9780713637717

Weight Training: Principles and Practice

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9780713637717

Paperback|9780713637717


Overview

Many men and women of all ages turn to weight training as a safe and enjoyable way of improving their fitness. This illustrated, practical guide is divided into two sections. The first discusses the principles behind the sport, including valuable information on muscle function, diet, posture and balanced fitness. The second shows how these principles may be applied in the gym, describing basic exercizes for the novice and introducing advanced techniques for the more experienced athlete. Safety is emphasized throughout.

Written for coaches, sports people and keep-fit enthusiasts alike, this book is useful reading for anyone wanting to get the maximum benefit from their weight training. Norris is a chartered physiotherapist and sports scientist, and an established lecturer and paramedical journalist. He currently works in Cheshire at his own practice and is consultant physiotherapist to a number of multinational companies in the north-west of England.

ISBN-13

9780713637717

ISBN-10

0713637714

Weight

0.70 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.50 x 9.00 In

List Price

$20.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

154 pages

Publisher

A & C Black

Published On

2001-09-01



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