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ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning /

Ratamess, Nicholas A.,

ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning / Foundations of strength training and conditioning - Second edition. - xiii, 659 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

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.

9781975118754

GBC138659 bnb

020129371 Uk


Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Physical fitness.
Weight training.
Bodybuilding.

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