Practical guide to exercise physiology
Autor(es) - Bob Murray; W. Kenney
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Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology guides readers through the scientific concepts of exercise physiology with highly visual, easy-to-follow content. The text applies complex concepts of physiology to exercise program design, giving personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and other health and fitness professionals an accessible resource to use with their clients. Written specifically for those in the fitness industry, the text covers various training goals and considerations when working with clients and athletes at all levels.
This guide takes an application-based approach in describing intricate physiological processes so that professionals can select and explain the appropriate exercises and physical activity regimens for clients. The text is complemented by medical artwork that puts complex systems in a digestible visual context. These systems are then applied to real-world practice through
explanations of exercises that are beneficial to specific body systems and instructions on combining various exercises to achieve the desired results.
Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology contains all the necessary information for new and current personal trainers and fitness professionals. Readers will gain confidence in designing exercise programs for various populations and the ability to explain to clients how each exercise and movement will help them achieve their goals.
ÍNDICE
Part I. Warming Up: Physiology
Chapter 1. Muscles Move Us
Chapter 2. Food Really Is Fuel
Chapter 3. Muscles Need Oxygen
Chapter 4. Fatigue: What Is It Good For?
Part II. The Science of Training Program Design
Chapter 5. Principles of Designing Training Programs
Chapter 6. Training to Improve Muscle Mass and Strength
Chapter 7. Training for Weight Loss
Chapter 8. Training for Speed and Power
Chapter 9. Training for Aerobic Endurance
Part III. Special Considerations
Chapter 10. Heat, Cold, and Altitude
Chapter 11. Training Children, Older Adults, and Pregnant Women
- Formato: Capa mole 21.50 * 28.00
- Nº de páginas: 196
- Editado em: 2016
- Idioma: Inglês
- ISBN: 9781450461801