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Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
ISBN
9781472948458

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472948459
ISBN-13
9781472948458
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242713727

Product Key Features

Book Title
Training Secrets of the World's Greatest Footballers : How Science Is Transforming the Modern Game
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Soccer, Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Coaching / Soccer
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Science
Author
James Witts
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
24 Oz
Item Length
7.4 in
Item Width
9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights from some of the most prominent practitioners in elite football. This is a one-stop manual for the recreational player wanting to train like a professional and learn the top secrets of the best players, and also a must read for avid sports fans." -- Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football team, Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights from some of the most prominent practitioners in elite football. This is a one-stop manual for the recreational player wanting to train like a professional and learn the top secrets of the best players, and also a must read for avid sports fans.
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 The Numbers Game 2 Fast, Fit and Flying 3 Rapid Discovery 4 Managing Injury 5 Fuelling Peak Performance 6 Match-Day Fuelling and Supplements 7 Brain Training 8 Beat the Heat 9 Nurturing Nature 10 Pitches, Pads, Boots and Balls Epilogue: Future Football Index Acknowledgements Picture Credits
Synopsis
Training Secrets of the World's Greatest Footballers is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to perform at the highest level. Looking at every area of the game and with exclusive contributions from elite players, leading coaches and sports scientists from the world's leading clubs--including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich--this expert guide reveals how sports science ensures the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale deliver super-star performances every time. A brilliant combination of locker-room secrets and practical advice, this is a book that will interest both players and fans., Training Secrets of the World's Greatest Footballers is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to perform at the highest level., 'Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights' - Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football team Professional football is more demanding than ever. Top internationals reach speeds of 36km/hr, run 12km each match and play up to 60 games each season. Sports scientists are now key figures at every top club, applying cutting-edge techniques to boost fitness, accelerate recovery and forge lean, mean, winning machines. This illuminating book uncovers the training and fuelling secrets of today's greatest footballers, drawing on access to the world's best clubs, including Barcelona, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and many more. Why does Cristiano Ronaldo have his own cryotherapy chamber? Why does Paul Pogba wear custom-made compression socks? Why does Sergio Agüero altitude-train when returning from injury? From virtual-reality units to the omnipresence of GPS vests, taking in brain-training, innovative gear and performance nutrition along the way, you'll discover what it takes to reach the top of the game - and how to apply this knowledge to your own training.
LC Classification Number
GV943.9.T7

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