Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training - Softcover

Vella, Mark

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9781847731531: Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847731538 ISBN 13: 9781847731531

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2008

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"Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training" is a reference book that offers the reader more than just the 'how to' of exercise and training. Using detailed anatomical illustrations of the way muscles and tendons work, the book provides a visual insight into what happens to the body during exercise, making it invaluable to anyone active in the exercise field. The initial section of the book covers basic anatomy, overviews of the musculo-skeletal system, directional terms, planes and movements, basic kinesiology and an overview of exercise concepts, as well as an explanation of muscle analysis.The core of the book presents 88 exercises involving gym machines, free weights and body weight/stretching, grouped by body region (chest, legs and hips, back and shoulders, arms and abdominals). Each exercise features a full-colour illustration, together with instructions on execution and technique. Supporting graphics show starting and finishing positions, and additional information includes training tips and useful facts.

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See How Your Muscles Work Before You Work Your Muscles!

More than 200 full-color drawings pinpoint the muscle groups used during the most popular exercises

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training provides a magnificent visual insight into what happens to your muscles when you exercise. By understanding how your body responds to each movement, you'll be able to isolate specific muscle groups and design the most targeted program possible.

Turn to Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for:

200+ muscle-by-muscle illustrations for an inside look at how exercise affects 70 different muscles
90+ exercises-ranging from free weights to machines to yoga and Pilates-that will sculpt your entire body and give you a buffer, more powerful and sexy chest, legs, hips, back, shoulders, arms, and abs
Tips for good form to maximize safety and effectiveness
Expert commentary on each exercise covering everything from history to cautions and benefits
Specific exercise programs for muscle tone and strength
A difficulty rating for every exercise ranging from beginner to advanced
A brief overview of anatomy, from anatomical definitions and terms to how to analyze an exercise

About the Author:

Author Mark Vella has been involved in the field of health and fitness for more than 15 years, as a personal training instructor, lifestyle counsellor and massage therapist, and he is also a practising naturopath. He lectures to fitness professionals on a variety of health science topics, including anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, health assessment, medical screening, fitness testing, training methods and principles, postural assessment, programming, exercise prescription and nutrition, and has been active in developing standards and manuals for fitness trainers in his native South Africa. Consultant Dr Nick Walters, an exercise physiologist with more than 20 years' experience, is currently vice principal and head of research at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London.

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