Andy Burns, Mike Callan

Strength and Conditioning for Judo (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Judo is a dynamic Olympic sport that requires a wide range of physical attributes and skills. It is the second largest participation sport in the world after football, and estimates suggest there are 20 million judoka (practitioners of judo) just in Europe. However strength and conditioning are prerequisites for an aspiring judoka, and this book is essential reading for judo coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, and judoka alike. Topics covered include: needs analysis of judo; building strength and delivering power; co-ordination, speed and agility; the importance of nutrition; and finally, injury prevention and maximizing recovery. Essential reading for judo practitioners, judo coaches and strength & conditioning professionals and extensively illustrated with 139 colour photographs and diagrams.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Crowood
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781785002571
• Artikelnr.: 47899568

Autorenporträt

Andy Burns is a Lecturer in Strength and Condition at the University of Winchester. As a Great Britain international athlete in Judo (-90kg category) he has won medals at Commonwealth Games, multiple World Cups and -23 European Championships. He has been a full time Judo player for over twelve years, and is currently the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Welsh National Judo team, working to develop the next generation of British and Welsh Judoka. He also delivers special projects implementing grappling-based training for Professional Rugby teams, MMA and Football clubs.