Functional Training for Sports

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Adding Functionality to Your Program
Chapter 2. Analyzing the Demands of Your Sport
Chapter 3. Assessing Your Functional Fitness
Chapter 4. Designing Your Program
Chapter 5. Linear and Lateral Warm-Up
Chapter 6. Lower-Body Strength and Balance Progressions
Chapter 7. Hip Extensions and Healthy Hamstrings
Chapter 8. Targeted Torso Training and Rotational Strength
Chapter 9. Balanced Upper-Body Strength and Stability
Chapter 10. Plyometric Training for Power and Injury Prevention
Chapter 11. Olympic Lifting for Quickness and Power
Chapter 12. Performance Enhancement Programs


About the Author

Michael Boyle is regarded as a leader in the field of strength and conditioning. Before his work with Athletes’ Performance, Boyle was owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, which emphasized performance enhancement and injury prevention to provide athletes of all ages.

Before opening his business, Boyle spent 17 years as the strength and conditioning coach at Boston University and 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the NHL’s Boston Bruins. He was one of the first strength and conditioning coaches to prepare athletes specifically for the NFL Combine, a trend that is now industry-wide. He also was the strength and conditioning coach for the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. women’s Olympic ice hockey team.

Widely known for his work with hockey players, Boyle also has trained athletes in many of the major professional sports leagues in North America, including the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and WNBA. In addition, Mike has produced eight videos, available from MF Athletic (1-800-556-7464 or www.performbetter.com).

Words of Praise

"Mike Boyle knows how to get results. He helped me reach my full playing potential, and in Functional Training for Sports he’ll show you how to condition your body to perform its best during competition."

-Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings
 

"With Functional Training for Sports you can become stronger and faster than ever. Boyle’s system works! He helped me reach my dream of being a professional football player and enabled me to perform better than my peers."

-Marcellus Wiley, San Diego Chargers
 

"Mike Boyle’s training techniques have helped me to be stronger, quicker, and fitter. His approach prepares me for the long soccer season and gives me the extra edge I need. Functional Training for Sports presents the most effective and efficient training program available today!"

-Kristine Lilly, 15-year veteran of the U.S. women’s national soccer team