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Designing resistance training programs
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ISBN: 9780736081702 0736081704 Year: 2014 Publisher: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics

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Swimming fastest
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ISBN: 0736031804 9780736031806 Year: 2003 Publisher: Champaign Human Kinetics

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Swim faster and stronger with Swimming Fastest, the ultimate swimming guide for stroke technique and training methods for competitive swimming. By offering a thorough analysis of each of the primary strokes, this book explains the how and why of training and execution, includes sample workouts, and is the best way to trim seconds off your time.


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Core Assessment and Training.
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ISBN: 9780736073844 0736073841 Year: 2010 Publisher: Champaign Human kinetics

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Our understanding of the importance of core health for injury prevention, athletic performance, and rehabilitation grows each day. Make sure you can offer your clients safe and effective programs with Core Assessment and Training. In this book, you will learn to assess each client’s baseline core function and develop an individualized program to meet his or her needs. In Core Assessment and Training, expert Jason Brumitt covers all aspects of core training—from basic to advanced core exercises, stretches, and plyometrics. Whether you are a personal trainer, strength coach, or rehabilitation professional, this reference will help you learn these essentials: Functional anatomy of the core musculature, Core assessment and functional testing techniques, Fundamentals of program design for core training, Special considerations for core training for various sports and core-specific injuries and conditions. This book covers not only core strength but also flexibility and plyometrics. It includes photos, illustrations, and instructions for more than 120 exercises. Sample exercise routines and a table that lists the exercises by the muscles used offer a basis for program design and provide on-the-spot reference. The accompanying DVD features video demonstrations that help you review proper techniques and protocols for many of the exercises and assessments discussed in the book. All of the information in the book and on the DVD is presented in a logical format with the busy fitness professional in mind. Understanding the concepts of core training and analyzing functioning of the core are key components of safe core exercise programs. With Core Assessment and Training, you can master the techniques for assessing each client’s needs and design customized training programs for maximum results.


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Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults.
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ISBN: 9780736075817 Year: 2010 Publisher: Champaign Human kinetics

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This research-based guide shows you, the trainer, how to help older adults benefit from strength training. Summarizing current research and presenting teaching strategies in an easy to use format, "Fitness Professionals Guide to Strength Training for Older Adults, 2nd Edition" includes detailed illustrations and sample programmes. It helps you to modify programmes to meet each client's needs and abilities. Whether you are looking to build sensible strength training programmes or advise older adults on sport specific conditioning, the precise illustrations and biomechanically sound explanations will show you how

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