Elitetrack: Sport Training & Conditioning

Originally posted by Phoenix
I feel that the information was obvious...nothing special or organized.

Oh ok, you're right about that. Most of the info I already knew, but that doesn't mean it was garbage from the viewpoint of a super novice (first time runner).

To put a little twist on this what books would forumites recommend to a young athlete training his/herself?

For my money "Peak When it Counts" would be a great choice.

Since I've read quite a few books since I last posted here, I'd add to my list:
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[li]Biomechanics in Sport- Zatsiorsky (Ed.)[/li]
[li]Anatomy Trains- Meyers[/li]
[li]Neuromechanics of Human Movement- Enoka[/li]
[li]Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction- Travell & Simmons[/li]
[/list]

I will add as well..

*"Dinosaur Training" by Brooks Kubic

HELL YAEAH!!
since a friend of mine baught dinosaure traing,  he´s praktically not able to moove,  haha.
take a weight with which you can do 8 squats,  and do 20! harharhar

why were on the subject of books, has anybody ever read, "Run faster with Isometric training" Its by Larry Van Such.  Was curious if it was worth buying.  i guess it comes with resitance bands and everything

i have dinosaur bodyweight training on e-book format.  anyone interested in trading?

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why were on the subject of books, has anybody ever read, "Run faster with Isometric training" Its by Larry Van Such.  Was curious if it was worth buying.  i guess it comes with resitance bands and everything

I've only heard terrible things about it. If the title is any indication I'd stay away.

Agreed, the title of that book would make most people with working knowlegde of kinesiology cringe. 

Isometric training is basically useless for any dynamic activity.  Training the muscles isometrically makes them stronger isometrically.  It will not however make them any stronger during a concentric or eccentric contraction.  Therefore it would have almost no practical benefit to running.

the only place I MIGHT see a benefit would be in core training, but again, since running is a dynamic movement, those muscles should be trained to deal with the ever changing position of the body during the activity, not in a stable, static environment.

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Agreed, the title of that book would make most people with working knowlegde of kinesiology cringe.

Isometric training is basically useless for any dynamic activity. Training the muscles isometrically makes them stronger isometrically. It will not however make them any stronger during a concentric or eccentric contraction. Therefore it would have almost no practical benefit to running.

the only place I MIGHT see a benefit would be in core training, but again, since running is a dynamic movement, those muscles should be trained to deal with the ever changing position of the body during the activity, not in a stable, static environment.

Paul,
That is correct.
Studies actually show there is generally a 15 degree carryover in either direction
Again useless for the most part.

Anyone wanna trade?  I have a 39.99 Vertical Jump Development Bible by Kelly Baggett… Good stuff.
Circa 150 pages.  No Bull.

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Anyone wanna trade? I have a 39.99 Vertical Jump Development Bible by Kelly Baggett… Good stuff.
Circa 150 pages. No Bull.

Circa 150 pages. No Bull.  whats that

Lumberjack - 10 April 2003 07:10 AM

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-> The Preparation of High Class Sportsmen in Horizontal Jumps - Anatoly Golubstov
- Very deep book

excuse me, I tried to find this book, where is possibile to purchase it?
thanks

Hi. I have a similar question: Does anyone have suggestions where to buy the books by Charlie Francis (Training for speed/Speed trap)? Any forum member interested in selling?