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Book details
  • Genre:HEALTH & FITNESS
  • SubGenre:Exercise / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:272
  • eBook ISBN:9781931046169

Intervention

Course Corrections for the Athlete and Trainer

by Dan John

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Overview
You have two choices: ~ Be luck enough in middle school, junior high or high school to be taught basic body movements and step-by-step instructions in the Olympic lifts, powerlifting, mobility, flexibility, kettlebell training & tumbling ~ Apply Intervention For most of us, it’s option two. Five Principles Here are the answers, but the questions are the real keys– 1) Strength training for lean body mass and joint mobility work trump everything else. 2) Fundamental human movements are... fundamental. 3) Standards and gaps must be constantly assessed. 4) The notion of ‘park bench’ and ‘bus bench’ workouts must be applied throughout the training lifetime. 5) Constantly strive for mastery and grace.
Description
You have two choices: ~ Be luck enough in middle school, junior high or high school to be taught basic body movements and step-by-step instructions in the Olympic lifts, powerlifting, mobility, flexibility, kettlebell training & tumbling ~ Apply Intervention For most of us, it’s option two. Five Principles Here are the answers, but the questions are the real keys– 1) Strength training for lean body mass and joint mobility work trump everything else. 2) Fundamental human movements are... fundamental. 3) Standards and gaps must be constantly assessed. 4) The notion of ‘park bench’ and ‘bus bench’ workouts must be applied throughout the training lifetime. 5) Constantly strive for mastery and grace.
About the author
Dan John is a strength coach and a track and field coach, a coach of the annual John Powell Discus Camp, a competitive Master's throwing athlete and Highland Games competitor, and an RKC kettlebell instructor. He's a writer who covers all aspects of weightlifting, athletic training and throwing. Coach John is an accomplished lecturer of the weight training sports, and commands a large following among competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Dan has a reputation for advocating adherence to basic weight training principles, such as focus on form and nutrition. His popularity is due in part to his simple and effective approach to the basics of weight training.