Personal Training: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, draws together in one unique volume the personal, practical and business skills central to becoming a successful personal trainer.

This accessible book introduces you to the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts including nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change.

Key Features

- updated to reflect advances in training methodology and techniques in line with requirements for professional qualification

- key points boxes, chapter summaries and a glossary of scientific and technical concepts to aid understanding

- full colour illustrations and photos to support visual learning

- case studies and sample exercise plans to help you put theory into practice

- supported by online resources such as self-assessment tests, downloadable forms and session sheets at www.routledge.com/cw/crossley

Personal Training: Theory and Practice is the ideal companion and handy reference for those embarking on a career in personal training as well as experienced trainers.

Reviews of the first edition:

'the ideal companion to turn you from an amateur into a professional sports trainer…the only title tailored to meet the needs of UK-based personal training.' Work Out

'a gem of a book…clearly written and presented which makes it easy for both fitness professionals and lay people to understand. Definitely worth buying.' Health and Fitness

Reviews

'I am very impressed with the book in terms of both content and layout, and it's a relief to see a text such as this cover business skills in good detail. I wish this had been the supporting text for my Personal Training Qualification courses. I will encourage my staff to use this text, either to read from cover-to-cover or use as a reference tool.'
Helen Loftus, Assistant Health and Fitness Managersity of Leeds

Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction 1. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Anatomical and directional language The kinetic chain The nervous system The muscular system The skeletal system References and recommended reading 2. EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND PROGRAMME DESIGN Fundamental training principles Acute exercise variables Structuring an exercise session Classification of exercises References and recommended reading 3. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Muscular conditioning and muscular endurance Muscular hypertrophy Other factors influencing muscle mass Maximal strength Summary of acute exercise variables Examples of resistance training techniques References and recommended reading 4. CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING Energy systems Cardiovascular training and performance adaptations Alternative training adaptations Types of cardiova...