NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, 6th Edition

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. Overview: This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Fourth Edition Revised, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers and other health and fitness professionals. Based on NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development; and more! By following the techniques in this book, you will gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a health and fitness professional. Key Features: Two new chapters: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics and Introduction to Exercise Modalities. Definitions of Key Terms in the margins, with key terms bolded within the text. Stretch Your Knowledge boxes emphasize key concepts and findings from current research. Memory Joggers call out core concepts and program design instructions. Exercise sections discuss the purpose and procedures of various techniques that can be used with clients. Technique and Safety Tips are also provided. Summaries that wrap up each chapter to remind you of pertinent material. Appendices provide 100 additional exercises; OPT workout programs; one repetition maximum conversion charts; and muscle origins, insertions, and functions. Extensive full-color art and photographs illustrate numerous exercise techniques and anatomy and physiology. National Academy of Sports Medicine Code of Professional Conduct v Letter from NASM vii User’s Guide viii Acknowledgments xi 1 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 6 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 TrainingTM (OPTTM) Model 353 15 Introduction to Exercise Modalities 391 16 Chronic Health Conditions and Physical or Functional Limitations 417 17 SECTION 3 Nutrition and Supplementation 461 Nutrition 462 18 Supplementation 501 Table of Contents iv Table of Contents 19 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 NASM_CPT_FMxx_i_xii 1 NASM_CH01 13 NASM_CH02 29 NASM_CH03 66 NASM_CH04 81 NASM_CH05 94 NASM_CH06 117 NASM_CH07 173 NASM_CH08 213 NASM_CH09 236 NASM_CH10 258 NASM_CH11 282 NASM_CH12 301 NASM_CH13 315 NASM_CH14 365 NASM_CH15 403 NASM_CH16 429 NASM_CH17 473 NASM_CH18 513 NASM_CH19 534 NASM_CH20 562 NASM_CPT_APX1 582 NASM_CPT_APX2 608 NASM_CPT_APX3 628 NASM_CPT_APX4 635 NASM_CPT_APX5 657 NASM_CPT_GLOS 675 1. Fundamentals Of Human Movement Science. -- 2. Assessments, Training Concepts, And Program Design. -- 3. Nutrition And Supplementation. -- 4. Client Interaction And Professional Development. Editors (listed In Alphabetical Order), Micheal A. Clark, Scott C. Lucett, Erin Mcgill, Ian Montel, Brian Sutton. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.