NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training (Hardcover)

by National Academy of Sports Medicine (Author) "Personal training is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States..." (more)
Key Phrases: peripheral heart action, back extension, exercise physiology, Med Sci Sports Exerc, Appl Physiol, Human Kinetics (more...)

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Developed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), this book is designed to help people prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam or learn the basic principles of personal training using NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. The OPT model presents NASM's protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power. More than 600 full-color illustrations and photographs demonstrate concepts and techniques. Exercise color coding maps each exercise movement to a specific phase on the OPT model. Exercise boxes demonstrate core exercises and detail the necessary preparation and movement. Other features include research notes, memory joggers, safety tips, and review questions.

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Product Details Hardcover: 552 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third Edition edition (April 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781782910 ISBN-13: 978-0781782913 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,585 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #5 in  Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Sports Science #15 in  Books > Nonfiction > Education > Education Theory > Physical Education #22 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Specialties > Sports Medicine

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peripheral heart action, back extension, exercise physiology, safe upper levels, strength endurance training, hypertrophy training, neuromuscular physiology, human muscle power, proper extensibility, bioenergetic continuum, activate gluteals, extremity strength assessment, accelerates knee flexion, isometrically stabilizes, annual plan shows, underactive muscles, arthrokinetic dysfunction, squat assessment, maintaining optimal alignment, reactive training, synergistic dominance, dynamic joint stabilization, eccentrically decelerates, prime mover strength, corrective flexibility

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 552 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third Edition edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781782910
• ISBN-13: 978-0781782913
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,585 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #5 in	Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Sports Science
  #15 in	Books > Nonfiction > Education > Education Theory > Physical Education
  #22 in	Books > Science > Medicine > Specialties > Sports Medicine

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best, March 26, 2008

By	Charlie E. "Lift with your Legs" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

Although I miss the seven phase OPT model of old, the new paradigm has streamlined the structure to progress athletes through the process more efficiently. The illustrations are an upgrade, however there are fewer sample exercises to use. I recommend the NASM program to any serious trainer. This isn't "gym science"; everything in this book is based on years of research in human biomechanics, physiology, and kinesiology. The information you absorb from these pages will make you question why you ever relied on news stand fitness magazines for your workouts. NASM OPT training isn't a fad, a quick-fix, or a unrealistic promise. It is hard work and discipline that is highly effective for those that commit.

In addition to the text and CPT certification, continuing education courses and workshops will help you to truly understand the material with hands on demonstrations and professional instructors to answer your questions. Trainers get certified...real trainers get NASM certified.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NASM essentials of personal fitness training, July 25, 2008

By	RAMUTIS KAIRAITIS (KAUNAS, Lithuania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A new approach (little different compared with ACSM position) to fitness program design.

For example - in OPT model is power training. For the fitness client that's new recomendation.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nasm text, March 10, 2008

By	Donald Jarvie (Cromwell, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

a fantastic item! shipping was prompt, the text is presented in an easy-to-read style, and it's really helping me to prepare for the exam. I'd recommend it to any fitness professional, or just to anyone looking to find out more about their fitness routine.