Crossley Personal Training

Theory and Practice
2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-134-63553-5
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten

Personal Training: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, draws together in one unique volume the personal, practical and business skills central to becoming a successful personal trainer.

This accessible book introduces you to the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts including nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change.

Key Features
- updated to reflect advances in training methodology and techniques in line with requirements for professional qualification
- key points boxes, chapter summaries and a glossary of scientific and technical concepts to aid understanding
- full colour illustrations and photos to support visual learning
- case studies and sample exercise plans to help you put theory into practice
- supported by online resources such as self-assessment tests, downloadable forms and session sheets at www.routledge.com/cw/crossley

Personal Training: Theory and Practice is the ideal companion and handy reference for those embarking on a career in personal training as well as experienced trainers.

Reviews of the first edition:
'the ideal companion to turn you from an amateur into a professional sports trainer.the only title tailored to meet the needs of UK-based personal training.' Work Out

'a gem of a book.clearly written and presented which makes it easy for both fitness professionals and lay people to understand. Definitely worth buying.' Health and Fitness

Autoren/Hrsg.

Crossley, James

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Sport, Sportwissenschaft: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomical and directional language
The kinetic chain
The nervous system
The muscular system
The skeletal system
References and recommended reading
2. EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND PROGRAMME DESIGN
Fundamental training principles
Acute exercise variables
Structuring an exercise session
Classification of exercises
References and recommended reading
3. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Muscular conditioning and muscular endurance
Muscular hypertrophy
Other factors influencing muscle mass
Maximal strength
Summary of acute exercise variables
Examples of resistance training techniques
References and recommended reading
4. CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING
Energy systems
Cardiovascular training and performance adaptations
Alternative training adaptations
Types of cardiovascular training
Interval training
Calculating work intensity
Cardiovascular training and periodization
Making cardiovascular exercise fun
References and recommended reading
5. FLEXIBILITY
Science of flexibility training
Types of stretching
Stretching considerations
Assisted stretching
Advanced partner stretching: muscle energy techniques
Stretching and injury prevention
References and recommended reading
6. PERIODIZATION: VARIATION AND RECOVERY
Periodization explained
The importance of rest and recovery
Over-training, staleness and burnout
Periodization theory
Cycling of exercise variables
Alternative systems
Active rest
Peaking
Periodization and cardiovascular exercise
Designing a periodized plan
References and recommended reading
7. POSTURE
The importance of posture
Static and dynamic posture
Factors determining an individual's posture
Causes of faulty posture
Ideal posture and guidelines for and assessment of ideal posture
Common postural syndromes
References and recommended reading
8. CORE STRENGTH AND STABILITY
The core defined
Anatomy of the core
Mechanisms of core stability through segmental stabilization
Identifying transverse abdominis activation
Training transverse abdominis activation
Abdominal activation under increased loads
Training gross core stability
Training core strength
References and recommended reading
9. FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE: TRAINING FOR IMPROVED MOVEMENT
Functional training
Key components of functional movement
Neuromuscular coordination
Nervous system control over movement
Proprioreception
Neuromuscular coordination and strength
How we learn to move: motor learning
Motor programme compatibility
Control over external forces for stabilization and balance
Components of functional muscle action
Exercise prescription for function
Functional Anatomy
Exercise examples
References and recommended reading
10. SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING: BALANCE, POWER, SPEED AND AGILITY
Speed, agility and quickness
Relationship between strength, power, speed and sports performance
Training to develop explosive strength/power
Reactive power: plyometric training
Speed
Agility and quickness
Balance training
Sport analysis
References and recommended reading
11. NUTRITION
Balanced nutrition
Protein: the muscle builder
Fats
Water and hydration
Carbohydrate: balancing blood sugar for energy and performance
Carbohydrates and their effect on blood sugar
Glycaemic index
Meal timings
Nutrient density
The client-centred approach to nutrition
Implementation of dietary change
References and recommended reading
12. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
The energy balance equation
Basic guidelines for weight loss
Why low calorie diets are not recommended
Dietary recommendations for weight loss
Exercise and weight loss
References and recommended reading
13. SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Metabolic syndrome
Elderly populations
Low back pain
Pre- and post-natal training
14. SCIENCE OF SWISS BALL AND SWISS BALL TRAINING
The science behind the Swiss ball
Integrating the Swiss ball into your client's workout
Swiss ball

Über Autor(innen)

James Crossley has completed a Masters in Sports Science from Loughborough University and worked within health and fitness industry for over ten years as a personal trainer, sports therapist and educator.