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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Fifth Edition

Be prepared for the CSCS exam
with expert guidance

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Kinetic Anatomy, Fifth Edition

Explore the human body with
stunning anatomical
illustrations

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Instructing Hatha Yoga

A user-friendly
guide to mindful,
accessible hatha
yoga instruction

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The Medical Terminology Book

Medical terminology for allied health professionals made simple

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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.
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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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