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At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long.With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.

Tai Chi Chuan är en av de traditionella kinesiska kampsporterna. Efter en lång historisk utveckling, har den idag blivit ett populärt sätt att träna fitness och styrka. Tai Chi-rörelser, som betonar enheten mellan kropp och själ, är en perfekt kombination av motion och meditation. Rörelserna är långsamma och väl avvägda med mjuka övergångar mellan övningarna. Genom de olika rörelserna underlättas också andningen så att en total balans kan uppnås. Efter detta, kan källan till kroppens vitalitet, den så kallade “Jing Qi” fritt användas och omvandlas i människokroppen. Tai Chi Chuan passar för alla: unga och gamla, män och kvinnor, sjuka och friska. Alla kan öva.

'Finn has written the definitive book on ultra running today. I couldn't put it down.' - Dean Karnazes'Epic ... A triumphant, emotive and moving account of the transformative force of mind over matter.' - Irish Times***Marathons are no longer enough. Pain is to be relished, not avoided. Hallucinations are normal.Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness?Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out - and to see if he could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and on to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport's many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour.

This title presents the advanced techniques, most productive workouts, and life-transforming personal philosophies of bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer. Whatever your level of fitness, you can kick your muscles - and your mind - into high gear with the radical training philosophies and advanced bodybuilding techniques of Mike Mentzer, the first bodybuilder to ever garner a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition. The thinking man's bodybuilder, Mike revolutionized the art of training with his Heavy Duty[trademark] system, proving that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. But Mike's most advanced ideas have never been revealed - until now.Direct from Mentzer's inner circle - friend and colleague John Little along with Joanne Sharkey, the CEO of Mentzer-Sharkey Enterprises, Inc. "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer" gives you an insider's look at his most intense, in-depth lessons.Inside these pages you will learn all the fundamentals of: hunger - the code of integrity for displaying a heroic physique; philosophy and character building - why you need never again fear your competition; the science of productive bodybuilding exercise - Mentzer's fail-safe principles for building maximum size and strength; consolidation training - a lightning-quick workout that works "like magic" for producing phenomenal muscle growth; and, advanced heavy duty[trademark] techniques, such as omni-contraction training, infitonic training, and rest-pause training. "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer" provides readers with a unique insight into the world of Mike Mentzer - the man, the philosopher, and the legend.

'Majestic' – The Idler'An absolute treasure trove.' – The Scotsman'Neil Macdonald's triumph of a book' – Transworld SkateboardingElsewhere is the definitive oral history of British skateboarding. Told chronologically from the beginning of its identity shift to the start of the new millennium, the book explores the lasting influence British skateboarding continues to have on fashion, film, photography, art and media. While British skateboarders moved the sport away from its Californian roots, embracing a different terrain with skaters in the north taking to ramps in abandoned warehouses and in the south skating the streets of new developments, the story of skateboarding in the UK goes far beyond the act of riding a board. As important were the cottage industries of clothes manufacture, photography, filmmaking and zine production which were inspired by British skateboarders: many of which are now multi-million-pound brands which regulate mainstream culture today. Suitable not only for skaters but for anyone interested in film, fashion and photography, Elsewhere tells the story of skateboarding in the UK during the pivotal era of 1987–2002 when the British iteration of the sport developed its own unique identity and subsequently went on to inspire and transform global popular culture.

Over two million people have turned to Strength Training Anatomy for an inside look at how the body performs during exercise. Now with new exercises, stretches, and exercise variations, and with more of FrÉdÉric Delavier’s signature art, the fourth edition of this classic work sets the standard by which all other strength training resources will be judged.No other resource combines the visual detail of top anatomy texts with expert strength training advice. Over 700 anatomical illustrations, including 90 new to this edition, depict 231 exercises and variations to reveal the primary muscles involved as well as all the relevant surrounding structures, including bones, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue.Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the anatomical depictions show both superficial and deep layers and detail how various setup positions affect muscle recruitment and emphasize underlying structures. New to this edition are stretching exercises, safety and injury callouts, and training recommendations based on body morphology.Author and illustrator FrÉdÉric Delavier is known across the world for his signature artwork and books that have been translated into over 30 languages. Now he offers you the most comprehensive edition of his master work yet with Strength Training Anatomy, Fourth Edition.

Elite players, coaches, and trainers rely on plyometrics to develop power, agility, speed, strength, body control, balance, and overall athletic performance. With this authoritative guide on plyometrics, you can too! In Plyometric Anatomy, authors Derek Hansen, coach and consultant to elite athletes and professional and collegiate sports teams, and Steve Kennelly, assistant head athletic trainer for the New York Football Giants, share the training they've used to propel athletes at all levels to success. They present 94 plyometric exercises, with 78 variations that increase in difficulty for continued development over time. Each exercise is fully illustrated with detailed anatomical art to showcase the muscles that are activated during the drill, so you can clearly see how the exercise contributes to improved performance. You'll also find unique plyometric exercises and variations that combine upper- and lower-body muscles in a single drill to better simulate complex sport-specific movements. Plus, considerations such as the impact of performing the drills on various surfaces, commonly used equipment, and use of external loads are included to make sure you get the most from your training. With comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Plyometric Anatomy takes the guesswork out of training and provides the best tool to help you achieve dynamic strength and explosive power. It is the ultimate illustrative resource for maximizing athletic power production.

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'I've never felt so alive' JOE WICKS'A fascinating look at Wim's incredible life and method' FEARNE COTTON The iconic 'iceman', known for his record-breaking endurance of cold temperatures, shares his world famous method for improving your mind, body and performance.My hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing the immense power of the mind.'The Iceman' Wim Hof shares his remarkable life story and powerful method for supercharging your health and happiness. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, you'll learn how to harness three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to take ownership over your own mind and wellbeing.'The book will change your life' BEN FOGLE'Wim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower' BEAR GRYLLSSunday Times bestseller, July 2022

The world-champion freestyle skateboarder and the man who brought the ollie - the trick that revolutionised the sport by taking it from the ground to the air - to street skating shares the history of skateboarding, as he tells the dramatic story of his life. At the age of 13, Rodney took the freestyle skating world by storm. He won 35 world titles in less than five years. But through it all, his father looked down on his son's love for skating and pressured him to walk away from the sport and leave behind his fans and status as the most famous skateboarder of his era. After years of stress and conflict, Rodney gave in and promised his father he'd quit for good. But by the time he finally broke free from his suffocating and abusive home life, the popularity of freestyle had waned and given way to vert and street styles. So Rodney picked up his board and started from scratch. With the help of mentor Mike Ternansky, Rodney used his freestyle background to usher in a whole new era of street skating. Today Rodney is more popular than ever. The videos in his series Rodney Versus Daewon are among the most popular skateboard videos ever produced.He won the 2002 Transworld Skateboarding readers' choice award for favourite street skater and is the most popular character on the top-selling Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games.

Dopning, dieter och drivkrafter är en självbiografi av Mats Kardell, Sveriges första bodybuildingproffs och mest meriterade kroppsbyggare genom tiderna. 1988 krönte han karriären med en silvermedalj i VM efter att tidigare ha tagit bland annat fyra SM-guld. Mats Kardell berättar om livet som elitidrottsman; om hård träning, extrema dieter och dopning. Men också om livet efter karriären då han gick ner sig i ett gravt missbruk vilket ledde till både hemlöshet, fängelsevistelser och förlorad kontakt med de två barnen. Dopning, dieter och drivkrafter är också en berättelse om samhällets oförmåga att hantera barn med adhd på sextio-och sjuttiotalet, om uppväxten i en småstad, utseendefixering, bekräftelsesjuka, övergrepp och om en kropp som utsatts för det mesta. Mats Kardell är född 1959 och bor idag i uppväxtstaden Mjölby där han arbetar på ett gym. Han är nykter sedan sommaren 2008. Första kapitlet: Leva eller dö Dopning, dieter och drivkrafter är en självbiografi av Mats Kardell, Sveriges första bodybuildingproffs och mest meriterade kroppsbyggare genom tiderna. 1988 krönte han karriären med en silvermedalj i VM efter att tidigare ha tagit bland annat fyra SM-guld. Mats Kardell berättar om livet som elitidrottsman; om hård träning, extrema dieter och dopning. Men också om livet efter karriären då han gick ner sig i ett gravt missbruk vilket ledde till både hemlöshet, fängelsevistelser och förlorad kontakt med de två barnen. Dopning, dieter och drivkrafter är också en berättelse om samhällets oförmåga att hantera barn med adhd på sextio-och sjuttiotalet, om uppväxten i en småstad, utseendefixering, bekräftelsesjuka, övergrepp och om en kropp som utsatts för det mesta. Mats Kardell är född 1959 och bor idag i uppväxtstaden Mjölby där han arbetar på ett gym. Han är nykter sedan sommaren 2008. Sommaren 2008 Jag var i ett bedrövligt skick och åkte till Höglandssjukhuset i Eksjö för att få en påse blod. Igen. Mitt blödande magbråck gjorde att mina blodvärden var konstant låga och min alkoholism stressade mig att dygnet runt jaga efter sprit. Så fort promillehalten sjönk rusade mitt blodtryck och jag fick panikkänslor i hela kroppen. Det var som ett vidrigt tryck i mellangärdet, jag vet inte riktigt hur jag ska förklara det, men det kändes som att hela kroppen sviktade. På sjukhuset fick jag lugnande tabletter, någon sorts benso-preparat typ Sobril eller Rohypnol, och somnade. Så småningom vaknade jag ensam upp på en annan avdelning än den jag brukade vara på, men strax kom en läkare in i rummet. Det var han som vanligen behandlade mig, en stor och mörk kille. Jag hade förtroende för honom eftersom det kändes som att jag inte bara var ett missbrukande vrak i hans ögon. Han såg människan i mig. Läkaren hade tagit hand om mig flera gånger under våren, men den här gången var han inte som vanligt. Han tittade på mig och jag såg stark oro i hans ögon. Kanske var han förbannad också. Det enda han sa var: ¬¬- Mats, nu går det inte längre. Och så vände han på klacken, det var som om han inte ville vara med längre. Jag blev helt träffad av allvaret. Det tog hårt, och jag förstod att han hade rätt. Jag sjöng på sista versen och det var ingen glad sång. Inte en enda jävla minut det senaste halvåret hade varit något annat än misär. Hur mycket jag än drack så mådde jag skit. Jag var på botten och där jagade jag desperat runt efter sprit för att hålla ångesten borta. De senaste månaderna hade jag undvikit speglar eftersom jag inte ville se hur jag såg ut. Inom mig bar jag ju en bild av mig som en vältränad kroppsbyggare, så som jag såg ut när jag var på topp. Men jag förstod att en spegel skulle visa mig något annat. Så jag ställde mig framför spegeln i sjukhusrummet och drog av mig tröjan. Det jag såg bekräftade läkarens ord. Nu var det illa. Jag brukade måna om hur jag såg ut och försöka vara någorlunda proper ganska långt in i missbruket. Men nu såg jag ett härjat, skäggigt ansikte med trötta ögon. En dubbelhaka dallrade. Det var som att stirra på ett uppsvullet lik. Jag vägde kanske 110 kilo och kroppen var livlös. Allt hängde samtidigt som jag var uppsvälld. Det som en gång var en mage med hårda, definierade muskler var nu en svullen jättekagge. Innanför fanns en massa organ som höll på att kollapsa av mitt missbruk. Ovanför buken hängde två bröst. Riktiga hängpattar, bitch tits som vi säger i kroppsbyggarvärlden. Jag lyfte armarna och såg gäddhänget svaja. Musklerna var utbytta mot vattnigt skvalp. Mitt vänstra ben var som en stock, jag var jämntjock från vaden ner över ankeln. Det går inte att må så taskigt som jag gjorde då. Och jag förstod att jag stod inför ett val: Leva eller dö. Och även om det funnits stunder de senaste månaderna då jag ville släppa taget och bara försvinna så var det inte ett alternativ då jag väl stod vid vägskälet. I bakhuvudet fanns barnen, alla nära och kära och en känsla av att det skulle vara fegt att släppa taget. Men det var läkarens ord och spegelbilden som fick mig att ta ett beslut. Jag ville leva och nu måste jag bli nykter.

One of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning resources available.Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fifth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the single best resource for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive text explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance.The content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition, has been updated to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional in today's world. Addressing the core proficiencies tested on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam, the evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of this text make it an ideal resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.The fifth edition contains the most current research and applications, including the following:A new chapter on functional and nonfunctional overreaching, overtraining, and the overtraining syndromeUpdated stand-alone chapters to expand on age- and sex-related differencesNew research on mental health and the psychological impact of injury in sportNew information on vaping and smoking and the implications for aerobic trainingNew content about the importance of activating the central nervous system before trainingWritten by contributors who are leading experts around the world, the text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. Key points, chapter objectives, and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and to reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning professionals in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable.The online learning tools delivered through HKPropel provide students with 20 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Furthermore, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique.Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it one of the most widely used preparation texts for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

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WHAT'S IN STICK AND RUDDER:

The invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight: the Angle of Attack. What it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it.Why airplanes stall How do you know you're about to stall?The landing approach. How the pilot's eye functions in judging the approach.The visual clues by which an experienced pilot unconsciously judges: how you can quickly learn to use them."The Spot that does not move." This is the first statement of this phenomenon. A foolproof method of making a landing approach across pole lines and trees.The elevator and the throttle. One controls the speed, the other controls climb and descent. Which is which?The paradox of the glide. By pointing the nose down less steeply, you descend more steeply. By pointing the nose down more steeply, you can glide further.What's the rudder for? The rudder does NOT turn the airplane the way a boat's rudder turns the boat. Then what does it do?How a turn is flown. The role of ailerons, rudder, and elevator in making a turn.The landing--how it's made. The visual clues that tell you where the ground is.The "tail-dragger" landing gear and what's tricky about it. This is probably the only analysis of tail-draggers now available to those who want to fly one.The tricycle landing gear and what's so good about it. A strong advocacy of the tricycle gear written at a time when almost all civil airplanes were taildraggers.Why the airplane doesn't feel the wind. Why the airplane usually flies a little sidewise.Plus: a chapter on Air Accidents by Leighton Collins, founder and editor of AIR FACTS. His analyses of aviation's safety problems have deeply influenced pilots and aeronautical engineers and have contributed to the benign characteristics of today's airplane.

Stick and Rudder is the first exact analysis of the art of flying ever attempted. It has been continously in print for thirty-three years. It shows precisely what the pilot does when he flies, just how he does it, and why.

Because the basics are largely unchanging, the book therefore is applicable to large airplanes and small, old airplanes and new, and is of interest not only to the learner but also to the accomplished pilot and to the instructor himself.

When Stick and Rudder first came out, some of its contents were considered highly controversial. In recent years its formulations have become widely accepted. Pilots and flight instructors have found that the book works.

Today several excellent manuals offer the pilot accurate and valuable technical information. But Stick and Rudder remains the leading think-book on the art of flying. One thorough reading of it is the equivalent of many hours of practice.

The original Stickerbomb was the first and only book dedicated to showcasing the diversity and wealth of sticker art. Discover 30 brand-new stickers in this fully revised and updated celebratory edition.This collectable, fully-peelable sticker book, filled with illustration, graffiti and graphic art features an amazing collection of over 280 specially commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators and graffiti artists from around the world. Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement, inexpensive and easy to produce, they often act as an informal business card for graffiti artists, and a quick and effective promotional tool for many designers and illustrators. The Stickerbomb books have been celebrating this often overlooked art form for over fifteen years.Also in the series: Stickerbomb 2, Stickerbomb Monsters, Stickerbomb Letters, Stickerbomb XL, Stickerbomb Skulls, Stickerbomb Skate, Stickerbomb 3, Stick it to the Man!, Stick and Skate.

From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book - a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.Covering every level of expertise and experience, with his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title,The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best.

Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive resource on muscle hypertrophy in the world. Written by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, an internationally renowned expert on muscle hypertrophy, this book is the definitive resource for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, sport scientists, researchers, and exercise science instructors who are seeking information regarding muscle hypertrophy, including the mechanism of its development, how the body structurally and hormonally changes when exposed to stress, ways to most effectively design training programs, and nutritional guidelines for eliciting hypertrophic changes.This new edition offers more than 1,000 references and applied guidelines. Two all-new chapters deliver practical content on the measurement of muscle hypertrophy and advanced training practices. Readers will learn various methods by which hypertrophy is measured, including site-specific measures (circumference measures, MRI, CT, and ultrasound), indirect measures (underwater weighing, DXA, BIA, ADP, and skinfolds), and histological measures (biopsy), as well as the strengths and limitations of each modality. The new edition also provides guidance for achieving greater training volumes with training practices that maximize the individual’s genetic potential to gain muscle.No other resource offers a comparable amount of content solely focused on the science of muscle hypertrophy and its application to designing training programs. The full-color book offers several features to make the content accessible to readers:Research Findings sidebars highlight the aspects of muscle hypertrophy currently being examined to encourage readers to re-evaluate their knowledge and ensure their training practices are up to date.Practical Applications sidebars outline how to apply the research conclusions for maximal hypertrophic development.Comprehensive subject and author indexes optimize the book’s use as a reference tool.Although muscle hypertrophy can be attained through a range of training programs, this book allows readers to understand and apply the specific responses and mechanisms that promote optimal muscle hypertrophy. It explores how genetic background, age, sex, and other factors have been shown to mediate the hypertrophic response to exercise, affecting both the rate and the total gain in lean muscle mass. Sample programs show how to design a three- or four-day-per-week undulating periodized program and a modified linear periodized program for maximizing muscular development.Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy is an invaluable resource for those seeking to maximize hypertrophic gains for themselves or their athletes or clients and for those searching for the most comprehensive and authoritative research in the field.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

‘Nominally a history of the hot air balloon, ‘Falling Upwards’ is really a history of hope and fantasy – and the quixotic characters who disobeyed that most fundamental laws of physics and gave humans flight’ New Republic, Best Books of 2013CHOSEN AS BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR IN ** Guardian ** New Statesman ** Daily Telegraph ** New Republic ** TIME Magazine 10 Top Nonfiction Books of 2013 ** The New Republic Best Books of 2013 ** Kirkus Best Books of the Year (2013)**From ambitious scientists rising above the clouds to test the air, to brave generals floating over enemy lines to watch troop movements, this wonderful book offers a seamless fusion of history, art, science, biography and the metaphysics of flight. It is a masterly portrait of human endeavour, recklessness, vision and hope.In this heart-lifting book, Richard Holmes, author of the best-selling The Age of Wonder, follows the daring and enigmatic men and women who risked their lives to take to the air (or fall into the sky). Why they did it, what their contemporaries thought of them, and how their flights revealed the secrets of our planet is a compelling adventure that only Holmes could tell.It is not a conventional history of ballooning. In a sense it is not really about balloons at all. It is about what balloons gave rise to. It is about the spirit of discovery itself and the extraordinary human drama it produces.From the dramatic and exhilarating early Anglo-French balloon rivalries, the crazy firework flights of the beautiful Sophie Blanchard, the long-distance voyages of the American entrepreneur John Wise and French photographer Felix Nadar to the balloons used to observe the horrors of modern battle during the Civil War (including a flight taken by George Armstrong Custer); the legendary tale of at least sixty-seven manned balloons that escaped from Paris (the first successful civilian airlift in history) during the Prussian siege of 1870-71; the high-altitude exploits of James Glaisher who rose seven miles above the earth without oxygen, helping to establish the new science of meteorology; and how Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, and Jules Verne felt the imaginative impact of flight and allowed it to soar in their work.

Develop explosive power for an edge over the competition. In this third edition, James Radcliffe-head strength and conditioning coach at University of Oregon-applies over 50 years of research and experience to create a hands-on guide that explores the principles of high-intensity plyometric training, power assessments, and the development of long- and short-term conditioning programs. You’ll find detailed photo sequences, step-by-step instructions and coaching cues, and intensity guidelines to ensure correct technique for 85 exercises that increase power in the core, upper body, and lower body.The third edition has been expanded to include over 90 preparatory exercises for power activation within a warmup and a new chapter on advanced methods of explosive power training. In addition, it offers more detailed guidance on assessments and how the results should shape programming.You will also have access to six sample programs tailored to specific sports: football, basketball, track and field, volleyball, and more.Cultivate strength, power, and speed for better athletic performance! High-Powered Plyometrics, Third Edition, provides the most systematic, comprehensive, and practical approach to explosive power training available.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

While speed is often viewed as the defining characteristic of elite athletic performance, there remains plenty of misinformation and confusion about what speed truly is and how it can be developed. Speed is far more than seconds on a stopwatch-it is the result of multiple anatomical systems working together in highly coordinated unison, from the cross-body co-contractions of deep myofascial tissues to the pulsing contract-and-release cycle of the nervous system.The Anatomy of Speed is a resource like no other. Bill Parisi, the internationally recognized expert and founder of Parisi Speed School, delves deep into the physiological mechanisms of speed through in-depth interviews with top experts and researchers in the field. The text provides scientifically proven exercises and drills for developing speed that will help performance coaches and athletes more effectively maximize development of this precious attribute. Using detailed photo sequences, enhanced with anatomical overlays, you will understand the different manifestations of speed, the biomotor systems that drive them, and scientifically proven drills and exercises for developing these abilities: Acceleration Maximum velocity Deceleration Change of direction Agility Maneuverability Speed-specific strength The Anatomy of Speed converts the science into practical application, allowing you to select the most effective drills and exercises, and tailor a training program unique to your athlete’s needs. The exercises-which are each designated as basic, moderate, or advanced-are organized by complexity and speed-related categories. Exercises aimed at improving range of motion and priming the nervous system set the stage for optimal results. Speed-specific strength exercises use equipment like free weights, medicine balls, and sleds to target important speed and change-of-direction qualities. A practical programming chapter helps you assemble it all into individualized training based on sport, position, body type, skill level, movement preference, and training history.Speed comes in many forms. It is a physical skill that can be developed and improved with targeted training and a solid understanding of mechanics. The Anatomy of Speed offers equal parts science, art, and practical application to do just that.

This collectable, fully-peelable sticker book, filled with illustration, graffiti and graphic art features an amazing collection of over 300 specially commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators and graffiti artists from around the world. Discover 30 brand-new stickers in this fully revised and updated edition of the original Stickerbomb 2.Stickers are an essential part of the street art movement, inexpensive and easy to produce, they often act as an informal business card for graffiti artists, and a quick and effective promotional tool for many designers and illustrators. The Stickerbomb books have been celebrating this often overlooked art form for over fifteen years.Also in the series: Stickerbomb, Stickerbomb Monsters, Stickerbomb Letters, Stickerbomb XL, Stickerbomb Skulls, Stickerbomb Skate, Stickerbomb 3, Stick it to the Man!, Stick and Skate.