Bibliograph

A practical approach to strength and conditioning, Matt Brzycki, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Fitness, Department of Athletics, Princeton University, Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Rutgers University

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Label

A practical approach to strength and conditioning, Matt Brzycki, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Fitness, Department of Athletics, Princeton University, Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Rutgers University

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A practical approach to strength and conditioning

Oclc number

1056626987

Responsibility statement

Matt Brzycki, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Fitness, Department of Athletics, Princeton University, Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Rutgers University

Table Of Contents

Basic anatomy and muscular function -- The phyiological basis of physical training -- Genetics and strength potential -- Strength training -- Strength training for females -- Strength training for youths -- Strength training for older adults -- Free-weight exercises -- Machine exercises -- Manual-resistance exercises -- Designing and varying the strength program -- Rehabilitative training -- Flexibility training -- Aerobic training -- Anaerobic training -- Metabolic training -- Power training -- Skill training -- Nutritional training -- Nutritional supplements -- Nutritional quackery -- Weight management -- A primer on steroids -- Evaluating the research -- Strength and conditioning FAQ

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