Weight Training : Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series) - Softcover

Thomas R. Baechle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880117184 ISBN 13: 9780880117180

Publisher: Human Kinetics (Trade), 1998

Synopsis

You have taken your first step to success in learning weight training with the purchase of this book. Weight Training: Steps to Success combines the knowledge and experience of master teachers Thomas Baechle and Barney Groves with the latest research on teaching weight training.

Weight Training: Steps to Success is a unique guide to maximize your weight training progress. It is a breakthrough in physical activity and sport skill instruction through its development of complete learning progressions--the steps to success. You will climb 16 steps on your way to weight training success. Each step (chapter)

• explains why the concept or exercise is important,
• identifies the keys to correct technique,
• helps you correct common errors,
• explains how to practice each exercise in realistic ways,
• lists specific performance goals for each drill,
• gives you a summary checklist for evaluating proper
technique, and
• lets you proceed at your own pace.

Each of the steps you will take is an easy transition from the one before. Your first few steps provide a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As you progress you will learn how to safely perform exercises, chart your workouts, and design programs that will enable you to meet your personal goals for training. As you approach the top of your climb to success, you will gain confidence in your weight training ability and experience the satisfaction of knowing that you look and feel better.

About this title

From the Publisher

"The approach to explaining training concepts, the clear and concise explanations of how to perform the exercises, and the overall organization of Weight Training: Steps to Success make it one of the most outstanding books available for introducing basic and intermediate weight training principles and programs."

John Taylor, CSCS*D, Head strength and conditioning coach New Mexico State University; 2001 National College Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year

"The clarity and thorough explanation of performing the exercises and of designing an individualized weight training program are what make Weight Training: Steps to Success so outstanding. Add to that the full range of exercises included and detailed illustrations of proper technique, and you have the best resource of its kind available." Donald A. Chu, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

About the Author

Thomas R. Baechle, EdD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, is chair of the exercise science and athletic training department at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In his career covering more than 35 years as a fitness professional and academician, Baechle has earned numerous certifications and awards, taught at various universities, held a variety of professional and civic offices, and volunteered for many national and international associations and organizations related to fitness and personal health.

Baechle is widely published and lectures frequently. His recent honors include receiving the Outstanding Writing Achievement Award from Human Kinetics in 2007, Merit for Excellence in Education and Development of Professional Standards from the International Fitness Institute in 2006, the Distinguished Faculty Service Award from Creighton University in 2002, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NSCA in 1998.

Baechle makes his home with his wife, Susan, in Omaha.

Roger W. Earle, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, earned his master's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in exercise science. In 2008, he became the Professional Education division director at Human Kinetics. Previously, Earle was the associate executive director for National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification, where he was responsible for developing the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) certification exams. He also previously served as the head strength and conditioning coach and a faculty member of the exercise science and athletic training department at Creighton University in Omaha.

Earle has over 25 years of experience as a personal fitness trainer for people of all age and fitness levels, and he frequently gives lectures at national and international conferences about designing personalized exercise and training programs. He coauthored the first and second editions of Fitness Weight Training and coedited both the NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training and the second and third editions of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics (Trade)
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0880117184
• ISBN 13: 9780880117180
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 182