Publisher's Synopsis
Can the training secrets of NBA superstars help everyday athletes stay healthy and perform at their peak? In The Will to Stay Fit, veteran strength coach Rochas James explores how pros like LeBron James and Steph Curry develop resilient bodies and minds that thrive through 100+ game seasons. Using the journey of veteran Alec Burks overcoming chronic hamstring injuries as a case study, James takes you inside the cutting-edge world of NBA training, nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention. From finetuning biomechanics to managing psychology around pain, discover how the league's elite build Frankenstein-like bodies that defy hits, wear-and-tear, and fatigue game after game. While focused on professional basketball, the book's principles apply to any active lifestyle. James distills a blueprint covering strength progressions, prehab protocols, soft tissue care, rest methodology, and more tailored for the everyday athlete. With insights from NBA ironmen and sports medicine experts, The Will to Stay Fit provides a plan for lifelong fitness at any age. Whether jumping to dunk or jumping out of bed, these tips will keep you moving fluidly and pain-free year after year.
