Strength Training

Strength Training

by NationalStrength&ConditioningAssociation(NSCA) (Author)

Synopsis

Aimed at recreational athletes, fitness enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in strength training, this work provides current and accurate information on all aspects of muscle strength and development. A range of flexible programme options and exercises using machines, free weights and other apparatus allow the reader to customise training to suit personal preferences and individual strength goals. It is suitable for newcomers to strength training, as well as those looking to fine-tune an existing programme.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 01 Dec 2006

ISBN 10: 0736060596
ISBN 13: 9780736060592

Media Reviews
The NSCA has created a comprehensive training manual from the top experts in the field. The basics of muscular function are fully covered, and exercise techniques are presented in impeccable detail throughout the book. This is an essential reference for individuals of all training levels, novice to advanced. Joe Wuebben, Senior Editor, Muscle & Fitness magazine Strength Training packs decades of material into a thorough, concise resource that every coach, trainer, and fitness professional should have in their active library. Covering all the key topics--muscle anatomy/physiology, nutrition, training adaptations and modalities, assessment, types of strength and power training, technique, and sample programs--this book is an outstanding comprehensive and credible compilation of current knowledge in our field. Gina Lombardi, NSCA-CPT Health magazine columnist2003 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year
Author Bio
The US National Strength and Conditioning Association is the leading authority on strength and conditioning. For 28 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to provide reliable, research-based, strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 33,000 members around the globe, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world.