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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 3rd Edition

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Author: Thomas Baechle And Roger Earle
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 21049

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 641
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.2 x 1.6

ISBN: 0736058036
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9780736058032
ASIN: 0736058036

Publication Date: August 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Perhaps the most informative strength and conditioning book December 10, 2006
A truly great resource for anyone in the fitness industry.

The only book that is needed for anyone wishing to obtain the CSCS status.
Crammed to the hilt with the latest Sports Science research, this serves as a useful and insightful forey.

It has 26 chapters which cover every aspect essential to the industry. A grounding in Sport and / or Exercise Science is needed to digest the information effectively, as it is dense in facts and statistics.

The useful format allows students to learn key aspects of each chapter and test themselves at the end of each subject with sample exam questions. Also there are many diagrams too, to grasp greater understanding. It is in my opinion that if you study the book with determination, every aspect, then you will be ready National Strength and Conditioning Associations exams.

This does take considerable time and effort though; and it doesn't mean that the exams (Said to be the hardest in the industry), will be made easy. It took me 3 attempts to finally pass their exams and become certified. But I finally got there and wouldn't change a thing. the main reason for this is that I just learned SO much along the way.

Interesting note, ALL of the exam questions change on EVERY re-take; otherwise the NSCA allow you to sue them. How stringent is that?

Martin Sorenson CSCS

4 out of 5 stars

This is the Bible of physical conditioning January 3, 1999
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

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.

5 out of 5 stars

The best strength training text written October 5, 1998
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

As a Track and field coach with regional responabilities in the United Kingdom I am constantly scouring literature to gain a better understanding of the theories of strength training and conditioning in general. I have found, without doubt, the best single reference for strength training in this book.

The contributors to the book are all clearly not only academicly qualified to speak upon the subject but also have many years of practical experience to add weight to their thoughts. The book covers all aspects of conditioning from physiology through training aspects including weight lifting, spotting techniques, plyometrics, planning and nutrition amongst many others.

My only criticism of the text would be that those not versed in physiology to a quite high level may find the text quite difficult. It is also easier for some concepts to be understood if you have a degree of practical experience. But these are minor complaints.

I would reccomend this book to any coach or strength professional who wishes to increase their knowledge. In fact any athletic professional that wishes to provide the best service to their charges should purchase and read this outstanding text.