Personal training

Personal training: theory and practice, Second edition, draws together in one unique volume the personal, practical and business skills central to becoming a successful personal trainer. This accessible book introduces you to the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts including nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change. Key features: updated to reflect advances in training methodology and techniques in line with requirements for professional qualification; key points boxes, chapter summaries and a glossary of scientific and technical concepts to aid understanding; full colour illustrations and photos to support visual learning; case studies and sample exercise plans to help you put theory into practice; supported by online resources such as self-assessment tests, downloadable forms and session sheets at www.routledge.com/cw/crossley.

Cover; Book title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Anatomy and Physiology; Anatomical and directional language; The kinetic chain; The nervous system; The muscular system; The skeletal system; References and recommended reading; 2 Exercise Prescription and Programme Design; Fundamental training principles; Acute exercise variables; Structuring an exercise session; Classification of exercises; References and recommended reading; 3 Strength and Conditioning; Muscular conditioning and muscular endurance; Muscular hypertrophy; Other factors influencing muscle mass; Maximal strength.

Advanced partner stretching: muscle energy techniquesStretching and injury prevention; References and recommended reading; 6 Periodization: Variation and Recovery; Periodization explained; The importance of rest and recovery; Over-training, staleness and burnout; Periodization theory; Cycling of exercise variables; Alternative systems; Active rest; Peaking; Periodization and cardiovascular exercise; Designing a periodized plan; References and recommended reading; 7 Posture; The importance of posture; Static and dynamic posture; Factors determining an individual's posture.

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