Advances in Functional Training Makes UK Debut

Aug. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Following hugely successful sales in the U.S. Advances in Functional Training is to be released in the UK by Lotus Publishing. Written by acclaimed speaker, coach and consultant, Michael Boyle, Advances in Functional Training is aimed at coaches, personal trainers and athletes, and covers such topics as injuries, equipment choice and program design.

Author Boyle explains, “Functional training, has been described in many ways over the years, but simply put it is purposeful training. Functional training takes what we know, especially in regards to anatomy and training, and uses that information to select exercises to reduce the incidence of injury and improve performance.”

Boyle continues, “I’ve written this book as a manual to athletes, trainers and coaches alike, it covers everything a sports professional needs to know about understanding modern training theory in an easily digestible format.”

A forward thinking health and fitness book Advances in Functional Training perfectly combines theory and practical exercises providing readers with an understanding of what happens and why during their training sessions. From information about mobility and flexibility, to program design; from cardiovascular training to developing athleticism, the book covers every aspect of functional training, with a final chapter providing a host of work-out programs for the reader. Throughout the book clear, concise photographs aid the readers’ understanding of how to undertake specific functional training exercises.

Author Michael Boyle, says, “Speed, movement ability, strength and power are all qualities that can and should be improved in any athlete, it’s just a matter of knowing how. Whether you are a coach, personal trainer or athlete keen to improve in your field this book will help keep you ahead in your field, and less prone to injury.”

Visit: http://www.lotuspublishing.co.uk for more details

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Lotus Publishing has been publishing high-quality paperback books for over eight years. Founded in 2003 by Jonathan Hutchings and author Chris Jarmey, the company operates out of an office on the West Sussex/Hampshire border. Lotus Publishing, however, has an international presence due to an excellent relationship with North Atlantic Book, the company’s co-publisher in the USA, and their titles are distributed in North America by the Random House Group.