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Summary: Undoubtedly the most informative text on exercise.
Review: The group of contributing authors is extraordinary . You would have to buy at least three or four other books to get all of the same information which most likely is not presented in such a readable and understandable format. It may not be written for beginners, but I believe that most people with the interest in learning can draw as much from this book as an experienced exercise physiologist just looking to review.
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Summary: This is the Bible of physical conditioning
Review: This book is a must have for anyone serious about improving their athletic performance. Filled with no-nonsense information for everything from strength training to aerobic conditioning to nutrition to biomechanics. This book is very technical and the information is very daunting. You must have a background in exercise science or sports medicine to fully comprehend everything. A big drawback to the book is the descriptions of exercise technique. The illustrations are sloppy and there are some outdated exercises featured that could be potentially dangerous to many athletes. This book is only five years old but the exercise science field changes fast and an updated version would probably make this book five stars.
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Summary: Great text on science & practice of strength training
Review: This book, one of the best references on strength training today, is used by the prestigious National Strength and Conditioning Association as part of its Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification program. While the book is oriented toward high school, college, and professional athletic coaches, the information will be of interest to anyone serious about strength training. Although the book also covers general conditioning, the real emphasis is developing athletic strength and power.Despite some of the content being technical, the book is quite easy to read. The contributors took obvious pains to make this well organized text both clear and precise, and each chapter ends with a list of key terms, study questions, practical problems, and references. The exercises in the book are well illustrated and include meticulous step-by-step instructions for proper execution. The book also contains considerable material on exercise and gym safety, which is one of its strengths. If you want solid information that is based on research, not just speculative theory or personal experience, this book is an excellent source. As a supplement to this "Essentials" text, I would recommend "Designing Resistance Training Programs" by Fleck and Kraemer. If you are interested in Olympic weightlifting or using the Olympic lifts to develop power "The Weightlifting Encyclopedia" by Arthur Drechsler is an interesting book, although it can seem somewhat rambling and needs the attention of a good copy editor.
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Summary: One of the most well rounded training manuals in existence
Review: This books separates the reality of training with the nonsense some authors try to convince the everyday novice of. Most books are based on principles that bodybuilders, who are on ridiculous amounts of steroids, utilize. For a natuaral athlete that wants to manipulate his/her own bodily functions to maximize potential gains in the overall field of physical conditioning, whether it be for strength, size, cardiovascular, or plyometric enhancement, this is the ideal book. It begins with an overview of the muscle system, moves into the nervous system, and continues onward, dissecting all the main facets of conditioning into smaller pieces so as to cover EVERYTHING, and I mean everything. This book is not recommended for novices or the uneducated.
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Summary: One of the most well rounded training manuals in existence
Review: This books separates the reality of training with the nonsense some authors try to convince the everyday novice of. Most books are based on principles that bodybuilders, who are on ridiculous amounts of steroids, utilize. For a natuaral athlete that wants to manipulate his/her own bodily functions to maximize potential gains in the overall field of physical conditioning, whether it be for strength, size, cardiovascular, or plyometric enhancement, this is the ideal book. It begins with an overview of the muscle system, moves into the nervous system, and continues onward, dissecting all the main facets of conditioning into smaller pieces so as to cover EVERYTHING, and I mean everything. This book is not recommended for novices or the uneducated.
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Summary: A must read for the physical conditioning specialist
Review: This is a high level scientific book. Before reading it you should be familiar with knowledge of human anatomy and exercise physiology - undergraduate level.
If you want to read about everything you need to know about physical conditioning in just one book this is what you were looking for.
I've expected some more information on the athletic training subject, but you can not hope to find everything the exercise science has to offer in a 650 pages book. However the book respects its title ofering you "the essentials".
I also admire the author's objectivity about some athletic nutritive supplements - it is telling you that you shouldn't waste your money on many of them.
Because it is not written by a single author it makes you look back and forth and sometimes repeats some information.
Overall is a complete and reliable resource of scientific knowledge. I go back to it anytime I think I need to remember something.
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Summary: A must read for the physical conditioning specialist
Review: This is a high level scientific book. Before reading it you should be familiar with knowledge of human anatomy and exercise physiology - undergraduate level.
If you want to read about everything you need to know about physical conditioning in just one book this is what you were looking for.
I've expected some more information on the athletic training subject, but you can not hope to find everything the exercise science has to offer in a 650 pages book. However the book respects its title ofering you "the essentials".
I also admire the author's objectivity about some athletic nutritive supplements - it is telling you that you shouldn't waste your money on many of them.
Because it is not written by a single author it makes you look back and forth and sometimes repeats some information.
Overall is a complete and reliable resource of scientific knowledge. I go back to it anytime I think I need to remember something.
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Summary: THE BIBLE OF MUSCLE!
Review: This is by far the greatest book ever written on the subject of strength conditioning. It is packed with information on everything, and I mean everything, that you need to know about muscles, strength training and overall conditioning. I could not put it down, the pictures and charts and illustrations are invaluable making it easier to understand. Whether you are a begginer or an expert on the subject of strength training, this book can help you meet your needs. If you want to become a personal trainer, this is the key. If you want to improve your own body and strengths, this is also the key. It is a win-win book, you can't go wrong. I have nothing bad to say, other then it is heavy, but's thats because it is packed with so much stuff!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: What a great text ! Here is a deep yet clearly/visually presented text on physical training. I've read a number of
strength-training books, but most are dominated by the
body-building mentality. This book will make you think
like a coach and help you understand sport-specific
training.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: What a great text ! Here is a deep yet clearly/visually presented text on physical training. I've read a number of
strength-training books, but most are dominated by the
body-building mentality. This book will make you think
like a coach and help you understand sport-specific
training.
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