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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 -- Exercise technique for free-weight and machine training / Scott Caulfield -- Exercise technique for alternative modes and nontraditional implement training / G. Gregory Haff, Doug Berninger, and Scott Caulfield -- Program design for resistance training / Jeremy M. Sheppard and N. Travis Triplett -- Program design and technique for plyometric training / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu -- Program design and technique for speed and agility / Brad H. DeWeese and Sophia Nimphius -- Program design and technique for aerobic endurance / 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.

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