A Practical Approach to Strength Training

Brzycki, Matt/ Gadski, Mary Ellen

ISBN 10: 1935628135 / ISBN 13: 9781935628132

Published by Blue River Pr, 2012

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4th edition. 336 pages. 10.90x8.40x0.90 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Approach to Strength Training
• Publisher: Blue River Pr
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935628135
• ISBN 13: 9781935628132
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

A Practical Approach To Strength Training describes in detail how to do nearly 100 different exercises with free weights, machines and manual resistance with instructional photographs included.

This fourth edition is a long awaited update of the classic book that has been a widely used resource in the fitness industry. Many of the chapters have been overhauled with the latest information on strength and fitness; new chapters have been added, including ones on an aerobic training, metabolic training, flexibility training, power training, weight management and several on nutrition.

About the Author

Matt Brzycki, BS, has nearly 30 years of experience at the collegiate level as a coach, instructor and administrator. His current role is the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Fitness at Princeton University.

He served in the US Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979, earning various distinctions including the Leatherneck Award (for rifle marksmanship), meritorious promotion to the rank of sergeant, Meritorious Mast, Drill Instructor Ribbon and rifle expert badge (3 awards). After completing his four-year enlistment, Matt enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1983.

Matt has authored 8 books, co-authored 7 books and edited 2 books.In addition, he has authored more than 450 articles/columns on strength and fitness that have been featured in 45 different publications. Matt has given presentations throughout the United States and Canada and has been a guest on radio shows in Atlanta, Cincinnati and Phoenix. He is a coadjutant (part-time lecturer) for the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies at Rutgers University, teaching a course in Principles of Weight Training. Matt has co-developed two certification courses: the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Fitness Specialist certification and the Youth Fitness Instructor/Trainer (YouthFIT) certification.

Matt served on the Alumni Society Board of Directors for the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State from 2001 to 2007, chairing its Awards Committee during his final two years. He was appointed by the governor to serve on the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as well as the New Jersey Obesity Prevention Task Force. He finished first in the 200 (29.41) and 400 (1:05.81) in his age group (55-59) at the 2012 USATF New Jersey Open and Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships. His time in the 400 is below the qualifying standard of 1:06.40 for the 2013 Summer National Senior Games.