Turner Anthony - Advanced Strength and Conditioning

Becoming an effective strength and conditioning practitioner requires the development of a professional skills set and a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of best practice. Aimed at advanced students and novice-to-expert practitioners, in this book the authors explore the latest scientific evidence and apply it to exercise selection and programming choices across the full range of areas in strength and conditioning, from strength and power, speed and agility, to aerobic conditioning.

Since the first edition of this text was written extensive research has expanded the supporting evidence base that provides the theoretical foundation for each chapter. In addition, some areas that were previously under-researched have now been expanded and some key concepts have been further challenged. Each chapter is written by experts with experience in a wide variety of sports, including both applied and research experience, ensuring this concise but sophisticated textbook is the perfect bridge from introductory study to effective professional practice.

While advanced concepts are explored within the book, the coach must not forget that consistency in the application of the basic principles of strength and conditioning is the foundation of athletic development. Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach is a valuable resource for all advanced students and practitioners of strength and conditioning and fitness training.

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 masters 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.

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

Second Edition

Edited by
Anthony N. Turner and Paul Comfort

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Second edition published 2022

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First edition published by Routledge 2017

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Turner, Anthony (Anthony N.), editor. | Comfort, Paul, editor.

Title: Advanced strength and conditioning : an evidence-based approach /
edited by Anthony Turner and Paul Comfort.

Description: Second edition. | New York, N.Y. : Routledge, 2022. |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021045906 (print) | LCCN 2021045907 (ebook) |
ISBN 9780367491369 (hardback) | ISBN 9780367491352 (paperback) |
ISBN 9781003044734 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Physical education and training. | Muscle strength. |
Physical fitnessPhysiological aspects.

Classification: LCC GV711.5 .A37 2022 (print) |
LCC GV711.5 (ebook) | DDC 613.7/13dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021045906

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021045907

ISBN: 978-0-367-49136-9 (hbk)

ISBN: 978-0-367-49135-2 (pbk)

ISBN: 978-1-003-04473-4 (ebk)

DOI: 10.4324/9781003044734

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1. Perry Stewart, Paul Comfort and Anthony N. Turner

1. Timothy J. Suchomel and Paul Comfort
2. John J. McMahon
3. Richard C. Blagrove
4. Anthony N. Turner and David Bishop
5. Rodrigo Aspe, Richard Clarke, Gareth Harris and Jonathan Hughes

1. Shyam Chavda, Anthony N. Turner and Paul Comfort
2. Vincent Kelly, Patrick Holmberg and David Jenkins
3. Mark Russell, Natalie Brown, Samuel P. Hills and Liam P. Kilduff
4. John J. McMahon, Paul Comfort and Anthony N. Turner
5. John J. McMahon, Anthony N. Turner and Paul Comfort
6. Mellissa Harden, Paul Comfort and G. Gregory Haff
7. G. Gregory Haff and Mellissa Harden

1. Louis Howe and Chris Bishop
2. Timothy J. Suchomel and Paul Comfort
3. Timothy J. Suchomel and Paul Comfort
4. Christopher J. Sole, Christopher R. Bellon and George K. Beckham
5. Thomas DosSantos and Paul Jones
6. Pedro Jimnez-Reyes and Jean-Benot Morin
7. Nick Winkelman
8. Brian Gearity and Christoph Szedlak

• Rodrigo Aspe is Lecturer in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Robert Gordon University. He previously held academic posts at Abertay University, University of Gloucestershire, and Hartpury University. He obtained an MSc in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Edinburgh and is an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). In addition to his academic career, Rodrigo continues to work as an applied coach with Aberdeen Grammar Rugby in the Scottish Premiership. He previously held positions with Scottish Hockey and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS).