New Functional Training for Sports
About this product
Train to perform at the highest level with the lowest risk of injury. New Functional Training for Sports, Second Edition, produces the best results on the court, field, track, and mat, not just in the weight room.
Michael Boyle, one of the world’s leading sport performance coaches, presents the concepts, methods, exercises, and programs that maximize athletes’ movements in competition. A series of functional assessments help in determining the design of a specific plan for each athlete. Self-reinforcing progressions in exercises for the lower body, core, upper body, and ultimately total body give athletes the balance, proprioception, stability, strength, and power they require for excelling in their sports. Sample programs assist in the customization process and cover each aspect of preparation for physical performance.
Boyle also draws on the latest research and his wealth of experience to offer programming advice and recommendations on foam rolling, stretching, and dynamic warm-ups.
New Functional Training for Sports goes beyond traditional exercise descriptions and explanations, incorporating full-color, high-definition composites of foundational movements as well as online access to video demonstrations, commentary, and analysis of key exercises.
New Functional Training for Sports is a refined and expanded version of Boyle’s original work published more than a decade previously. This edition offers the most current functional training expertise to apply to your specific purposes.
Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with all print books.
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Editor's Take
New Functional Training for Sports is reviewed positively by readers who value practical, evidence-based training advice. Goodreads reviewers describe it as a strong reference for coaches and athletes, praising its clear guidance on movement fundamentals, injury prevention, mobility work, and balanced programming.
Readers commonly say the book is especially useful for trainers rather than casual fitness readers, with several noting that it feels more application-focused than theory-heavy. One reviewer calls it an excellent addition to a training library, while another says it is a great resource for learning the basics of functional training. A few reviews mention using ideas from the book to improve warm-ups, upper-body balance, and overall programming choices.
On Reddit, users reference Mike Boyle favorably and recommend his functional training books as influential resources in strength and conditioning. A review blog also characterizes the book as a solid evidence-based approach to athlete training, emphasizing its practical value.
YouTube search results surfaced multiple videos that discuss Mike Boyle and his book, including podcast-style interviews and episode discussions. The results included real YouTube watch pages tied to the product, so there are relevant video references available.
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Specifications
| ASIN | 1492530611 |
| Publisher | Human Kinetics |
| Publication date | June 16, 2016 |
| Edition | Second |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781492530619 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1492530619 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 8.4 x 0.6 x 10.9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #87,657 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #89 in Weight Training (Books) #124 in Sports Training (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,228) |
