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 - Good overall textbook for strength and conditioningMy main reason for purchasig this textbook was for a study material for the C.S.C.S exam. Having read through 100 pages already, this book is well organized and easy to apply the concepts in understanding anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, bioenergetics, flexibility, etc.... Obviously, it does not go into super detail in each area, but for the person who wants to know more about the body and how it works in general for exercise, this is more than enough information. And for the person who says Supertraining is a better book overall, I highly disagree for the most part. It is an advanced text, very cut and dry to read compared to the Nsca's book. Supertraining is more or less a reference than a book you can sit down and read anytime. Rating: - essentials of strength training and conditioningEssentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Book is fantastic easy to understand and very thorough. A definite requirement for every person undergoing Personal Training study and even a great reference book for qualified PTs Rating:  - Not a fanSupertraining, and other texts from foreign authors can be used in the best way the reader deems them; just like the nsca books. However, ST was definitely not intended to be a "pretty" book. No, there are no color pictures in ST, but the information is 1000 times more in-depth. The NSCA books are so vague and provide very little information. Just because ST requires a little thought process doesn't make the book cut and dry. It actually inspires creative thinking, unlike the NSCA. If the NSCA is soo awesome, why can't they provide good enough coaches for the U.S. to win every single gold medal in the Olympics?? Why can't we win weightlifting? Why, with all of our resources and opportunities, why can't we win the most gold medals? Not the most bronze or silver- the most GOLD? How can you not say the NSCA has failed miserably?? Aren't they the NUMBER ONE AUTHORITY on strength training?? Whether you are a personal trainer at a small gym, or a strength coach for a football team, you owe it to your clients/athletes to find the best information possible. NSCA doesn't come close. Elitefts.com, Dryessis.com, powerdevelopmentinc.com, defrancostraining.com. That's where you will find good information. Rating: - essentials of strength training and conditioninggreat book. anybody interested in the field of strength and conditioning NEEDS to get this book Rating: - what a book!I needed this book for a class, but I'm so glad I've got it. I have purchased many books to help improve my knowledge in this area, but this is one of the best. Very easy to read; chapters are very digestible. The chapters continue to build on one another rather than taking one topic and then dropping it for the rest of the text. In association with Amazon.com | |