Essentials of strength training and conditioning
By: National Strength and Conditioning Association ; Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle, editors.
Contributors: Baechle, Thomas R., 1943-; Earle, Roger W., 1967-; National Strength & Conditioning Association (U.S.)
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Champaign, IL
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780736058032
Subjects: Physical education and training; Muscle strength; Physical fitness -- Physiological aspects; Physical Education and Training -- methods; Athletic Performance -- physiology; Exercise -- physiology; Physical Fitness -- physiology
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Structure and function of the muscular, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems / Gary R. Hunter and Robert T. Harris; title: Bioenergetics of exercise and training / Joel T. Cramer; title: Endocrine responses to resistance exercise / William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, and Barry A. Spiering; title: Biomechanics of resistance exercise / Everett Harman; title: Adaptations to anaerobic training programs /  Nicholas A. Ratamess; title: Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs / Ann Swank; title: Age- and sex-related differences and their implications for resistance exercise / Avery D. Faigenbaum; title: Psychology of athletic preparation and performance / Bradley D. Hatfield and Evan B. Brody; title: Performance-enhancing substances / Jay R. Hoffman and Jeffrey R. Stout; title: Nutritional factors in health and performance / Kristin Reimers; title: Principles of test selection and administration / Everett Harman; title: Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests / Everett Harman and John Garhammer; title: Warm-up and stretching / Ian Jeffreys; title: Resistance training and spotting techniques / Roger W. Earle and Thomas R. Baechle; title: Resistance training / Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle, and Dan Wathen; title: Plyometric training / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu; title: Speed, agility, and speed-endurance development / Steven S. Plisk; title: Aerobic endurance exercise training / Benjamin H. Reuter and Patrick Hagerman; title: Periodization / Dan Wathen, Thomas R. Baechle, and Roger W. Earle; title: Rehabilitation and reconditioning / David H. Potach and Terry L. Grindstaff; title: Facility organization and risk management / Michael Greenwood and Lori Greenwood; title: Developing a policies and procedures manual / Boyd Epley and John Taylor.