Yoga for Athletes: 10-Minute Yoga Workouts to Make You Better at Your Sport

**Unlock Your Athletic Potential with Yoga for Athletes: Targeted 10-Minute Workouts** Are you a runner, weightlifter, CrossFitter, triathlete, cyclist, or simply a dedicated fitness enthusiast looking to elevate your performance? *Yoga for Athletes* by Dean Pohlman, founder of Man Flow Yoga, offers a revolutionary approach to integrating yoga into your existing training regimen. This isn't your typical flowery yoga book; it's a practical, no-nonsense guide specifically designed for athletes like you, cutting through the fluff and delivering actionable strategies to boost your strength, mobility, and overall athletic prowess. Forget hour-long vinyasa classes that feel disconnected from your sport. *Yoga for Athletes* understands your time is precious and your goals are specific. Pohlman, alongside insights from professional athletes, presents a curated collection of over 30 targeted 10-minute yoga workouts that seamlessly integrate into your busy schedule. These workouts address the unique needs of athletes, focusing on enhancing performance and preventing injuries. **Beyond Flexibility: Targeted Benefits for Athletes** This book goes far beyond simply improving flexibility. Pohlman, a respected athlete and functional yoga expert, understands the demands placed on your body and how yoga can strategically address them. *Yoga for Athletes* focuses on: * **Increased Mobility:** Unlock your full range of motion for improved power and efficiency in your sport. * **Enhanced Strength:** Build functional strength in key areas to support your primary training and prevent imbalances. * **Improved Balance:** Develop stability and coordination for better control and reduced risk of injury. * **Faster Recovery:** Speed up muscle recovery and reduce soreness after intense workouts. * **Injury Prevention:** Address muscle weaknesses and movement imbalances that can lead to common athletic injuries. **Personalized Approach for Optimal Results** *Yoga for Athletes* provides a structured approach to help you identify your specific needs and tailor your yoga practice accordingly. The book guides you through a targeted assessment to pinpoint areas of opportunity, whether you're primarily focused on resistance training or endurance training (or both!). Based on your assessment, you'll be directed to specific yoga workouts designed to address your unique challenges and optimize your performance. **What Sets *Yoga for Athletes* Apart?** * **Credible and Effective Information:** Pohlman's expertise, combined with input from professional athletes, ensures that the information provided is both accurate and practical. * **Time-Efficient Workouts:** The 10-minute workouts are perfect for busy athletes who want to maximize their training time. * **Targeted Approach:** The book's assessment-based system ensures that you're focusing on the yoga practices that will provide the greatest benefit to your specific sport and training goals. * **Clear and Concise Instructions:** Pohlman's no-nonsense approach makes it easy to understand and implement the yoga postures and workouts. **Endorsed by Experts** Dr. Kelly Starrett, a renowned physical therapist and author, praises *Yoga for Athletes*, stating that Pohlman "has taken what is essential to our bodies, brains, and minds, and created a model based on the principles of a yogic practice. You can drop this excellent book into whatever sport, practice, class, or activity you love, and it will make you better." **Take Your Performance to the Next Level** *Yoga for Athletes* is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the power of yoga and achieving your athletic goals. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to integrate yoga into your training and experience the transformative benefits. Don't just train harder; train smarter with *Yoga for Athletes*. This paperback edition contains 176 pages of expert advice, detailed posture guides, and adaptable workout routines, all packed into a convenient and portable format. Published by Alpha in 2021, this book is your key to a stronger, more resilient, and higher-performing you. The ISBN-13 is 9780744034899, and the ISBN-10 is 0744034892.