Description
A discussion on nutrition outlines the role of the personal trainer in establishing nutrition guidelines, including the application of nutrition principles for clients with metabolic concerns.
The latest guidelines on client assessment from prominent organizations〞such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)〞keep personal trainers up to speed on the latest assessment protocols.
New information is presented on flexibility training and cardiovascular exercise prescription as well as a discussion of research on the effectiveness of stability ball training.
Revised information on design of resistance training programs incorporates the latest information on the application of periodization of training.
New information addressing injuries and rehabilitation prepares personal trainers to work with clients with special concerns such as orthopedic conditions, low back pain, ankle sprains, and hip arthroscopy.
New guidelines for determining resistance training loads will assist those whose clientele includes athletes.
A variety of fitness testing protocols and norms allows readers to select from several options to evaluate each component of fitness.
A new instructor guide and image bank aid instructors in teaching the material to students.
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