The Bottom Line
Many people want to hit the gym for hard training but are intimidated because they don't have a strong idea where to begin or how to properly do the exercises. While certainly there is never a substitute for a good personal trainer, this book is the next best thing to get you started. With easy to read instructions, great illustrations and photos and a complete work-out schedule included, this book will have the most novice of athletes training hard and effectively in no time.
Pros
- A great book for people who have never seriously worked out
- Full explanation of all work-outs
- Includes nutritional guides
- Great illustrations & pictures
- Complete work-out plans will keep you on track and in shape
Cons
- Great for beginner, could use some advance work out ideas
- Size 14 font gives impression of making more out of less
- No table of contents
- No index
- No glossary
Description
- Part 1 sets up the keys for maintaining performance to include flexibility, injuries and diet.
- I especially enjoyed the diet section, it even gives you a menu guide.
- Part 2 is about volleyball conditioning, info you need to know about different types of exercise.
- All aspects of exercise are covered, from the basics of aerobic vs. anaerobic to work-rest skeds.
- Part 3 is about strength training; detailed instructions on how to perform various exercises.
- My favorite part about the strength training was the ideas on year-round training for volleyball.
- The absolute best part is Part 4; movement training. Balance, plyometrics and speed = good playing.
- Easy to read format, great work-out ideas, diet programs and drills. What more could you ask.
Guide Review - Peak Performance Training for Volleyball
There are a lot of volleyball "how-to" books and a growing number of books that focus on work-outs for volleyball. What sets this book apart from the rest is it starts from the beginning. If you know next-to-nothing about how to work out or what to do, than get this book. It will explain every thing you need to know, from warm-ups to cool down. How to perform the exercises, what is good to eat, how weight and weight loss play into performance and ideas for drills. It even sets up workout schedules so that you can quickly get started. After reading this book, you will be able to plan your own work-outs that will not only get you in shape but get you in shape effectively.
