Functional Training: Build, Connect, Perform aims to provide a framework that can be used by anyone who wants to develop an athletic physique and perform better in their chosen sporting activity. It provides a varied programme that aims to reduce injuries in competition whilst maximising all-round athleticism and continued progression. Tried and tested with athletes around Europe, the ideas in this book offer a solid foundation which will keep your performance gains developing for years and help you develop programmes to suit your body type, experience and athletic development needs. This book covers: building a foundation of strength, connecting the strength to be a functional athlete and performing without the risk of over-training. An instructional guide to help you develop an athletic physique and perform better in your chosen sporting activity, it is fully illustrated with 200 colour photographs and 20 diagrams and tables, and contains a Foreword by Richard Attwood. AUTHOR: Ross Young received a scholarship from British Rowing to complete his Master's Degree in Strength & Conditioning Coaching from Teesside University in 2010. He has worked with athletes ranging from amateur weekend warriors to full time professionals in a variety of sports as diverse as rugby union, rowing, table tennis, triathlon, golf and equestrian. Ross has been a coach at University and Youth Talent level with Gloucester Rugby's U16 academy. He has also held consultant coaching roles for a number of rowing and rugby clubs and provided strength and conditioning consultancy for Gibraltar's National Rugby team. 200 colour photographs, 20 diagrams