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Strength training past 50 / Wayne L. Westcott, Thomas R. Baechle.

Westcott, Wayne L., 1949- (Author). Baechle, Thomas R., 1943- (Added Author).

Summary:

"Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with Strength Training Past 50. Strength training offers many benefits for active adults, including enhanced athletic performance, reduced risk of disease, and decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Whether your are just getting started or have been training your entire life, Strength Training Past 50 has you covered."--page [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781450497916
ISBN: 1450497918
Physical Description: xii, 257 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Exercise Finder -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Key to Muscles -- Chapter 1 Benefits of Strength Training -- Chapter 2 Assessment for Success in Training -- Chapter 3 Applying Principles of Training -- Chapter 4 Strength Training Equipment -- Chapter 5 Learning Basic Exercise Techniques -- Chapter 6 Machine Exercises -- Chapter 7 Free-Weight Exercises -- Chapter 8 Alternative-Equipment Exercises -- Chapter 9 Basic Training Programs -- Chapter 10 Advanced Training Programs -- Chapter 11 Sport-Specific Training Programs -- Chapter 12 Nutrition for Continual Improvement -- References -- About the Authors.