A Practical Approach to Strength and Conditioning - Hardcover

Brzycki, Matt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0983575436 ISBN 13: 9780983575436

Publisher: Brzycki Books, 2018

Synopsis

This fifth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength and Conditioning is an update of the classic book that has been a widely used resource in the fitness industry since 1989, selling more than 35,000 copies. Most of the chapters have been overhauled with the latest information on strength and conditioning and a 25th chapter -- Evaluating the Research -- has been added.

The book is 396 pages with more than 180,000 words -- which is about 40% more content than the fourth edition -- and 300 photographs.  Also included are descriptions of nearly 100 exercises that can be done with free weights, machines and manual (partner) resistance.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Matt Brzycki is one of the few people I turn to for reliable and evidence-based information in the area of strength training and exercise. There is no better resource for coaches, athletic trainers,teachers and especially parents than the fifth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength and Conditioning. Without any reservation, I strongly urge you to read this book."
 
Dan Riley, MS
Retired NFL Strength Coach
Washington Redskins (1982-2000)
Houston Texans (2000-2009)

"For the better part of 30 years, Matt Brzycki's brilliant text, A Practical Approach to Strength and Conditioning, has been one of the most valuable and referenced resources of its kind. Now in its fifth edition, this masterpiece manual on every aspect of physical training should be in the library of every coach, health/physical education teacher and certainly everyone in the strength and conditioning profession."
 
Ken Mannie, MS, MSCC
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
 
"A Practical Approach to Strength and Conditioning has remained a stable reference text since its first edition. I was excited to see this newest edition as it has evolved with the industry and yet remains grounded in scientific rigour. In my mind, it's a core text for students, academics and practitioners looking to improve strength, physical performance and the health of any client or athlete."
 
James Fisher, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Sports Conditioning and Fitness
Southampton Solent University
Southampton, United Kingdom

"The fifth edition of A Practical Approach to Strength and Conditioning is another Matt Brzycki gem. From the inaugural edition in 1989, he has continued to make this book one of the best resources available for evidence-based strength-training guidelines and methods."
 
Tom Kelso, MS, MSCC, CSCS
Exercise Physiologist
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
St. Louis, Missouri
 
"Matt Brzycki has provided strength and fitness professionals, fitness enthusiasts and serious students of exercise science with the ultimate resource for intelligent and research-based information on strength and conditioning. This updated edition is the most valuable book in my strength and fitness library."
 
Luke Carlson, MS, ACSM CEP
Chief Executive Officer
Discover Strength
Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
"This book is a great resource and should be on the bookshelf of anyone in the physical-education or coaching field."
 
Douglas Scott, BS, CSCS
Director of Strength and Conditioning
The Pingry School
Martinsville, New Jersey

From the Inside Flap

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

  1  Basic Anatomy and Muscular Function
  2  The Physiological Basis of Physical Training
  3  Genetics and Strength Potential
  4  Strength Training
  5  Strength Training for Females
  6  Strength Training for Youths
  7  Strength Training for Older Adults
  8  Free-Weight Exercises
  9  Machine Exercises
10  Manual-Resistance Exercises
11  Designing and Varying the Strength Program
12  Rehabilitative Training
13  Flexibility Training
14  Aerobic Training
15  Anaerobic Training
16  Metabolic Training
17  Power Training
18  Skill Training
19  Nutritional Training
20  Nutritional Supplements
21  Nutritional Quackery
22  Weight Management
23  A Primer on Steroids
24  Evaluating the Research
25  Strength and Conditioning Q&A

Appendix A: Summary of Free-Weight Exercises
Appendix B: Summary of Machine Exercises
Appendix C: Summary of Manual-Resistance Exercises

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Edition details

• Publisher: Brzycki Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0983575436
• ISBN 13: 9780983575436
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 396