Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning Buy the Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning ebook now: Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning is exactly what it's name suggests. Over the course of nearly 200 pages the book takes the reader on a tour starting with applied anatomy and physiology and finishing up with long term programming. Along the way, not a single topic is excluded. Though the book claims to be concise, and is so, no effort was spared in covering each and every piece of important information in plenty of detail. If it has to do with training, whether for athletics or just general fitness, it's in this book. And despite the massive amount of information contained within, Training Essentials is written and arranged in such a way that even a novice in the field of exercise science can jump right in without confusion. Don't take this to mean the book is simple though, as that's far from the truth. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned coach, this book has a lot to offer you. Through more than 20 chapters, the book covers everything you'll need to know to understand the training process inside and out. Starting at the cellular level, the book works its way up through anatomy, physiology, training methods, training organization, testing, and progression and takes great pains to tie them all together in an easy-to-understand format. No where else will you find so much training information connected and explained so clearly. If you're not convinced, you don't have to take my word for it though. Here are the opinions of those out on the front lines. In today's sports performance industry it is rare to find a body of work that effectively envelopes the whole of the training process from theory to practice. However, in writing Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning, Roger Nelsen has managed to do just that. In this comprehensive volume, the reader is taken step by step through the nuts and bolts of physical development. From a necessary lesson on functional anatomy to a look at the inner workings of the nervous system, Nelsen explains the science in a very accessible manner and leaves no stone unturned. Nelsen's talent and expertise become apparent in his discussion of training means and programming. Blending creativity, exciting new research, and tried and true methods, Nelsen makes good on his promise to "teach a man to fish." The techniques contained in this book are effective for anybody, from the rank beginner to the seasoned athlete. In short, by applying these methods, you'll not only train smarter; you'll become a better athlete. Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning is a must-read for the aspiring coach and athlete alike.   Thomas White Wide Receiver for the Baltimore Ravens   Training Essentials is just that. This is a complete book that covers the essentials of training in a logical, concise manner. Training Essentials incorporates anatomy, physiology, cutting edge sports performance research, training methods, and lays out a complete scientifically sound training system. I would recommend this text to anyone interested in improving their performance. Alex Vasquez, CSCS SJSU Head Strength Coach for Women's Gold, Cross Country, Tennis, and Soccer Owner and operator of Evolutionary Athletics   Training Essentials is an in-depth, yet practical guide for a strength and conditioning coach. This book covers nearly every facet of programming training to help coaches take their athletes to the next level. Some of the ideas presented in this book are already influencing the way I train my athletes! Joe Trinsey All American College Volleyball Player Owner and operator of Prep Performance   So, if you're ready to take yourself to the next level, not just physically, but mentally too, then Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning is exactly what you need. For a mere $20 you'll take your knowledge and understanding of physical training to new heights, and your performance will follow.   For those who are interested, here's a look at the Table of Contents   Buy the Training Essentials: A Concise Guide to Physical Conditioning ebook now: