The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Fencing

by Price, Robert G.

• ISBN13: 9781932549607
• ISBN10: 1932549609
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: Price World Pub

Summary

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Fencing is a must have for any competitive fencer looking to accelerate his or her skills. Complete with year-round workout programs designed specifically for fencing, there is no longer a reason to follow a general fitness routine.

Author Biography

Robert G. Price CPT First Class Certified Personal Trainer Former Fitness Consultant at the University of Wisconsin - Madison National Bench Press Champion USAPL 2002 Regional Power Lifting Champion USAPL 2002 Ohio Bench Press Record Holder Contributing Author to Golf Fitness Magazine, Swimmer's World Magazine, US Bowler Magazine, and OnFitness Magazine

Table of Contents

Fencing-Specific Training
Introduction	p. 9
Muscular Endurance Training	p. 11
Explosive Power Training	p. 13
Year-Round Program	p. 15
ACL Injuries & Rehabilitation	p. 18
Protein: How Much is Enough?	p. 24
Post-Workout Recovery: A Must for Athletes	p. 26
Sports Drinks and Rehydration	p. 28
Pre-Event Fueling for Peak Performance	p. 30
Getting Started	p. 33
Warming Up	p. 35
Cooling Down	p. 36
Abs	p. 37
Stretching	p. 45
Proper Form	p. 51
Proper Breathing	p. 52
Recommended Exercises	p. 53
Substituting Similar Exercises	p. 55
Chest Exercises	p. 55
Back (Lats) Exercises	p. 62
Shoulders Exercises	p. 68
Triceps Exercises	p. 78
Biceps/Forearms Exercises	p. 83
Legs Exercises	p. 89
The Necessities	p. 97
Perfecting Your Technique	p. 99
Estimating Your One-Rep Max	p. 100
The Different Folks, Different Strokes Principle	p. 107
Overtraining and Staleness	p. 108
The Declaration of Variation	p. 110
Muscle Fibers	p. 112
Training Techniques	p. 114
When to Increase	p. 117
Safety Reminders	p. 124
Record Keeping	p. 126
Test Yourself	p. 129
Conclusion	p. 129
Supplemental 4-Week Programs	p. 131
Endurance/Stamina/Fat-burning Programs	p. 133
General Fitness/Power Programs	p. 147
Strength Programs	p. 161
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