ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning
Edition:
2
ISBN/ISSN:
9781975118761
Publication Date:
March 18, 2021
2021-03-18
9781975118761
Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM’s Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioningoffers a comprehensive introduction to ...
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Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM’s Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioningoffers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training and conditioning. This updated 2nd edition 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.
- Myths and Misconceptions boxes debunk popular myths and clarify widespread misconceptions about strength and conditioning.
- Interpreting Research boxes draw attention to important research findings and explain their application to strength and conditioning practice.
- Case Studies throughout the chapters challenge you to evaluate real-world scenarios and devise effective solutions.
- Exercise boxes provide step-by-step instructions for various exercises, as well as Caution! alerts that highlight important safety considerations.
- Sidebars highlight topical points at a glance.
- Review Questions at the end of each chapter test your knowledge and challenge you to apply what you’ve learned.
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Edition2ISBN/ISSN9781975118761Product FormatVitalsource Interactive eBookSeriesAmerican College of Sports MedicineEdition2Publication DateMarch 18, 2021
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- Nicholas Ratamess PhD, CSCS*D, FNSCA
- Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
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Preface ............................................................................................................................................................................ vi
User’s Guide .................................................................................................................................................................. vii
Reviewers ....................................................................................................................................................................... xi
Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................................................ xii
PART ONE Foundations ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 1
1 Introduction to Strength Training and Conditioning ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 3
2 Biomechanics of Force Production and Performance ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 22
3 Basic Nutrition ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 47
PART TWO Physiological Responses and Adaptations ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 73
4 Neural Adaptations to Training ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 75
5 Muscular Adaptations to Training ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 96
6 Connective Tissue Adaptations to Training ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 126
7 Endocrine System Responses and Adaptations ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 145
8 Metabolic Responses and Adaptations to Training ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 178
9 Responses and Adaptations of the Cardiorespiratory System ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 210
10 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 237
PART THREE Strength Training and Conditioning Program Design ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 249
11 Warm-Up, Flexibility, and Myofascial Release ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 251
12 Resistance Training Program Design ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 287
13 Resistance Training Equipment and Safety ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 336
14 Resistance Training Exercises ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 367
15 Plyometric Training ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 447
16 Sprint and Agility Training ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 500
17 Aerobic Training ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 535
18 Training Periodization and Tapering ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 570
PART FOUR Assessment ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 591
19 Assessment and Evaluation ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 593
Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ 647
CONTENTS -
- Myths and Misconceptions boxes debunk popular myths and clarify widespread misconceptions about strength and conditioning.
- Interpreting Research boxes draw attention to important research findings and explain their application to strength and conditioning practice.
- Case Studies throughout the chapters challenge you to evaluate real-world scenarios and devise effective solutions.
- Exercise boxes provide step-by-step instructions for various exercises, as well as Caution! alerts that highlight important safety considerations.
- Sidebars highlight topical points at a glance.
- Review Questions at the end of each chapter test your knowledge and challenge you to apply what you’ve learned.
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