ABSTRACT

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

This accessible new book introduces the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts such as nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change. It provides authoritative coverage of:
· practical aspects of personal training – stability, functional exercise, sport specific training and speed development
· all the latest fitness methods
· weight loss, diet and nutrition
· key business skills including professional conduct, presentation and marketing

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

chapter 1|17 pages

Anatomy and Physiology

chapter 2|10 pages

Exercise Prescription and Programme

chapter 3|9 pages

Strength and Conditioning Training

chapter 5|10 pages

Cardiovascular Exercise: Energy Systems

chapter 6|12 pages

Weight Loss: Our Ever-Expanding

chapter 10|10 pages

Spotting and Touch Training

chapter 11|15 pages

Flexibility and Stretching

chapter 12|6 pages

Manual Resistance

chapter 13|14 pages

Core Strength and Stability Training

chapter 15|22 pages

Nutrition

chapter 16|12 pages

Psychology and Behaviour change

chapter 17|13 pages

Sales and Marketing

chapter 18|4 pages

Bringing It All Together