Functional Training for Sports » (1st Edition)

Michael Boyle is regarded as a leader in the field of strength and conditioning. Before his work with Athletes' Performance, Boyle was owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, which emphasized performance enhancement and injury prevention to provide athletes of all ages.

Before opening his business, Boyle spent 17 years as the strength and conditioning coach at Boston University and 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the NHL's Boston Bruins. He was one of the first strength and conditioning coaches to prepare athletes specifically for the NFL Combine, a trend that is now industry-wide. He also was the strength and conditioning coach for the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic ice hockey team.

Widely known for his work with hockey players, Boyle also has trained athletes in many of the major professional sports leagues in North America, including the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and WNBA. In addition, Mike has produced eight videos, available from MF Athletic (1-800-556-7464 or www.performbetter.com).

Boyle lives in Reading, Massachusetts, with his wife, Cynthia. He can be reached at mboyle@athletesperformance.com.

Reach a higher level of athleticism with Functional Training for Sports. This book presents a complete system that focuses on training your body the way it will be used during competition. Detailed exercise progressions and training will help develop the movement skills, body positions, and explosive power essential for sports.

Chapter 1. Adding Functionality to Your Program Chapter 2. Analyzing the Demands of Your Sport Chapter 3. Assessing Your Functional Fitness Chapter 4. Designing Your Program Chapter 5. Linear and Lateral Warm-Up Chapter 6. Lower-Body Strength and Balance Progressions Chapter 7. Hip Extensions and Healthy Hamstrings Chapter 8. Targeted Torso Training and Rotational Strength Chapter 9. Balanced Upper-Body Strength and Stability Chapter 10. Plyometric Training for Power and Injury Prevention Chapter 11. Olympic Lifting for Quickness and Power Chapter 12. Performance Enhancement Programs