New Functional Training for Sports

By Michael Boyle

Book Overview

Train to perform at the highest level.

The third edition of New Functional Training for Sports is the go-to resource for proven methodologies in functional training from Michael Boyle, one of the world's leading sport performance coaches. With updated and revised content throughout, you'll find the latest concepts, methods, exercises, and programs that maximize athlete movement in competition.

The third edition includes a range of new content to help athletes, trainers, and coaches design programs focusing on the demands of their sport. With more than 300 full-color images of foundational movements, exercises, and drills, this is a great reference to ensure safe and effective training. Updates to the text include the following:

Over 25 new videos added to the libraryExpanded assessments that now include strength, power, and speed testingNew material on speed training and hamstring trainingA new chapter on advancements, tools, and technologies such as velocity-based devices, force plates, lever bells, DVRT sandbags, flywheels, isokinetic sleds, bands, and chainsRevised training programs for multiple levels of athlete development and performance

With functional assessments to help determine the needs of each athlete, self-reinforcing progressions, and an online video library containing over 100 exercise and drill demonstrations, New Functional Training for Sports, Third Edition, has everything you need to optimize your training.

Earn continuing education credits/units A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Note: A code for accessing online videos via HKPropel is included with all print books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718244576
• ISBN13: 9781718244573
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 280 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11.0"