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