Strength And Conditioning (biological Principles And Practical Applications)

Edited by Cardinale Marco; Edited by Newton, Robert; Edited by Nosaka Kazunori
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Written by a team of leading international experts, this book explores the latest scientific and practical developments in the field, providing an invaluable textbook for sports professionals and students. The first section introduces the biological principles essential for an understanding of the field.
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"I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their best"
from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance Director, British Olympic Association

This book provides the latest scientific and practical information in the field of strength and conditioning.

The text is presented in four sections, the first of which covers the biological aspects of the subject, laying the foundation for a better understanding of the second on the biological responses to strength and conditioning programs. Section three deals with the most effective monitoring strategies for evaluating a training program and establishing guidelines for writing a successful strength and conditioning program. The final section examines the role of strength and conditioning as a rehabilitation tool and as applied to those with disabilities.

This book is an invaluable textbook and reference both for academic programs and for the continuing education of sports professionals.

• Integrates the latest research on physiological, anatomical and biomechanical aspects of strength and conditioning
• Offers numerous practical examples of applications
• Provides guidelines for writing and monitoring effective strength training programs

Table of contents:
Foreword (Sir Clive Woodward).

Preface.

List of Contributors.

Section 1 Strengthand Conditioning Biology.

1.1 Skeletal Muscle Physiology (Valmor Tricoli).

1.1.1 Introduction.

1.1.2 Skeletal muscle macrostructure.

1.1.3 Skeletal muscle microstructure.

1.1.4 Contraction mechanism.

1.1.5 Muscle fibre types.

1.1.6 Muscle architecture.

1.1.7 Hypertrophy and hyperplasia.

1.1.8 Satellite cells.

1.2 Neuromuscular Physiology (Alberto Rainoldi and Marco Gazzoni).

1.2.1 The neuromuscular system.

1.2.2 Muscle fatigue.

1.2.3 Muscle function assessment.

1.3 Bone Physiology (Jörn Rittweger).

1.3.1 Introduction.

1.3.2 Bone anatomy.

1.3.3 Bone biology.

1.3.4 Mechanical functions of bone.

1.3.5 Adaptive processes in bone.

1.3.6 Endocrine involvement of bone.

1.4 Tendon Physiology (Nicola Maffulli, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Filippo Spiezia and Vincenzo Denaro).

1.4.1 Tendons.

1.4.2 The musculotendinous junction.

1.4.3 The osteotendinous junction.

1.4.4 Nerve supply.

1.4.5 Blood supply.

1.4.6 Composition.

1.4.7 Collagen formation.

1.4.8 Cross-links.

1.4.9 Elastin.

1.4.10 Cells.

1.4.11 Ground substance.

1.4.12 Crimp.

1.5 Bioenergetics of Exercise (R.J. Maughan).

1.5.1 Introduction.

1.5.2 Exercise, energy, work, and power.

1.5.3 Sources of energy.

1.5.4 The tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle.

1.5.5 Oxygen delivery.

1.5.6 Energy stores.

1.5.7 Conclusion.

1.6 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology (Jeremiah J. Peiffer and Chris R. Abbiss).

1.6.1 The respiratory system.

1.6.2 The cardiovascular system.

1.6.3 Conclusion.

1.7 Genetic and Signal Transduction Aspects of Strength Training (Henning Wackerhage, Arimantas Lionikas, Stuart Gray and Aivaras Ratkevicius).

1.7.1 Genetics of strength