Author : Craig Ramsay
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 37,96 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Bodybuilding
ISBN : 9781743088036
A ground-breaking series featuring amazing computer-generated 3D anatomical images highlighting key muscle groups.
Author : NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 1720 pages
File Size : 40,63 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1718210876
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. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Author : Steve Glass
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 2014-03-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118549236
Move at your own pace with this kinesiology course guide A required course for majors pursuing sports medicine, exercise science, nursing, or sports therapy degrees, kinesiology is central to a variety of fields. Kinesiology For Dummies tracks an introductory course in the science and imparts the basics of human body movement. With this resource, you will learn how physical activity can alleviate chronic illnesses and disabilities, what factors contribute to musculoskeletal injury, and how to reverse those influences. Complete with a 16-page color insert of medical instructions, this book covers the basics of exercise physiology, exercise and health psychology, introductory biomechanics, motor control, history and philosophy of sport and exercise, and mind-body connections. Written by experts in exercise science Addresses a timely subject as exercise science careers and majors are increasingly popular Runs parallel to a kinesiology course with accessible, concise language Interested learners, kinesiology students, and health or sports therapy professionals will benefit from this refresher course in the basics.
Author : Andy Xiong
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 11,96 MB
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781091105546
BONUS: Buy the Paperback Version from Amazon and Get FREE Access to the Kindle Version Are you still not seeing the results you want despite spending hours and hours at the gym or hundreds of dollars on supplements per month? If you want to start building as much muscle as possible and as quickly as possible, then keep reading... Have you been going to the gym for several months now, yet you feel as if you don't look any different? Or maybe you feel as if, for the amount of time you put into the gym, you should be a lot bigger or a lot more muscular than you currently are... And if you've ever wondered if you're missing a piece of the puzzle, know that I once felt the same way. But if you are missing a piece of the puzzle, I can assure you that it is not some secret training program, technique, or supplement... Because building muscle isn't as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. There are no more remaining "secrets" that you need to unravel, regardless of whatever the next fitness guru tells you. Truth is the health and fitness industry is a lucrative market that is being capitalized on by marketers... And people like us - people who want to become the best versions of ourselves - are being taken advantage of and sold the same concepts repackaged under different names. Other times, we are lied to about our natural potential, and oversold the benefits that their products or supplements can bring us. But building muscle is actually a really simple process. You already know what to do. You just lack the confidence to do it. This book will dispel all the nonsense and reveal the truth about building muscle so that you can stop wasting your time trying to identify what works and what doesn't, and start sculpting a more muscular, more confident and better you. With references to over 20 of the best scientific studies available, discover: How to avoid the most common mistake people make with their training and programming (pg. 8) Why "new and revolutionary" is a marketing tool, and just how old the newest training revolution really is (pg. 4) How to tell good research from bad, the different levels of scientific evidence, and how to properly gauge "backed by science" and "research-based" claims (pg. 29) What the ideal rep range for muscle growth really is (hint: it's not 8-12 reps!) (pg. 68) How to quantify your training the correct way using the new, scientifically-accepted formula for volume (pg. 81) How you can make up to 63% more gains changing only 1 training variable (pg. 65) Why strength training and periodization is unnecessary for muscle growth (pg. 73, 94) The advantage hardgainers have when it comes to building muscle (pg. 118) What supplements you should consider, especially if you don't eat animal products (one of which can alleviate symptoms of mental retardation) (pg. 130) Why bench presses are not enough for chest development; the underused triceps extension for better triceps development; and why overhead presses may be a waste of time (pg. 144) The laws of muscle growth - understand and apply these 2-3 concepts and you WILL build muscle (pg. 18) Not only is everything in this book backed by science, but there are also observations from World renowned coaches. So even if you have yet to find success with any training program, this book will give you the tools and motivation you need to succeed. Discover the truth to building muscle and become a more muscular, more confident and better you for less than a single session of personal training - click "add to cart" now!
Author : Dave Tuttle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,7 MB
Release : 1999-12-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780895299512
Are you almost getting what you want out of your workouts, but you're not sure how to reach the next "level"? Whether you are a competitive bodybuilder or you work out just to shape up, professional health writer and bodybuilder Dave Tuttle can help you reach that next level with 50 Ways to Build Muscle Fast. With 50 Ways to Build Muscle Fast you will learn the latest proven strategies and secrets to building a superior physique. This book will provide you with helpful answers to the most common questions about bodybuilding. The recommendations you will find in this unique book build upon one another, creating mental and physical synergies that will allow you to achieve the greatest improvements in your physique. And when all of your energies are focused in the same direction, you will find that you can enjoy more strength, more lean muscle, and more effective workouts than you ever dreamed possible.
Author : Michael Mejia
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 2005-03-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 159486862X
A state-of-the-art weight-lifting and nutritional blueprint for "skinny" guys who want to pack on muscle Let's face it, naturally skinny guys are at a distinct genetic disadvantage when it comes to building muscle mass. But with the proper advice, these "hardgainers" definitely can realize their fitness goals. In Scrawny to Brawny, the authors draw on their years of practical experience as private strength and nutrition coaches to provide hardgainers with: • A progressive, state-of-the-art program that optimizes results with shorter, less frequent workouts that maximize compound exercises • A unique, action-based perspective on nutrition that shows how to prepare quick muscle-building meals and snacks-and how to take advantage of several critical times in the day when muscle growth can be stimulated by food intake • Vital information on how to identify and fix any weak links in their physiques that may be precursors to injury Designed not only for frustrated adult hardgainers but also--with its strong anti-steroid message--a terrific book for the large teen market, Scrawny to Brawny fills a significant gap in the weight-lifting arsenal.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,77 MB
Release : 1999-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309172810
It is a commonly held belief that athletes, particularly body builders, have greater requirements for dietary protein than sedentary individuals. However, the evidence in support of this contention is controversial. This book is the latest in a series of publications designed to inform both civilian and military scientists and personnel about issues related to nutrition and military service. Among the many other stressors they experience, soldiers face unique nutritional demands during combat. Of particular concern is the role that dietary protein might play in controlling muscle mass and strength, response to injury and infection, and cognitive performance. The first part of the book contains the committee's summary of the workshop, responses to the Army's questions, conclusions, and recommendations. The remainder of the book contains papers contributed by speakers at the workshop on such topics as, the effects of aging and hormones on regulation of muscle mass and function, alterations in protein metabolism due to the stress of injury or infection, the role of individual amino acids, the components of proteins, as neurotransmitters, hormones, and modulators of various physiological processes, and the efficacy and safety considerations associated with dietary supplements aimed at enhancing performance.
Author : Alain Gonzalez
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 28,14 MB
Release : 2017-10-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781978476059
If you're a naturally skinny guy who finds it nearly impossible to gain weight and build muscle, no matter how hard you train or how much you eat, then you'll want to read this book. Inside you'll find proven strategies that are guaranteed to put meat on your bones. These are the same techniques I used to go from a 107-pound pencil-necked weakling to a strong and jacked fitness authority. I'll show you how to do it all without steroids, without wasting a single penny on worthless supplements, and without spending hours in the gym. In This Book You'll Discover... -A simple formula to ensure that you're eating enough daily to gain weight and build muscle maximally. -The three most important factors of muscle growth that, if implemented correctly, will pack slabs of muscle onto your scrawny frame. -Why it's not your genetics or your metabolism that are keeping you skinny, and how being naturally thin may actually put you at a slight advantage when it comes to building muscle mass. -11 sneaky diet hacks that'll help you eat more food without force-feeding yourself nauseating protein shakes and chalky health bars. -The three mechanisms of muscle growth that, when programmed strategically, become a virtuous cycle of strength and muscle growth. -The Big 6 exercises responsible for 95% of your muscle growth and how to perform them for maximum results. -A simple, done-for-you nutrition system designed to have you packing on pounds of muscle without ever succumbing to the dreaded "weight gain plateau." -An easy-to-follow, proven training system created specifically for naturally skinny beginners who want to pack on the most muscle in the least amount of time. -And a whole lot more! The bottom line is that you, no matter how skinny you are, can bulk up and achieve a physique that commands respect when you walk in a room. Just imagine... in a few short months your clothes will fit you more tightly around your chest and arms, your friends and family won't believe their eyes, other guys will stare with envy, and you'll never go unnoticed again. Buy this book today to start your journey towards transforming your body and your life!
Author : John R. Little
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 38,66 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071423953
The breakthrough new fitness program for readers who want big gains in little time. "The Max Contraction Training" program maximizes muscle fiber stimulation in the shortest amount of time--leading to faster workouts and more impressive gains.
Author : Paul Blakey
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,90 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780893892630
The better you understand anatomy, the better you understand yourself. This book clearly identifies all the major muscles of the human body and shows how they work. For each muscle there is straightforward information, including common problems, signs of weakness, and self-massage for first aid. Provides anatomical terminology and clearly outlined reference pages.
