Kinesiology of Exercise [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Michael Yessis (Author)

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Product Description
With more than 70 exercises accompanied by photographs and anatomical drawings, Kinesiology of Exercise is one of the most comprehensive books on strength training currently available. Written by Dr. Michael Yessis, a recognized authority in this field, Kinesiology of Exercise is essential for coaches, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, physical therapists, bodybuilders--virtually everyone interested in performing strength training exercises safely and effectively. "Dr. Yessis has done it again! . . . I consider this book an invaluable tool in updating my knowledge of and ability to teach exercises that are crucial for pro football players, both for injury prevention and performance enhancement." -- Johnny Parket Head Strength Coach, New York Giants "All bodybuilders and athletes should use this book in order to correctly perform all of the bodybuilding and strength exercises, and they will experience maximum growth without the risk of injury by using this book as a guideline.' -- Chuck Williams, bodybuilder National Light Heavyweight Winner, 1983 World Champion, 1983 "This book is a must for all personal trainers and strength and aerobic instructors. The great illustrations show clearly how each exercise should be done and the muscles involved The information in this book shows everyone how they can develop the body most effectively and safely." -- Kevin Miller Owner and General Manager, The Fitness Clubs "KinesioIogy of Exercise is a detailed, clearly illustrated text that will benefit all levels of athletic expertise, from the elite coach to the age group coach. This is a fine reference tool that belongs in every coach's and athlete's library." -- Randy Huntington Coach for Long Jump World Record Holder Mike Powell Dr. Michael Yessis has served as training and technique consultant to several Olympic and professional sports teams, including the L.A. Rams and L.A. Raiders football clubs and the U.S. Men's Volleyball Team. The author of more than 2,000 articles on fitness and sports training, Dr. Yessis has also written three other books and produced four videos. He is also the president of Sports Training, Inc., a diverse sports and fitness company.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 11, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940279363
• ISBN-13: 978-0940279360
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #450,517 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is unsound., July 8, 1999

By A Customer

While the book features a variety of exercises, it advocates strength training methods that have been proven to be dangerous, and that by mere logic seem wrong. First, the author instructs you to hold you breath during each move, claiming this is proper breathing technique. Also, he condones explosive training which is detrimental to the muskuloskeletal system. Along with other flaws, this book was a waste of money. Your money is better spent buying books such as "A Practical Approach to Strength Training." This book is one that is backed up scientifically and teaches you the safest and most effective way to exercise.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide to training the right way., October 9, 1998

By A Customer

I am a certified physical fitness trainer and the Kinesiology of Exercise has been a bible to me and others for training the correct way. I stress form over weight to get the desired results and to minimize the possibility of injuries, and whenever there is a question about any exercise, I defer to this book. Michael Yessis had come to my attention many years ago when I saw his excellent Kinesiology column in Muscle and Fitness magazine, and only wish that he someday will create a new and revised Kinesiology book using the superb and highly educational anatomical graphics that he uses in the M&F magazine.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not satisfactory, November 30, 1998

By A Customer

I expected a more through book on exercises and their effects on the body. Maybe a good book for beginners but not for experienced athletes.