"This is a resource for strength and conditioning professionals, health and fitness instructors, and personal trainers who use resistance training exercises in their own programs or in programs designed for others. College and university faculty and students will find that this manual and the online video clips complement hands-on instruction and aid in teaching exercise technique without requiring the use of a weight room. Further, this manual is a primary preparation resource for those preparing for NSCA's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS), and Tactical Strength and Conditioning-Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification exams"--
With unmatched visual demonstration of a variety of free weight and machine exercises, the text is a valuable tool for those preparing for NSCA certification and for others who design programs for athletes and clients of all ages and ...
Together with the DVD, this manual details five total-body, 14 lower-body, 36 upper body, and two abdominal exercises. The book also contains thorough checklists for 57 resistance training exercises to enable readers to perform them safely.
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.
Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this text offers strength and conditioning professionals a scientific basis for developing training programs for specific athletes at specific times of year.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
"Suitable for newcomers to strength training, as well as those looking to fine-tune an existing programme, this text provides a range of flexible programme options and exercises using machines, free weights and other apparatus to customise ...
Unmatched in scope, this text remains the leading source for personal training preparation and professional development.
"I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their best" from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance Director, British Olympic Association ...
A unique feature of this edition is the use of scenarios to illustrate how the guidelines presented for each of the program design variables are applied to attain the different training scores.
This comprehensive guide to personal training, with contributions from leaders in the field, provides the most accurate and reliable information and guidance for current and aspiring professionals.