NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, 6th Edition
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Pursue. Transform. Inspire. Gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a fitness professional. You'll also learn the foundations of exercise science, fitness assessments, nutrition, and how to grow a personal training business. Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence based certification and specializations. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Sixth Edition, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers, health and fitness professionals and enthusiasts. Through NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPTTM) model, this text will teach you a systematic approach for designing exercise programs that can help anyone reach their fitness goals. Reader friendly content includes: NEW NASM CPT Exam Prep Content provides Quick Check Concepts, test taking best practices, as well as updated science relevant to the personal trainer Protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power program Exercise techniques, purpose, and safety tips Key definitions bolded and defined Stretch Your Knowledge boxes emphasizing major concepts and current research Memory Joggers highlighting concepts and program design instructions Chapter Summaries with key point reminders Extensive full color images and charts Plus you'll get over 100 additional exercises; OPT workout programs; one repetition maximum conversion chart; and a muscle origin, insertion, and function guide. National Academy of Sports Medicine Code of Professional Conduct v Letter from NASM vii User’s Guide viii Acknowledgments xi 1 SECTION 1 Fundamentals of Human Movement Science 1 Th e Scientifi c Rationale for Integrated Training 2 2 Basic Exercise Science 17 3 Th e Cardiorespiratory System 54 4 Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics 69 5 Human Movement Science 82 6 SECTION 2 Assessments, Training Concepts, and Program Design 105 Fitness Assessment 106 7 Flexibility Training Concepts 161 8 Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training 201 9 Core Training Concepts 224 10 Balance Training Concepts 246 11 Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts 270 12 Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training 289 13 Resistance Training Concepts 303 14 Integrated Program Design and the Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) Model 353 15 Introduction to Exercise Modalities 391 16 Chronic Health Conditions and Physical or Functional Limitations 417 17 SECTION 3 Nutrition and Supplementation 461 Nutrition 462 18 Supplementation 501 Table of Contents iv Table of Contents 19 SECTION 4 Client Interaction and Professional Development 522 Lifestyle Modifi cation and Behavioral Coaching 523 20 Developing a Successful Personal Training Business 550 APPENDIX A Exercise Library 570 APPENDIX B OPT Exercise Programs 596 APPENDIX C One Repetition Maximum Conversion 616 APPENDIX D Muscular System 623 Glossary 663 Index 686 APPENDIX E Exam Prep Material 64
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