Ratamess, Nicholas A.

ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning / Foundations of strength training and conditioning Nicholas Ratamess Jr. - xii, 500 p. : illustration ; 29 cm.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to strength training and conditioning -- Biomechanics of force production -- 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 -- Warm-up and flexibility -- Resistance training program design -- Resistance training equipment and safety -- Resistance training exercises -- Plyometric training -- Sprint and agility training -- Aerobic training -- Training periodization -- Assessment and evaluation.

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