Favorites of 09

Looking back over this last year there have been some great articles written, new books released, and amazing DVD’s made. There is so much great information at your hands that it seems like once I am putting something down I’m picking up something new. Some keys to helping me retain information and staying on track with continuing education is switching up content subject, watch a DVD seminar as opposed to reading, and throw in a leadership or non fitness book into the mix. Here are a top three from various subjects that I felt helped me a great deal or though were interesting.

Sports/Fitness
1. Adaptation in Sports Training by Atko Viru
(The Science behind pretty much every training effect that occurs in the body…simply Amazing)
2. The Athletes Shoulder by James R. Andrews, Kevin E. Wilk, and Michael M. Reinold
(Still at this one but can already tell it is going to be a go to book for very very long time!)
3. Block Periodization by Vladimir Issurin and Michael Yessis
(One of my favorite books when it comes to program design and Eastern Euro methods)

Articles
1. Planning Strength Training by Mladen Jovanovic
(Overviews many great strategies such as auto regulation, design, and periodization)
2. Dispelling the Glute Myth by Bret Contreras
(Definitely one of the more popular articles with some great ideas and research)
3. Adaptation to Physical Load and Reserve Capacity of the Organism- Stages of adaptation By Vladimir Borisovich
(Lies out general overview of many bodily adaptations to exercise and conditioning)

DVD
1. Assesses and Correct by Mike Robertson, Bill Hartman, and Eric Cressey
(Watched the filming of this and can say that it is CRAZY comprehensive)
2. Bioenergetic Sequencing in the dev. of sport form by James Smith
(Lays out energy systems requirements behind his methodology for football)
3. Functional Strength Coach 3.0 by Mike Boyle
(Full of great methods, practices, and great real life training modalities)

Non-Fitness Related
1. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
(Everyone whom I have recommended this book loves it as well)
2. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy
(Follows a great man in a glorified position. Filled with knowledge, quotes, and advice)
3. Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx
(Shows passion with a purpose when mentors are at their best)

2009 was a great year for quality reading, watching, and listening and I’m sure 2010 will bring even more with regards to all of this. Already looking forward to many great authors as new release dates are announced every week for great material.