The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) is the definitive choice for trainers and coaches working with athletes at all levels who want to maximize performance while reducing the risk of injury. This course will teach you how to create highly individualized, integrated training programs that enhance overall athletic performance. Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has led the way in providing evidence-based certification and advanced specializations. NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training, Second Edition, offers the most comprehensive resource for sports performance professionals. Utilizing NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (TM) (OPT (TM)) model, this textbook offers a systematic approach for designing training programs that help athletes at all levels reach their goals. By incorporating information from our research institute and sports performance professionals in the field, we've developed a wealth of user-friendly content, new techniques, and updated scientific research, including: Metabolic energy system training recommendations and injury prevention information. Sports psychology information for the sports performance professional. Ergogenic aids, including four new substances that you should be aware of. As an NASM-PES, you will also learn to: Sharpen the flexibility, speed, agility and performance of everyone from professional athletes to weekend warriors. Provide evidence-based exercise techniques that help produce high performance athletes. Improve your personal marketability with this prestigious NASM credential. This textbook is a recommended resource for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) examination.

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For more than 20 years, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has set the standard in certification, continuing education, solutions and tools for health and fitness, sports performance and sports medicine professionals. NASM has pioneered evidence-based health and fitness solutions that optimize physical performance and allow individuals to achieve a variety of fitness activity goals.Today, NASM serves thousands worldwide and positively impacts the lives of millions of people the world over. As the world’s foremost resource for health and fitness information, the organization continues to elevate its industry best practices by providing outstanding programs and quality certification courses for its members.

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