ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning /
[Book]
Nicholas Ratamess Jr
Philadelphia :
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
c2012
xii, 500 p. :
ill. (chiefly col.) ;
29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
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