Strength Training

by National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Millions of people want to add muscle, get stronger, and look fit as a result. But when they look for expert guidance, they face a sea of self-proclaimed fitness gurus who say they have a can't-miss program for fast and easy results. So where do you look for solid, no-nonsense advice you can trust from true experts in the strength training field? Inside this book! Written by a team of experts chosen by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training combines the most valuable information with the best instruction for proven results: -Increasing metabolic rate to burn more calories more efficiently -Improving bone density to help combat osteoporosis -Increasing muscle mass as well as strength, power, and endurance -Preventing injuries -Improving balance, flexibility, mobility, and stability -Reducing back and arthritic pain -Decreasing cholesterol and blood pressure to lessen the risk of coronary disease The NSCA is the worldwide authority in the field of strength and conditioning, serving 33,000 members from the sport science, athletic, allied health, and fitness industries. Now, the proven techniques developed and honed by these leading authorities are available to you! Whether you're launching a lifting program or fine-tuning a serious fitness regimen, the full-color presentation in Strength Training will fill any knowledge void and correct misconceptions to ensure proper technique, safety, and progressions. Multiple program options and applications to machines, free weights, and other apparatuses provide the flexibility to tailor your training to personal preferences and special needs.

Genres: Fitness, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2006

About the author

Founded in 1978, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing science and education in the field.

Reviews

[Evan Wirth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introduction to some of the information about strength training. There appeared to be some typos in the textbook or mistakes that were overlooked in editing. I would’ve liked to have seen a further line of reasoning for when and why stretching is recommended following a workout. Some of the information on rest periods being kept short for optimal hypertrophy may not be as clear cut as the case they make for it.

[Alex Mobley Hildebrandt · Rating 2 out of 5]

The less scientific material (workouts, exercise breakdowns, etc.) was well done and great for someone looking to start or grow their lifting routine. The beginning chapters that breakdown the science of how your muscles work and grow was poorly explained and includes a photo to explain muscle fiber growth that is literally just a zoomed in photo of muscle fibers to make them look bigger as a "before and after" shot.

[Michael Boitel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't really understand why so little attention was given to the muscle anatomy. Not as many exercises as I had hoped with sometimes even false information (which muscles are active).

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick flick to gather an understanding of muscle and strengthening it. Good exercises to put in place the theoretical learning

[Brent Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, in depth explanations of how and why muscles work, and grow.