The Coaching Process by Lyle

$130.00 NZD

Category: Fitness

The authors demonstrate the importance of applying basic sports science principles to the training process, enhancing performance whilst avoiding common problems. Not only will this book be of interest to practising coaches, but it is also essential reading for those studying sport and exercise science, coaching or coaching science at all levels. The athlete, and those who contribute to the coaching process (sport scientists, team managers, doctors and physiotherapists), will also benefit from reading how the coaching process is best applied to enhance performance and avoid complications of overtraining, injury and burn-out. ...Show more

Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning by Thomas R. Baechle & Roger W. Earle

$160.00 NZD

Category: Fitness

In this revised and expanded second edition of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, now with over 300 color photographs, leading exercise science professionals explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their practical applicat ions to athletic performance. Students, coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, athletic trainers, and other sport science professionals will find state-of-the-art, comprehensive information on structure and function of body systems, training adaptations, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, program design (aerobic and anaerobic) and training facility organization and administration. Edited by Thomas R. Baechle and Roger W. Earle, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Second Edition, is an excellent text for students preparing for careers in strength training and conditioning. It is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals and sports medicine specialists. For people preparing to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination, it is the primary preparation resource. Those preparing to take the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer examination will also find it to be a valuable resource. The NSCA Certification Commission, the certifying body of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has developed this text. Each of the book ...Show more

4-Hour Body: The Secrets and Science of Rapid Body Transformation by Timothy Ferriss

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fitness | Reading Level: General Adult

"Do you want to lose fat, double testosterone, get the perfect posterior or give your partner a fifteen-minute female orgasm? Whatever your physical goal, The 4-Hour Body eclipses every other health manual by sharing the best kept secrets in the latest science and research to provide new strategies for redesigning the human body. And you don t need to exhaust yourself. International bestselling author, Timothy Ferriss, helps you reach your true genetic potential in 3-6 months with a commitment of less than four hours per week. You can pick and choose from a menu of options, from simple to extreme, for dramatic body changes. Based on over 15 years of research and with personal stories, amazing before and after photos, recipes and sidebars, The 4-Hour Body will give unbelievable results and change the way you look forever." ...Show more

Pilates for Fragile Backs by FISCHGRUND STANTON

$49.99 NZD

Category: Fitness

Safe Techniques to Reduce Pain, Build Strength, and Speed Recovery Studies suggest that proactive strengthening and flexibility-recovery exercises can speed healing after spine surgery. Whether you're preparing for or recovering from spinal surgery, recuperating from a back injury, or just dealing with a back that has "issues," this book offers an effective program to help you manage pain and regain strength and mobility. These exercises modify traditional Pilates routines to accommodate partially immobilized spines, making this routine safe and effective therapy for your fragile back. The exercises are designed to not compromise a spinal fusion. Instead, they will do what Pilates exercises do best-stretch, strengthen, and tone the trunk with precise positioning and movement, while avoiding potentially dangerous repetition and overexertion. ...Show more

Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning by Thomas R. Baechle & Roger Earle

$170.00 NZD

Category: Fitness

Now in its third edition, "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. In this text, 30 expert contributors explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their applications to athletic performance. "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" is the most-preferred preparation text for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The research-based approach, extensive exercise technique section, and unbeatable accuracy of "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" make it the text readers have come to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The third edition presents the most current strength training and conditioning research and applications in a logical format designed for increased retention of key concepts. The text is organized into five sections. The first three sections provide a theoretical framework for application in section 4, the program design portion of the book. The final section offers practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. Section 1 (chapters 1 through 10) presents key topics and current research in exercise physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics, endocrinology, sport nutrition, and sport psychology and discusses applications for the design of safe and effective strength and conditioning programs. Section 2 (chapters 11 and 12) discusses testing and evaluation, including the principles of test selection and administration as well as the scoring and interpretation of results. Section 3 (chapters 13 and 14) provides techniques for warm-up, stretching, and resistance training exercises. For each exercise, accompanying photos and instructions guide readers in the correct execution and teaching of stretching and resistance training exercises. This section also includes a set of eight new dynamic stretching exercises. Section 4 examines the design of strength training and conditioning programs. The information is divided into three parts: anaerobic exercise prescription (chapters 15 through 17), aerobic endurance exercise prescription (chapter 18), and periodization and rehabilitation (chapters 19 and 20). Step-by-step guidelines for designing resistance, plyometric, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance training programs are shared. Section 4 also includes detailed descriptions of how principles of program design and periodization can be applied to athletes of various sports and experience levels. Within the text, special sidebars illustrate how program design variables can be applied to help athletes attain specific training goals. Section 5 (chapters 21 and 22) addresses organization and administration concerns of the strength training and conditioning facility manager, including facility design, scheduling, policies and procedures, maintenance, and risk management. Chapter objectives, key points, key terms, and self-study questions provide a structure to help readers organize and conceptualize the information. Unique application sidebars demonstrate how scientific facts can be translated into principles that assist athletes in their strength training and conditioning goals. "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" also offers new lecture preparation materials. A product specific Web site includes new student lab activities that instructors can assign to students. Students can visit this Web site to print the forms and charts for completing lab activities, or they can complete the activities electronically and email their results to the instructor. The instructor guide provides a course description and schedule, chapter objectives and outlines, chapter-specific Web sites and additional resources, definitions of primary key terms, application questions with recommended answers, and links to the lab activities. The presentation package and image bank, delivered in Microsoft PowerPoint, offers instructors a presentation package containing over 1,000 slides to help augment lectures and class discussions. In addition to outlines and key points, the resource also contains over 450 figures, tables, and photos from the textbook, which can be used as an image bank by instructors who need to customize their own presentations. Easy-to-follow instructions help guide instructors on how to reuse the images within their own PowerPoint templates. These tools can be downloaded online and are free to instructors who adopt the text for use in their courses. "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Third Edition", provides the latest and most comprehensive information on the structure and function of body systems, training adaptations, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, program design, and organization and administration of facilities. Its accuracy and reliability make it not only the leading preparation resource for the CSCS exam but also the definitive reference that strength and conditioning professionals and sports medicine specialists depend on to fine-tune their practice. ...Show more

Aquatic Exercise by Ruth Sova

$48.41 NZD

Category: Fitness

A complete resource for anyone interested in aquatic exercises.

The Abs Diet - Get Fit, Stay Fit Plan by David Zinczenko & Ted Spiker

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fitness

Hundreds of exercise options to help rev up one's metabolism, burn fat, build muscle and sculpt a fit, lean, healthy body.

Walk Off Weight by Andrew Cate

$29.99 NZD

Category: Fitness

Walking is the least daunting form of exercise. It's cheap; it's easy on the knees and requires no sporty coordination. Learn how to walk for fun, for good health, for fitness and for weight loss. Here is an eight-week program that can be customised to suit different body types and lifestyles. Now there 's no excuse to get moving! ...Show more

Fat-loss Plan by Matt Roberts

$39.95 NZD

Category: Fitness

A winning formula of exercise and healthy eating, under the guidance of the UK's top personal trainer Day-by-day personalised plan for a fitter, leaner body A home-based program - you don't have to go anywhere near a gym No need to give up your life - an hour of exercise four times a week and meals t hat you can prepare in 30 minutes or less Delicious recipes specially created to provide all the nutrients you need for healthy and permanent fat loss ...Show more

A Race for Life: A Diet and Exercise Program for Superfitness and Reversing the Aging Process by Ruth E. Heidrich

$38.00 NZD

$43.95 (13% off)

Category: Fitness

Inspiration to lead you to a healthier lifestyle.In her mid-forties, Ruth Heidrich was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a double mastectomy, she challenged herself to the punishing Ironman Triathlon, a test of endurance involving a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile maratho n run. Twenty years later, Heidrich is still running, cancer-free, and positive about life. This is her story. She describes her fight with cancer, the healing powers of proper nutrition, and the rewards of running the toughest races in the world. The author offers a step-by-step routine for running, swimming, biking or training for competition. She includes tips on making time to exercise, how to increase one's speed or distance and how to avoid injuries. ...Show more

Strong and Stable: Get on the Ball for a Strong, Lean Physique by Westlake Lisa

$35.00 NZD

Category: Fitness

Develop a strong, lean and toned body with an exercise ball Get fit, get results, get moving. An exceptional workout that can be done anywhere, anytime and delivers fabulous results. Strong and Stable builds on the basic fitball exercises of the internationally successful Strong to the Core to t ake your body to the next level of strength and fitness. Over 80 new exercises will help you look good and feel fantastic, giving you a stronger, leaner and injury-free body. The exercises have been designed to suit all ages and all levels of fitness. This comprehensive approach to fitness will develop your core stability, balance; improve your joint mobility and flexibility. Bestselling author Lisa Westlake shows you the easy way to get the most out of training on the ball. Enjoy the exercises and celebrate the results. ...Show more

The Bodybuilder's Nutrition Book by Franco Columbu

$39.95 NZD

Category: Fitness

This is the first book to address the specific nutritional needs of a bodybuilder. Dr. Franco Columbu, well-known expert on nutrition and kinesiology, not to mention two-time Mr. Olympia, presents the most successful strategies and diet plans for achieving a superior physique. How the body utilizes th e basic nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes is thoroughly discussed. Using the most up-to-date information on the subject, Dr. Columbu guides bodybuilders in developing a personalized diet that matches his or her needs. He also provides menus and meal plans that are geared to individual body types, exercise regimens, and levels of competitiveness. ...Show more