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Essentials of strength training and conditioning / National Strength and Conditioning Association ; G. Gregory Haff, N. Travis Triplett, editors.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextChampaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016]Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xvi, 735 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781492501626
  • 149250162X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.71 ESS 23
Contents:
Structure and function of body systems / N. Travis Triplett -- Biomechanics of resistance exercise / Jeffrey M. McBride -- Bioenergetics of exercise and training / Trent J. Herda and Joel T. Cramer -- Endocrine responses to resistance exercise / William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, and Barry A. Spiering -- Adaptations to anaerobic training programs / Duncan French -- Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs / Ann Swank and Carwyn Sharp -- Age-and sex-related differences and their implications for resistance exercise / Rhodri S. Lloyd and Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Psychology of athletic preparation and performance / Traci A. Statler and Andrea M. DuBois -- Basic nutritional factors in health / Marie Spano -- Nutritional strategies to maximize performance / Marie Spano -- Performance-enhancing substances and methods / Bill Campbell -- Principles of test selection and administration / Michael McGuigan -- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests / Michael McGuigan -- Warm-up and flexibility training / Ian Jeffreys -- Free-weight and machine exercise technique / Scott Caulfield -- Alternative modes and nontraditional implement exercise technique / G. Gregory Haff, Doug Berninger, and Scott Caulfield -- Resistance training program design / Jeremy M. Sheppard and N. Travis Triplett -- Plyometric training program design and technique / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu -- Speed and agility program design and technique / Brad H. DeWeese and Sophia Nimphius -- Aerobic endurance program design and technique / Benjamin H. Reuter and J. Jay Dawes -- Periodization / G. Gregory Haff -- Rehabilitation and reconditioning / David H. Potach and Terry L. Grindstaff -- Facility design, layout, and organization / Andrea Hudy -- Facility policies, procedures, and legal issues / Traci Statler and Victor Brown.
Summary: Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition with Web Resource, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition with Web Resource, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.

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