High-Performance Training for Sports

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體能訓練的終極權威指引匯集全球超級職業運動聯盟、頂尖國家代表隊40多位夢幻級頂尖教練群 傾力之作之競技運動的訓練心法、訓練計畫和復健技術全新中文版●專文推薦：何立安博士――怪獸肌力及體能訓練中心總教練 本書收錄了世界級領先團隊和教練在競技運動的訓練、執教和復健領域的實證結晶，第1版自2014年問世以來，即為現代運動員的體能和運動表現的養成，開啟新變革，成為眾多教練、頂尖和專業運動員的重要訓練參考。 全新第2版進一步追增至27章，每章皆由該領域執教成果斐然的教練執筆，共涵納40多位夢幻級作者，包括NBA、NFL、MLB、英超聯賽、環法自行車賽和國際橄欖球等等明星球隊、奧運冠軍、菁英運動員的教練和專家。這些領域最前端的教練專家，以他們的知識、心法、實踐方法和技術，融合最新的科學研究和經過驗證的訓練方案，提供以下各方面的訓練精髓： •最佳化的交叉訓練 •將肌力轉化為速度 •增加有氧能力，同時打造無氧爆發力 •在賽季全程保持顛峰體能狀態 •將干擾影響減少到最小 •為專項的能量系統，設計出最高表現訓練計畫。 •賽季內和休賽期的規劃、學習和指導語 •如何對訓練環境產生正面影響的技術 幫助運動員實現3個核心目標： •建立並發展強韌復原力 •強化運動能力 •提升並維持超高運動表現 無論是要在賽季期間尋求最高水準表現，還是傷後復原想要重返賽場，這本權威指南都可以提供最佳建議和實踐。對希望成為出色的體能教練、訓練師、復健師或運動員的人來說，本書都是不可或缺的寶貴資源。本書特色★具學術性，同時兼顧可讀性，以平實字句說明訓練要點★頂尖職業球團、運動員的運動科學應用和實證★超過300張圖表解說，以簡馭繁

這是一個關於汗水、熱血與突破極限的運動勵志故事！女孩山姆·桑切斯（Sam Sanchez）有一個極其宏大的夢想——雖然她既沒有專業的教練，也沒有像樣的訓練設備，但她下定決心，一定要成為智利史上第一位「奧運舉重金牌得主」。她對此深信不疑。當一個夢幻般的機會擺在眼前——國家高能量訓練中心決定舉辦特訓，而導師竟然是山姆心目中的終極偶像、奧運金牌得主伊芙·多斯桑托斯（Eva Dos Santos）時，山姆說什麼也不願意放過這個機會，即便這意味著她必須瞞著反對的父母、偷偷摸摸地去報到。隨著特訓開始，山姆在高手雲集的訓練營中結識了志同道合的朋友，也遇上了實力強勁的宿敵。為了取得泛美運動會的參賽資格，她必須在一次次的極限挑戰中證明自己。山姆將會發現，憑著不服輸的努力與毅力究竟能讓自己走多遠，而自己的肩膀，又究竟能扛起多大的重量！A debut graphic novel about one girl's weightlifting dreams and how far she'll go for them, from a popular Chilean animator. Sam Sanchez might not have a coach or proper equipment, but she's going to become Chile's first weightlifting gold medalist. She just knows it. When there's an opportunity to train at the high-performance center with her weightlifting hero and Olympic gold medalist Eva Dos Santos . . . well, Sam can't let that opportunity pass. Even if it means going behind her parents' back. As she makes friends (and a rival) during training and tries to qualify for the Pan American Games, she'll find out how far hard work

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle knows keep calm and play ball...even when faced with his biggest challenge yet: the London Dragons. Riding high after their performance in the Tournament of Champions, Leo and his teammates forgot that their league ranking is bad. Like, really bad, and they don't have much time before they compete with the feared London Dragons. When a group of new players join the Knights, bad turns to worse as the team struggles to find its rhythm and a new player threatens Leo's central midfielder position.But when Leo has a setback that might ruin his season, not to mention his soccer career, team competition and league rankings are the least of Leo's worries. Can Leo and his team overcome their soccer struggles and fight for what matters most?For premier fans and soccer enthusiasts, T.Z. Layton's inspiring fourth book in The Academy series is perfect for middle grade readers and sports fans ages 7-13.Keep score with the other books in The Aca

When superpowers aren’t enough…some heroes look for a boost to give them the competitive edge. Award-winning graphic novelist Rich Koslowski continues his striking work of superhero satire!Rich Koslowski’s original graphic novel F.A.R.M. System pulled back the curtain on the superhero community to reveal a satirical blend of pro sports and show business, filled with heroes and hustlers alike. Now, the shocking sequel, F.A.R.M. System: Rage, explores the intersection of superpowers, performance-enhancing drugs, and American politics.The F.A.R.M. System’s founder, Alexander Ellison, is under heavy attack…from the hero Armor Man and his team of high-priced attorneys! They’re accusing him of illegally enhancing his clients with a controversial designer drug called the Boost—a “super-steroid” that can amplify superhuman abilities to truly unimaginable levels. While Alex faces the fight of his life in the courtroom, the court of public opinion will decide whether one of Alex’s most promising

Kirkus Reviews Best of 2024School Library Journal Best Books 2024New York Public Library Best Books of 2024Caster Semenya is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time world champion in track from South Africa. Since her first spectacular performance at the 2009 World Championship in Berlin, she has been at the center of a growing debate about female eligibility rules in professional athletics because of her naturally high testosterone levels. After she was forced to take devastating hormone-altering drugs in order to continue competing, this debate has moved to center stage in the future of inclusivity for professional athletes.In this middle grade adaptation of her debut adult memoir, Caster recounts her childhood growing up in a small village in South Africa, the love for and acceptance of her identity from her community, and her trailblazing fight for the right to compete in professional sports. The Race to Be Myself is an illuminating and necessary story of identity and sel

Winnie and Wilbur are taking part in the local witches' sports day. After training hard in their garden, finally the big day arrives. There is a high jump contest, an egg-and-spoon race, and even a cats' tree climb race - but the main event is the exciting broomstick obstacle race.Winnie and Wilbur are desperate to finally win it this year having lost out to Maryam and her cat Malak the last two years. But when the referee is about to read out the results, a gust of wind blows them away! Will the witches ever find out who won - or could they discover that perhaps it doesn't matter who won when you're having this much fun?Scan the QR code in the book to hear the story with music and sound effects! A spellbindingly sporty story that will have readers rooting for Winnie and Wilbur as they loop the loop and soar high in the sky. Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief, and mayhem! The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both yo

General Surgery Board Review: A Guide to the 99th Percentile is aimed at general surgery residents preparing for the annual in-service training exam and board exam in the United States. It is also appropriate for senior level medical students rotating through surgery and mid-level providers, and it can be utilized as a study guide throughout residency training. This guide offers a comprehensive review of clinically relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome for each surgical disease process. It provides a fundamental understanding of all surgical specialties, the opportunity for improved clinical performance, and an avenue for residents to reach their potential on yearly in-service training exams and the national board exam. The information is high yield, frequently tested, and can be quickly referenced in the clinical environment, or while taking practice exam questions. In addition, the conceptual basis of both the preoperative workup and surgical approach a

Sets out the revelatory new idea of 'rugged flexibility' - a mindset by which one can not only negotiate a changing world and workplace, but thrive within disorder. The result is to become a master of change and to flourish in the flux of life.'A fascinating and inspiring field guide for plunging into uncertainty' - Oliver Burkeman'A powerful roadmap for a tumultuous world' - Cal NewportMaster of Change is offers a captivating and compelling new framework for negotiating our changing world and workplace, and going on to thrive within uncertainty.While we see change as an exception and instability as something to overcome, change is actually an enduring principle of all our lives. Indeed, research shows that, on average, people experience thirty-six major 'disorder events' in the course of their adulthood. The mark of success is how we can flourish not by fighting but by embracing change.Borrowing from the high-performance world of business, resilience-training and mindset-hacking, scie

My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Vol. 1-6 我的英雄學院日常篇 (小說版)(共6本)成為英雄的路上，不只有戰鬥與挑戰，還有笑聲與青春的片段。出久與1-A的夥伴們，在宿舍裡共同生活、籌備校慶、迎接節慶，也在訓練營中彼此扶持。他們經歷著與我們不那麼不同的校園日常，在友情與夢想中一天天成長。人氣角色們的日常，以小說形式展開，是熱血之外最溫柔的《我的英雄學院》。Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy.Prose short stories featuring the everyday school lives of My Hero Academia’s fan-favorite characters.The U.A. High School Hero Course teaches young hopefuls everything they need to become heroes. Between killer events like the Sports Festival and internships, there’s even Parents’ Day! That’s when all the kids get the chance to show their parents what they’re made of!---------------Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy.Prose short stories featuring the everyday school lives of My Hero Academia’s fan-favorite characters.At U.A. High School, it’s tradition for students to attend a training camp in the woods. Though the kids are mostly there to imp

The seven-foot Dirk Nowitzki is one of the great players in basketball history. With a devastating fadeaway and unexpected agility, the Dallas Mavericks superstar helped to pioneer the modern three-shooting game and became a global ambassador for the sport. Award-winning novelist and sportswriter Thomas Pletzinger traveled with Nowitzki for more than seven years, seeking the secret of his success and longevity. In novelistic detail, Pletzinger tells the dramatic story of how a lanky kid from the German suburbs became a top-five all-time scorer and NBA champion. He profiles the revolutionary training methods developed by Holger Geschwindner, Dirk's enigmatic mentor and coach, whose philosophical insights on performance, creativity, and freedom shaped Dirk's game.A masterpiece of sports journalism and a work of personal obsession--akin to John McPhee's A Sense of Where You Are and David Halberstam's The Breaks of the Game--The Great Nowitzki brims with a fan's passion and offers an intim

In this breakthrough book, the author of national bestseller It Takes What It Takes provides life-changing guidance for navigating adversity, revealing how to apply neutral thinking to help us through the most challenging times.The most trusted mental coach in sports, Trevor Moawad revolutionized competition with his concept of neutral thinking: a performance strategy using a judgment-free approach to coolly assess situations in high-pressure moments. Top athletes, elite coaches, and successful businesspeople have relied on his training methods to help them reach the top of their respective games. From the World Cup to the Super Bowl to the c-suite, Trevor's clients are using neutral thinking to perform their best.But in late 2019, Trevor discovered his method works far beyond the playing field when he was faced with his biggest challenge: cancer. In the following months, as the pandemic went into full swing, Trevor was in and out of the hospital for treatments. With the world and his

Trading can be intensely rewarding. But it is also one of the most mentally and emotionally challenging activities anyone can pursue. As in other high-performance domains, those who are serious about mastering their craft and staying in the game spend serious time working on their game, including training their mind and body.Steve Ward has spent the last 15 years working as a performance coach with financial traders and investors at some of the biggest and most successful investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, commodities trading houses and proprietary trading groups across the globe, helping them to perform at their best, to navigate the highs and lows of trading and investing in the markets, and to sustain high performance for the long run. As one hedge fund client put it to him, "It's about becoming bulletproof". Becoming a bulletproof trader is forged over time through experience, and by applying the latest insights from biological and psychological sciences, the best that

In this updated and expanded edition of The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance, some of the world's foremost experts on expertise share their scientific knowledge of expertise and expert performance and show how experts may differ from non-experts in terms of development, training, reasoning, knowledge, and social support. The book reviews innovative methods for measuring experts' knowledge and performance in relevant tasks. Sixteen major domains of expertise are covered, including sports, music, medicine, business, writing, and drawing, with leading researchers summarizing their knowledge about the structure and acquisition of expert skills and knowledge, and discussing future prospects. General issues that cut across most domains are reviewed in chapters on various aspects of expertise, such as general and practical intelligence, differences in brain activity, self-regulated learning, deliberate practice, aging, knowledge management, and creativity.

In this updated and expanded edition of The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance, some of the world's foremost experts on expertise share their scientific knowledge of expertise and expert performance and show how experts may differ from non-experts in terms of development, training, reasoning, knowledge, and social support. The book reviews innovative methods for measuring experts' knowledge and performance in relevant tasks. Sixteen major domains of expertise are covered, including sports, music, medicine, business, writing, and drawing, with leading researchers summarizing their knowledge about the structure and acquisition of expert skills and knowledge, and discussing future prospects. General issues that cut across most domains are reviewed in chapters on various aspects of expertise, such as general and practical intelligence, differences in brain activity, self-regulated learning, deliberate practice, aging, knowledge management, and creativity.

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