Human Kinetics Sports Performance and Coaching

Human Kinetics Sports Performance and Coaching

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Human Kinetics is the premier publisher for sports and fitness. Within the physical activity field, recreational and organized sports are a major focus.

Human Kinetics is committed to providing quality informational and educational products in the physical activity and health fields that meet the needs of our diverse customers. Our customers include scholars who study physical activity and health issues; professionals who apply sport, physical activity, and health knowledge in delivering useful services; and the public who engage in fitness and sp

07/30/2026

Functional training requires functional anatomy

This is an excerpt from Functional Training Anatomy by Kevin Carr, Mary Kate Feit.
The body has evolved to develop a great many interconnected systems that allow people to move dynamically throughout daily life. An athlete’s ability to run, jump, and throw can be attributed to the body’s amazing network of bones, muscles, tendons, and fasciae that allow them to flex, extend, and rotate as an integrated unit and produce force with a single coordinated outcome. Read the complete excerpt from one of our best-selling books, Functional Training Anatomy: https://monkeylink.co/eb4995

07/29/2026

Develop explosive power for an edge over the competition with the 170 plyometric exercises in High-Powered Plyometrics!
Check out this excerpt on how to perform the Box Skip and Box Bound: https://monkeylink.co/ff9ad0

07/28/2026

Dealing with form issues when performing the squat such as shifting weight to one side when standing? Try these tips from Rock Solid Resilience for improving your form.

07/28/2026

To improve fitness and endurance performance, the ability to produce ATP aerobically—and to sustain that production—has to increase. That ability is reflected in V.O2max. Learn more from Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition https://monkeylink.co/0e07b7

07/28/2026

- With so many row variations, it can be hard to choose which is the best for you. The Pendlay row is one that can be used with a barbell. Position the feet about shoulder-width apart, knees flexed and the barbell in front of the body, similarly to the set-up for a deadlift. Rather than standing up with the bar, the hips will remain flexed with the torso parallel to the floor. Pull the bar up toward the chest or upper abdomen, and the lower it back down to the starting position.

Learn more about strength training in Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition.

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Feeling a little rusty on the tennis courts? 🎾 Check out these great reads to help boost your stamina, sharpen your skills, and dominate the match with ease! https://monkeylink.co/5fbe6a

07/24/2026

Nutrient Timing: Fueling Strategies to Unlock Peak Performance gives science-backed advice translated into practical recommendations to help optimize training, boost performance, and accelerate recovery. You’ll learn why nutrient timing matters and how to identify specific timing needs for your clients and athletes. Find carbohydrate, protein, fat, fluid, and supplement recommendations—for before, during, and after training or competition—applicable to a wide range of schedules, activity levels, and sports.

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However you look at it -- each of these books are under $9 if you order before July 31st!
Part of the highly successful Steps to Success Sport Series with more than 2.6 million copies sold, Swimming: Steps to Success and Baseball: Steps to Success will help you learn and master the skills needed for success: https://monkeylink.co/ff7b1b

07/22/2026

PREORDER TODAY! Joshua Saunders and Matt Hernandez, two of the nation’s premier flag football coaches, have written a book that provides the essential information and guidance every flag football coach needs. Coaching Flag Football is the most comprehensive resource for building a successful program and guiding a winning team at all levels of the sport. The book will be available in early December, but you can preorder online now through amazon https://monkeylink.co/13e5d2 .

07/22/2026

- To perform the body saw plank with foam roller, start in a plank position with your forearms resting on a foam roller. As you slide the foam roller away from you, focus on maintaining a strong core. Think of pulling your belly button toward your spine to prevent sagging in your lower back. Execute the movement in a slow and controlled manner to maximize tension in your core and stabilize your body. Avoid using momentum; instead, rely on your muscles to move the roller. Inhale deeply as you extend the roller away and exhale as you pull it back in. Proper breathing will help maintain core stability and prevent excessive tension in your neck and shoulders. For more exercises, check out 100 Best Physique Workouts.

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