Practical Programming offers a different approach to exercise programming than that typically found in other exercise texts. Based on a combined 60+ years of academic expertise, elite-level coaching experience, and the observation of thousands of novice trainees, the authors present a chronological analysis of the response to exercise as it varies through the training history of the athlete, one that reflects the realities of human physiology, sports psychology, and common sense. Contrary to the one-size-fits-all models of periodization offered elsewhere, Practical Programming explains the differences in response to exercise commonly observed between athletes at the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels, explains these differences in the context of the relevant exercise science, and presents new training models that actually work for athletes at all levels of experience. Complete with new, innovative graphical representations of cutting-edge concepts in exercise programming, Practical Programming is sure to become a standard reference in the field of exercise and human performance. Contributor: Glenn Pendlay
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
practical programming for strength training:
This is a very solid book on strength development. I have been weight training for 25 years and wish i would have read this book in high school or had a trainer that knew this material. The book flows very well and gives you great background on what, why and how. Uses various examples and seems to have great sources and benchmarks over the last 30-40 years. Authors are very opinionated at times, but my take away is these two know what they are doing. If you are a high school or college kid, especially one... more info
Must read:
This book is about the construction of exercise routines, not how to perform the exercises. For that info I recommend Starting Strength also by Rippetoe and the web site stronglifts.com. This book is full of essential knowledge for efficient use of time and energy spent weight training. If you're not sure what you're doing, even if you're making progress, you're wasting time and energy. You could be progressing faster. If you're getting all your info from muscle and fitness you're missing a lot.more info
Lives up to its title:
I read many, but rarely write a review - however this is very nice work. I am formally trained in exercise physiology, and think the authors deliver an excellent resource for the serious novice to advanced lifter.
Very practical training book:
I read the first Mark Rippetoe book, "Starting Strength" and I was amazed at how detailed all the information about every type of recommended exercises was. "Practical programming" has the same amount of detail, but this time geared towards the planning part of training. It has everything from proper rest, nutrition to specific training programs depending on how advanced you are. It's a really good read...
