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RECOMMENDED
READING
FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS ...
Joint
Structure and Function : A Comprehensive
Analysis
by Pamela K. Levangie (Editor), Cynthia C. Norkin
(Editor)
Anatomy
of Movement
by Blandine C. Germain
Excellent book for gaining understanding of muscles
and their relationship to joints and skeletal
structure. A great lesson in the mechanics of
skeletal movement.
Human
Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Human
Form
by Eliot Goldfinger.
A fantastic book for artists, bodybuilders, and
physicial therapists as well as personal trainers.
Excellent representation of origins and insertions.
'Muscle under skin pictures' are compared very well
to anatomical drawings. Very helpful if you are
trying to develop a particular muscle to sculpt the
body.
The
Anatomy Coloring Book Second
Edition
by Wynn Kapit, Lawrence M. Elson (Contributor).
Learn while you use coloring pencils to color-code
illustrations. Good, concise line art drawings help
you understand anatomy in concise and
well-organized plates.
The
Physiology Coloring
Book
is also a great addition to your library. Describes
motor units, respiratory volumes, cell transport,
oxidative phosphorylation, anaerobic glycolysis,
and much more.
Muscles
: Testing and
Function
by Florence Peterson Kendall, Elizabeth Kendall
McCreary
Excellent book on muscle origins and insertions,
posture, muscle imbalances and manual testing of
muscle strength.
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Textbook
of Work Physiology: Physiological Bases of
Exercise
by Per-Olof Astrand, Kaare, Md. Rodahl, Hans A.,
Md. Dahl, Sigmund B., Ph.D. Stromme, Per-Olof, Md.
Astrand
ACSM's
Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescriptions
ACSM's Guidelines is an excellent guide to help you
know the industry standards on exercise testing and
exercise prescription.
Exercise
and Sport Science
by
William E. Garrett (Editor), Don T. Kirkendall
(Editor), Marsha Dohrmann
A heavy weight book with a lot of in-depth material
on physiology and science in sports, fitness and
athletics. For the trainer that needs a
comprehensive reference on-hand.
Modern
Nutrition in Health and Disease
by
Maurice E. Shils (Editor), James A. Olson (Editor),
Moshe Shike (Editor)
A heavy weight book with a lot of in-depth material
on nutrition in health and disease. For the trainer
that needs a comprehensive reference on-hand.
Sports
Nutrition
Guidebook
-- an excellent resource for athletes. Nancy Clark
is a well-respected expert in nutrition for
athletes.
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NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
Developed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and designed to help people prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam.
NSCA's
Essentials of Personal
Training
by Roger W. Earle, Thomas R. Baechle, National
Strength & Conditioning Association
Essentials
of Strength Training and
Conditioning
by Thomas R. Baechle
CONTACT
Mark Bostrom, Personal Trainer
APRIORIATHLETICS.COM
126 East Wing Street #220
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Telephone: 847-253-2856
E-Mail: workoutinfo@aol.com
CREDENTIALS
Advanced degree with Master of Science in
Exercise Physiology and certification from the
National Academy of Sports Medicine.
AVAILABILITY
Northwest Suburban Chicago. Call or e-mail for
appointments and availability.
IMPORTANT FEATURES
Advanced Degree
20 years experience
Medical background (former paramedic)
Computer records and data gathering
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