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Serving as a reference for coaches and personal trainers and as a textbook for exercise science cour...
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Serving as a reference for coaches and personal trainers and as a textbook for exercise science courses, this volume explains how to apply scientific knowledge to the development of personalized training programs. Chapters cover the basic principles of resistance training, the types of strength training, neuromuscular physiology and adaptations to training, the integration of other fitness components, the individualized workout, specific techniques and strategies, de-training, and the specific concerns of women, children, and seniors. Fleck teaches sport science at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Kraemer teaches kinesiology at the University of Connecticut at Storrs. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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