This First Edition, based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine™ (NASM) proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, teaches future sports performance coaches and other trainers how to strategically design strength and conditioning programs to train athletes safely and effectively. Readers will learn NASM's systematic approach to program design with sports performance program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; innovative approaches to speed, agility and quickness drills, and more! This is the main study tool for NASM's Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).

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Health, Fitness & Dieting

National Academy Of Sports Medicine (nasm)

Exercise & Fitness

Jones& Bartlett Learning

This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Fourth Edition Revised, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers and other health and fitness professionals. Based on NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development; and more! By following the techniques in this book, you will gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a health and fitness professional. Key Features: • Two new chapters: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics and Introduction to Exercise Modalities. • Definitions of Key Terms in the margins, with key terms bolded within the text. • Stretch Your Knowledge boxes emphasize key concepts and findings from current research. • Memory Joggers call out core concepts and program design instructions. • Exercise sections discuss the purpose and procedures of various techniques that can be used with clients. Technique and Safety Tips are also provided. • Summaries that wrap up each chapter to remind you of pertinent material. • Appendices provide 100 additional exercises; OPT workout programs; one repetition maximum conversion charts; and muscle origins, insertions, and functions. • Extensive full-color art and photographs illustrate numerous exercise techniques and anatomy and physiology.

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NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training

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Nasm Essentials Of Corrective Exercise Training

NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training introduces the health and fitness professional to NASM’s proprietary Corrective Exercise Continuum, a system of training that uses corrective exercise strategies to help improve muscle imbalances and movement efficiency to decrease the risk of injury. This textbook includes several new chapters that were not included in NASM’s previous corrective exercise materials, including the rationale for corrective exercise training, assessments of health risk, static postural assessments, range of motion assessments, and strength assessments (manual muscle testing) as well as corrective exercise strategies for the cervical spine, elbow, and wrist. There are more than 100 corrective exercise techniques in the categories of self-myofascial release, static stretching, neuromuscular stretching, isolated strength training, positional isometrics, and integrated dynamic movements included in the text. These, along with corrective exercise strategies for common movement impairments seen in each segment of the body, make this text the premier resource for learning and applying NASM’s systematic approach to corrective exercise training.

NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training: .

This text, based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine™ (NASM) proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, teaches future sports performance coaches and other trainers how to strategically design strength and conditioning programs to train athletes safely and effectively. Readers will learn NASM's systematic approach to program design with sports performance program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; innovative approaches to speed, agility and quickness drills, and more! This is the main study tool for NASM's Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES). - Illustrations visually bring key concepts to life. - Updated tables summarize additional information not included in the body of the text - Anatomical images clearly identify important structures of the nervous, musculoskeletal , and cardiorespiratory systems - Time Out and Key Term sidebars highlight important principles and concepts - End-of-chapter summaries provide quick hitting chapter highlights - Exercise photos show proper execution and progression

"This edition employs features that make content more digestible and turn theory into practice. Chapters thread science throughout the text to enhance learning and contextual understanding. Based on NASM's proprietary OPTTM model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; and more"--

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

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The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) is the definitive choice for trainers and coaches working with athletes at all levels who want to maximize performance while reducing the risk of injury. This course will teach you how to create highly individualized, integrated training programs that enhance overall athletic performance. Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has led the way in providing evidence-based certification and advanced specializations. NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training, Second Edition, offers the most comprehensive resource for sports performance professionals. Utilizing NASM’s proprietary Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) model, this textbook offers a systematic approach for designing training programs that help athletes at all levels reach their goals. By incorporating information from our research institute and sports performance professionals in the field, we’ve developed a wealth of user-friendly content, new techniques, and updated scientific research, including: Metabolic energy system training recommendations and injury prevention information. Sports psychology information for the sports performance professional. Ergogenic aids, including four new substances that you should be aware of. As an NASM-PES, you will also learn to: Sharpen the flexibility, speed, agility and performance of everyone from professional athletes to weekend warriors. Provide evidence-based exercise techniques that help produce high performance athletes. Improve your personal marketability with this prestigious NASM credential. This textbook is a recommended resource for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) examination.

Pursue. Transform. Inspire. Gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a fitness professional. You'll also learn the foundations of exercise science, fitness assessments, nutrition, and how to grow a personal training business. Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence based certification and specializations. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Sixth Edition, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers, health and fitness professionals and enthusiasts. Through NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPTTM) model, this text will teach you a systematic approach for designing exercise programs that can help anyone reach their fitness goals. Reader friendly content includes: NEW NASM CPT Exam Prep Content provides Quick Check Concepts, test taking best practices, as well as updated science relevant to the personal trainer Protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power program Exercise techniques, purpose, and safety tips Key definitions bolded and defined Stretch Your Knowledge boxes emphasizing major concepts and current research Memory Joggers highlighting concepts and program design instructions Chapter Summaries with key point reminders Extensive full color images and charts Plus you'll get over 100 additional exercises; OPT workout programs; one repetition maximum conversion chart; and a muscle origin, insertion, and function guide

Gain the knowledge and insight to transform lives as a personal trainer. Learn the foundations of exercise science, fitness assessments, nutrition, and how to grow yourbusiness as a fitness professional. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Seventh Edition, is the most complete resource for aspiring personal trainers, health and fitness professionals and enthusiasts.It provides an immersive experience for all learners with diverse educational backgrounds. From real-world scenarios to comprehensive preparations for thecertification exam, this guide walks the reader through every step in the process to become a successful Certified Personal Trainer.Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certification and specializations.

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NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training: .

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training: .

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training

Nasm Essentials Of Corrective Exercise Training

NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training: .

NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training: .

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training: .

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training