Performance analysis techniques are vital for coaches, athletes and sport science practitioners. This book explores the latest scientific research into performance analysis, bridging the gap between theory and practice in sport. It further helps devise a more effective strategy for fine-tuning the training programme and ultimately improving athletic performance. Readers will be able to gain a thorough understanding of sport performance. The book also features easy-to-interpret illustrations and charts. The essential reference is presented in a particularly focused, practical and concise manner. It is a valuable resource for coaches, athletes, sport science practitioners and academic researchers.

This book explains what functional strength training is and why it is the key to improving sport performance for every athlete. It also provides the information about those injuries that are typically found in triathletes, giving readers some ideas on prevention and appropriate treatment. A ready-made and customised programme with lots of pictures in this book will help athletes incorporate the functional strength training into existing training plan. Triathlon coaches, triathletes and sports scientists who work with triathletes may find this reference particularly useful.