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by Douglas S. Brooks, M.S.
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find out what your client really wants to accomplish
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use a 10-step procedure guaranteed to work with every client
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use training methods that keep clients interested and progressing
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design interval training and periodized programs that work
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safely train higher risk clients
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apply strength principles for great results in limited time
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progress clients with minimal equipment
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answer your clients' questions on fat burning, strength and cardio fitness
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328 pages; paperback
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warranty: free
from defects upon arrival; books must be returned within 3 business
days of receipt for product refund unless otherwise authorized
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Introduction
Having trained an average of 50 clients per
week for 9 years, I understand the struggle that you, the personal trainer, face
with a limited number of hours each day. Personal Training, any way you
size it up, is labor intensive. One of my biggest frustrations while
training was the effort of trying to interpret volumes of complex, scientific
information, and at the same time give 100% effort, service, and follow-up to 10
clients on any given day.
I wanted to write a book that would be
of great use to personal trainers in the "trenches." those
trainers who train one-on-one every day and / or supervise other staff simply
have very little time available for professional growth and personal
priorities.
This book is for trainers who need
practical information supported by science and current research. Program
Design is partially a physiology text, and partially a guide to applying
those complex theories to everyday program design for a variety of settings and
clients. This is what I call "bridging theory into
application." If you can not apply new information and research to
your everyday situation, I ask, "Of what practical use is it?"
This book is written so chapters stand on their
own. To this end, some information is repeated, but often from a new and
different perspective. I think the best learning experience will be gained
by reading the book from cover to cover. But, Program Design is also an
excellent source to use as a quick reference to identify the information you
need for a particular program-design challenge. Whether it is exercise
physiology, strength training, fat loss, special populations or other concerns,
I think you will find the answer here. And, maybe best of all, you will be
able to use your limited time efficiently because all the resources you need to
develop effective programming are available in one place.
Douglas Brooks
Chapters Include:
Section 1: Foundations of Effective Program Design
Section 2: The Science Behind Exercise Programs
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The Body's Energy Systems
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Cardiorespiratoy Physiology and Conditioning
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Measuring Exercise Intensity
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Physiological Basis for Muscular fitness
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Neurophysiology of Flexibility
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A Physiological Basis for Warm-Up and Cool-Down
Section 3: Bridging Science Into Program Design
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Program Planning
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Maintaining Gains in Fitness
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Interval Training and Fat Utilization
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Periodization
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Reps, Sets and Loads
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Evaluating Resistance Training Exercises
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Working with Minimal Equipment
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Flexibility Training
Section 4: Building More Bridges
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Can You Work With Special-Need Clients?
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Guiding Clients Toward Healthy Eating Habits
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Rationale for Responsible Nutritional Supplementation
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The Tenth Step
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