Many runners have bought better shoes or spent longer hours. Running barefoot is associated with a substantially lower prevalence of acute injuries of the ankle. They also shift me to a forefoot or mid foot strike depending on running surface, rather than a heel strike. Xl athlete is proud to provide its clients with some of the best sports performance and training literature in the world. Yessis has written many books, journals and has compiled a multitude of products and resources for use during and beyond your individual training program. Specialized strength training to improve your running. Learn even more about the best running posture, stride and form by visiting the links below. Springbak springsoles will accomplish both for todays runners. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you are a serious runner, you want to improve your ability to run faster and longer without injury. Pdf multidisciplinary needs analysis for the aging athlete. This book employs unique sequence photography that captures and analyzes movements that are key to a good running stride. In the book born to run, christopher mcdougal made a compelling argument for a shift to more minimal running shoes.
He has done work translating, adapting, and implementing sports training methodology from the former soviet union, including work by yuri verkhoshansky, anatoliy bondarchuk, and vladimir issurin, for over fifty years. Science of running answers all your runningrelated questions, from whats going on in your lungs during a sprint to the science behind the legendary runners high. Michael yessis is a teacher, sports performance trainer. If you search for running books on amazon, youll be confronted with hundreds of results. May 03, 2017 my running sandals simply take care of one of those issues with no effort required. Yessis has also written three other books and produced four videos. Michael yessis has 21 books on goodreads with 1153 ratings. Ultimately, proper running posture helps you breathe and move more efficiently, allowing you to run either as long or as fast as you like. To better explain, following are some excerpts from my book explosive running, second edition. Explosive running book by michael yessis, yessis michael. Chirunning and other running programs archive crossfit. Helped guide the 2000 dodgers to a franchise record 211 home runs. Using the science of kinesiology to improve your performance michael yessis on. Yessis has written 16 books in the sports and fitness field including explosive running, kinesiology of exercise.
The best advice to get started, stay motivated, lose weight, run injuryfree, be safe, and train for by dagny scott, amby burfoot hardcover may 2000. It changed my running forever by alerting me to the dangers of a heel strike in running and the dangers of running shoes. Linkpage citation most runners blindly accept that you should stretch before and after your run. Sep 07, 2008 author of handball, secrets of soviet sports fitness and training, explosive running, explosive golf, kinesiology of exercise, plyometric training, build a better athlete, sports and fitness success from 6 to 16. Explosive running book by michael yessis, yessis michael 1. Multidisciplinary needs analysis for the aging athlete. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael yessis books online. A detailed breakdown of proper running technique can be found in dr. Effects of plyometric and explosive speed training on speed. The author of more than 2,000 articles on fitness and sports training, dr. Michael yessis is a teacher, sports performance trainer, biomechanist, and author. Michael yessis oversees different problems involved in developing a system of preparing runners for short, middle, long and even ultralong distances. Michael yessis, who has written several books for the general.
The surest way to increase running speed is to increase your stride length and stride frequency, this greatly aids the sprinter and distance runner. Just looking for help to have fun running with safe technique. Michael yessis s most popular book is supertraining. This is where you get a true picture of his or her performance. Yessis has written 18 books in the sports and fitness field including. His method consists of three overlapping steps all runners should go through in order to improve their performance and make the transition to effective, efficient, and faster running. Questioning vertical force emphasis in sprinting with dr. He has also written more than 2,000 articles on fitness and sports training that. Dec 30, 2008 if you have ever wanted to improve your running, there has never been a better time to start. Michael yessis is the author of explosive running 3. But the secret to improving is simple your stride is only as good as your physical abilities allow. Best ever running books collection complete running network.
May 22, 2000 this book employs unique sequence photography that captures and analyzes movements that are key to a good running stride. Explosive running, 2012, michael yessis, 0981718078. May 01, 2000 this book employs unique sequence photography that captures and analyzes movements that are key to a good running stride. Using the science of kinesiology to improve your performance by michael yessis isbn. Achieving it can take a lot of practice and experience, but thats part of the fun of running. See my book explosive running any additional data taken in synchronization with the athlete is then extremely beneficial.
His most popular book run, run, run is an incredible collection of articles on science, history, and methods of running, reflecting. Join our community learn more about receiving updates and news about dr. If you have ever wanted to improve your running, there has never been a better time to start. This book was my first introduction to dynamic warmups, body weight exercises, and barefoot running. Plyometric training, running economy, and marathon running a. Original article evaluation of sprinting performance in adolescent. Rather than only relying on measurements i try to explain everything mainly by looking at what the athlete does muscle and joint actions. Best ever running books collection posted by mark iocchelli filed under. In explosive running, dr michael yessis, a respected sports fitness expert, demonstrates. It also addresses barefoot running and how that might help with good form. Publication date 2000 topics running physiological aspects. Books by michael yessis author of explosive running. Chock full of photos of each exercise, this book is a howto of improving your running form and using science to get faster.
Yessis, a renowned fitness expert, goes beyond miles and minutes as he breaks down the mechanics of running and offers exercises that specifically work the muscles used. It is available at a 20% discount by calling 8007762732 or visit. Im also going to tell you about the triathlon i raced this weekend, and of course, our interview with dr. Books, gift ideas for runners, our best running articles. Sep 04, 2012 a midfoot strike results in the activation of the intrinsic muscles in the feet which offer support to the foot, thereby increasing their strength and possibly reducing the risk of injury yessis 2000, p. A midfoot strike results in the activation of the intrinsic muscles in the feet which offer support to the foot, thereby increasing their strength and possibly reducing the risk of injury yessis 2000, p. As i stated in my book explosive running page 168 springbak springsoles increase running speed as well as strength. Explosive running will give you a much greater understanding of the sport and help you improve in a much shorter amount of time than most other books on the subject. Yessis brought this information on plyometrics back to the us and in the following years was able to create even more ways of using this method to train and improve explosive power. My running sandals simply take care of one of those issues with no effort required. Michael yessiss most popular book is supertraining. This book has many features not seen in other running books. Be able to run further with greater speed and endurance. Review of explosive running by worldfamous coach dr.
Ill tell you all about it on one of our segments today and im going to organize an entire interview around it in a future show. Running is a horizontal sport and the production of horizontal forces are much. Pdf the science of running download full pdf book download. We highly recommend each of these products as critical sources of important training information.
Author of handball, secrets of soviet sports fitness and training, explosive running, explosive golf, kinesiology of exercise, plyometric training, build a better athlete, sports and fitness success from 6 to 16. Plyometrics the shock method was created by yuri verkhoshansky in the late 1960s, early 1970s. Performance, running times and he is also a contributor to football gridiron. Many runners have bought better shoes or spent longer hours on the track trying to improve, only to end up frustrated with back and leg pain. A report of over 2000 running injuries seen at a sports medicine clinic identified. Read free 2 michael yessis explosive running direct link 2 michael yessis explosive running direct link eventually, you will totally discover a extra experience and attainment by spending more cash. The book also touches on nutrition and fueling for your runs. Explosive running is the answer to your running woes. Explosive running in the book, extensive detail is devoted to the touchdown, exercises to improve the strength of the muscles involved in addition to a stepbystep guide to learn the muscular feel for executing the actions needed to bring about a. Explosive running has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Explosive golf by michael yessis 19991224 01jan1746. Michael yessis, a respected sports fitness expert, demonstrates the method he has used successfully with thousands of runners. Episode 182 dr yessis and explosive running runrunlive.
In fact, it has been suggested that barefoot running has half the rate of injuries as heelstrike running daoud et al, 2012. Yessis latest blogs, journals and fitness recommendations. His most popular book run, run, run is an incredible collection of articles on science, history, and methods of running, reflecting his passion and desire to bring real knowledge to people. Published april 1st 2000 by mcgrawhill contemporary. I never do any lsd running, but i think running is one of the basic skills that everyone should be. Many runners have bought better shoes or spent longer hours on the track trying to improve, only. Michael yessis, is a book of firsts not seen in any other running book. Explosive running using the science of kinesiology to improve your performance, michael yessis, 2000, medical, 173 pages. His book, how they train, was a longtime best seller. The book looks at the science behind nutrition and hydration and includes custom 360 training programs based on hard sciencefor morning joggers, 10kers, and marathon masters. Using the science of kinesiology to improve your performance 16apr 2000. We offer many options and sportspecific products and resources, all available through our online store. If you are a serious runner, you want to improve your ability to run fas.
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