Friday, January 2, 2009

Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Volleyball or Happiness Is a Choice

Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Volleyball

Author: Robert Pric

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Volleyball is a must have for any competitive volleyball player looking to accelerate his or her skills. Complete with year-round workout programs designed specifically for volleyball, there is no longer a reason to follow a general fitness routine. By doing exercises that target volleyball specific muscles, you will be exercising more efficiently as well as optimizing your performance on the court.

The programs can be followed by both men & women 14 years of age & over, regardless of weight training experience. With 100+ photographs of 80 different exercises, this book is the ultimate resource for weight training for volleyball. Maximize Your Athletic Potential through sport-specific training and make next season your best yet!



Table of Contents:
Part IVolleyball Specific Training
Introduction9
Off-season Program10
Preseason Program17
In-season Program18
Part IIGetting Started33
Warming Up35
Cooling Down36
Abs37
Stretching45
Proper Form51
Proper Breathing52
Part IIIRecommended Exercises53
Substituting Similar Exercises55
Chest Exercises55
Back (Lats) Exercises62
Shoulders Exercises68
Triceps Exercises78
Biceps/Forearms Exercises83
Legs Exercises89
Part IVThe Necessities97
Perfecting Your Technique99
Estimating Your One-Rep Max100
The Different Folks, Different Strokes Principle107
Overtraining and Staleness108
The Declaration of Variation110
Muscle Fibers112
Training Techniques114
When to Increase117
Safety Reminders124
Record Keeping126
Test Yourself129
Conclusion129
Part VSupplemental 4-Week Programs131
Endurance/Stamina/Fat-burning Programs133
General Fitness/Power Programs147
Strength Programs161

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Happiness Is a Choice: The Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression

Author: FrankMD Minirth

Happiness Is a Choice has helped hundreds of thousands of people understand and overcome depression. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, the authors provide expert answers to questions such as: What causes depression? Is there a cure for depression? Why do Christians suffer from depression? and more.

Minirth and Meier explore the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spell out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life. Families, pastors, counselors, and anyone struggling to overcome depression will benefit from this book.



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