Clark, Micheal editor. Sutton, Brian G. editor. Lucett, Scott editor. National Academy of Sports Medicine text bibliography mau 2014 Fourth edition revised. monographic eng

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xviii, 680 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. Overview: This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Fourth Edition Revised, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers and other health and fitness professionals. Based on NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development; and more! By following the techniques in this book, you will gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a health and fitness professional. Key Features: Two new chapters: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics and Introduction to Exercise Modalities. Definitions of Key Terms in the margins, with key terms bolded within the text. Stretch Your Knowledge boxes emphasize key concepts and findings from current research. Memory Joggers call out core concepts and program design instructions. Exercise sections discuss the purpose and procedures of various techniques that can be used with clients. Technique and Safety Tips are also provided. Summaries that wrap up each chapter to remind you of pertinent material. Appendices provide 100 additional exercises; OPT workout programs; one repetition maximum conversion charts; and muscle origins, insertions, and functions. Extensive full-color art and photographs illustrate numerous exercise techniques and anatomy and physiology. National Academy of Sports Medicine Code of Professional Conduct -- Preface -- Letter from the managing editor -- New content -- User's guide -- Acknowledgments -- Section 1: Fundamentals Of Human Movement Science: -- Scientific rationale for integrated training -- Basic exercise science -- Cardiorespiratory system -- Exercise metabolism and bioenergetics -- Human movement science -- Section 2: Assessments, Training Concepts, And Program Design: -- Fitness assessment -- Flexibility training concepts -- Cardiorespiratory fitness training -- Core training concepts -- Balance training concepts -- Plyometric (reactive) training concepts -- Speed, agility, and quickness training -- Resistance training concepts -- Integrated program design and the optimum performance training (OPT) model -- Introduction to exercise modalities -- Chronic health conditions and physical or functional limitations -- Section 3: Nutrition And Supplementation: -- Nutrition -- Supplementation -- Section 4: Client Interaction And Professional Development: -- Lifestyle modification and behavioral coaching -- Developing a successful personal training business -- Appendix A: Exercise library -- Appendix B: OPT exercise programs -- Appendix C: One repetition maximum conversion -- Appendix D: Muscular system -- Glossary -- Index. editors, Micheal A. Clark, Brian Sutton, Scott C. Lucett. Includes bibliographical references and index. Personal trainers Training of United States Handbooks, manuals, etc Personal trainers Vocational guidance United States Handbooks, manuals, etc Personal trainers Certification United States Study guides Physical education and training United States Handbooks, manuals, etc GV428.7 .N37 2014 613.7/11023 9781284036800 1284036804 2014415810 AU@ 140819 20250120100844.0 18272705 eng