ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning /

Ratamess, Nicholas A.,

ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning / Foundations of strength training and conditioning Nicholas Ratamess Jr. - xii, 500 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to strength training and conditioning -- Biomechanics of force production -- Neural adaptations to training -- Muscular adaptations to training -- Connective tissue adaptations to training -- Endocrine system responses and adaptations -- Metabolic responses and adaptations to training -- Responses and adaptations of the cardiorespiratory system -- Principles of strength training and conditioning -- Warm-up and flexibility -- Resistance training program design -- Resistance training equipment and safety -- Resistance training exercises -- Plyometric training -- Sprint and agility training -- Aerobic training -- Training periodization -- Assessment and evaluation.

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Weight training.
Bodybuilding.
Physical fitness.
Resistance Training

QP301 / .R36 2011 GV546 / .R38 2012

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