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The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb

Uncover the source
of musculoskeletal
issues in the
lower limb

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Leisure Program Planning and Delivery, Second Edition

Prepare students for management positions in the leisure services industry

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The Anatomy and Physiology of Sports Massage

Achieve desired
client outcomes
with manual
therapies

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Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition

A visual guide
to exercise
physiology

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Trainer Talk: the differences between overreaching and overtraining, and why it is important to consider the impact of both in your training plan.
Learning with HK: Considerations for training the female athlete

Excerpts

  • What is hypertrophy?

    This is an excerpt from Train Smarter, Not Longer by Patroklos \"Pak\" Androulakis Korakakis.Muscle hypertrophy, also known as muscle growth, is a key objective in most resistance training programs aimed...

  • Are supplements worth taking?

    This is an excerpt from Train Smarter, Not Longer by Patroklos \"Pak\" Androulakis Korakakis.Supplements are among the least important variables when it comes to your progress in the gym. Yes,...

  • Training to failure: the key to progress

    This is an excerpt from Train Smarter, Not Longer by Patroklos \"Pak\" Androulakis Korakakis.Intensity of effort, or how close a set comes to the point of failure, is a fundamental...

  • What’s the minimum effective dose?

    This is an excerpt from Train Smarter, Not Longer by Patroklos \"Pak\" Androulakis Korakakis.BLUFThe minimum effective training dose can be defined as the smallest amount of effort needed to achieve...

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