ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning - Ratamess, Nicholas A.; American College of Sports Medicine (Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012)
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.
This book includes online access at http://thepoint.lww.com/ACSM&C, please refer library staff for the password
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Physical fitness; Resistance Training; Bodybuilding; Exercise -- Physiological aspects; Physical fitness; Weight training