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9780340913499

Personal Training : Theory and Practice

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  • ISBN13:

    9780340913499

  • ISBN10:

    0340913495

  • Edition: Illus.
  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2006-05-26
  • Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

Personal Training: Theory and Practice draws together the personal, practical and business skills central to becoming a successful personal trainer in one unique volume. This accessible new book introduces the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts such as nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change. It provides authoritative coverage of: practical aspects of personal training stability, functional exercise, sport specific training and speed development all the latest fitness methods weight loss, diet and nutrition key business skills including professional conduct, presentation and marketing Personal Training: Theory and Practice is the ideal companion both for those embarking on a career in personal training and for experienced trainers.

Table of Contents

Exercise Prescription and Program Design
Strength and Conditioning Training
Periodization
Cardiovascular Training
Weight Loss
Functional Exercise
Sport Specific Training; Balance Power, Speed and Agility
Posture and the importance of muscle balance
Spotting and touch training
Flexibility and Stretching
Manual resistance
Core strength and stability training
Science of Swiss ball and Swiss ball exercises
Nutrition
Psychology and behaviour change
Sales and Marketing
Bringing it all together
Glossary
Index
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