Aurélien Broussal-Derval holds master’s degrees in strength and conditioning, sport and rehabilitation, and performance engineering. He also has a degree in sport sciences from the National Institute of Sport and Physical Education (INSEP) in Paris, France. He is the author of The Modern Art of High Intensity Training and French best sellers Modern Physique Training, Judo Physique Training, Proprioception, and Field Tests: Protocols for Measuring Sport Performance. Highlights of Broussal-Derval’s career as a strength and conditioning coach include his training of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, the French Olympic weightlifting team, the French boxing teams, and the British and Russian judo teams. He led research for France Volleyball for years and is the technical director to one of the world’s premier martial arts studios, the prestigious Cercle Tissier in Vincennes. Today he is head of French Weightlifting Coaches Development. Broussal-Derval lives in Paris.

Stéphane Ganneau is a professional illustrator and graphic designer. After training in applied arts in Nantes, France, he launched his career in advertising and product design. After 15 years, Ganneau’s independent spirit, need for creativity, and desire for challenge drew him away from industry work. He now merges his love for illustration with his passion for resistance training. His strong graphics, expressive lines, and vibrant colors result in a distinctive style that pairs perfectly with The Modern Art of High Intensity Training and now The Modern Art and Science of Mobility.

Part I. Pain

01. Pain and Movement
02. Trigger Points
03. Self-Massage

• Should Massage Be Painful?
• The Iliotibial Band
• From Self-Massage to the Warm-Up

04. Combatting Pain

• The Basic Rules for a Reset
• Limiting the Exclusive Use of Self-Massage
• The Theoretical Need for an Analytical Approach
• The Scans

Part II. Breathing

01. The Relationship Between Stress and Breathing
02. Comfort Zone and Stress Zone
03. The Muscular System and Breathing
04. Retraining the Diaphragm
05. Training the Respiratory System
06. Managing Your Day

Part III. Movement

01. Muscle Chains

• The Myofascial Network
• The Agonist, Antagonist, Synergist, and Neutralizer Muscles
• Open and Closed Kinetic Chains
• Training Programs for Contraction

Part IV. Mobility

01. Functional Training

• Muscle Fiber Type and Movement
• Exercise Series