Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
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Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance.
The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.
The text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. The fourth edition contains the most current research and applications and several new features: Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use.Updated research—specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization—helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry.A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements.Ten additional tests, including those for maximum strength, power, and aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines.
Key points, chapter objectives, and learning aids including key terms and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning specialists in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable. Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel provide students with 11 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Further, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique.
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it the essential preparation text for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice.
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The NSCA is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning.
Human Kinetics
The Premier Publisher for Sports & Fitness.
Authoritative advice Science-based programs Full-color images and illustrations Online videos of 21 foundational exercises provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique
The essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students
Created by 30 expert contributors in the field
This comprehensive resource explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance.
The scope and content have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.
Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use. Updated research—specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization—helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry. A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. Ten additional tests, including those for maximum strength, power, and aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines.
Step-by-step instruction features full-color images, illustrations, and videos.
Back Squat
Lateral Shoulder Raise
Snatch
Depth Jumps
Publisher : Human Kinetics; Fourth edition (June 21, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 752 pages
ISBN-10 : 1718210868
ISBN-13 : 978-1718210868
Reading age : 1 year and up
Item Weight : 5 pounds
Dimensions : 8.9 x 1.5 x 11.2 inches
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Original price was: $109.00.$93.35Current price is: $93.35.
Amazon Customer –
A great science book that covers a little about a lot, not exactly for beginners
This book is very dense and I recommend that you purchase a few other things to accompany it first, one being “Science and Practice of Strength Training, Second Edition”. That being said, I still very much like this book.Coming from a background as a college athlete at a major division I program, I was exposed to many of the practices mentioned in this text and can appreciate the acknowledgement of the mental side of performance. The authors attempt to spare no details in terms of they covered a lot about the big things in training, periodization, exercise selection and some basic biology.The one area that left me wanting more was the chapters on periodization. I would have like to see an example of different approaches, ex. more of a side by side comparison of the linear and nonlinear programming mentioned and why things in the individual programs might be less than optimal. There are however entire books about the subject so I can’t complain!If you buy this book, you’re more looking for science and being able to break down programs and learn what’s working well in them. If you’re looking for specific programs for your athletes or sample programs you might want to reconsider. I will say that after I’ve read through this a couple of times I am more able to recognize that many programs can be constructed very well and this book just lets you know a little more about which ones have more good things than the others.If you ever read another “fitness article” your bs meter will quickly be able to detect quality
Mitchell William pennell –
Excellent
This is the textbook for a college course at Clackamas community college. It is an excellent reference and training textbook for anyone wanting a better understanding of muscle physiology, strength training, and ways to boost their (and potential clients) hypertrophy and physical health through exercise.Unlike most college texts books I foresee myself returning to this one many times over the coming years as I adjust from student to certified strength coach.10/10 would recommend for anyone interested in strength and conditioning methodologies and the “why it works” aspects of fitness, anyone who has fitness goals, and anyone with a mind toward personal training and fitness.Buy it! You won’t be disappointed.
hwanjunchoi –
This is the real book.
Actually, I’ve already passed this cscs exam but I studied the book in Korean. Back then, there were tons of sentences and words most of which were hard to understand and irrelevant so that I decided to order this original book. Even I’m not around in English stuffs but I could handle this book in English and truly much better understanding this book than any book that is translated. In order to be more closed to the average of cut line more than 70 points on each section, I had to order the original one. As I’m Korean who had never studied in USA, it’s the way more easier than Korea version can you believe that? Hahaha Anyway thank you for Amazon.com.
JZ –
Good
Happy with the purchase
Joel Yoder –
I think you could find comparable or better demo’s) explanations on YouTube from athleanX
As someone who has an exercise science degree I didn’t think the online materials were significant. The labs maybe a bit, but there were very few videos in my opinion (10 or 13 maybe). To be worth it I really need some extra insight from an expert, with citations where applicable (as in the text)… I think you could find comparable or better demo’s) explanations on YouTube from athleanX, Scott Herman, Jeff nippard and maybe even Scooby or a general search. Just didn’t hold up to the text. I thought at first that a question bank may be included. But that’s an extra nondescript fee and is for instructors so I don’t know if you have to submit a university email or something. I do LOVE the text though; both concise and descriptive with intriguing research cited.
Jackie –
Great book
A lot of information
Ken F. Ballard –
Second time I bought this addition
This is a great recourse even if you are not studying for the CSCS.
casita123 –
Legit textbook
Very in depth textbook. Could be a bit dense for the novice
Good product –
Awesome book for strength and conditioning.
lorenzo sanvito –
Doveva arrivarmi dopo 30 giorni e invece dopo 2 settimane era arrivato, condizione perfetta e imballaggio buono
Cenk Simkan –
The package and the condition of the book was perfect.Thank you.
Tom Peeters –
Ik bestel het boek via Amazon. het was me niet duidelijk bij aankoop dat het een tweedehands exemplaar betrof. Hierdoor kan ik niet op de web resource waar je normaal toegang toe krijgt als je het boek hebt aangekocht.
Client d’Amazon –
Great book for all that want to widen and deepen their knowledge in strength and conditioning training. It really goes into details with explanations.For non native English speakers, it might be a bit difficult to read, because it uses scientific language.