Ultimate Athleticism: Zero to Hero Guide to Strength, Health, & Flexibility - Paperback

by Max Shank (Author)

Ultimate Athleticism breaks down complex strength movements into simple progressions and variations for the beginner and the experienced athlete alike, providing the key to strength, flexibility, and health over the long term.
-Tried and true progressions for essential movements that ANYONE can learn--even if you're starting at level zero
-How to apply simple and smart training philosophies to any training style
-Foundational human movements that will keep you healthy and strong for the long term
-The Athleticism Pyramid: How to lay a foundation of health and flexibility before adding strength, speed, and endurance.
-Program Design: The simplest and most effective way to put a workout (or playtime) together, and how to apply it to anything you want to do.
-Instruction on combining lifting weights with movements from yoga, dance, martial arts, and gymnastics to build a body that is just as strong as it looks.

Whether you are a personal trainer or someone who is simply looking to better yourself, you care about results. If you are a trainer your livelihood actually depends on it. The #1 reason why a person will stay with a trainer is that they continue to get results and avoid injury. The main reason the average person stops working out? Injury. This is why it is so important that you have a way to guide your journey in health and fitness. I take a great deal of pride in finding what works the best and forgetting the rest. That's what I want to always provide you with-my absolute best. I was very fortunate to find something I love at a very young age. This is what lets me dedicate the time to learn, evolve and get better every single day. It's important to me to share this and help as many people as possible.

Author Biography

Max is an author, coach, and owner of Ambition Athletics in Encinitas, CA. He also competes at a high level in a wide variety of sports ranging from Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu to Scottish Highland Games. Max is probably the only athlete in the world to have competed at the Highland Games World Championships and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships one week apart from each other. His abilities as a coach run the full spectrum, being able to help both elite athletes and average joe's get "better every day." For all his athletic ability, Max champions an approach to training that emphasizes health, fun, and a lifetime of sustainable progress. His programs outline straightforward, practical methods that allow a beginner to make steady, yet dramatic progress while providing strategies for even the most accomplished athletes to take their abilities to the next level. Max's desire to constantly improve his knowledge and personal skills has led him to be a sought after international presenter of his unique and pragmatic blend of strength, flexibility, health, and overall athleticism.