Athletes do not all train the same way, but it is rare to see any
athlete--at any level--exercise or compete without warming up. Although
the warm-up can take many forms, smart coaches and athletes know that
the warm-up should be a part of any training session.
The Warm-Up is the first book to describe the science of the warm-up
and provide guidelines to maximize its effectiveness through the process
of constructing effective RAMP-based warm-ups. The RAMP system--Raise,
Activate, Mobilize, and Potentiate--looks at the warm-up not only as
preparation for the upcoming session, but also as tool for athletic
development that can cultivate the skills and movement capacities needed
to excel in sport. RAMP has become a standard warm-up system recommended
by the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and
is included in professional resources developed by the National Strength
and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
The Warm-Up provides a library of activities that can be used to
maximize the effectiveness of warm-ups within the structure of the RAMP
system. Coaches and athletes can incorporate activities to develop
warm-ups that directly contribute to performance, or they can use one of
five sample RAMP warm-up programs, which are appropriate for a variety
of sports and athlete training levels. More than 160 diagrams and photos
enhance the text and provide direction for the drills and exercises, and
17 video clips demonstrate movement patterns of the Raise phase. Plus,
exercise and drill finders make it easy to find the exercises best
suited for specific needs.
It's time to make the warm-up part of the long-term athlete development
plan. The Warm-Up will help coaches and athletes use the RAMP system
to make warm-ups a more effective part of training that contributes to
better performance.
CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion
continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The
Warm-Up Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of The
Warm-Up With CE Exam package that includes both the book and the exam.
