Athletic Body in Balance - Full Book Review

Athletic Body in Balance is the first guide of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries.

Physical therapist and sports conditioning expert Gray Cook has developed a whole new approach to sports performance training. His methods have been used in the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, and Reebok® University’s sports training system. The basis for his approach to athletic performance is to focus on core balance and power. He helps athletes identify functional weaknesses and correct these imbalances before building specific skills needed for movements required for specific sports including jumping, kicking, cutting, and turning.

Unlike other programs that focus soley on building strength or developing endurence, Athletic Body in Balance focuses on identifying breakdowns of core balance and developing a strong foundation on which to make long-term performance gains. He also addresses maintaining what you gain and continually building on those gains.

A very nice complement to any athlete's training library

Table of Contents
Part I. Athletic Movement
Chapter 1. Mind and Movement
Chapter 2. Identifying Weak Links
Chapter 3. Analyzing Movement
Chapter 4. Developing Resistance to Injury

Part II. Mobility and Stability
Chapter 5. Mobility and Stability Testing
Chapter 6.

Balance Training
Chapter 7. Core Training
br] Part III. Strength and Endurance
Chapter 8. Strength and Endurance Testing
Chapter 9. Movement Imbalance Training
Chapter 10. Strength and Endurance Exercises

Part IV. Power, Speed, and Agility
Chapter 11. Power, Speed, and Agility Testing
Chapter 12. Speed and Quickness Training
Chapter 13. Power, Speed, and Agility Drills

Part V. Performance Programs
Chapter 14. Rotation and Swinging
Chapter 15. Throwing and Striking
Chapter 16. Jumping and Kicking
Chapter 17. Cutting and Turning
Chapter 18. Progress Evaluation