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ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning / Nicholas Ratamess.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: Second editionDescription: xiii, 659 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781975118754
  • 1975118758
Other title:
  • American College of Sports Medicine's foundations of strength training and conditioning
  • Foundations of strength training and conditioning
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: ebook version :: No titleDDC classification:
  • 613.7 23
LOC classification:
  • GV546 .R33 2022
NLM classification:
  • QT 255
Contents:
Part 1. Foundations. Introduction to strength training and conditioning ; Biomechanics of force production and performance ; Basic nutrition -- Part 2. Physiological responses to adaptations. 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 -- Part 3. Strength training and conditioning program design. Warm-up, flexibility, and myofascial release ; Resistance training program design ; Resistance training equipment and safety ; Resistance training exercises ; Plyometric training ; Sprint and agility training ; Aerobic training ; Training periodization and tapering -- Part 4. Assessment. Assessment and evaluation.
Summary: "Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning, 2nd Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training and conditioning essential to develop, implement, and assess training programs. This text focuses on practical applications, empowering students and practitioners to develop, implement, and assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength, power, and athletic performance. Clear, straightforward writing helps students master new concepts with ease, and engaging learning features throughout the text provide the understanding and confidence to apply lessons to clinical practice."--Page 4 of cover..
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Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. Foundations. Introduction to strength training and conditioning ; Biomechanics of force production and performance ; Basic nutrition -- Part 2. Physiological responses to adaptations. 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 -- Part 3. Strength training and conditioning program design. Warm-up, flexibility, and myofascial release ; Resistance training program design ; Resistance training equipment and safety ; Resistance training exercises ; Plyometric training ; Sprint and agility training ; Aerobic training ; Training periodization and tapering -- Part 4. Assessment. Assessment and evaluation.

"Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning, 2nd Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training and conditioning essential to develop, implement, and assess training programs. This text focuses on practical applications, empowering students and practitioners to develop, implement, and assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength, power, and athletic performance. Clear, straightforward writing helps students master new concepts with ease, and engaging learning features throughout the text provide the understanding and confidence to apply lessons to clinical practice."--Page 4 of cover..

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