ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Foundations of strength training and conditioning
• Further Information: Note: Nicholas Ratamess.
• Other Names: Ratamess, Nicholas A; American College of Sports Medicine.
• Contents: Introduction to strength training and conditioning -- Biomechanics of force production -- Neural adaptations to training -- Muscular adaptations to training -- Connective tissue adaptations to training -- Endocrine system responses and adaptations -- Metabolic responses and adaptations to training -- Responses and adaptations of the cardiorespiratory system -- Principles of strength training and conditioning -- Warm-up and flexibility -- Resistance training program design -- Resistance training equipment and safety -- Resistance training exercises -- Plyometric training -- Sprint and agility training -- Aerobic training -- Training periodization -- Assessment and evaluation.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : LWW
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (560 pages)
• Subjects: 613.7; Exercise -- Physiological aspects; Physical fitness; Weight training; Physical Fitness; Resistance Training
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781451161854; 1451161859
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.