Bodybuilding Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"I highly recommend The Science of Strength Training. It's a comprehensive, actionable, and easy-to-understand handbook for new and experienced weightlifters alike. Worth ten times the price."– Mike Matthews, author of Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger“I am blown away with the quality of this book! From the photos, diagrams, and text. This is truly the resource for both coaches and those trying to understand the science of lifting more. The perfect resource for learning what exercises target what muscles, how to execute them, and how to train for your goals. Austin's book is an incredible resource for anyone interested in fitness and lifting.”–Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D.(c), CISSN, Researcher & Coach"Austin Current’s Science of Strength Training is a great read for both beginners and advanced trainees alike. Far too often people head into the gym without a clear understanding of the physiology behind the process in which they are engaged. Austin does a great job of breaking down the complex science behind weight training while making it understandable for everyone and ensuring practical applications every step of the way. I can't recommend it enough."–Cliff Wilson, author of Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook and 13x World Champion Natural Bodybuilding Coach“Austin has done an incredible job on putting together the Science of Strength Training. He’s found the perfect balance of laying it out in a way that will benefit both the average gym-goer who just loves to train and the more dedicated coach or trainer who has a deeper understanding of the science side of things. I honestly couldn’t recommend this book enough, and I will be using it as a reference for both my online and in-person clients and for the coaches and trainers I help out along the way.”–Danny Kennedy, Personal Trainer & Host of The Fitness & Lifestyle Podcast

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Book SynopsisFrom free weights and resistance bands to Pilates and yoga, weight-training is an exciting -- and healthy -- trend. The Weight Training Diary For Dummies is the perfect tool for any avid body builder. Filled with expert advice on health, nutrition, equipment, and accessories, it also includes injury prevention exercises and body fat to weight conversion charts to help you keep track of your progress.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Training Basics 7 Chapter 1: Creating your workout plan 9 Chapter 2: Just warming up 23 Chapter 3: Giving yourself a life 35 Chapter 4: Cooling down and fueling up 45 Part II: The Weight Training Diary 55 Your training diary 57 Part III: The Part of Tens 179 Chapter 5: Ten weight room etiquette tips 181 Chapter 6: Ten top weight-lifting songs 185 Index 189

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Book SynopsisTells the story of how film-makers use and manipulate the appearance and performances of muscular men and women to enhance the appeal of their productions. The authors show how this practice evolved from the art of photography through magic lantern and stage shows into the motion picture industry.Trade ReviewWill immediately become the definitive treatment of its topic, a subject that no other work has had the ambition to tackle in such detail and range." —John Ibson, California State University, author of Picturing Men: A Century of Male Relationships in Everyday American Photography"Moving from the silent era to the post-Schwarzenegger age, David Chapman and John Fair’s book entertains and informs in equal measure. Few works will be able to touch the breadth and nuance of this work. Nor will they match the authors’ keen eye for detail and flair. In seeking to integrate, and highlight, the importance of muscles in film, Chapman and Fair sweep across national and transnational histories to explore the ongoing human fascination with athleticism. Be they Italians, Germans, Americans or everyone in between, movie goers have long looked to the chiselled body for motivation, information and solace. In exploring this interest, Chapman and Fair have produced a book that will likely serve as the reference work for years to come." —Conor Heffernan, University of Texas at Austin, Trustee of the British Society of Sport History"From Sandow to Schwarzenegger and beyond, Chapman and Fair’s survey is the definitive study of the built physique in film. Ably balancing the fan’s perspective with meticulous research, Muscle in the Movies is an essential contribution to our understanding of bodies in cinema." —Tolga Ozyurtcu, University of Texas at Austin, Historian of Lifestyle Sport"In Muscles in the Movies, John Fair and David Chapman demonstrate in fascinating detail how modernity has produced its own illusory image of the muscular body through photography and movie making. They illuminate for the reader how cinema was born muscled, flexing and fully fleshed such that Hollywood could cash in on images of assertive ideal masculinity by encouraging audiences to gaze in awe upon the human machine. The medium of muscle thus became an inherent part of action movies in the service of spectacle and celebratory culture. As the authors show so convincingly, it was the clever marriage of bodily form and function and the psychic tension it created that perfected this art of illusion for moviegoers and made muscle movies both popular and lucrative." —Patricia Vertinsky, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, coauthor of The Female Tradition in Physical Education: Women First reconsidered

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to spotting and safety techniques in the gymnasium.

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Book SynopsisOffers more than 200 exercises and 50 workouts that show how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. This title includes programming for strength, power, bodybuilding and toning. It presents conditioning routines for optimal performance in more than 30 sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field and golf.Trade ReviewTable of ContentsChapter 1. Develop Your Weight Training Program; Chapter 2. Equipment; Chapter 3. Diversify Resistance for Maximum Effectiveness; Chapter 4. How a Muscle Gains Strength; Chapter 5. Mechanisms of Muscle Enlargement; Chapter 6. How Muscles Increase Their Endurance; Chapter 7. Contraindications to Weight Training.

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Book Synopsis After spending 12 years training everyone from professional athletes to A-list celebrities, Stephen Cabral makes his private clients’ programs available in A Man’s Guide to Muscle and Strength. Packed with over 140 exercises and over 300 photos, it delivers straightforward strength training programs designed for real guys who want real results. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Top 10 Training Rules You Need to Live By Chapter 2: Nutrition and Nutrient Timing Chapter 3: The Death of Long, Slow Cardio Chapter 4: How to Get Started Chapter 5: Starter Workout Program 1 Chapter 6: Starter Workout Program 2 Chapter 7: Strength Training Six-Week Workout Program Chapter 8: Core Power Six-Week Workout Program Chapter 9: Strength and Power Training Six-Week Workout Program Chapter 10: The Hard Gainers Workout Chapter 11: Functional Training Six-Week Workout Program Chapter 12: Upper-Body Six-Week Workout Program Chapter 13: Body-Weight Training Six-Week Workout Program Chapter 14: Continue What You’ve Started

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Book SynopsisA guide to increasing core strength, stability and flexibility. Whether you're just beginning your routine or looking to enhance an existing conditioning programme, it features over 100 exercises and 60 programmes to show how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures.Table of ContentsPart 1. 20 Steps to Creating the Perfect Core Workout Programme; Part 2. Increase the Visibility of Your Abs; Part 3. Basic Exercises to Sculpt Your Abs; Part 4. Advanced Exercises and Techniques; Part 5. Ab and Core Exercises Using Machines and Accessories; Part 6. Workout Programmes for Abdominal and Core Muscles.

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Book Synopsis Take your performance to the next level with Functional Training. Author Juan Carlos Santana brings you his revolutionary approach to training and conditioning methods sure to improve your function in any sport or activity. Functional Training covers the recent breakthroughs, the most exercises, and proven programs that you can follow or incorporate into your existing training plan. Offering strength, endurance, power, and sport-specific exercises and programming, Functional Training is a comprehensive resource for every athlete, coach, and athletic trainer. Covering the concepts, exercises, progressions, and sequencing on which a sound functional training program is based, it addresses the needs of more than 11 sports and features 135 exercises, including body weight, bands and pulleys, dumbbells and kettlebells, medicine balls, and stability balls. Functional Training features a three-tier approach for integrating functional movements intoTrade Review "Juan Carlos “JC” Santana is the preeminent personal trainer, period! Functional Training will provide you with key insights into the science and application of exercise training." Jose Antonio, PhD-- CEO of ISSN “With Juan Carlos “JC” Santana’s training methods and guidance, I was able to fight at the highest level of mixed martial arts in the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships and reached the pinnacle of grappling by winning the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. The workout regimens in Functional Training will also prepare you for any competition.” Jeff “Snowman” Monson-- Pro MMA Fighter, ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion "If you want to reach your potential as an athlete there is no one I would trust more than Juan Carlos “JC” Santana! Mike Flynn-- 11 year NFL veteran, Superbowl XXXV Champion “If you are looking for information to truly unlock your potential and improve your performance, look no further than Functional Training”. Jeff Nichols CSCS-- Exercise Physiologist, Virginia High Performance LLC, Former Navy SEAL “Juan Carlos “JC” Santana is one of the true pioneers of Functional Training. His creative exercises and programs have helped shape the way that functional training is being used today.” Chris Poirier-- General Manager Perform Better “Juan Carlos “JC” Santana is the premier trainer in America and Functional Training is groundbreaking work in the area of function and strength. There is simply no better resource on the planet.” Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM-- Professor, Strength and Conditioning, Director, Center for Sport Performance California State University, Fullerton, Editor, Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness “Juan Carlos ‘JC’ Santana is a fitness leader with a unique understanding of the science and practice of functional training. He creates superior results for duffers and high-performance athletes alike and his book Functional Training will show you how to make the most of your training.” Stuart McGill, PhD-- Professor, University of Waterloo at Waterloo, Ontario, Canada "For over 30 years Juan Carlos ‘JC’ Santana has been raising the bar in the fitness industry. With Functional Training you will tap into the cutting-edge methods which have made him one of the world's leading authorities on functional training." Jeff Chandler, EdD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA, FACSM-- Professor, Jacksonville State University, Editor in Chief, Strength and Conditioning Journal “Juan Carlos ‘JC’ Santana develops innovative ideas and exercise programming with a training philosophy grounded in basic principles which generates positive results for his clients/athletes. In the past, I have called upon JC for insight into different training methodologies and he has delivered. Gain those same insights when reading Functional Training.” Chip Morton-- Strength & Conditioning Coach, Cincinnati, Ohio Table of ContentsPart I Function and Functional Training Chapter 1. Functional Training Defined Chapter 2. Foundations of Functional Training Chapter 3. Performance Continuum PART II Exercises Chapter 4. Essentials Chapter 5. Supporting Cast Part III Programs Chapter 6. Program Design Chapter 7. Pure Functional Programs Chapter 8. Hybrid Programming Chapter 9. Sport-Specific Programs

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Book SynopsisPacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance examines the science, strategies, and application of pacing in sports. Coaches, athletes, and students of sport will learn to assess, develop, and implement effective pacing strategies for 13 sports, including running, cycling, triathlon, soccer, and basketball.Trade Review"Pacing is of great theoretical and practical relevance to both sport scientists and coaches. From a theoretical perspective its study helps expand our understanding of the mechanisms through which human performance is regulated, and the processes which lead to the development of fatigue. From a practical perspective, it allows coaches and athletes to fully realise the performance potential that has been developed through long periods of physical, mental, and technical training. Kevin Thompson’s book does an outstanding job of bridging the gap between theory and practice. It refers to cutting edge research in order to explain underpinning mechanisms, but also features a series of inputs from world class athletes and coaches explaining how they have utilised these principles in their own careers. This combination will allow students and researchers to identify the practical challenges faced by high level athletes, and will also allow practitioners to recommend evidence based strategies. With chapters based specifically around a number of different team and individual sports, this book will be of value to anybody with an interest in optimizing sports performance."Dr. Andrew Renfree-- Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester Table of ContentsPart I: Science and Philosophy of Pacing Chapter 1 What Is Pacing? Chapter 2 Understanding Pacing Strategies Chapter 3 Physiology of Pacing Chapter 4 Psychology of Pacing Chapter 5 Adapting Pacing Strategies Part II: Applications for Sport Chapter 6 Swimming Chapter 7 Cycling Chapter 8 Speed Skating Chapter 9 Running Chapter 10 Olympic and Ironman Triathlon Chapter 11 Rowing Chapter 12 Football Chapter 13 Tennis and Squash Chapter 14 Basketball

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Book Synopsis This text makes the principles and theories of fitness and personal training accessible for all readers, helping them understand how the body works and responds to exercise and how to create exercise programs that help clients accomplish their fitness goals. Trade Review“This is an excellent resource for individuals preparing for a career in health and fitness. It provides the constructs for a classroom-based approach to learning the principles of personal training, and may also help prepare individuals for taking the national certification test.”Doody’s Book Review (Jan 2015) Table of ContentsPart I. Getting StartedChapter 1. Components of Fitness Chapter 2. Principles of Exercise Chapter 3. Risk Stratification and Fitness Assessments Chapter 4. Setting Goals Chapter 5. Conducting a Personal Training Session Part II. Anatomy and PhysiologyChapter 6. Basic Anatomy Chapter 7. Nervous System Chapter 8. Energy Systems Chapter 9. Endocrine System Part III. Kinesiology and BiomechanicsChapter 10. Biomechanics Chapter 11. Upper-Body Anatomy Chapter 12. Lower-Body Anatomy Chapter 13. Anatomy of the Core Part IV. NutritionChapter 14. Macronutrients Chapter 15. Metabolism, Water, Digestion, and Micronutrients Chapter 16. Practical Application of Nutritional Knowledge Part V. Key Concepts Related to Resistance TrainingChapter 17. Resistance Training Program Design Chapter 18. Beginner Workout Chapter 19. Squat Chapter 20. Bench Press Chapter 21. Deadlift Part VI. Key Concepts Related to Other Modes of ExerciseChapter 22. Aerobic Training Program Design Chapter 23. Flexibility Chapter 24. Power and Speed Development Chapter 25. Advanced Concepts in Program Design Part VII. Program ModificationChapter 26. Training Special Populations Chapter 27. Injury and Rehabilitation Appendix A. Review Questions Answer Sheet Appendix B. Exercise List Appendix C. General Resume Format Appendix D. Interviewing for Fitness-Related Jobs Appendix E. Sample Introductory Workout Appendix F. Sample Pricing Appendix G. Calculating Lean Body Mass and Fat Weight Appendix H. Skinfold Formulas Appendix I. NPTI Resting Fitness Assessments

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Book SynopsisBefore athletes can become strong and powerful, they need to master the movement skills required in sport. Athletic Movement Skills covers the underlying science and offers prescriptive advice on bridging the gap between scientist and practitioner so coaches and athletes can work together to achieve dominance.Trade Review“Athletic Movement Skills is the definitive work on the subject. Clive Brewer has created a blueprint for excelling in any sport. Athletes, coaches, and trainers, if you’re serious about performance and injury prevention, I can think of no better investment.”Mike Favre, M.Ed., CSCS, RSCC*D-- Director of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning, University of Michigan “Athletic movement skills underpin performance in the majority of sports. Developing these capacities appropriately gives athletes a significant advantage. No one knows more about this topic than Clive Brewer. The wisdom in this book will give coaches and athletes the ability to stay a step ahead of their opposition. “Ian Jeffreys, Ph.D., ASCC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, FUKSC-- Professor of Strength and Conditioning, University of South Wales Table of Contents Chapter 1 Movement Skill Development Chapter 2 Understanding Biomotor Abilities Chapter 3 Patterns of Motor System Development Chapter 4 Efficiently Controlling Forces: Mechanical Functions of Movement Chapter 5 Importance of Posture in Athletic Movement Chapter 6 Evaluating Posture Chapter 7 Designing a Progressive Curriculum: Considerations for Movement Skill Learning and Physio-Mechanical Training Chapter 8 Developing Running Speed and Agility Skills Chapter 9 Developing Jumping and Plyometric Skills Chapter 10 Developing Functional Strength Progressions Chapter 11 Applying Principles in Practice

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Book Synopsis Best-selling author Frédéric Delavier brings his singular style to a resource designed to help serious weightlifters increase mass, definition, and strength in their biceps, triceps, and forearms. Delavier’s Anatomy for Bigger, Stronger Arms is filled with over 330 full-color photos and 130 distinctive illustrations that highlight more than 100 exercises. Table of ContentsPart 1What You Need to Know Before You Begin 1. Develop Your Program20 Steps to Developing Your Arm Workout Program 1. How should you define your goals? 2. How many arm workouts should you do each week? 3. Which days should you work out? 4. Should you work the biceps and triceps separately? 5. What time of day should you work out? 6. How many sets of arm exercises should you do for each muscle? 7. How should you adjust the volume of work? 8. How many exercises should you do during each workout? 9. When should you change exercises? 10. How many repetitions should you do in each set? 11. How quickly should you do repetitions? 12. How do you adjust the range of motion in an exercise? 13. How long should a workout last? 14. How much rest time should you take between sets? 15. How do you determine the most appropriate weight for each exercise? 16. When should you increase the weight? 17. How much rest time should you take between exercises? 18. How do you select exercises based on your anatomomorphology? 19. When should you change your program? 20. Should you take a vacation? Keep a Workout Notebook Rate of Progress Techniques for Increasing Intensity Volume or Intensity? Theory of Absolute Strength: A Good Beginning Strategy Inroad Theory: An Advanced Technique Summary of These Two Theories Synchronizing Cycles Should You Train to Muscle Failure? Beyond Failure Stop-and-Go Burn Continuous Tension Unilateral Training Supersets Circuits How Should You Breathe During a Workout? 2. Build Your Arms Quickly!Secrets of Biceps Anatomy Anatomical Considerations Roles of the Biceps The Secret to Huge Biceps Hand Position Affects the Strength of the Biceps Hand Position Affects the Strength of the Brachioradialis Let’s Talk About Size A Muscle’s Length–Tension Relationship: The Key to Strength Secrets of Triceps Anatomy Anatomical Considerations Roles of the Triceps The Secret to Huge Triceps Secrets of Forearm Anatomy Anatomical Considerations Roles of the Forearms Practical Observations: The Forearm, a Muscle of Extremes Part 2Weak Areas and Pathologies 1. Understanding Weak AreasFour Obstacles to Developing the Biceps Small Biceps Short Biceps Imbalance Between the Long and Short Heads Small Brachialis Two Obstacles to Developing the Triceps Small Triceps Imbalance Between the Heads Five Obstacles to Developing the Forearms Forearms Are Too Small Forearms Are Too Large Small Brachioradialis Imbalances Between Flexor and Extensor Muscles Weak Hands 2. Strengthening Weak AreasStrategies for Developing the Biceps Anatomical Dilemma: You Must Work the Biceps From Every Angle in Order to Develop It! Anatamomorphological Dilemma: Should You Straighten Your Arms During Curls? Are You a Hypersupinator or a Hyperpronator? Adapting Exercises to Your Morphology Biomechanical Dilemma: Are Curls a Compound Exercise for the Biceps? If Classic Curls Don’t Produce the Results You Expect Strategies for Developing the Triceps Learn to Feel the Triceps Well Strategies for Correcting Imbalances Between the Heads Is a Fixed or Rotating Schedule Best? Strategies for Developing the Forearms Get Bigger Forearms Develop the Brachioradialis Correct Imbalances in the Forearms Strengthen Your Grip Prevent Your Forearms From Interfering With Your Biceps Training 3. Preventing PathologiesUnderstanding Biceps Pathologies Causes of Pain in the Biceps 1. Vulnerability of the Tendon of the Long Head of the Biceps 2. Three Types of Biceps Tears 3. Focus on Problems With the Labrum Understanding Triceps and Elbow Pathologies 1. Understanding Elbow Pain 2. Types of Triceps Tears Understanding Forearm and Wrist Pathologies Factors That Predispose You to Forearm Pain Tendinitis in Muscles Attaching to the Epicondyles Prevent Pain in the Forearms and Wrists Goals of a Strength Training Program for Preventing Wrist Injuries Part 3 The Exercises 1. Beginning ExercisesYou Do Not Need Much Equipment to Work Your Arms at Home Dumbbells Pull-Up Bar Elastic Bands Exercises for the Biceps Pull-Up Supinated Curl Hammer Curl Concentration Curl Biceps Stretch Exercises for the Triceps Narrow Push-Up Seated or Standing Triceps Extension With Dumbbells Lying Triceps Extension With Dumbbells Reverse Dip Triceps Kickback Triceps Stretch Exercises for the Forearms Reverse Curl Wrist Curl Wrist Extension Forearm Stretch 2. Advanced ExercisesAdvanced Exercises for the Biceps Supinated Curl With a Machine Low-Pulley Curl Cable Stretch Curl Incline Curl Preacher Curl With a Scott Curl Bench Brachialis Curl Advanced Exercises for the Triceps Narrow-Grip Bench Press Dip Lying Triceps Extension With a Bar or Machine Seated or Standing Triceps Extension With a Bar or Machine Cable Push-Down Advanced Exercises for the Forearms Hanging From a Pull-Up Bar Squeezing a Hand Grip Wrist Roller and Power-Flexor Pronosupination With a Bar Part 4 Arm Workout Programs Home-Based Programs Using Little Equipment Beginner Programs Intermediate Programs Advanced Programs Programs for the Gym Beginner Programs Intermediate Programs Advanced Programs Strength Training Programs Designed for Your Sport Racket Sports Rugby, Football, and Team Contact Sports Basketball, Volleyball, and Handball Downhill Skiing Combat Sports Track and Field Throwing Events Swimming Golf Rowing Kayaking and Sailing Climbing Arm Wrestling Powerlifting Program for the Bench Press

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Book SynopsisThe perfect way to build muscle and shed fat, High-Intensity 300 features unique workouts that can be completed in only 30 minutes. Programs such as Ultimate Fat Loss, Getting Stronger, and Target Muscle Builders not only challenge you but also produce results. When you're ready, 40 Toughest Workouts will raise the bar for maximum performance.Trade Review“When it comes to providing quality information on fitness, Dan Trink always delivers. In High-Intensity 300 he has the perfect blend of science and practical experience to help you get leaner, stronger, and more muscular.”Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA-- Author of The M.A.X. Muscle Plan “The workouts in High-Intensity 300 produce results in the safest and most efficient manner possible.”Tony Gentilcore, CSCS-- Cofounder of Cressey Performance, TonyGentilcore.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Ramping Up Chapter 2 Ultimate Fat Loss Chapter 3 Getting Stronger Chapter 4 Targeted Muscle Builders Chapter 5 Last (Wo)Man Standing Chapter 6 The Core of the Matter Chapter 7 Let’s Push! Let’s Pull! Chapter 8 40 Toughest Workouts

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Book Synopsis Best-selling author Frédéric Delavier introduces 49 programs for sculpting every region of the body. Featuring 157 exercises targeted to the back, shoulders, abs, buttocks, legs, arms, and chest, Delavier’s Women’s Strength Training Anatomy Workouts includes 140 photos and 290 remarkable anatomical illustrations. Table of Contents Part I Developing Your Own Training Program Part II The Exercises Part III The Programs

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Book Synopsis Essentials of Eccentric Training is the first comprehensive resource covering this innovative approach to resistance training and conditioning that produces extraordinary results. Backed by evidence-based studies and readily incorporated into training programs, eccentric training provides greater intensity to help individuals push past plateaus and increase muscular strength, endurance, and power. Using eccentric training, strength and conditioning professionals and personal trainers can also help their clients improve metabolism, manage their weight, and facilitate injury rehabilitation. The text provides the physiological explanations, exercises, and sample programs beneficial to introducing eccentric training into clients' workouts. All facets of this exciting, power-generating modality are detailed by veteran international fitness expert Len Kravitz and champion bodybuilder and personal trainer Aaron Bubbico, who use eccentric training not only with clients but also in their own exercise regimens. The practical information in the book is supported by special features: 70 eccentric training exercises are demonstrated through full-color photos and detailed instructions to properly illustrate techniques and minimize risk of injury. A selection of 46 online exercise videos explain more complex workout techniques to ensure exercises are properly performed to maximize results. Symbols throughout the book indicate when videos are available online. A selection of 24 sample workout plans, six case study workouts, and two sample eight-week training programs provide professionals with a strong starting point to build programs for their clients. An appendix lists foundational resistance training exercises across seven popular sports. An exercise finder categorized by muscle group makes selecting the right exercises for each client easy. After establishing a foundation of muscular physiology, the first chapters of Essentials of Eccentric Training explain the three unique ways of using eccentric training: eccentric emphasis, supramaximal training, and the two-up/one-down method. The next two chapters address specific effects of the training method: how it bolsters postworkout metabolic rate and how to minimize delayed-onset muscle soreness. The book's final six chapters contain exercises and program designs specifically for muscular strength, muscular endurance, explosive power, weight loss, muscle size, and rehabilitation. Essentials of Eccentric Training imparts every aspect of this groundbreaking training system and its benefits in resistance exercise programs. The method presents boundless opportunities for strength and conditioning specialists and exercise professionals who work with athletes and exercise enthusiasts of all ages and fitness levels. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Understanding Muscular Structure and the Physiological Mechanisms of Concentric and Eccentric Action Muscular System Gross Structure of Muscle Muscle Cell Structure and Organization Muscle Fiber Protein Organization Actin–Myosin Orientation The Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction Termination of Muscle Action Muscle Fiber Types Distribution of Fiber Types in Special Populations Summary Thoughts Chapter 2. Discovering the Eccentric Training Methods Eccentric Emphasis Training Method Supramaximal Eccentric Training Method Two-Up/One-Down Eccentric Training Method Summary Thoughts Chapter 3. Boosting the Metabolism With Eccentric Exercise Resting Metabolic Rate Thermic Effect of Food Activity Energy Expenditure Positive Energy Balance Muscle Metabolism in Eccentric Training Maximizing Metabolism With Eccentric Exercise Summary Thoughts Chapter 4. Eliminating Muscle Soreness With the Repeated Bout Approach Repeated Bout Effect of Eccentric Training Implementing the Repeated Bout Effect With a Client Educating Clients About the Repeated Bout Effect Understanding Muscle Recovery Summary Thoughts Chapter 5. Eccentric raining for Strength Exercise Program Design Application Tools for Exercises Training Intensity Suggestions Summary Thoughts Training for Strength Upper- and Lower-Body Workout Routines for Strength Training Chapter 6. Eccentric Training for Endurance Exercise Program Design Application Tools for Exercises Summary Thoughts Training for Endurance Upper- and Lower-Body Workout Routines for Endurance Training Chapter 7. Eccentric Training for Explosive Power Exercise Program Design Application Tools for Exercises Summary Thoughts Training for Explosive Power Upper- and Lower-Body Workout Routines for Power Training Chapter 8. Eccentric Training for Weight Loss Exercise Program Design Application Tools for Exercises Summary Thoughts Training for Weight Loss Upper- and Lower-Body Workout Routines for Weight Loss Chapter 9. Eccentric Training for Muscle Hypertrophy Exercise Program Design Application Tools for Exercises Summary Thoughts Training for Muscle Hypertrophy Upper- and Lower-Body Workout Routines for Muscle Hypertrophy Chapter 10. Eccentric Exercise and Rehabilitation Tendons Ligaments Fascia Exercise Program Design Application Tools for Exercises Summary Thoughts Training for Rehabilitation Upper- and Lower-Body Workout Routines for Rehabilitation

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Book SynopsisPacked with group and at-home exercises, recreational activities, yoga, balance work, core work, and nutrition essentials, Fitness: Steps to Success enables readers to create fitness programs based on their goals, desires, and schedules.Trade Review“Fitness: Steps to Success helps you gain the confidence and know-how you need to improve your fitness and energy levels for a lifetime!” Use the step by step instructions to help you create your own fitness plan – working at your own pace and own intensity.”Anthony Wall MS-- Director of Professional Education, American Council on Exercise Table of Contents STEP 1 Overview of Fitness STEP 2 Testing and Evaluation STEP 3 Goals STEP 4 Cardiovascular Fitness STEP 5 Muscular Strength and Endurance STEP 6 Flexibility STEP 7 Balance STEP 8 Core STEP 9 Nutrition STEP 10 Behavior

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Book SynopsisStrength Training Past 50 is the authoritative guide for active adults. The all-new third edition features 83 exercises for free weights, machines, kettlebells, stability balls, and elastic bands and 30 programs for endurance, speed, and strength. Trade Review“Wayne Westcott is a pioneer, leading researcher, and authority on strength training, metabolism, and fitness. He puts it all together in Strength Training Past 50, a must-read for anyone who cares about strength and health!”Nicholas DiNubile, MD-- Orthopedic Surgeon and Best-Selling Author, Chief Medical Officer, American Council on Exercise (ACE) “From basic exercise technique to advanced program design, this guide is a must-read for men and women over 50.”Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD, FACSM, FNSCA-- Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, Author of Youth Strength Training “Readers will find Dr. Westcott’s writing style easy to follow and will enjoy what it feels like to train past 50.”Peter Ronai, MS, FACSM, RCEP, CSCS-D-- Clinical Associate Professor Exercise Science, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement, Science Sacred Heart University “Staying strong and fit after 50 is absolutely achievable—and Drs. Westcott and Baechle provide the winning game plan for doing so!” Ken Mannie -- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Michigan State University Table of Contents Chapter 1 Benefits of Strength Training Chapter 2 Assessment for Training Success Chapter 3 Applying Training Principles Chapter 4 Strength Training Equipment Chapter 5 Basic Exercise Techniques Chapter 6 Machine Exercises Chapter 7 Dumbbell Exercises Chapter 8 Alternative Equipment Exercises Chapter 9 Basic Training Programs Chapter 10 Advanced Training Programs Chapter 11 Sport-Specific Training Programs Chapter 12 Nutrition for Continuous Improvement

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Book Synopsis Are you ready to challenge yourself, and turn up the intensity of your workouts? Are you ready for a proven program that burns fat, increases muscle, and sculpts the physique you've always wanted? If so, then Maximum Interval Training is for you! Maximum Interval Training combines high-intensity exercises and nontraditional equipment with a variety of modalities and training options to stimulate muscle growth, avoid plateaus, and produce results. You'll find step-by-step instructions, expert advice, and photo depictions of 147 exercises as well as ready-to-use programs for power, strength, endurance, quickness, agility, tactical training, and total-body conditioning. But rest assured that it won't be more of the same. You'll test your limits with a regimen of sprints, medicine balls, heavy ropes, kettlebells, sandbags, body-weight exercises, and suspension training. Train with maximum intensity for maximum results! Trade Review“Coach John Cissik is one of the most knowledgeable and insightful men in the strength and conditioning world. In Maximum Interval Training he outlines techniques for using methods such as interval training, kettlebells, and periodization to make your performance soar.”Steve Holman-- Editor in Chief Iron Man Magazine “If you are seeking serious results through proven methods, this is the book for you! Whether you train others or are your own lab experiment, this book is an amazing resource for optimizing performance.”Shawn Windle-- Indiana Pacers Head Strength Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer “Maximum Interval Training offers superior guidance on high-intensity training involving heavy ropes, sandbags, medicine balls, body-weight resistance, sprinting, and kettlebells. Readers will benefit from John Cissik’s expert advice, insight, and instruction.”Glynis Nunn-Cearns-- Executive Director Australian Track and Field Coaches Association Table of ContentsPart I Maximum Interval Conditioning Chapter 1 Advantages of Maximum Interval Training Chapter 2 Equipment Options and Safety Considerations Part II Maximum Interval Exercises Chapter 3 Body-Weight Training Chapter 4 Sprinting Chapter 5 Medicine Balls Chapter 6 Heavy Ropes Chapter 7 Suspension Training Chapter 8 Kettlebells Chapter 9 Sandbags Chapter 10 Other Training Formats Part III Design of Maximum Interval Programs Chapter 11 Testing Considerations and Variables Chapter 12 Protocols for Measuring Fitness and Performance Parameters Chapter 13 Interpreting Results and Setting Goals Chapter 14 Creating a Personalized Program Chapter 15 Using Periodization to Push Performance to the Next Level Part IV Maximum Interval Performance Programs Chapter 16 Power and Strength Chapter 17 Explosiveness Chapter 18 Endurance Chapter 19 Quickness and Agility Chapter 20 Tactical Training Chapter 21 Total-Body Conditioning

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Book Synopsis Who says the best can't get better? The third edition of Strength Ball Training delivers more exercises, programs, assessments, and videos for better results. Preferred by elite athletes, fitness experts, and strength and conditioning specialists, stability and medicine ball exercises are essential to developing core power, strength, balance, coordination, and stability. Strength Ball Training presents those exercises along with instruction and advice on achieving results. Inside you will find assessments to help you determine your current ability level and corrective exercises that address deficiencies. The exercises can be sequenced to create individual programs that target specific regions or enhance total-body performance. You'll learn to incorporate equipment such as cables, bands, and dumbbells for added versatility and increased resistance. And you'll be granted exclusive access to online videos demonstrating the most complex and advanced eTable of Contents Chapter 1 The Strength Ball Advantage Chapter 2 Training With the Strength Ball Chapter 3 Assessment Chapter 4 Core Stabilization Chapter 5 Core Rotation Chapter 6 Legs and Hips Chapter 7 Chest Chapter 8 Shoulders and Upper Back Chapter 9 Abdominals, Lower Back, and Glutes Chapter 10 Biceps, Triceps, and Forearms Chapter 11 Whole Body Chapter 12 Flexibility Chapter 13 Programs

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Book SynopsisMichael Boyle presents the concepts, methods and programmes that maximise athletes' movements in competition. New Functional Training for Sports goes beyond traditional exercise descriptions and explanations, incorporating composites of movements as well as online access to video demonstrations, commentary and analysis of key exercises.Trade Review“Michael Boyle has trained some of the highest-performing athletes on the face of the earth and mentored most of the strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers on the planet. He's a true pioneer in our field and, quite honestly, a living legend. I'm proud to have learned from Mike and even prouder to call him a friend.”—Alwyn Cosgrove, Cofounder of Results Fitness“Michael Boyle is one of the greatest resources in the human performance industry. Using the best science, industry standards, and his innate ability to create efficient ways to apply the learnings at scale, he is continually improving his knowledge base. New Functional Training for Sports is a great foundation for a young professional and can be an additional perspective for the best in our field.”—Mark Verstegen, President and Founder of EXOS, Performance Director for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), and Author of Every Day Is Game Day and the Core Performance series“As a two-time Olympian who has worked closely with Michael Boyle since 2009, I can say with absolute certainty that he is the best there is. Without his guidance, knowledge, and constant support, I wouldn't be half the athlete I am today.”—Meghan Duggan, Assistant Coach at Clarkson University and U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Captain“Mike Boyle is someone I’ve given my utmost respect to as a fellow coach, trainer, and fitness professional for more than 20 years. His latest book, New Functional Training for Sports, is a must-read for any fitness pro, trainer, or coach desiring maximum success for clients or athletes. If you are serious about being a great coach, read this book and you will stay on the forefront of program design, functional training, and the latest techniques for preventing injury and maximizing performance.”—Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, Owner of Fitness Quest 10, Lead Training Advisor for Under Armour, and Author of The Impact Body Plan“Michael Boyle’s New Functional Training for Sports grants you access to one of this world’s elite strength and conditioning coaches.”—Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist in Judo“Michael’s personalized program enables athletes to consistently perform at their best."—Gosder Cherilus, Offensive Tackle for the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTable of ContentsChapter 1: Making Your Training More Functional; Chapter 2: Analysing the Demands of Your Sport; Chapter 3: Assessing Your Functional Strength; Chapter 4: Designing Your Program; Chapter 5: Foam Rolling, Stretching and Dynamic Warm-Up; Chapter 6: Lower-Body Training; Chapter 7: Core Training; Chapter 8: Upper-Body Training; Chapter 9: Plyometric Training; Chapter. 10: Olympic Lifting; Chapter 11: Performance Training Programs.

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Book SynopsisACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, Second Edition, offers the most current exercise and nutrition guidelines along with assessments, exercises, activities, and programs for varying ages, special conditions, and fitness goals. Authoritative and comprehensive, it makes adding, enhancing, or customizing a fitness and health routine safe and effective. Trade Review"ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness and Health is a must-read book for anyone who desires to live a long and healthy life. Written by experts from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, this book offers practical and proven advice on staying active and eating right." Robert Sallis, MD, FACSM -- Co-Director of Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fontana CA “ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness and Health helps you find your path to lifelong health. Backed by the latest research, this book will help you make informed, everyday decisions about eating right and being active. Learn from leading experts how individual choices today can add up to a lifetime of good health.” Walt Thompson, PhD-- President, American College of Sports Medicine (2017-2018), Regents’ Professor and Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development, Georgia State University “The American College of Sports Medicine is the world’s authority on physical activity, fitness, and health. In this volume, leading experts provide up-to-date guidance on adoption of an active, fit, and healthy lifestyle.” Russell R. Pate, PhD-- Professor of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina Table of ContentsPart I Fit, Active, and HealthyChapter 1 Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Physical Activity and Nutrition Barbara A. BushmanChapter 2 Embracing Physical Activity: A Complete Exercise Program Barbara A. BushmanChapter 3 Balancing Nutrition: Recommended Dietary Guidelines Stella Lucia Volpe and Joseph R. StanzioneChapter 4 Promoting Healthy Habits: Getting Started and Staying Motivated Barbara A. BushmanPart II Exercise and Activity for Building a Better YouChapter 5 Improving Your Aerobic Fitness Barbara A. BushmanChapter 6 Enhancing Your Muscular Fitness Avery D. FaigenbaumChapter 7 Increasing Your Flexibility Jan Schroeder and Michelle Kulovitz AlencarChapter 8 Sharpening Your Functional Fitness Nicholas H. EvansPart III Fitness and Health for Every AgeChapter 9 Children and Adolescents: Birth to Age 17 Don W. MorganChapter 10 Adults: Ages 18 to 64 Barbara A. BushmanChapter 11 Older Adults: Ages 65 and Older Robert S. MazzeoPart IV Fitness and Health for Every BodyChapter 12 Cardiovascular Health Shannon Lennon-Edwards and William B. FarquharChapter 13 Diabetes Sheri R. ColbergChapter 14 Cancer Kathryn H. SchmitzChapter 15 Alzheimer’s Disease Brad A. Roy and Linda FredenbergChapter 16 Osteoporosis and Bone Health Kara A. Witzke and Kerri M. Winters-StoneChapter 17 Arthritis and Joint Health A. Lynn MillarChapter 18 Weight Management Laura J. KruskallChapter 19 Pregnancy and Postpartum Lanay M. Mudd and Jean M. KerverChapter 20 Depression Heather Chambliss and Tracy L. Greer

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Book Synopsis Featuring 40 exercises, 127 workouts, and a full 15-week program, The Modern Art of High Intensity Training offers a visually stunning presentation of all things high intensity. Along with covering the five principles of high intensity training, its eye-catching illustrations convey the strength, power, and beauty of the movements. Table of ContentsWhy You Need a Program to Be SuccessfulUsing Training Fundamentals as a Starting Point Principle 1: Progression Principle 2: Continuity Principle 3: Variety Principle 4: Nonlinearity Principle 5: Load and Recovery What You Should Know About Physiology The Energy Continuum Quick, Energy! Lactate Is at the Heart of Energy Production What About Recovery? Adjusting the Intensity Using Time Under Tension to Adjust the Load Things That Interfere With Training Rule 1: Prioritize the Work Rule 2: Work Out in the Right Order Rule 3: Avoid Bad Combinations Combinations That Work How to Use This BookThe Warm-Up Basic Warm-Up Reminders How to Plan a Warm-Up Principles to Keep in Mind Essential Parts of the Warm-Up (1) General Warm-Up (2) Auxiliary Warm-Up (3) Specific Warm-Up Specific High Intensity Training Routines Technical FoundationFoundational ExercisesClean and JerkClean Workout—Cleans Jerk Workout—Jerks Workout—Clean and Jerks Sandbag Clean Workout—Sandbags Tire Clean Workout—Tire Cleans Snatch Workout—Snatches Kettlebell Variations Workout—Kettlebell Snatches Workout—Kettlebell Cleans Bent-Over Row Workout—Bent-Over Rows Basic Athletic ExercisesSquatDifferent Types of Squats Anatomy Reminders How Far Should You Go Down in a Squat? Squat Mythology Range of Motion and Performance Squat Technique Workout—Squats Front Squat Workout—Front Squats Overhead Squat Workout—Overhead Squats Thruster Workout—Thrusters One-Legged (Bulgarian Split) Squat Workout—One-Legged Squats Pistol Squat (Air Squat on One Leg) Workout—Pistol Squats Workout—Mixed Squats Landmine Squat Landmine Obliques Workouts—Landmine Squats Bench Press Workout—Bench Presses Bench Press With Dumbbells or Kettlebells Workout—Bench Presses With Dumbbells or Kettlebells Deadlift Workout—Deadlifts Kettlebell Swing Workout—Kettlebell Swings Arabesque Workout—Arabesques Straight-Leg Deadlift Workout—Straight-Leg Deadlifts Sumo Deadlift Workout—Sumo Deadlifts Lunge Workout—Lunges Bodyweight ExercisesFoundation for Pull-Ups Workout—Pull-Ups Archer Pull-Up Workout—Archer Pull-Ups Open-Hand (Clapping) Pull-Up Workout—Clapping Pull-Ups Workout—Pull-Ups Rope Climbing Workout—Ropes Push-Up Workout—Push-Ups Renegades Workout—Renegades Burpee Workout—Burpees Clapping Push-Up Workout—Clapping Push-Ups Explosive Push-UpDouble Knee Tuck Push-Up Aztec Push-Up Superman Push-Up Workout—Explosive Push-Ups Battle Ropes Workout—Battle Ropes Dips Workout—Dips Core ExercisesV-Up Workout—V-Ups Toes to Bar Workout—Toes to Bars Turkish Get-Up Workout—Turkish Get-Ups Barbell Ab Rollout Workout—Barbell Ab Rollouts RunningRunning Techniques A Total-Body Approach to Running MechanicsParameters of Running Mechanics of Stride Adaptation Workout—Running The 15-Week Modern Art Program Phase 1—Fundamentals Phase 2—Structural Development Phase 3—Intensify Phase 4—Optimize

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Book SynopsisExercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, explains 100 resistance training exercises with step-by-step instructions, photos, and online video demonstrations.Table of ContentsPart I. Total BodyPower and Explosive Exercises1.1 Power Snatch1.2 Power Snatch From Blocks1.3 Hang Power Snatch1.4 One-Arm Dumbbell Snatch1.5 Muscle Snatch1.6 Power Clean1.7 Hang Power Clean1.8 Dumbbell Hang Power Clean1.9 Push Press1.10 Dumbbell Hang Power Clean to Push Press1.11 Push Jerk1.12 Split JerkPart II. Lower BodyHip and Thigh (Multijoint) Exercises2.1 Front Squat2.2 Back Squat2.3 Romanian Deadlift (RDL)2.4 Deadlift2.5 Hip Sled (Machine)2.6 Seated Leg Press (Machine)2.7 Step-Up2.8 Forward Step Lunge2.9 Glute Ham Raise2.10 Barbell Hip Thrust2.11 Single-Leg Dumbbell Hip Thrust2.12 Single-Leg (Pistol) Squat2.13 Nordic Hamstring CurlHip and Thigh (Single-Joint) Exercises2.14 Stiff-Leg Deadlift2.15 Good Morning2.16 Leg (Knee) Extension (Machine)2.17 Seated Leg (Knee) Curl (Machine)2.18 Lying Leg (Knee) Curl (Machine)Calf (Single-Joint) Exercises2.19 Seated Calf (Heel) Raise (Machine)2.20 Standing Calf (Heel) Raise (Machine)Part III. Upper BodyChest (Multijoint) Exercises3.1 Flat Barbell Bench Press3.2 Incline Barbell Bench Press3.3 Decline Barbell Bench Press3.4 Flat Dumbbell Bench Press3.5 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press3.6 Decline Dumbbell Bench Press3.7 Vertical Chest Press (Machine)Chest (Single-Joint) Exercises3.8 Pec Deck (Machine)3.9 Flat Dumbbell Fly3.10 Incline Dumbbell Fly3.11 Decline Dumbbell Fly3.12 Cable Crossover (Machine)Back (Multijoint) Exercises3.13 Lat Pulldown (Machine)3.14 Bent-Over Row3.15 One-Arm Dumbbell Row3.16 Low-Pulley Seated Row (Machine)3.17 Seated Row (Machine)3.18 Face Pull (Machine)Back (Single-Joint) Exercises3.19 Barbell Pull-Over3.20 Dumbbell Pull-Over3.21 Straight-Arm Lat Pulldown (Machine)Shoulder (Multijoint) Exercises3.22 Shoulder Press (Machine)3.23 Seated Barbell Shoulder Press3.24 Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press3.25 Upright RowShoulder (Single-Joint) Exercises3.26 Lateral Shoulder Raise3.27 Bent-Over Lateral Raise3.28 Front Shoulder Raise3.29 Prone T’s, Y’s, and I’sBiceps (Single-Joint) Exercises3.30 Barbell Biceps Curl3.31 EZ-Bar Biceps Curl3.32 Hammer Curl3.33 Dumbbell Alternating CurlTriceps (Single-Joint) Exercises3.34 Lying Barbell Triceps Extension3.35 Triceps Pushdown (Machine)3.36 Overhead Triceps ExtensionForearm (Single-Joint) Exercises3.37 Wrist Curl3.38 Wrist Extension3.39 Reverse CurlPart IV. Anatomical CoreAnatomical Core Exercises4.1 Curl-Up4.2 Abdominal Crunch4.3 Front Plank4.4 Side Plank4.5 Stability Ball Pike4.6 Stability Ball Jackknife4.7 Abdominal Crunch (Machine)4.8 Stability Ball Abdominal Crunch4.9 Stability Ball Reverse Back Extension4.10 Stability Ball Rollout4.11 Roman Chair Back Extension4.12 Pallof Press (Machine)4.13 Woodchop (Machine)4.14 Russian TwistPart V. Alternative Modes and Nontraditional ImplementsExercises Using Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implements5.1 Two-Arm Kettlebell Swing5.2 Bulgarian Squat5.3 Single-Leg Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift5.4 Turkish Get-Up5.5 One-Arm Kettlebell Clean5.6 One-Arm Kettlebell Press5.7 Kettlebell Front Squat5.8 Stability Ball Bridge to Curl5.9 Dumbbell Renegade Row5.10 Landmine Shoulder Press5.11 Landmine Row5.12 Sled Push5.13 Medicine Ball or Slam Ball Slam

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Book SynopsisPreparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test is the ideal resource to help you assess your readiness and train for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). Because soldiers operate on a three-dimensional battlefield where physical demands are often variable and unpredictable, the Army’s revised physical test provides a more diverse measurement of a soldier''s physical abilities than its predecessor. But if you are one of the 200,000 annual recruits or the 1.2 million active duty soldiers who must pass these new protocols, this diverse test may bring anxiety and uneasiness. That is where this essential guide can help. Backed by the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test is the first book on the market to address the requirements of the ACFT and provide you with the tools you need to be prepared for testing day. Consisting of six events—the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Standing PTrade Review"The ACFT will change how people need to train and prepare to test for the Army, and this is the book we've been waiting for! Nate and Rob have the combination of experience and knowledge needed to train soldiers to meet the physical demands of the job and succeed in this assessment."—Hunter Schurrer, Coach and Founder of The Performance Syndicate“The ACFT was a great step in establishing readiness standards as the tactical landscape evolves to produce and maintain healthier soldiers. This book serves as a map . . . The context given and breadth of provided programs will prove to be nothing less than a trailhead for every soldier looking to start or improve their path of performance and wellness.”—Vernon Griffith, CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D, Coach, Author, and SpeakerTable of ContentsPart I. All About the ACFTChapter 1. The Army Combat Fitness TestChapter 2. 3 Repetition Maximum DeadliftChapter 3. Standing Power ThrowChapter 4. Hand Release Push-Up–Arm ExtensionChapter 5. Sprint-Drag-CarryChapter 6. Leg TuckChapter 7. Two-Mile RunPart II. The Science Behind TrainingChapter 8. Training PrinciplesChapter 9. Components of PerformancePart III. Preparation and ProgrammingChapter 10. Your Current State of ReadinessChapter 11. Training Plan ConsiderationsChapter 12. Sample Training PlansPart IV. Workout and Exercise DescriptionsChapter 13. Warm-UpChapter 14. Power ExercisesChapter 15. Lower Body Pulling ExercisesChapter 16. Lower Body Pushing ExercisesChapter 17. Upper Body Pulling ExercisesChapter 18. Upper Body Pushing ExercisesChapter 19. Trunk ExercisesChapter 20. Conditioning

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Book SynopsisThe need for qualified high school strength and conditioning professionals has never been greater. Whether following the framework for long-term athletic development or teaching weight training as a lifelong fitness activity, you need to offer both the environment and instructional skills to safely develop strong student-athletes. NSCA’s Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning will equip you to deliver the highest-quality program in the high school setting—whether you are a strength and conditioning professional, physical education teacher, sport coach, or administrator.Written by a team of contributors within the world-renowned National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA’s Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the various positions and roles that contribute to developing a safe and effective program. It provides insights into the benefits of offering a strength anTrade Review"NSCA's Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning is a must-have manual for all high school strength and sport coaches. This comprehensive manual provides the necessary information to guide or assist any high school coach in establishing an excellent strength and conditioning program!"—Stewart Venable, CSCS"NSCA’s Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning provides coaches the tools to build an athlete's confidence, protect their body, and elevate their performance in any activity or sport."—Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS, RSCC*E, SCCC, MSCC, PN1, NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year and NSCA Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the YearTable of ContentsPrefaceRick Howard, Patrick McHenry, and Mike NitkaIntroduction. Strength and Conditioning-Related Professionals in the High School SettingEdwin C. Jones and Shawn L. JenkinsChapter 1. Curriculum and Class Structure and GuidelinesAnthony S. Smith and Bruce R. HarbachChapter 2. Class Scheduling, Planning, and AssessmentsGary S. McChalicher and Brandon PeiferChapter 3. Strength and Conditioning-Related Resources for Teachers and ProfessionalsPatrick Mediate and Mike NitkaChapter 4. Resistance Training ExercisesScott SahliChapter 5. Bodyweight ExercisesJim DavisChapter 6. Core ExercisesJoe LopezChapter 7. Warm-UpDarnell K. ClarkChapter 8. Resistance TrainingShana McKeever and Rick HowardChapter 9. Plyometric TrainingSamuel MelendrezChapter 10. Speed and Agility TrainingPhil Tran and Ray KarvisChapter 11. Individual and Group ActivitiesDaniel FlahieAppendix. NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines

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Book SynopsisFrom skinny scholar to muscle-bound showman. “Easily the best memoir ever written about weight training, steroids and all” (Men’s Journal). When blue-blooded, storklike Samuel Wilson Fussell arrived in New York City fresh from the University of Oxford, the ethereal young graduate seemed like the last person on Earth who would be interested in bodybuilding. But he was intimidated by the dangers of the city—and decided to do something about it. At twenty-six, Fussell walked into the YMCA gym. Four solid years of intensive training, protein powders, and steroid injections later, he had gained eighty pounds of pure muscle and was competing for bodybuilding titles. And yet, with forearms like bowling pins and calves like watermelons, Fussell felt weaker than ever before. His punishing regimen of workouts, drugs, and diet had reduced him to near-infant-like helplessness and immobility, leaving him hungry, nauseated, and prone to outbursts of “ ’roid rage.” But he had come to succeed, and there was no backing down now. Alternately funny and fascinating, Muscle is the true story of one man’s obsession with the pursuit of perfection. With insight, wit, and refreshing candor, Fussell ushers readers into the wild world of juicers and gym rats who sacrifice their lives, minds, bodies, and souls to their dreams of glory in Southern California’s so-called iron mecca.Trade Review“A kind of beefcake Alice in Wonderland . . . Hilarious . . . Marvelous, entertaining.” —The Boston Globe “A powerful, funny, and disturbing book, a classic piece of Americana.” —Entertainment Weekly “Lively and enjoyable . . . A modern cautionary tale on answered prayers . . . A very good book.” —The Washington Post “Easily the best memoir ever written about weight training, steroids and all.” —Men’s Journal Table of Contents Dedication CONTENTS Disclaimer Epigraph THE INTRODUCTION 1. THE GENESIS 2. THE Y 3. THE WALK 4. THE METAMORPHOSIS 5. THE BUNKER 6. THE MOVE 7. THE JUICE 8. THE DIGS 9. THE VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 10. THE NINTH ANNUAL ROSE CITY BENCH-PRESS EXTRAVAGANZA 11. THE BLITZ 12. THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 13. THE DIET 14. THE GOLDEN VALLEY 15. THE AFTERMATH THE IMAGE GALLERY ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisWhether you summer in South Beach or on the Jersey Shore, it''s never too early to get ready for hot fun in the summertime.Building on the amazing success of his best-selling book The Body Sculpting Bible for Men, James Villepigue will get you ready for the beach fast with The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Edition. He''s designed a very specific, targeted workout plan that''s guaranteed to put you in the best beach shape of your life!Special exercises will show you how to: * Build powerful biceps * Sculpt chiseled abs * Achieve well-defined pecs * Plus diet tips, workout plans, meal schedules, and more The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Edition for Men will make you confident, strong, fit, and toned!

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Book SynopsisBIGGER SHOULDERS! BULGING BICEPS! RIPPED ABS! A LEANER TORSO! STRONG LEGS! Get the Body You Want in Just 12 Weeks-- Guaranteed! For fast, effective results, look no further than The Men''s Health Hard-Body Plan by Larry Keller and the Editors of Men''s Health-- because you won''t find this information anywhere else! Based on solid scientific research and exclusively developed by two leading exercise and nutrition gurus, The Men''s Health Hard-Body Plan features:* Three cutting-edge 12-week full-body muscle plansChoose the level that''s right for you and start pumping* Revolutionary Quick-Set Paths to Power Get fast results without spending half your life in the gym* A sensible eating plan to keep you fueledThe Hard-Body Diet allows you to eat six times a day, so you''ll never be hungry! It includes hearty recipes for every meal, plus dozens of snack suggestions and fast-food take-out options Clear step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs ensure that you''ll have no trouble following the Hard-Body Plan. And a 3-week rotation of exercises means that you won''t get bored, either. Easily customized to meet your specific goals, this plan is the ultimate guide to building bulk and shedding fat. GOODBYE TO LOVE HANDLES AND SAY HELLO TO A BODY THAT WILL MAKE HEADS TURN!

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