Advanced Strength and Conditioning

Anthony N. Turner is Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning and the Director of Programmes for postgraduate studies in sport at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex University. Anthony is a consultant to numerous sports teams as well as the British Military. Anthony is Associate Editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal, has published over 100 peer- reviewed journal articles and numerous book chapters, and has edited two textbooks. Paul Comfort is Reader in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford (UK), where he leads the master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning. He is Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowan University (Australia) and an honorary research fellow at Leeds Beckett University (UK). He regularly consults with numerous professional rugby and soccer teams and is a founder member and accredited member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). Paul is an editorial board member for the European Journal of Sport Science and Sports Biomechanics, associate editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal, Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and has edited three textbooks.

• Introduction to the 2nd edition1. Strength and Conditioning: Coach or Scientist? Part 1: Developing Your Athlete 2. Developing Muscular Strength and Power3. Stretch-shortening Cycle and Muscle-tendon Stiffness4. Understanding and Developing Aerobic Fitness5. Repeat Sprint Ability: Physiological Basis and Implications for Training6. Concurrent TrainingPart 2: Programming and Monitoring for Your Athlete7. Periodisation8. Strategies to Enhance Athlete Recovery9. Priming Match Day Performance: Strategies for Team Sport Players 10. Fitness Testing and Data Analysis11. Analysis and Presentation of Fitness Test Results12. Eccentric Training: Scientific Background and Practical Applications13. Cluster Sets: Scientific Background and Practical ApplicationsPart 3: Coaching Your Athlete 14. Movement Screening: A Systematic Approach to Assessing Movement Quality15. Technical Demands of Strength Training16. Weightlifting for Sports Performance17. Plyometric Training18. Training for Change of Direction and Agility19. Speed and Acceleration Training20. Applied Coaching Science21. Developing as a Coach: Leadership, Culture and Purpose

"Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach is a fantastic core text which students in particular should read. It covers all the key areas relating to developing your athlete, programming and monitoring your athletes and of course, coaching your athlete, which provides a great blend of theory and practice with a fantastic author line-up adding to the credibility of this book."Chris Bishop Programme Leader: MSc in Strength and Conditioning, Middlesex University, UK