Fitpro Network

The review of Advances in Functional Training

“This text combines theory and practical exercises to give readers an understanding of the physiology and programming of strength and conditioning sessions. Clear and concise photographs throughout aid understanding of how to undertake specific functional training exercises. In Mike Boyle’s update on his seminal book, he explains the concepts that have evolved since the first publication and how he currently trains elite athletes and PT clients alike. This book is really about improving athleticism and real-world strength. Boyle deals thoroughly with selection and coaching of the major lifts, providing awesome insight into training for strength, speed, conditioning, injury prevention and running, with a library of quality programmes. The straight-talking style cuts through the window dressing to address the most effective strategies to improve clients’ results. It’s a big book, bursting with information, but there’s hardly a word wasted. Our field is constantly evolving – every year new research challenges and refines the concepts we base our training on – and you could certainly do a lot worse than follow Boyle’s lead.”