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.
Author(s): National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Edition: 6
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Year: 2017
Language: English
Commentary: NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
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National Academy of Sports Medicine Code of Professional Conduct v
Letter from NASM vii
User’s Guide viii
Acknowledgments xi
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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
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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
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SECTION 3 Nutrition and Supplementation 461
Nutrition 462
18 Supplementation 501
Table of Contents
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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
