative training guidance for young athletes. With an emphasis on long-term development and growth, this second edition provides the blueprint for safely training young athletes to enhance their performance without compromising their overall well-being.

In this revised edition, readers will find a wealth of proven science-based training programs designed to increase strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, and endurance. The book includes over 200 resistance training and conditioning exercises tailored for six stages of youth training, taking into account critical factors such as developmental stage, motor function, and sex-specific considerations.

Furthermore, Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition, offers valuable insights into injury prevention and athlete health. Practical nutrition advice, including recipes and meal plans, ensures proper fueling for training and competition, while an analysis of the energy systems used in 13 sports provides deeper insight into programming and long-term training methodologies.

As the most comprehensive resource available on the subject, Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition, is a must-have for anyone working with these athletes. Its focus on long-term development ensures that young athletes achieve their full potential while minimizing the risk of injuries.

In addition to its comprehensive content, this book also offers the opportunity for continuing education credits/units. A continuing education course and exam that utilizes this book are available separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

Whether you are a coach, trainer, or parent, Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition, provides the knowledge and tools you need to help your young athletes succeed in their sports and achieve their long-term goals.

Weight: 885g
ISBN-13: 9781718216143
Edition number: 2 ed