NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training

by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association

Comprehensive and research based, the second edition of NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training is the resource to rely on for personal training information and guidance. With state-of-the-art knowledge regarding applied aspects of personal training as well as clear explanations of supporting scientific evidence, NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, is also the authoritative preparation text for those preparing for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) exam. This essential reference was developed by the NSCA to present the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for personal trainers. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, the text will assist both current and future personal trainers in applying the most current research to the needs of their NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition , focuses on the complex process of designing safe, effective, and goal-specific resistance, aerobic, plyometric, and speed training programs. Featuring over 200 full-color photos with accompanying technique instructions, this resource offers readers a step-by-step approach to designing exercise programs with special attention to the application of principles based on age, fitness level, and health status. Using comprehensive guidelines and sample clients portrayed in the text, readers can learn appropriate ways to adjust exercise programs to work with a variety of clients while accommodating each client’s individual needs. Personal trainers will appreciate the book’s presentation of detailed exercise programming guidelines for specific populations. Modifications and contraindications to exercise are given for prepubescent youth, older adults, and athletes as well as for clients who are overweight or obese or have eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipedimia, spinall cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsyIn addition, the book provides clear, easy-to-understand guidelines for initial client consultation and health appraisal. For those preparing for the NSCA-CPT exam, this second edition features new and revised study questions at the end of each chapter. These questions are written in the same style and format as those found on the NSCA-CPT exam to fully prepare candidates for exam day. For efficient self-study, answers to study questions and suggested solutions for the applied knowledge questions are located in the back of the text. Chapter objectives and key points provide a framework for study and review of important information, while sidebars throughout the text present practical explanations and applications of scientific concepts and theory. The second edition of NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training is the most comprehensive resource available for current and future personal trainers, exercise instructors, fitness facility and wellness center mangers, and other fitness professionals. Unmatched in scope, this text remains the leading source for personal training preparation and professional development.

Genres: Fitness, Health, Reference, Nonfiction

696 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2003

Reviews

[Marga Pineda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great complete work, touches on many subjects related to training and way more complete than any other guide. Ready to take my Certification test!:)

[Dami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tool to help you learn. I read this book for my Introduction to Personal Training class!

[Alexander Broses · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good general overview of what is necessary for a personal trainer if you're new to the field.

[F V]

tldr
1. lift heavy weight
2. sleep
3.mb eat if neck thin
4. cardio if rhr>db curl

[Keith Suthammanont · Rating 4 out of 5]

a little dense in the first few chapters if you don't have a background, but once you understand and get through it, it isn't so bad. i'm a little more than halfway through and hope to be finished with it soon...

[Pam Bonafide · Rating 3 out of 5]

used this in the college personal training courses I took, studied out of it and passed my cert exam. missing anatomical charts, though, and a lot of the info is repetitive, with the language somewhat unnecessarily wordy

[Tim Gannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great text - written by the National Strength and Conditioning Association - It discusses basic exercise physiology and biomechanics, the initial evaluation, exercise techniques and program design. It also touches on special populations such as pregnant and preadolescent.

[Heath · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the current textbook I use when teaching my students.

[Nick Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This did a great job of helping me earn my personal trainer certificate through the NSCA. It has great info!

[Anish Sana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a complete guide to total fitness. There can be nothing better. Everything is explained to an anatomical level which enables you to design a fitness program based on your goals.