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Fastest, Highest, Strongest: A Critique of High-Performance Sport (Routledge Critical Studies in Sport)
by Rob Beamish Ian RitchieFastest, Highest, Strongest presents a comprehensive challenge to the dominant orthodoxy concerning the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport. Examining the political and economic transformation of the Olympic Movement during the twentieth century, the authors argue that the realities of modern sport require a serious reassessment of current policies, in particular the ban on the use of certain substances and practices. The book includes detailed discussion of: * The historical importance of World War II and the Cold War in the development of a high-performance culture in sport * The changing Olympic project: from amateurism to a fully professionalized approach * The changing meaning of "sport" * The role of sport science, technology and drugs in pursuing ever-better performance * The major ethical and philosophical arguments used to support the ban on performance-enhancing substances in sport. Fastest, Highest, Strongest is a profound critical examination of modern sport. Its straightforward style will appeal to under- and post-graduate students as well as scholars of sports ethics and history, policy makers and all those interested in the changing nature of sport.
The Fastest Men on Earth: The Inside Stories of the Olympic Men's 100m Champions
by Neil DuncansonWith an exclusive foreword by Usain Bolt, The Fastest Men on Earth tells the fascinating inside stories of the Olympic Men's 100m Champions. It takes just under ten seconds to run, but the results of the Olympic men's 100 metres are etched forever into history. In The Fastest Men on Earth, journalist Neil Duncanson tells the stories of the 25 athletes who've been crowned champions in the event, and earned the coveted title of 'Fastest Man on Earth'.Each chapter explores the fascinating, inspiring, and occasionally tragic lives of these supremely talented sprinters, as well as the intense drama of the record-breaking runs that wrote them into history. Immaculately researched and featuring exclusive interviews with several Olympic champions, including a new conversation with Usain Bolt, The Fastest Men on Earth brings the stories of some of the greatest athletes of all time to life like never before.
The Fastest Show on Earth: The Mammoth Book of Formula 1
by ChicaneIn the quest for ultimate speed, Formula One combines human drama, cutting-edge technological innovation and high-stakes finance in a thrilling global circus watched by half a billion avid fans.The Fastest Show on Earth brings the FIA Formula One World Championship vividly to life for everyone from first-time race-goers to avid fans wanting to delve even further into the Fastest Show on Earth. Experts from within the industry share their insights into the effect that recent revolutionary changes to regulations have had on engines, tyres, brakes, aerodynamics, fuel, safety and the use of data in a whole new era of racing. Races, rule changes and drivers are brought up to date in a comprehensive guide to the world's most viewed sport.This book is a superb technical guide, including circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles and a comprehensive glossary that offers fascinating insights into the inner workings of a world that offers everything from tragedy to thrilling triumph.From the cut-throat intrigue of the Piranha Club to the unsung heroism of pit lane, every aspect of Formula One is covered in compelling detail.Much more than just a sport and far more than a business, Formula One is a world of larger-than-life personalities and razor-sharp business people. The book also offers a window into the new Liberty Media regime and what the future may hold for the sport under new ownership.This extensive guide includes the official FIA circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles, circuit facts, technical braking profiles, a special section on the history of Formula One in the US and the most comprehensive glossary of Formula One terms ever compiled.
Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability
by Summer Michaud-Skog&“An invaluable guide…Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity.&” —Booklist From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the outdoors for people of all body types, sizes, and backgrounds. In a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of Fat Girls Hiking community members, and helpful trail reviews, Summer Michaud-Skog creates space for marginalized bodies with an insistent conviction that outdoor recreation should welcome everyone. Whether you&’re an experienced or aspiring hiker, you&’ll be empowered to hit the trails and find yourself in nature. Trails not scales!
The Fat-loss Blitz: Flexible Diet and Exercise Plans to Transform Your Body – Whatever Your Fitness Level
by Chloe MadeleyBestselling author of The 4-Week Body Blitz, Chloe Madeley, is back with a new diet and exercise plan to get you in shape and shift your body fat - whatever your fitness level or starting point may be.Whether you are an exercise novice, someone who works out a few times a week or if fitness is your way of life, there is a plan in Chloe's book to suit you. From home workouts to gym routines, this book has it covered.Follow Chloe's 28-day tailored eating and fitness plans and you will soon start to see a difference in how you look and feel.This fully illustrated, day-by-day guide contains delicious, easy recipes and step-by-step exercise instructions.
Fatal
by Jacqui Rose‘Hair-raising, addictive and absolutely terrifying, gangland thriller fans are going to devour the latest gritty chiller by best-selling author Jacqui Rose.’ Reader review
Fathering Through Sport and Leisure
by Tess KayFathering is a highly contested concept in popular, media, academic and policy discourses, yet in the areas of family studies and men’s studies the leisure component of family life is under-played. This book provides a long overdue and thorough investigation of the relationship between fatherhood, sport, and leisure. Fathering Through Sport and Leisure investigates what fathers actually do in the time they spend with their children. Leading researchers from the fields of sport, leisure and family studies examine the tensions men encounter as they endeavour to meet the new expectations of fatherhood, and the central role that sport and leisure play in overcoming this. Analyzed in relation to social trends and current policy debates, this unique collection examines fathering in a wide range of contexts including: parental expectation and youth sports fathers and daughters leisure time and couple time in dual earner families divorce, fatherhood and leisure. The book shows how contemporary fathers use sport and leisure to engage with their sons and daughters, achieve emotional closeness and fulfil their own expectations of what it means to be a ‘good father’. Drawing on research carried out in the UK, Australia, Canada and the United States, this is a crucial text for anybody with an interest in leisure studies, family studies or fatherhood.
Fathering Through Sport and Leisure
by Tess KayFathering is a highly contested concept in popular, media, academic and policy discourses, yet in the areas of family studies and men’s studies the leisure component of family life is under-played. This book provides a long overdue and thorough investigation of the relationship between fatherhood, sport, and leisure. Fathering Through Sport and Leisure investigates what fathers actually do in the time they spend with their children. Leading researchers from the fields of sport, leisure and family studies examine the tensions men encounter as they endeavour to meet the new expectations of fatherhood, and the central role that sport and leisure play in overcoming this. Analyzed in relation to social trends and current policy debates, this unique collection examines fathering in a wide range of contexts including: parental expectation and youth sports fathers and daughters leisure time and couple time in dual earner families divorce, fatherhood and leisure. The book shows how contemporary fathers use sport and leisure to engage with their sons and daughters, achieve emotional closeness and fulfil their own expectations of what it means to be a ‘good father’. Drawing on research carried out in the UK, Australia, Canada and the United States, this is a crucial text for anybody with an interest in leisure studies, family studies or fatherhood.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for all athletes, sportspeople and coaches, and in clinical exercise science. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, what its impact is during different forms of exercise, and what the best methods are to combat fatigue and improve performance. This is the first student-focused book to survey the contemporary research evidence into exercise-induced fatigue and to discuss how knowledge of fatigue can be applied in sport and exercise contexts. The book examines the different ‘types’ of fatigue and the difficulties of identifying which types are prevalent during different types of exercise, including a discussion of the most important methods for measuring fatigue. It introduces the fundamental science of fatigue, focussing predominantly on covering physiological aspects, and explores key topics in detail, such as energy depletion, lactic acid, dehydration, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue. Every chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding, such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, discussion questions, and principles for training and applied practice. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise physiology, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for all athletes, sportspeople and coaches, and in clinical exercise science. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, what its impact is during different forms of exercise, and what the best methods are to combat fatigue and improve performance. This is the first student-focused book to survey the contemporary research evidence into exercise-induced fatigue and to discuss how knowledge of fatigue can be applied in sport and exercise contexts. The book examines the different ‘types’ of fatigue and the difficulties of identifying which types are prevalent during different types of exercise, including a discussion of the most important methods for measuring fatigue. It introduces the fundamental science of fatigue, focussing predominantly on covering physiological aspects, and explores key topics in detail, such as energy depletion, lactic acid, dehydration, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue. Every chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding, such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, discussion questions, and principles for training and applied practice. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise physiology, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for athletes at all levels, recreational sport and exercise participants, athletic coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals. The study of fatigue is also important for students of the sport, exercise, and health sciences, as it enables a deeper understanding of fundamental physical function and the limitations behind human performance. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, its impact during different forms of sport and exercise, and the multitude of factors that can influence the nature and severity of fatigue. The vast body of literature in these areas can make it challenging to understand what we know and what we still need to understand about fatigue in sport and exercise. The second edition of this book presents a fully revised and updated overview of the contemporary research evidence into sport and exercise fatigue. The book examines the latest thinking into how we conceptualise fatigue, as well as how we measure it. The fundamental science of fatigue is introduced, focussing predominantly on physiological aspects of energy depletion, metabolic acidosis, environmental challenges, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue as it relates to mental fatigue and the central regulation of sport and exercise performance. Each chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, and discussion questions. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise science, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for athletes at all levels, recreational sport and exercise participants, athletic coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals. The study of fatigue is also important for students of the sport, exercise, and health sciences, as it enables a deeper understanding of fundamental physical function and the limitations behind human performance. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, its impact during different forms of sport and exercise, and the multitude of factors that can influence the nature and severity of fatigue. The vast body of literature in these areas can make it challenging to understand what we know and what we still need to understand about fatigue in sport and exercise. The second edition of this book presents a fully revised and updated overview of the contemporary research evidence into sport and exercise fatigue. The book examines the latest thinking into how we conceptualise fatigue, as well as how we measure it. The fundamental science of fatigue is introduced, focussing predominantly on physiological aspects of energy depletion, metabolic acidosis, environmental challenges, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue as it relates to mental fatigue and the central regulation of sport and exercise performance. Each chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, and discussion questions. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise science, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue Science for Human Health
by Y. Watanabe B. Evengard B. H. Natelson L. A. Jason H. KuratsuneTo provide a forum for discussion, the International Conference on Fatigue Science was organized, the first being held in 2002 in Sandhamn, Sweden, and the second in 2005 in Karuizawa, Japan. Subsequently it was decided that the papers presented at the two conferences should be collected. The result is an authoritative guide to recent progress in the molecular and neural mechanisms of fatigue and in the development of the ways to prevent and overcome fatigue and chronic fatigue.
Fatty Batter: How cricket saved my life (then ruined it)
by Michael SimkinsA fat boy with a passion for sweets and a loathing for games, the young Michael Simkins finds in cricket a sport where size doesn't necessarily matter and a full-blown obsession is born. Now in middle-age, he still harbours the somewhat deluded belief that the England middle-order might usefully benefit from his hard-earned skills. From impromptu Test series played with his dad in the family sweetshop through to his years running a team of dysfunctional inadequates, Fatty Batter is the bestselling and hilarious story of one man's life lived through cricket.
The Favourite Game (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Leonard CohenThis warm and lyrical semi-autobiographical first novel by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen charts the coming of age of Lawrence Breavman, the only son of a Jewish Montreal family.
FBL Functional Kinetics praktisch angewandt: Band I: Becken und Beine untersuchen und behandeln
by Barbara Suppé Salah Bacha Matthias BongartzDas erste umfassende Werk zum Therapiekonzept FBL/ Functional Kinetics, das eine Gebrauchsanleitung für die Praxis bietet. Die Bände der Reihe entsprechen den verschiedenen Körperabschnitten, die jeweils als funktionelle Einheiten therapiert werden. Band 1 stellt umfassende Therapiekonzepte für den Bereich Becken und Beine vor. Er bietet eine klare Anleitung für die Untersuchung und problemorientierte Behandlung der Patienten. Das Buch richtet sich an Physiotherapeuten und Ergotherapeuten.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Band 1: Untersuchen und Behandeln (FBL Klein-Vogelbach)
by Irene Spirgi-Gantert Tiziana Grillo Gerold Mohr Ulrike Rostin Salah Bacha Markus OehlDie vier bewährten Lehr- und Praxisbücher der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre zu Grundlagen, therapeutischen Übungen, Ballübungen und Behandlungstechniken kompakt in zwei Bänden zusammengefasst! Mit „Untersuchen und Behandeln“ und „Hands on – Hands off“ sind Sie perfekt gerüstet! Dieses Buch liefert Physiotherapeuten die Grundlagen und alle wesentlichen Techniken der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre. Welchen Einfluss hat die Schwerkraft auf Haltung und Bewegung? Welche Bewegungen des täglichen Lebens sollten während des Befundes überprüft werden? Und wie genau funktioniert eigentlich der „Flamingo“? Die Experten beantworten Ihnen diese Fragen! Aus dem Inhalt· Basics zu Myofaszien, Bewegung, Haltung und motorischem Lernen· Untersuchung, u.a. mit Blick auf Konstitution, Beweglichkeit, Statik und ADL· Mobilisierende Massage, hubfreie und widerlagernde Mobilisation und funktionelle Übungen mit und ohne Ball Plus: Videos und Handouts veranschaulichen die praktische Umsetzung optimal! Nutzen Sie die bewährten und ständig weiterentwickelten Methoden der FBL und lernen Sie, die körperlichen Ressourcen Ihrer Patienten optimal zu fordern und zu fördern.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Band 2: Hands on - Hands off (FBL Klein-Vogelbach)
by Irene Spirgi-Gantert Gerold Mohr Markus Oehl Salah Bacha Ulrike RostinDie vier bewährten Lehr- und Praxisbücher der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre zu Grundlagen, therapeutischen Übungen, Ballübungen und Behandlungstechniken kompakt in zwei Bänden zusammengefasst! Mit Band 1 „Untersuchen und Behandeln“ und Band 2 „Hands on – Hands off“ sind Sie perfekt gerüstet! Physiotherapeuten finden in Band 2 die Prinzipien zu allen wesentlichen Techniken und Übungen der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre, über 40 Übungen und neue funktionelle Tests für das Überprüfen von Mobilität, Elastizität, Stabilität, Bewegungsdissoziation und Koordination. Wie sieht der klinische Denk- und Entscheidungsprozess von Hands-on zu Hands-off aus? Wie muss das funktionelle Training aufgebaut werden, damit ein müheloser Transfer in den Alltag gelingt? Welche Bewegungschoreografien fördern die Interaktion der Körperabschnitte untereinander optimal? Erfahrene FBL-Instruktoren beantworten Ihnen diese Fragen! Aus dem Inhalt · Grundparameter der Bewegungsökonomie · Neurofunktionelle Tests · Mobilisierende Massage, hubfreie und widerlagernde Mobilisation und funktionelle Übungen mit und ohne Ball · Training von Bewegungskontrolle und Geschicklichkeit aller Körperabschnitte Plus: Videos und Handouts veranschaulichen die praktische Umsetzung optimal! Nutzen Sie die bewährten und ständig weiterentwickelten Methoden der FBL und lernen Sie, die körperlichen Ressourcen Ihrer Patienten optimal zu fordern und zu fördern.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Instruktion und Analyse
by Irene Spirgi-Gantert Markus Oehl Elisabeth BürgeDieses Buch zeigt Physiotherapeuten und ihren Patienten 21 Ballübungen aus der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre. Als bekannter Teil des FBL-Konzepts können diese sowohl in der Prävention als auch in der Therapie eingesetzt werden.Die erfahrenen Autoren erläutern die Mobilisation und Stabilisation der einzelnen Körperabschnitte mit Lernziel, Lernweg und Analyse. Nutzen Sie die Dynamik des Balls, um die Lernziele der Übungen reaktiv zu erreichen. Gehen Sie dabei individuell auf die Probleme Ihrer Patienten ein und entwickeln Sie gemeinsam ein passendes Übungsprogramm. So fördern Sie auch das Bewusstsein für ein ökonomisches Bewegungsverhalten und die Verantwortung für die eigene Gesundheit. Entdecken Sie den Ball als wirksames Instrument für ein ganzheitliches funktionelles Training.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Bewegungsanalyse, Untersuchung, Behandlung
by Barbara SuppéVon B. Werbeck und I. Spirgi-Gantert völlig neu bearbeitet und inhaltlich wie formal rundum modernisiert:- besser lesbar und leichter zugänglich- mit farbigen Lernhilfen und Zeichnungen- praxisbezogen durch zahlreiche Beispiele- Neu: Grundlagen der Gangschulung und Ausblicke auf Behandlungstechniken und ÜbungenAls Standardwerk in der Physiotherapie leitet es Therapeuten in der Ausbildung an,o normale und von der Norm abweichende Bewegung und Haltung präzise zu beobachten,o dem Patienten in der Behandlung richtiges Bewegungsverhalten zu vermitteln undo seine aktive Wahrnehmung dafür zu schulen.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics Die Grundlagen: Bewegungsanalyse, Untersuchung, Behandlung
by Barbara SuppéVon B. Werbeck und I. Spirgi-Gantert völlig neu bearbeitet und inhaltlich wie formal rundum modernisiert:- besser lesbar und leichter zugänglich- mit farbigen Lernhilfen und Zeichnungen- praxisbezogen durch zahlreiche Beispiele- Neu: Grundlagen der Gangschulung und Ausblicke auf Behandlungstechniken und ÜbungenAls Standardwerk in der Physiotherapie leitet es Therapeuten in der Ausbildung an,o normale und von der Norm abweichende Bewegung und Haltung präzise zu beobachten,o dem Patienten in der Behandlung richtiges Bewegungsverhalten zu vermitteln undo seine aktive Wahrnehmung dafür zu schulen.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics praktisch angewandt: Gehen − Analyse und Intervention
by Barbara Suppé and Matthias BongartzIn der Buchreihe wird detailliert dargestellt, wie die Übungen und Behandlungstechniken der Functional Kinetics (FBL) an und mit den Patienten angewandt werden können. Diese „Gebrauchsanleitung“ für die Arbeit mit dem FBL-Instrumentarium gliedert sich jeweils in Untersuchung und problemorientierte Behandlung. Jeder der drei Bände thematisiert einzelne Körperabschnitte, die als funktionelle Einheiten betrachtet und therapiert werden. Band 3 ist den Bewegungsabläufen Gehen, Sitzen und Bücken gewidmet.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics praktisch angewandt: Brustkorb, Arme und Kopf untersuchen und behandeln
by Barbara Suppé Matthias BongartzIn der Buchreihe wird detailliert dargestellt, wie die Übungen und Behandlungstechniken der FBL/Functional Kinetics an und mit den Patienten angewandt werden können. Diese „Gebrauchsanleitung“ für die Arbeit mit dem FBL-Instrumentarium gliedert sich jeweils in Untersuchung und problemorientierte Behandlung. Jeder der drei Bände thematisiert die Körperabschnitte, die als funktionelle Einheiten betrachtet und therapiert werden, bzw. therapierelevante Bewegungsabläufe: Becken und Beine (1); Brustkorb, Arme, Kopf (2); Gehen, Sitzen, Bücken (3).
FC Barcelona: History, Politics and Identity
by Jim O’Brien Xavier Ginesta de San Eugenio, JordiThis is the first critical, in-depth academic study of FC Barcelona (also known as Barça), one of the world’s great football clubs, exploring the historical, political, cultural and commercial dimensions of this global sporting institution.The book examines why and how the club grew from its genesis as a small sporting organisation in the developing urban landscape of Barcelona in 1899 to become a contemporary giant that has both shaped and transcended football. It considers how globalisation, cultural identity and political ideology can help us to understand the development of Barça, but also how the growth of the phenomenon of FC Barcelona helps us to better understand those forces shaping contemporary global societies. It brings together leading scholars from around the world to examine key themes such as governance, regional and national politics, storytelling, fandom, digital media, branding, commercialisation and sport diplomacy, exploring topics such as the European Super League fiasco and the rise of Lionel Messi as a global icon. It also includes a series of chapters looking at the importance of FC Barcelona around the world, including in Latin America, the United States, Africa and East Asia.This illuminating, multi-disciplinary study of FC Barcelona is essential reading for anybody with an interest in football, Catalonian politics and culture, or the history, politics, culture and business of sport.
FC Barcelona: History, Politics and Identity
This is the first critical, in-depth academic study of FC Barcelona (also known as Barça), one of the world’s great football clubs, exploring the historical, political, cultural and commercial dimensions of this global sporting institution.The book examines why and how the club grew from its genesis as a small sporting organisation in the developing urban landscape of Barcelona in 1899 to become a contemporary giant that has both shaped and transcended football. It considers how globalisation, cultural identity and political ideology can help us to understand the development of Barça, but also how the growth of the phenomenon of FC Barcelona helps us to better understand those forces shaping contemporary global societies. It brings together leading scholars from around the world to examine key themes such as governance, regional and national politics, storytelling, fandom, digital media, branding, commercialisation and sport diplomacy, exploring topics such as the European Super League fiasco and the rise of Lionel Messi as a global icon. It also includes a series of chapters looking at the importance of FC Barcelona around the world, including in Latin America, the United States, Africa and East Asia.This illuminating, multi-disciplinary study of FC Barcelona is essential reading for anybody with an interest in football, Catalonian politics and culture, or the history, politics, culture and business of sport.