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Ekiti Parapo War: A Historical Trajectory
Authors: Familugba Jonathan Oluropo 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the historical factors that led to the war between the Ekiti and the Ibadan people who are all of Yoruba extraction in Southwestern Nigeria. The paper discusses the course and the process through which the war was fought; it also brought out the consequences of the war as it affects the Ekiti People and the entire people of southwestern Nigeria.
Methodology: Being a historical study, the research methodology adopted was that of historical enquiry into the past. Primary sources of data consulted included archival materials such as correspondences, minutes of meeting and annual report of colonial government. While secondary data were sourced from theses, journal articles, books and other publications from the internet.
Findings: The study revealed that it was the war that solidified the cultural unity and homogeneity of Ekiti people of Southwestern Nigeria. In fact, Olomola had described this period as “the most celebrated instance of the application of ‘ethnic’ solidarity among Ekiti communities.”[1]
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Knowledge acquired from this study would be able to make readers gain specific knowledge on the factors that led to the war between the Ekiti and the Ibadan imperialists who are both of Yoruba extraction of Southwestern Nigeria in the 19th Century. One unique point included in this study was the resilience and doggedness with which the Ekiti and her allies fought and sustained the tempo of the liberation war for the long period it lasted before the British intervention finally brought the war to a conclusive end. Therefore, peace advocates, policy makers, governments both at the national and international levels should draw from the collective memories of the war to strengthen cultural identity and rejig national consciousness in building a better and more formidable nation.

[1]Isola Olomola, Ekiti Parapo Aspirations since Ekiti Parapo Aspiration since 1890, Ile-Ife, Ankilad Ventures Nigeria Limited, 2005, 42.
Your Workout Perfected
Authors: Tumminello Nick 
Published: January 2024

Every workout is intended to do one thing: maximize results. Whether that result is fitness, function and performance, fat loss, or physique improvements, you want your efforts to pay off. What if you had the opportunity to have the NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year observe your workout and show you how you could make it better? Now you do have access to that expertise, with Your Workout PERFECTED.
Nick Tumminello, author of Strength Training for Fat Loss and Building Muscle and Performance, knows that a “one size fits all” approach can’t work. That program you’re following—the one you love-may be more harmful than beneficial. Or maybe, with some slight alterations, that program is exactly what you need. That’s why he developed Your Workout PERFECTED. It’s a unique and cooperative approach—one that works to improve, not replace, your routine.
Inside, there are 243 exercises and 71 programs to develop your fitness, promote fat loss, improve your function and performance, or work on your physique, including beginner workout programs for those who are just starting and even alternative home or hotel gym workouts and bodyweight workouts. Plus, you’ll learn the following:
The mistakes you may already be makingMinor changes to techniques that can produce big resultsWhy certain exercises are preferable over othersWhether men and women should be trained differentlyExercises to avoid and proven principles to followCombinations and sequences to maximize results
Each of the exercises is accompanied by step-by-step instructions on set up and execution. The workouts are designed for various settings (in the gym, at home, or on the go), and each ready-to-use program is also customizable to meet your specific needs and help you reach your fitness goals. Highly visual and instantly applicable, Your Workout PERFECTED will help you fine-tune your approach to your personal fitness.
Need continuing education? A companion continuing education exam is available for purchase. See the back page for details.
Athletic Fitness for Kids
Authors: Lancaster Scott , Teodorescu Radu 
Published: January 2024

Finally, here is a conditioning program designed to fully develop a young athlete’s physical skills without dropout, injury, or burnout.
Athletic Fitness for Kids enhances athletic skills for young athletes using a fun, self-directed, and self-tested system. Gamelike activities help young athletes develop seven key sport skills:
FlexibilityCoordinationBalanceStaminaStrengthSpeedAgility
Athletic Fitness for Kids includes drills, games, and exercises that cross over with popular sports such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Sport-specific drill suggestions are also included.
Developed by Scott Lancaster, founder and CEO of Youth Evolution Sports, and Radu Teodorescu, fitness adviser, Athletic Fitness for Kids will maximize athletic potential and open doors to a lifetime of fitness and sport participation.
The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training
Authors: Magida David , Rodriguez Melissa 
Published: January 2024

Scaling walls, crawling through mud, climbing ropes, and sprinting across rugged terrain. Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and it’s gaining popularity around the world. The sport is grueling, demanding, and intensely satisfying if you prepare, train, and know what to expect.
Only The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training can ensure you will be ready. Authored by David Magida, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness, founding member of the Spartan Race pro team, and host of “Spartan Race” on NBC Sports; and Melissa Rodriguez, former contributing editor for Mud & Obstacle magazine, this in-depth guide breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges. Most important, it presents the tools and the plan to prepare—physically and mentally—for the unforgettable adventure that awaits.
Inside you’ll find more than 100 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 28 workouts you can immediately start to use. You’ll also find advice on conquering course challenges, preventing injuries, and selecting events and mental strategies for focusing, concentrating, and overcoming fear.
Through experience and expertise, Magida and Rodriguez have created the most complete, accessible, and effective guide to the sport. Whether you’re competing for your first or your hundredth event, preparation and confidence are key. With The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training, you’ll conquer every challenge.
Functional Training
Authors: Santana Juan Carlos 
Published: January 2024

Take your performance to the next level with Functional Training. Author Juan Carlos Santana brings you his revolutionary approach to training and conditioning methods sure to improve your function in any sport or activity. Functional Training covers the recent breakthroughs, the most exercises, and proven programs that you can follow or incorporate into your existing training plan.
Offering strength, endurance, power, and sport-specific exercises and programming, Functional Training is a comprehensive resource for every athlete, coach, and athletic trainer. Covering the concepts, exercises, progressions, and sequencing on which a sound functional training program is based, it addresses the needs of more than 11 sports and features 135 exercises, including body weight, bands and pulleys, dumbbells and kettlebells, medicine balls, and stability balls.
Functional Training features a three-tier approach for integrating functional movements into an existing strength program. Through assessment and analysis, you ll identify the movements and muscles involved in your sport, then select the best exercises and programs based on desired results and performance goals. In addition to quick exercise sequences and personalized programming to address the big four sport skills, more comprehensive programs can be developed to address your athletic and performance needs and goals.
No matter what your sport, Functional Training will help you achieve optimal results.
Functional Training Anatomy
Authors: Carr Kevin , Feit Mary Kate 
Published: January 2024

“Functional Training Anatomy provides a much-needed connection of muscle- and movement-based perspectives on program design, emphasizing training patterns that are fundamental to performance across sports. Presenting an effective system of exercise categorization along with tips on how to correctly perform impactful exercises, Functional Training Anatomy is a great resource for all fitness and performance professionals.”
—Kevin Neeld, PhD, Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins
“Functional Training Anatomy does a great job of explaining the ‘why.’ I highly recommend it for anyone serious about training and performance.”
—Ben Bruno, Celebrity Personal Trainer
“If there is one training question that comes up time and again, it is Where do I start? Functional Training Anatomy is part of the answer!”
—Charlie Weingroff, Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Mens National Basketball Team
There is finally a resource that cuts through the clutter and misconceptions about functional training—one that covers all aspects of building purposeful, effective, and efficient programs that develop the power, strength, stability, and functional mobility needed to support the bodys demands in athletic performance and daily living.
Functional Training Anatomy is a practical, illustrated guide that takes the guesswork out of training. Inside you will learn the following:
The importance of mobility training and its impact on movement quality, performance, and injury reductionWarm-up activities to prepare for high-intensity activitiesMedicine ball and plyometric exercises to learn to create and absorb forceOlympic lifts, kettlebell swings, and jumping exercises to increase powerHip-dominant, knee-dominant, pushing, pulling, and core exercises to improve strength in the upper body, lower body, and core
Throughout, you will see the inner workings of each of the exercises with superb full-color illustrations highlighting the primary and secondary muscles and connective tissue being used. The detailed instructions for the exercises ensure you execute each correctly and safely. Functional Focus elements depict how the exercises translate to specific activities. With comprehensive coverage, expert insights, and detailed anatomical illustrations, Functional Training Anatomy is the one-of-a-kind resource that you will turn to again and again.
Golf Anatomy
Authors: Davies   Dr. Craig , DiSaia   Dr. Vince 
Published: January 2024

“See what it takes to improve consistency and performance in your golf game as you never have before. The second edition of Golf Anatomy provides updated and improved exercises, more artwork, and a more complete way to build a golf fitness program. This one-of-a-kind guide, developed over 15 years of working with professional golfers, will show you how to lower your score by increasing strength, power, and range of motion for longer drives and more accurate shots.
Golf Anatomy, Second Edition, includes 72 exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomy illustrations highlighting the muscles in action. You will see how to improve mobility, stability, balance and body awareness, and muscle strength and power to add distance to drives, consistency to your short game, and accuracy to your putts.
From sand traps to awkward lies, Golf Anatomy will prepare you for even the most challenging shots. You’ll learn the keys to an effective warm-up, train for the full golf swing, and see sample programming used by PGA and LPGA professionals themselves.
Combining expert instruction with beautiful, full-color illustrations, Golf Anatomy is truly an inside look into the game. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or simply a fan of the game, this book is a hole in one.”
High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes
Authors: Antonucci Lauren A. 
Published: January 2024

“I wish I’d had this book 50 years ago … how much more effectively could we have prepared, how much better could we have performed, and how much healthier could we have been?”
—Kathrine Switzer, Author of Marathon Woman, First Woman to Officially Register for and Run the Boston Marathon, and Cofounder and Board Chair of 261 Fearless Inc.
“Nutrition becomes even more important as we age. High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes gives you expert advice on how to fuel smarter, recover quicker, and enjoy moving at any age.”
—Meb Keflezighi, Winner of the Boston Marathon, the New York City Marathon, and an Olympic Medal
“It’s about time we have a fact-based nutrition bible for Masters athletes. Lauren Antonucci has delivered the guide that every Masters athlete needs to do what they love with more energy and less injury.”
—Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, President of Nutrition Conditioning LLC and Author of Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
“Lauren Antonucci’s advice is grounded in both science and real-world experience. High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes will be a valuable resource for all athletes who are looking to get the best from ourselves as we get older.”
—Gordon Bakoulis, Five-Time U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, Running Coach, and Editorial Director of New York Road Runners
It’s an undisputed fact that the body’s physiological needs change as you age. But that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to compete and perform at your best. In High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes, you’ll find practical advice for fueling your active lifestyle for decades to come.
In this essential guide, you will learn the following:
- Easy-to-follow fueling strategies for precompetition, competition, and recovery- Ways to energize with carbohydrate, build muscle with protein, and meet your hydration needs for optimal athletic performance- The role dietary supplements can play in your nutrition plan and the devastating effect of underfueling- The impact chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease have on nutritional needs- Sample meal plans to reset eating habits and meet the needs of the Masters competitor
You’ll also find profiles of amazing athletes, from Olympians to everyday athletes, who have adapted their nutrition and training regimens to stay at the top of their sports, year in and year out.
Comprehensive yet practical, High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes provides the latest research, guidance, and strategies that you need to train harder, perform stronger, and recover faster. Fuel smart, and never let age slow you down.
Hockey Anatomy
Authors: Terry Michael , Goodman Paul 
Published: January 2024

Are you ready to see what it takes to lace up the skates? Hockey Anatomy will show you how to improve on-ice performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing efficiency of every movement.
Dr. Michael Terry, the team physician for the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, and Paul Goodman, the strength and conditioning coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, share 96 of the most effective hockey exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations to show the muscles in action. You’ll also find 68 exercise variations to increase difficulty, add complex movements, or simply change up your routine.
Hockey Anatomy goes beyond the exercises by taking you onto the ice and into the action. Illustrations of the muscles involved in shooting, passing, and stopping the puck show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to hockey performance. No matter your position, or your hockey skill set, there is something here for you.
You’ll also go into the training room to explore the anatomy of common injuries as well as exercises for minimizing and recovering from such setbacks.
Hockey Anatomy is essential reading for players, coaches, trainers, and fans of the sport. If you love the action and artistry of hockey, you are going to love this book.
JC’s Total Body Transformation
Authors: “JC” Santana Juan Carlos 
Published: January 2024

JC’s Total Body Transformation provides more than 100 workouts, each professionally designed, proven effective, and ready to use. The book also gives nutritional tips that will get you to your goal faster than you ever thought possible.
Renowned for his functional training approach, he has designed countless workouts and knows how to deliver results. With JC’s Total Body Transformation, you’ll have access to all of this:
107 ready-to-use workouts for athletic performance, strength, mobility, and body transformationTips on using multiple pieces of equipment—including barbells, dumbbells, and medicine balls—to target different muscles and add varietyNutrition tips to help torch fat and build muscleAdvice on rest and recoveryExamples from JC’s clients about how specific workouts delivered the results they wantedBonus workouts from industry giants in athletic performance, bodybuilding, and physique competition
The best part is that you can use these workouts on their own or incorporate them into your existing training plans. These workouts take into account the unique needs of men and women and provide modifications for different types of equipment and guidance on how to sequence workouts to create daily, monthly, and yearly programs.
Periodization
Authors: Bompa Tudor O. , Buzzichelli Carlo A. 
Published: January 2024

Learn how to maximize training gains with Tudor O. Bompa, the pioneer of periodization training, and Carlo A. Buzzichelli, one of the world's foremost experts on training methods, in the sixth edition of Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training. Guided by the authors expertise, the sixth edition brings you information central to understanding the latest research and practices related to training theory while providing scientific support for the fundamental principles of periodization.
The sixth edition of this definitive text presents a comprehensive discussion of periodization based on the philosophy of Tudor Bompa. It features the following:
A review of the history, terms, and theories related to periodizationDiscussion of the importance of designing a sport-specific and competition-level annual plan and discarding any one-size-fits-all approachAn expanded chapter on the integration of biomotor abilities within the training processComprehensive updates to the information on training sessions, microcycles, and macrocyclesAn expanded chapter on the methods for developing muscle strength, including manipulation of loading variables and the conversion to specific strengthA more detailed explanation of speed and agility training, differentiating between individual and team sports
Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training, Sixth Edition, presents the latest refinements to Bompa's theories on periodization to help you create training programs that enhance sport skills and ensure peak performance.
An image bank is also available for instructors at www.HumanKinetics.com/Periodization.
Plyometric Anatomy
Authors: Hansen Derek , Kennelly Steve 
Published: January 2024

Elite players, coaches, and trainers rely on plyometrics to develop power, agility, speed, strength, body control, balance, and overall athletic performance. In this authoritative guide to plyometrics, you’ll learn the most effective drills and exercises, and you’ll see the results.
In Plyometric Anatomy, authors Derek Hansen and Steve Kennelly share the training they have used to propel athletes at all levels to success. Together they detail 94 plyometric exercises, along with 78 variations that increase in difficulty for continued development over time. With content on bilateral exercises, unilateral exercises, core exercises, and plyometric combinations, it’s all here.
Best of all, you will go beyond the instruction and see the muscles in action. Each exercise is fully illustrated with detailed anatomical art to showcase how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. You will learn how variations, progressions, and sequencing can affect development, recovery, and ultimately performance.
With comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Plyometric Anatomy takes the guesswork out of training and provides the best tool to help you achieve dynamic strength and explosive power. It is the ultimate illustrative resource for maximizing athletic power production.
Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts
Authors: Landow Loren 
Published: January 2024

“Strike and kick with explosive power. Take down and grapple with sustained brute strength. Counter and evade with unmatched speed and agility. Be the best. Be your best with Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts, the complete guide for physical and mental dominance.
Whether you practice MMA, Brazilian jiujitsu, taekwondo, karate, judo, aikido, kung fu, muay thai, krav maga, wrestling, or a combination of these, you have discovered your go-to training guide.
Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts eschews the traditional one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, you’ll learn to evaluate your conditioning along with physical strengths and weaknesses. You’ll select from 120 exercises—each tailored to improve a key martial arts skill or attribute—to enhance performance in the discipline you practice and the goals you set. Then you will learn how to structure a conditioning program for short-term gains and long-term success—success you’ll see and your opponents will feel.
Loren Landow has been featured on The Ultimate Fighter and has trained some of the best martial artists and UFC fighters in the world. Now you can learn his secrets and follow his proven program in Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts.”