Human Kinetics Library Platform - Strength and Conditioning

Human Kinetics Strength and Conditioning is an instructor-focused collection of ebooks and videos created by experts across the field of physical training and strength building. With 86 ebooks and 377 supplemental videos, the collection provides fitness instructors, physical trainers, coaches, athletes, and learners with practical instruction to help build and update training programs and fitness courses.

Collection highlights include:

Titles published in collaboration with the National Strength & Conditioning Association
More than 7 hours of video providing expert guidance on individual exercises and drills, safety guidelines, weight lifting techniques, and a 30-minute high-intensity (HIIT) workout video for lower and upper body
Instruction for sport-specific training including swimming, rugby, lacrosse, volleyball, martial arts, football, basketball, and more
Strength training instruction for all ages
Instructional support for weight training, core conditioning, resistance training, and plyometrics

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Ebook topics include:

Anatomy for Conditioning	Bodybuilding
Endurance and Stamina	Resistance Training
Speed and Agility	Sport-Specific Training Programs
Strength Training Instruction	Weight Training

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Including key titles from The National Strength and Conditioning Association such as:

Developing the Core by Jeffrey Willardson

The world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), brings you the authoritative resource on strengthening the core to maximize sport performance.

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Strength Training for Basketball by Javair Gillet and Bill Burgos

Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Basketball shows you how to design resistance training programs that will develop your athletes’ strength on the court based on the specific physical demands of each position–point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center.

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Developing Power by Mike McGuigan

Leaving no topic uncovered, Developing Power is the most comprehensive resource dedicated to increasing athletic power. These are the exercises, programs, and protocols being used at the highest levels of sport and performance. With Developing Power, the experts at NSCA are ready to elevate your power.

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Developing Agility and Quickness: National Strength and Conditioning Association

Written by 11 top experts in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the top sport conditioning organization in the world, this guide provides both the background information and the exercises, drills, workouts, and programs for ultimate results.

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Developing Endurance by Ben Reuter

Developing Endurance shows how to achieve optimal stamina to race your best through science-based aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training.

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Strength Training for Football by Jerry Palmieri and Darren Krein

Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Football shows you how to design resistance training programs for six groups of positions offensive and defensive linemen; tight ends, fullbacks, and linebackers; wide receivers and running backs; defensive backs; quarterbacks; and kickers and punters.

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Developing Speed by Ian Jeffreys

Developing Speed teaches you how to elevate your speed in a scientifically based manner that will have you blowing by the competition.

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NSCA’s Guide to Tests and Assessments Edited by Todd Miller

NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments presents the latest research from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in exercise testing and assessment. It offers strength and conditioning professionals a research-based presentation of exercise tests and assessments used in measuring key fitness components. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this text offers extensive information on performance-related testing in one complete resource

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