Publisher's Synopsis
"NASM's Essentials of Sport Performance Training, 3e, offers the most comprehensive resource for sports performance professionals. Utilizing NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, this textbook offers a systematic approach for designing training programs that help athletes at all levels reach their goals. By incorporating information from research institutes and sports performance professionals in the field, NASM has developed a wealth of user-friendly content, new techniques, and updated scientific research, including: metabolic energy system training recommendations and injury prevention information; sports psychology information for the sports performance professional; ergogenic aids, and new substances. The text provides evidence-based exercise techniques that help produce high performance athletes; it is also a recommended resource for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) examination"--.
