Peak Performance Sports Training Library

All the books in the Peak Performance library turn sports science findings into valuable sports training advice. Whether it be running faster, throwing further, kicking higher or anticipating and avoiding injury - our books are the first and last word in sports performance excellence.

Free delivery worldwide. 100% money back guarantee on everything.

101 Evaluation Tests - Train Smarter

Book Cover

"Such a useful resource for my coaching. It's just good to have all these tests in one resource pack. No more spending hours searching through my library of fitness books looking for that specific fitness test. It's the best money I've spent in ages. Thanks!" - David Evans, Sports Coach

Achilles Tendinitis - Prevention and Treatment

Book Cover

"After injurying my Achilles playing soccer I purchased Achilles Tendinitis - Prevention and Treatment. I was amazed at how much information was presented. It has helped my recovery from my injury and has given me great tips on prevention" - Mike Arias, Keen Sports Participant, USA.

All Weather Training for Athletes

Book Cover

"I have been so impressed that I have asked the Librarian of our National Sports Institute to place an ongoing order for all of the titles currently on your list." - Robert Morford, National Sports Institute, Malaysia

Antioxidants - Train Longer, Train Harder

Book Cover

If you thought you knew the latest about antioxidants… Think again… Here’s the very latest!

Body Fuel - food for sport

Book Cover

"My clients found that they had quicker and stronger increases in their training. A great source of information for both my clients and myself." - Dan Coughlan, Personal Trainer, Ontario

Carbo Loading for that extra edge

Book Cover

"An interesting and valuable source of information" - Patrick Ryan, International Athlete, Coach and Physical Therapy Student

Coaching Young Athletes

Book Cover

"A very comprehensive guide - well researched and well written." - David Herman, Personal Fitness Trainer.

Core Stability Training - Save 33%

Book Cover

"Reading Core Stability gave me the key to stay injury-free for a complete year. Never before has my overall competition result been as good as it was last year!" - Kees Versprille, Netherlands

Creatine - cutting through the myths

Book Cover

"Well written and informative" - Alfredo Franco-Obregon PhD, Switzerland

Endurance Training for Masters

Book Cover

Written by a veteran athlete for veteran athletes, Bruce Tulloh reveals the secrets of his sixty years of success in this great new book that will help you increase your endurance and improve your performance!

Female Athletes - Training For Success

Book Cover

"I mainly work with young athletes (10-14 years), with many of them being girls. The majority of the group are quite talented and are looking for that little edge on the rest of their competition. I have already noticed many improvements in my athlete's performances." - Jean-Francois Lacroix, Personal Trainer

Football Performance - How To Raise Your Game

Book Cover

"Helped me create a high school soccer program including proper training, conditioning, nutrition and psychology in the classroom." - Kenneth Wolfe

Football Performance II - new goals for success

Book Cover

"Football Performance II is an interesting collection of topical articles related to the sports science aspects of football. It is extremely readable, with a less formal tone than the scientific publications upon which these articles are based. This lack of stuffiness makes Football Performance II extremely accessible and relevant to coaches and team support staff at all levels of football." - David Wales, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Arsenal FC

Hydration for Optimal Sports Performance

Book Cover

Proper hydration is essential to peak performance in every sport, not just endurance events.

Knee Pain - Prevention And Treatment

Book Cover

New evidence-based research every athlete and coach should know about.

Marathon Training - for your personal best

Book Cover

"A very comprehensive guide - well researched and well written." - David Herman, Personal Fitness Trainer.

Nutritional Supplements For Athletes

Book Cover

"If you are SERIOUS about your discipline, in any sport - whether you're training for it or coaching it, then these books will take you to that next level." - Michael Bach, Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist

Resistance Training - the next level

Book Cover

"Packed with new, evidence-based research every serious competitor should know about."

Running for Masters - Starting Out

Book Cover

“I am now running, at 59, the sort of times I was running as a 19-year-old." - Bruce Tulloh, Masters Runner

Running Injuries - Prevention and Treatment

Book Cover

The majority of runners, whether fun, club or elite, have experienced both the irritation and frustration of sports injury.

In most cases, it's not the pain of the injury that's the problem, it’s the unknown parameters and consequences of this injury that are the real thorn in the side.

That's why we have created the Running Injuries report with new evidence-based thinking on how to prevent and treat some of the most common and debilitating ailments.

Shoulder Injuries, Prevention and Treatment

Book Cover

"Extremely useful! I've not been able to use it as much as I would have liked because I made the mistake of lending it to one of the rugby players at the club and it is now making it's way around the team. Keep up the good work!" - Charmaine Johns, Physio

Speed Development for Masters

Book Cover

John Shepherd’s insightful guide for veteran athletes who want to increase their speed and leave the competition way behind!

Speed Training for All Sports

Book Cover

Training for your best speed has never been easier than with John Shepherd's special training pack, the complete toolkit for all speed-conscious athletes!

Sports Psychology - the will to win

Book Cover

"An asset to any sports coach, psychologist, athelete, trainer or teaching professional to help in the development of their athletes" - Dr. Cornel Collins, National Coach, The Bahamas

Sports Psychology II - Think Your Way to Success

Book Cover

"Understanding the psychology of elite players is important to me as a coach. Sports Psychology II offers good, clear insights into complex issues." - Gordon Dudman, UK.

Strength Training for Swimmers

Book Cover

"This book is excellent. Definitely a must if doing any training for swimming." - Katherine Morrow, Healthy Lifestyle Co-ordinator, Australia

Strength Training Secrets

Book Cover

"Specific, reliable, current, cutting edge research based techniques and activities which are easy to implement." - Glen Ewen, Director of Fitness, Kent County Cricket Club

The 9 Key Elements of Fitness

Book Cover

"This book has provided a great overview for myself but more importantly allowed me an easy resource to convey these concepts to my patients." - Paul Brown, Chiropractor, Dearborn Health Performance and Wellness Centre, Canada

The Ultimate Bench Press Manual

Book Cover

"Concise, quality, reliable information that delivers results." - Ray Thomson, Fitness Consultant

The World Sports Science Performance Workbook

Book Cover

"I have been so impressed that I have asked the Librarian of our National Sports Institute to place an order for all of the titles currently on your list." - Robert Morford, National Sports Institute, Malaysia

The World Sports Science Training Workbook

Book Cover

"Key details enhanced my recovery! I have gained over ten pounds of muscle doing chin-ups PROPERLY (from the workbook) while simultaneously correcting a gluteal strain! Priceless Information, Unbeatable!" - William Bistak, CFT-ISSA, Can-Fit-Pro, Ex-Military Drill Sergeant, Canada

Training For Cyclists

Book Cover

"The material is excellent for condensing all cycling specific material into one source." -Michael Carter, President, Echelon Sports Performance.

Training for Distance Running

Book Cover

"Managing energy requirements and finding the best biomechanics to go the long distance isn't easy, is it? Unlock the mysteries and say goodbye to fatigue and pain!" - Jacqueline Ryl, Canada

Training for Master Athletes

Book Cover

"Brilliant. I read it and then read it again making notes as I went. Very inspirational and reassuring for the future of my running career!" - Linda Steele, Club Competitor, UK

Training for Maximum Endurance

Book Cover

"Invaluable to both my training and to my attitude towards training" - Nadia Pavlov, Fitness Enthusiast, U.K.

Training for Rowing

Book Cover

"Useful tips for testing clients and developing training plans" - Kevin Koval, Coach, USA

Training for Rugby

Book Cover

"Training For Rugby was extremely beneficial. My training is now more structured and focused towards competition." - Finbarr McCarthy

Training for Speed, Power & Strength

Book Cover

"My clients found that they had quicker and stronger increases in their training. A great source of information for both my clients and my own personal training." - Dan Coughlan, Personal Trainer, Ontario

Training for Sprinting, Speed and Acceleration

Book Cover

"A must-read and positive reference point for the given subject. It gives me ideas for the people I coach - from 400m sprinters to lacrosse players." - John Kain, UK

Training for Tennis

Book Cover

A rare opportunity to assess for yourself the very latest thinking on training for competitive tennis, and decide how best to integrate it into your own training and conditioning programme for 2008.

Training for Triathlon

Book Cover

"The little book with the giant information!" - Carolyn, Australia, Personal Trainer & Massage Therapy Teacher