Personal training: theory and practice

by Crossley, James, (Personal trainer)

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Title Statements

Full title :Personal training : theory and practice / James Crossley.

Summary

Of acute exercise variablesExamples of resistance training techniques; References and recommended reading; 4 Cardiovascular Training; Energy systems; Cardiovascular training and performance adaptations; Alternative training adaptations; Types of cardiovascular training; Interval training; Calculating work intensity; Cardiovascular training and periodization; Making cardiovascular exercise fun; References and recommended reading; 5 Flexibility; Science of flexibility training; Types of stretching; Stretching considerations; Assisted stretching.

Personal Training: Theory and Practice, Second Edition , is your ideal companion and handy reference to the latest skills and techniques, whether you are about to embark on a career in personal training or you are already an experienced trainer.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2012.
Edition:2nd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Hodder Education
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2012.

Notes

Previous edition: 2006.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (1 electronic document (v, 282 pages) : : color illustrations)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:020376613X, 9780203766132
oclc:ocn958719097
LC Classification:GV428.7
Dewey Decimal:613.7

Anatomy and physiology -- Exercise prescription and programme design -- Strength and conditioning -- Cardiovascular training -- Flexibility -- Periodization: variation and recovery -- Posture -- Core strength and stability -- Functional exercise: training for improved movement -- Sport-specific training: balance, power, speed and agility -- Nutrition -- Weight management -- Special populations -- Science of swiss ball and swiss ball training -- Spotting -- Manual resistance -- Lifestyle management -- Sales and marketing.