One of the best fitness trainers in the world today is Mark Verstagen. He runs his own company called Athletes performance in Arizona and California. He has worked with some of the top athletes in the world and got them in shape for each individual sport. His clients include Normar Garciaparra, Mia Hamm, Mary Pierce and the German Mens soccer team.

So why I am I discussing someone I have never met before. Well after reading and performing the programs from his core performance books I have improved both the way I train and the results I am getting from my training.

Mark splits his work outs into seven units. These are as follows:

1: Movement Prep: an active warm up routine that replaces traditional pre-exercise stretching

2: Prehab: a proactive approach to pretecting yourself from injury

3: Physioball Routine: a series of exercises to improve hip, core and shoulder strength and stability

4: Elasticity: a unit to help the body geberate force and make it springy, much like a pogo stick.

5: Strength: a new approach to resistance training based on training body movements for increased power, stability and mobility

6: Energy System Development (ESD): a departure from traditional cardio work, creating powerful bursts of energy

7: Regeneration: a series of low intensity activities designed to enhance recovery.

In all his books he outlines specific 12 week programs and diet guidelines which are very easy to follow. I would recommend this series of books to anyone interested in improving their body or sporting performance.