Gain the competitive edge with the innovative training methods in Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes.
This science-based, multidimensional approach to athletic conditioning helps you build a strong and flexible foundation by infusing Pilates into training, resulting in complete training programs that tap into the seven pillars of training needed for success:
Agility
Flexibility
Mobility
Power
Speed
Stability
Strength
Begin with proven assessment protocols that have helped elite and professional athletes reach the pinnacle of their careers and remain there. Evaluate your movement patterns, range of motion, strength base, flexibility, and core strength to determine your baseline and guide your selection of exercises and sequences to turn weaknesses into strengths.
Then follow detailed instructions for 124 Pilates mat and traditional conditioning exercises to strengthen your core, improve your posture, increase flexibility, and correct muscle imbalances.
You will learn the following:
Breathing exercises to increase lung capacity and reduce stress
Stretching routines to open your hips, hamstrings, and back
Joint articulation to improve range of motion and balance
Resistance training for strength and power
Medicine ball training for working in diagonal and transverse planes
A dynamic warm-up series to begin each training session
You can take the confusion out of your training plan by adding one or more of the 19 foundational, intermediate, and sport-specific workouts to help you achieve your performance goals.
Successful athletes never leave their training to chance: Every workout is planned, every exercise is done for a specific reason, and each movement and program builds upon the previous one. Whether you are a weekend warrior, a college or professional athlete, or a 70-year-old triathlete, Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes will help you incorporate Pilates training to become a stronger, faster, healthier, and better-equipped athlete.
Author(s): Amy Lademann , Rick Lademann
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 256
Tags: Pilates Conditioning for Athletes Performance and Recovery
Acknowledgments vi
Introduction vii
PART I PILATES CONDITIONING
FOR YOUR BODY
1 Functional Philosophy 3
Pillars of performance frame the way to think about your training.
2 Goal Setting, Primary Assessment, and Visualization 17
Map out a plan for your ideal conditioning program.
3 Daily Movements That Enhance Performance 31
Learn how to fine-tune your movements for optimal performance.
4 Movement Prep: Dynamic Warm-up 73
Great workouts are built upon solid warm-up routines.
PART II CONDITIONING EXERCISES
5 Pilates Exercises 97
Pilates exercises build the endurance and strength needed in all
sports and every athletic discipline.
6 Training With Medicine Balls and Resistance Bands 155
Versatility is the hallmark of these overlooked fitness tools.
7 Fundamental Strength Exercises 195
Use barbells and dumbbells to push yourself to new levels.v
PART III THE WORKOUTS
8 Foundational Workouts 217
Structurally sound conditioning programs start with strong
foundational workouts.
9 Intermediate, Advanced, and Sport-Specific
Workouts 231
Progress your training based on your goals, sport, and level of
conditioning.
Glossary 249
About the Authors 251
Earn Continuing Education Credits/Units 254
