NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
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Book Overview
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals.? NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training , Fourth Edition , continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers and other health and fitness professionals. Based on NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT(tm)) model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development; and more! By following the techniques in this book, you will gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a health and fitness professional. This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:160831281X
ISBN13:9781608312818
Release Date:January 2011
Publisher:Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Length:624 Pages
Weight:4.49 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 8.3" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
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Text Book PT
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
NASM's Personal Fitness Training is a well written easy to understand guide on Personal Training. In Australia it is a struggle to find good literature on this sort of stuff. Great book.
An Excellent Source
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I only studied this book with the work book and passed with flying colors first time.
Great book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Great information, very well structurated and very easy to follow. It help me a lot when studying.
Simply the Best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
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.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
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.
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