Strength Training F/women - Softcover

Peterson, James A.; Bryant, Cedric X.; Peterson, Susan L.

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9780873227520: Strength Training F/women

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ISBN 10: 0873227522 ISBN 13: 9780873227520

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995

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Strength Training for Women is written by experts with firsthand knowledge of women's needs and preferences in a strength training program. This practical guide provides you with technique instruction for strength training exercises using a variety of equipment, sample workouts, and specific training programs for many popular sports. The muscle conditioning program you design from this book will

� produce optimum results,

� require a minimum amount of time, and

� place a premium on personal safety.

Best of all, Strength Training for Women helps you make your fitness goals a reality. Start your muscle conditioning program today!

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From the Publisher:

“The authors dispel the ‘masculine-bulk’ myth and replace it with easy-to-understand facts and how-to exercises. In our time-constricted lives, they show us how strength training is also fun, convenient, and inexpensive.”

Kathrine Switzer TV commentator for the Boston, Los Angeles, and New York City marathons “Runner of the Decade”--Runner’s World magazine, 1976

"The most comprehensive and professional source of information I’ve seen on strength training for women. This is truly one-stop shopping for the woman who wants to know more about training and conditioning. There are no lies, no buzzwords, no crazy promises here--just honest, solid advice about strength training from people who are among the world’s most knowledgeable sources.”

Michael O’Shea, PhD Fitness Editor, Parade magazine Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine

“This book allows women to access with confidence important information for safe weight management through strength training.”

Peg Jordan, RN, BSN National Health Journalist and Editor, American Fitness magazine

“A comprehensive book on strength training for everyone regardless of gender. Well organized and easy to follow. Little has been left to the imagination.”

Bill Pearl Author/Publisher/Health Expert Former Mr. America, 5-time Mr. Universe

About the Author:

James A. Peterson, PhD, FACSM, was a faculty member of the U.S. Military Academy for 19 years, where he directed the remedial physical conditioning program for the corps of cadets and authored a report of guidelines for the admission and physical training of women cadets. He has performed extensive research into physiological differences between men and women and their effect on performance.

Jim is director of sports medicine for StairMaster Sports/Medical Products, Inc., in Kirkland, WA. He has served on the board of advisers of the Women's Sports Foundation since 1982 and is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has also authored 37 books and numerous articles on sports medicine and fitness. Jim lives in Woodinville, WA with his wife, Susan. In his spare time, Jim enjoys writing, reading, and jogging.

As assistant strength and conditioning coach at Penn State University, Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, designed and implemented strength conditioning programs for the women's basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, softball, tennis, and swimming teams. Cedric also served as strength development coordinator for the corps of cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is a fellow of ACSM and coeditor of The ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (fifth edition). He is also a regular contributor to Fitness Management and CrossTrainer magazines.

Cedric now serves as associate director of sports medicine at StairMaster Sports/Medical Products, Inc., in Kirkland, WA, where he lives with his wife, Ginger, and their three sons. In his spare time, Cedric enjoys reading, playing racquet sports, and coaching little league soccer, basketball, and baseball.

Susan L. Peterson, MS, was the first woman physical education instructor at West Point and was actively involved with the development and introduction of the academy’s physical education program for women. She has also served as fitness consultant on the physical training of women with the U.S. Army, New York City Police Academy, Women's Sports Foundation, and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Susan manages health and fitness programs for Microsoft Corporation's world headquarters, a position she also held for Pepsi-Cola Worldwide. The author of 11 books and numerous articles on health and fitness, Susan has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts and has spoken at numerous health, fitness, and sports conferences nationwide. In her leisure she enjoys jogging, hiking, and reading.

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