Strength Training Workbook

“Where do I begin? How am I ever supposed to write a strength training program like they talk about in class?”

This is a common thought for many college students. They learn about training theory, exercise physiology, exercise technique, and other related programming variables, but how can they put it all together? The Strength Training Workbook was written to help the beginning student tackle this sometimes daunting and confusing task. Designed to accompany numerous texts on resistance exercise theory and practice, this workbook walks the student through a step-by-step approach that helps them understand the complexities of the process. Students complete a series of homework assignments that take them through the process in an organized and structured manner. The final result is not only a well written strength training program, but also a student who begins to understand how to apply training theory to everyday practice.

Topics covered include: writing a needs analysis, understanding the annual training cycle, determining the five acute training variables (training frequency, choice of exercise, order of performing exercises, loads to prescribe, training volume), determining sets and repetitions, and how to vary the training stresses.