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Now in its third edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most comprehensive
reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. In this text, 30 expert contributors
explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well
as their applications to athletic performance.
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the most-preferred preparation text for the
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The research-based approach,
extensive exercise technique section, and unbeatable accuracy of Essentials of Strength Training
and Conditioning make it the text readers have come to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.
The third edition presents the most current strength training and conditioning research and
applications in a logical format designed for increased retention of key concepts. The text is
organized into five sections. The first three sections provide a theoretical framework for application in
section 4, the program design portion of the book. The final section offers practical strategies for
administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities.
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Section 1 (chapters 1 through 10) presents key topics and current research in exercise
physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics, endocrinology, sport nutrition, and sport
psychology and discusses applications for the design of safe and effective strength and
conditioning programs.
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Section 2 (chapters 11 and 12) discusses testing and evaluation, including the principles of
test selection and administration as well as the scoring and interpretation of results.
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Section 3 (chapters 13 and 14) provides techniques for warm-up, stretching, and resistance
training exercises. For each exercise, accompanying photos and instructions guide readers in the
correct execution and teaching of stretching and resistance training exercises. This section also
includes a set of eight new dynamic stretching exercises.
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Section 4 examines the design of strength training and conditioning programs. The
information is divided into three parts: anaerobic exercise prescription (chapters 15 through 17),
aerobic endurance exercise prescription (chapter 18), and periodization and rehabilitation
(chapters 19 and 20). Step-by-step guidelines for designing resistance, plyometric, speed, agility,
and aerobic endurance training programs are shared. Section 4 also includes detailed
descriptions of how principles of program design and periodization can be applied to athletes of
various sports and experience levels. Within the text, special sidebars illustrate how program
design variables can be applied to help athletes attain specific training goals.
Section 5 (chapters 21 and 22) addresses organization and administration concerns of the
strength training and conditioning facility manager, including facility design, scheduling, policies
and procedures, maintenance, and risk management. Chapter objectives, key points, key terms,
and self-study questions provide a structure to help readers organize and conceptualize the
information. Unique application sidebars demonstrate how scientific facts can be translated into
principles that assist athletes in their strength training and conditioning goals.
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning also offers new lecture preparation materials. A
product specific Web site includes new student lab activities that instructors can assign to
students. Students can visit this Web site to print the forms and charts for completing lab
activities, or they can complete the activities electronically and email their results to the instructor.
The instructor guide provides a course description and schedule, chapter objectives and outlines,
chapter-specific Web sites and additional resources, definitions of primary key terms, application
questions with recommended answers, and links to the lab activities. The presentation package
and image bank, delivered in Microsoft PowerPoint, offers instructors a presentation package
containing over 1,000 slides to help augment lectures and class discussions. In addition to
outlines and key points, the resource also contains over 450 figures, tables, and photos from the
textbook, which can be used as an image bank by instructors who need to customize their own
presentations. Easy-to-follow instructions help guide instructors on how to reuse the images
within their own PowerPoint templates. These tools can be downloaded online and are free to
instructors who adopt the text for use in their courses.
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Third Edition, provides the latest and most
comprehensive information on the structure and function of body systems, training adaptations,
testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, program design, and organization and administration
of facilities. Its accuracy and reliability make it not only the leading preparation resource for the
CSCS exam but also the definitive reference that strength and conditioning professionals and
sports medicine specialists depend on to fine-tune their practice.
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About the Author
Thomas R. Baechle, EdD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, is chair of the exercise science and athletic
training department at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In his career covering more than
35 years as a fitness professional and academician, Baechle has earned numerous certifications
and awards, taught at various universities, held a variety of professional and civic offices, and
volunteered for many national and international associations and organizations related to fitness and
personal health.
Baechle is widely published and lectures frequently. His recent honors include receiving the
Outstanding Writing Achievement Award from Human Kinetics in 2007, Merit for Excellence in
Education and Development of Professional Standards from the International Fitness Institute in
2006, the Distinguished Faculty Service Award from Creighton University in 2002, and the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the NSCA in 1998.
Baechle makes his home with his wife, Susan, in Omaha.
Roger W. Earle, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, earned his master`s degree from the University of
Nebraska at Omaha in exercise science. He is the associate executive director for National Strength
and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification, where he is responsible for developing the
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer
(NSCA-CPT) certification exams. Previously Earle served as the head strength and conditioning
coach and a faculty member of the exercise science and athletic training department at Creighton
University in Omaha.
Earle has over 20 years of experience as a personal fitness trainer for people of all age and fitness
levels, and he frequently gives lectures at national and international conferences about designing
personalized exercise and training programs. He coauthored the first and second editions of Fitness
Weight Training and coedited both the NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training and the first and
second editions of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning.
Earle enjoys spending time with his wife, Tonya, and their four daughters at their home in Glendale,
Arizona.
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Publisher : Human Kinetics; 3rd edition (June 2, 2008)
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Language : English
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Hardcover : 656 pages
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ISBN-10 : 0736058036
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ISBN-13 : 978-0736058032
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Reading age : 18 years and up
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Item Weight : 3 pounds
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Dimensions : 9 x 1.5 x 11.5 inches
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Roger W. Earle, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, has over 25 years of experience as a
personal fitness trainer, competitive sport conditioning coach, and behavior
modification facilitator for people of all ages and fitness levels. He lectures at national
and international conferences about designing personalized exercise and training
programs, weight management, and exercise motivation. Previously, Earle was the
associate executive director and the director of exam development for the NSCA
Certification Commission, where he was responsible for reviewing and editing the
CSCS and NSCA-CPT exams and writing study resources with Baechle, including
coediting the first edition of NSCA's "Essentials of Personal Training" and the second
and third editions of "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning."
In addition, Earle coauthored the first and second editions of "Fitness Weight Training"
and the third and fourth editions of "Weight Training: Steps to Success." While at
Creighton University, Earle served as the head strength and conditioning coach and a
faculty member of the exercise science and athletic training department.
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The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading
organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise
of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport
science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the
world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes.
The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field.
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HerroGoodbye
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2014
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This book is used to prepare those interested in getting the Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist (CSCS) certification after college.
After four years as an undergraduate for Exercise Science, I can say this book provides a very good
but brief overview of Exercise Science and Sport Science, only scratching the surface to a very big
area of study, with a great deal more to learn.
Many topics are covered, but i've seen them covered better in other textbooks and lectures. If you're
in an Exercise Science or Health promotion major, this will mostly be a review. For those not in the
major, this book may appear to be a different language and you will most likely end up googling and
finding definitions and more in depth explanations on wikipedia to fully understand certain concepts
and terms, which should be encourage as it makes understanding and applying what you learn
easier.
Don't rent this book. I highly recommend buying if you're interested in strength and conditioning,
coaching, or receiving the CSCS cert. If you're in the major listed above, you've seen this book on
your professor's shelf for a reason. It's a damn good reference.
EDIT: I've passed the most recent CSCS exam (july update edition) with only this book. However, I
did see the exam prep after taking the exam, and the questions are VERY similar to the exam
questions you will see when taking the CSCS.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018
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The CSCS cert text book covers mostly theory unlike the NCSF cert which is more practical. I think
this book will be more than enough to pass the exam. This earlier edition is much cheaper with the
only downside being fewer pictures.
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Michael Vani
5.0 out of 5 stars It's good for everyone trying to improve athletic performance
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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This book has everything and anything anyone even remotely related to strength and conditioning
would need. The detail of everything is more than a coach would need to know, unless that coach is
a teacher as well as a coach. It's good for everyone trying to improve athletic performance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Certification
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This is the core material for studying when trying to become CSCS certified.
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HiDefHerm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great advancement book
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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Great advancement book, for anybody's that works in the health and fitness industry. Would suggest
this book (and certification course) to anyone whom has actually worked in the industry first to get a
more hands on grasp of how anatomy and exercise work in cohesion. Great study material will be
used constantly when you start as a trainer/strength coach in this industry.
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Mike Vac
5.0 out of 5 stars Really this book has good information, but won't teach you real world skills ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
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If you are taking the CSCS read this book front to back and take the quizzes at the end of each
section. If you do so you will pass in one shot... at least I did (my major was exercise physiology
though). Really this book has good information, but won't teach you real world skills you need as a
coach. It does it's job to teach you the info.
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Jacob Mota
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing is perfect, neither is this, great text none-the-less!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015
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This text book is a great introduction into resistance training and conditioning. It has a heavy science
background, but is very useful. Some important information regarding facility and program design
too. Great text, highly recommended. Nothing is perfect, neither is this, but a good start. Also a
necessity to study for CSCS exam.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great text, Next edition has so many more exercises
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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Sometimes new editions don't change that much but you may want to get the next edition as the
exercise section has doubled.
This has all the fundamental information though.
Fantastic text.
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5.0 out of 5 stars OK
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016
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I love this book. It goes into so much information that is so useful as a personal trainer to use with
clients. It covers everything you can imagine, Nutrition, Program design, all up-to-date. I would highly
recommened this book to anyone who wishes to further their knowledge on this subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2017
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Really in depth book for anyone studying or with an interest in Strength and Conditioning. Goes into
great detail throughout book with references for further reading. Would recommend to broaden
knowledge and understanding.
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5.0 out of 5 stars well worth the money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2016
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excellent book, good to hear about what i should be doing rather than obtaining my processes from
word of mouth, for example: do a 4 rep set with weights, one can rest 2-5 minutes. This is more
logical than the 45 seconds rest a lot of mediocre trainers ask for in routines nowadays.
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Ian W. Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars It covers all areas of S and C work in good detail and allows fairly rapid
understanding of these areas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2015
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For anyone starting out in the Strength and Conditioning world, this book is a must! It covers all
areas of S and C work in good detail and allows fairly rapid understanding of these areas.
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