Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning - 3rd Edition
Now in its third edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. In this text, 30 expert contributors explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their applications to athletic performance.\ Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most-preferred preparation text for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist...
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Now in its third edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most complete reference available for strength and conditioning professionals.
Sect. 1 Concepts and Applications of the Exercise Sciences 1Ch. 1 Structure and Function of the Muscular, Neuromuscular, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Systems 3Ch. 2 Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training 21Ch. 3 Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise 41Ch. 4 Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise 65Ch. 5 Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Programs 93Ch. 6 Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training Programs 121Ch. 7 Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise 141Ch. 8 Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance 159Ch. 9 Performance-Enhancing Substances 179Ch. 10 Nutritional Factors in Health and Performance 201Sect. 2 Testing and Evaluation 235Ch. 11 Principles of Test Selection and Administration 237Ch. 12 Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests 249Sect. 3 Exercise Techniques 293Ch. 13 Warm-Up and Stretching 295Ch. 14 Resistance Training and Spotting Techniques 325Sect. 4 Program Design 377Pt. I Anaerobic Exercise Prescription 379Ch. 15 Resistance Training 381Ch. 16 Plyometric Training 413Ch. 17 Speed, Agility, and Speed-Endurance Development 457Pt. II Aerobic Exercise Prescription 487Ch. 18 Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training 489Pt. III Applying Exercise Prescription Principles 505Ch. 19 Periodization 507Ch. 20 Rehabilitation and Reconditioning 523Sect. 5 Organization and Administration 541Ch. 21 Facility Organization and Risk Management 543Ch. 22 Developing a Policies and Procedures Manual 569Answers to Study Questions 589References 591Index 631
