Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning

This comprehensive handbook explores sport-specific strength and conditioning for over 30 sports, featuring insights from top experts. It includes adaptations for female, young, and disabled athletes, offering valuable practical guidance.

The "Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning" serves as a comprehensive guide to sport-specific strength and conditioning for over 30 different sports, including soccer, basketball, triathlon, and mixed martial arts. This innovative handbook is grounded in the latest scientific research and offers readers a thorough understanding of the essential components required for effective program design tailored to each sport.

Each chapter delves into the unique physiological and biomechanical demands placed on athletes, providing detailed sport-specific fitness testing protocols and exercise programs. The book also addresses the need for adaptations in program design for special populations, such as female athletes, young athletes, and those with disabilities. By incorporating insights from more than 70 leading experts and the experiences of Olympic and Paralympic coaches, the handbook presents evidence-based best practices that are both practical and applicable at the highest levels of competition.

With its extensive illustrations and international perspective, the "Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning" is essential reading for students of strength and conditioning, as well as a valuable reference for coaches and trainers. This resource not only equips practitioners with the knowledge needed to enhance athletic performance but also emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches to training that consider the unique needs of diverse athlete populations.