Agility (i.e., the ability to start, stop, and change directions rapidly and efficiently), can be a critical factor in the athletic arena. Accordingly, agility training is often undertaken by coaches and athletes who want to gain a competitive edge. However, the benefits of agility training can often be just as beneficial for non-athletes in their activities of daily living. Drills and Exercises to Improve Agility provides fitness professionals with a basic framework for incorporating agility training into the developmental programs for athletes and non-athletes alike. In addition, a wide array of agility training drills and exercises that are designed to challenge individuals of all health and fitness levels are also explained and demonstrated.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Benefits of agility training
- Basic training guidelines
- Ladder drills
- Cone drills
- Agility ring drills
- Reaction ball drills
- Agility training games
- Program design
