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Essentials of strength training and conditioning /

Contributor(s): Haff, Greg [editor] | Triplett, N. Travis, 1964- [editor] | National Strength & Conditioning Association (U.S.).
Publisher: Champaign, Illinois : Human Kinetics, 2016Edition: 4th edition.Description: xvi, 735 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.Content type: text | text | still image Media type: unmediated | unmediated Carrier type: volume | volumeISBN: 9781492501626.Subject(s): Muscle strength | Physical education and trainingDDC classification: 613.7
Contents:
Preface -- Accessing the lab activities -- Acknowledgements -- Credits -- Structure and function of body systems / N. Travis Triplett -- Biomechanics of resistance exercise / Jeffrey M. McBride -- Bioenergetics of exercise and training / Trent J. Herda and Joel T. Cramer -- Endocrine responses to resistance exercise / William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, and Barry A. Spiering -- Adaptations to anaerobic training programs / Duncan French -- Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs / Ann Swank and Carwyn Sharp -- Age-and sex-related differences and their implications for resistance exercise / Rhodri S. Lloyd and Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Psychology of athletic preparation and performance / Traci A. Statler and Andrea M. DuBois -- Basic nutritional factors in health / Marie Spano -- Nutritional strategies to maximize performance / Marie Spano -- Performance-enhancing substances and methods / Bill Campbell -- Principles of test selection and administration / Michael McGuigan -- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests / Michael McGuigan -- Warm-up and flexibility training / Ian Jeffreys -- Free-weight and machine exercise technique / Scott Caulfield -- Alternative modes and nontraditional implement exercise technique / G. Gregory Haff, Doug Berninger, and Scott Caulfield -- Resistance training program design / Jeremy M. Sheppard and N. Travis Triplett -- Plyometric training program design and technique / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu -- Speed and agility program design and technique / Brad H. DeWeese and Sophia Nimphius -- Aerobic endurance program design and technique / Benjamin H. Reuter and J. Jay Dawes -- Periodization / G. Gregory Haff -- Rehabilitation and reconditioning / David H. Potach and Terry L. Grindstaff -- Facility design, layout, and organization / Andrea Hudy -- Facility policies, procedures, and legal issues / Traci Statler and Victor Brown -- Answers to study questions -- References -- Index -- About the editors -- Contributors -- Contributors to previous editions.
Summary: The essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource explains the key theories, concepts and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 659-720) and index.

Preface -- Accessing the lab activities -- Acknowledgements -- Credits -- Structure and function of body systems / N. Travis Triplett -- Biomechanics of resistance exercise / Jeffrey M. McBride -- Bioenergetics of exercise and training / Trent J. Herda and Joel T. Cramer -- Endocrine responses to resistance exercise / William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, and Barry A. Spiering -- Adaptations to anaerobic training programs / Duncan French -- Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs / Ann Swank and Carwyn Sharp -- Age-and sex-related differences and their implications for resistance exercise / Rhodri S. Lloyd and Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Psychology of athletic preparation and performance / Traci A. Statler and Andrea M. DuBois -- Basic nutritional factors in health / Marie Spano -- Nutritional strategies to maximize performance / Marie Spano -- Performance-enhancing substances and methods / Bill Campbell -- Principles of test selection and administration / Michael McGuigan -- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests / Michael McGuigan -- Warm-up and flexibility training / Ian Jeffreys -- Free-weight and machine exercise technique / Scott Caulfield -- Alternative modes and nontraditional implement exercise technique / G. Gregory Haff, Doug Berninger, and Scott Caulfield -- Resistance training program design / Jeremy M. Sheppard and N. Travis Triplett -- Plyometric training program design and technique / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu -- Speed and agility program design and technique / Brad H. DeWeese and Sophia Nimphius -- Aerobic endurance program design and technique / Benjamin H. Reuter and J. Jay Dawes -- Periodization / G. Gregory Haff -- Rehabilitation and reconditioning / David H. Potach and Terry L. Grindstaff -- Facility design, layout, and organization / Andrea Hudy -- Facility policies, procedures, and legal issues / Traci Statler and Victor Brown -- Answers to study questions -- References -- Index -- About the editors -- Contributors -- Contributors to previous editions.

The essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource explains the key theories, concepts and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance.

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