Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM’s Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioningoffers a comprehensive introduction to ...
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.
Edition
2
ISBN/ISSN
9781975118761
Product Format
Vitalsource Interactive eBook
Series
American College of Sports Medicine
Edition
2
Publication Date
March 18, 2021
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)
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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