{"product_id":"essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-hardcover","title":"Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNsca -National Strength \u0026amp; Conditioning A\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eG. Gregory Haff\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eN. Travis Triplett\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning resources available.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fifth edition, \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Strength Training and Conditioning\u003c\/i\u003e is the \u003cb\u003esingle best resource\u003c\/b\u003e for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive text explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe content of \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, \u003c\/i\u003e has been updated to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional in today's world. Addressing the core proficiencies tested on the \u003cb\u003eCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam\u003c\/b\u003e, the evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of this text make it an ideal resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition contains the most current research and applications, including the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on functional and nonfunctional overreaching, overtraining, and the overtraining syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated stand-alone chapters to expand on age- and sex-related differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew research on mental health and the psychological impact of injury in sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew information on vaping and smoking and the implications for aerobic training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew content about the importance of activating the central nervous system before training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by contributors who are leading experts around the world, the text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. Key points, chapter objectives, and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and to reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning professionals in real-world settings, making the information immediately \u003cb\u003erelatable and usable\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe online learning tools delivered through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e provide students with 20 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Furthermore, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it \u003cb\u003eone of the most widely used preparation texts for the CSCS exam\u003c\/b\u003e as well as a \u003cb\u003edefinitive reference\u003c\/b\u003e for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePrope\u003c\/i\u003el is included with all new print books.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE NSCA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eNational Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS, *D, FNSCA, \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor of strength and conditioning based in Australia. He has published more than 280 articles, centering his research on performance effects in the areas of strength-training methodologies, performance testing, training theory, and nutritional supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaff is a past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a senior associate editor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Strength and Conditioning Research\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2021 he received the NSCA Impact Award for his significant contributions to the strength and conditioning profession. Additionally, in 2014 he was the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Education and Research and the 2011 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award winner. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS, *D), a UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning coach (ASCC), and an accredited Australian Strength and Conditioning Association level 2 strength and conditioning coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, Haff is a national-level weightlifting coach in the United States and Australia. He serves as a consultant for numerous sporting bodies, including teams in the Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union, Australian Basketball Association, and National Football League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN. Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS, *D, FNSCA, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and program director in the department of kinesiology at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She is a past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is the current vice chair of the board of directors for the NSCA's Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE). She was the 2025 winner of the Boyd Epley Award for NSCA Lifetime Contributions as well as the 2010 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award winner. She has served on two panels for NASA, one of which was for developing resistance exercise countermeasures to microgravity environments for the International Space Station. She was a sports physiology research assistant at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Triplett is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS, *D) as well as a USA Weightlifting club coach.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 864\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.83 x 11.21 x 8.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086220030253,"sku":"9781718216273","price":176.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-hardcover-8998749.webp?v=1780163481","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}