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Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training Mark Vella

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training By Mark Vella

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training by Mark Vella


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Summary

Offering the reader more than just the 'how to' of exercise and training, this work uses anatomical illustrations of the way muscles and tendons work, and provides a visual insight into what happens to the body during exercise. It also covers basic anatomy, and an explanation of muscle analysis.

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training Summary

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training by Mark Vella

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training is a reference book that offers the reader more than just the 'how to' of exercise and training. Using detailed anatomical illustrations of the way muscles and tendons work, the book provides a visual insight into what happens to the body during exercise, making it invaluable to anyone active in the exercise field. The initial section of the book covers basic anatomy, overviews of the musculo-skeletal system, directional terms, planes and movements, basic kinesiology and an overview of exercise concepts, as well as an explanation of muscle analysis.The core of the book presents 88 exercises involving gym machines, free weights and body weight/stretching, grouped by body region (chest, legs and hips, back and shoulders, arms and abdominals). Each exercise features a full-colour illustration, together with instructions on execution and technique. Supporting graphics show starting and finishing positions, and additional information includes training tips and useful facts.

About Mark Vella

Author Mark Vella has been involved in the field of health and fitness for more than 15 years, as a personal training instructor, lifestyle counsellor and massage therapist, and he is also a practising naturopath. He lectures to fitness professionals on a variety of health science topics, including anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, health assessment, medical screening, fitness testing, training methods and principles, postural assessment, programming, exercise prescription and nutrition, and has been active in developing standards and manuals for fitness trainers in his native South Africa. Consultant Dr Nick Walters, an exercise physiologist with more than 20 years' experience, is currently vice principal and head of research at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London.

Additional information

GOR004010869
9781847731531
1847731538
Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training by Mark Vella
Used - Very Good
Paperback
IMM Lifestyle Books
20080425
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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