Strength and conditioning [electronic book] : biological principles and practical applications / edited by Marco Cardinale, Rob Newton, and Kazunori Nosaka.

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"I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their best"
from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance Director, British Olympic Association

This book provides the latest scientific and practical information in the field of strength and conditioning.

The text is presented in four sections, the first of which covers the biological aspects of the subject, laying the foundation for a better understanding of the second on the biological responses to strength and conditioning programs. Section three deals with the most effective monitoring strategies for evaluating a training program and establishing guidelines for writing a successful strength and conditioning program. The final section examines the role of strength and conditioning as a rehabilitation tool and as applied to those with disabilities.

This book is an invaluable textbook and reference both for academic programs and for the continuing education of sports professionals.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Foreword
• Preface
• 1.1 Skeletal Muscle Physiology
• 1.1.1 Introduction
• 1.1.2 Skeletal muscle macrostructure
• 1.1.3 Skeletal muscle microstructure
• 1.1.4 Contraction mechanism
• 1.1.5 Muscle fibre types
• 1.1.6 Muscle architecture
• 1.1.7 Hypertrophy and hyperplasia
• 1.1.8 Satellite cells
• 1.2 Neuromuscular Physiology
• 1.2.1 The neuromuscular system
• 1.2.2 Muscle fatigue
• 1.2.3 Muscle function assessment
• 1.3 Bone Physiology
• 1.3.1 Introduction
• 1.3.2 Bone anatomy
• 1.3.3 Bone biology
• 1.3.4 Mechanical functions of bone
• 1.3.5 Adaptive processes in bone
• 1.3.6 Endocrine involvement of bone
• 1.4 Tendon Physiology
• 1.4.1 Tendons
• 1.4.2 The musculotendinous junction
• 1.4.3 The osteotendinous junction
• 1.4.4 Nerve supply
• 1.4.5 Blood supply
• 1.4.6 Composition
• 1.4.7 Collagen formation
• 1.4.8 Cross-links
• 1.4.9 Elastin
• 1.4.10 Cells
• 1.4.11 Ground substance
• 1.4.12 Crimp
• 1.5 Bioenergetics of Exercise
• 1.5.1 Introduction
• 1.5.2 Exercise, energy, work, and power
• 1.5.3 Sources of energy
• 1.5.4 The tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
• 1.5.5 Oxygen delivery
• 1.5.6 Energy stores
• 1.6 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology
• 1.6.1 The respiratory system
• 1.6.2 The cardiovascular system
• 1.6.3 Conclusion
• 1.7 Genetic and Signal Transduction Aspects of Strength Training
• 1.7.1 Genetics of strength and trainability
• 1.7.2 Signal transduction pathways that mediate the adaptation to strength training
• 1.8 Strength and Conditioning Biomechanics
• 1.8.1 Introduction
• 1.8.2 Biomechanical concepts for strength and conditioning
• 1.8.3 The force-velocity-power relationship
• 1.8.4 Musculoskeletal machines
• 1.8.5 Biomechanics of muscle function
• 1.8.6 Body size, shape, and power-to-weight ratio
• 1.8.7 Balance and stability
• 1.8.8 The stretch-shortening cycle
• 1.8.9 Biomechanics of resistance machines
• 1.8.10 Machines vs free weights
• 1.8.11 Conclusion
• 2.1 Neural Adaptations to Resistance Exercise
• 2.1.1 Introduction
• 2.1.2 Effects of strength training on mechanical muscle function
• 2.1.3 Effects of strength training on neural function
• 2.1.4 Conclusion
• 2.2 Structural and Molecular Adaptations to Training
• 2.2.1 Introduction
• 2.2.2 Protein synthesis and degradation in human skeletal muscle
• 2.2.3 Muscle hypertrophy and atrophy
• 2.2.4 What is the significance of satellite cells in human skeletal muscle?
• 2.2.5 Concurrent strength and endurance training: consequences for muscle adaptations
• 2.3 Adaptive Processes in Human Bone and Tendon
• 2.3.1 Introduction
• 2.3.2 Bone
• 2.3.3 Tendon
• 2.3.4 Conclusion
• 2.4 Biomechanical Markers and Resistance Training
• 2.4.1 Introduction
• 2.4.2 Testosterone responses to resistance training
• 2.4.3 Cortisol responses to resistance training
• 2.4.4 Dual actions of testosterone and cortisol
• 2.4.5 Growth hormone responses to resistance training
• 2.4.6 Other biochemical markers
• 2.4.7 Limitations in the use and interpretation of biochemical markers
• 2.4.8 Applications of resistance training
• 2.4.9 Conclusion
• 2.5 Cardiovascular Adaptations to Strength and Conditioning
• 2.5.1 Introduction
• 2.5.2 Cardiovascular function
• 2.5.3 Cardiovascular adaptations to training
• 2.5.4 Cardiovascular-related adaptations to training
• 2.5.5 Conclusion
• 2.6 Exercise-induced Muscle Damage and Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
• 2.6.1 Introduction
• 2.6.2 Symptoms and markers of muscle damage
• 2.6.3 Relationship between DOMS and other indicators
• 2.6.4 Factors influencing the magnitude of muscle damage
• 2.6.5 Muscle damage and training
• 2.6.6 Conclusion
• 2.7 Alternative Modalities of Strength and Conditioning: Electrical Stimulation and Vibration
• 2.7.1 Introduction
• 2.7.2 Electrical-stimulation exercise
• 2.7.3 Vibration exercise
• 2.8 The Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC)
• 2.8.1 Introduction
• 2.8.2 Mechanisms responsible for performance enhancement with the SSC
• 2.8.3 Force unloading: a requirement for elastic recoil
• 2.8.4 Optimum MTU properties for SSC performance
• 2.8.5 Effects of the transition time between stretch and shortening on SSC performance
• 2.8.6 Conclusion
• 2.9 Repeated-sprint Ability (RSA)
• 2.9.1 Introduction
• 2.9.2 Limiting factors
• 2.9.3 Ergogenic aids and RSA
• 2.9.4 Effects of training on RSA
• 2.9.5 Conclusion
• 2.10 The Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)
• 2.10.1 Introduction
• 2.10.2 Definitions
• 2.10.3 Prevalence
• 2.10.4 Mechanisms and diagnosis
• 2.10.5 Prevention
• 2.10.6 Conclusion
• 3.1 Principles of Athlete Testing
• 3.1.1 Introduction
• 3.1.2 General principles of athlete testing
• 3.1.3 Maximum strength
• 3.1.4 Ballistic testing
• 3.1.5 Reactive strength tests
• 3.1.6 Eccentric strength tests
• 3.1.7 Conclusion
• 3.2 Speed and Agility Assessment
• 3.2.1 Speed
• 3.2.2 Agility
• 3.2.3 Conclusion
• 3.3 Testing Anaerobic Capacity and Repeated-sprint Ability
• 3.3.1 Introduction
• 3.3.2 Testing anaerobic capacity
• 3.3.3 Testing repeated-sprint ability
• 3.3.4 Conclusion
• 3.4 Cardiovascular Assessment and Aerobic Training Prescription
• 3.4.1 Introduction
• 3.4.2 Cardiovascular assessment
• 3.4.3 Aerobic training prescription
• 3.4.4 Conclusion
• 3.5 Biochemical Monitoring in Strength and Conditioning
• 3.5.1 Introduction
• 3.5.2 Hormonal monitoring
• 3.5.3 Metabolic monitoring
• 3.5.4 Immunological and haematological monitoring
• 3.5.5 Practical application
• 3.6 Body Composition: Laboratory and Field Methods of Assessment
• 3.6.1 Introduction
• 3.6.2 History of body composition methods
• 3.6.3 Fractionation models for body composition
• 3.6.4 Biomechanical imperatives for sports performance
• 3.6.5 Methods of assessment
• 3.6.6 Profiling
• 3.6.7 Conclusion
• 3.7 Total Athlete Management (TAM) and Performance Diagnosis
• 3.7.1 Total athlete management
• 3.7.2 Performance diagnosis
• 3.7.3 Conclusion
• 4.1 Resistance Training Modes: A Practical Perspective
• 4.1.1 Introduction
• 4.1.2 Basic training principles
• 4.1.3 Strength, explosive strength, and power
• 4.1.4 Conclusion
• 4.2 Training Agility and Change-of-direction Speed (CODS)
• 4.2.1 Factors affecting agility
• 4.2.2 Organization of training
• 4.2.3 Change-of-direction speed
• 4.2.4 Perceptual and decision-making factors
• 4.2.5 Training agility
• 4.2.6 Conclusion
• 4.3 Nutrition for Strength Training
• 4.3.1 Introduction
• 4.3.2 The metabolic basis of muscle hypertrophy
• 4.3.3 Optimal protein intake
• 4.3.4 Acute effects of amino acid/protein ingestion
• 4.3.5 Conclusion
• 4.4 Flexibility
• 4.4.1 Definitions
• 4.4.2 What is stretching?
• 4.4.3 A model of effective movement: the integration of flexibility and strength
• 4.5 Sensorimotor Training
• 4.5.1 Introduction
• 4.5.2 The importance of sensorimotor training to the promotion of postural control and strength
• 4.5.3 The effects of sensorimotor training on postural control and strength
• 4.5.4 Adaptive processes following sensorimotor training
• 4.5.5 Characteristics of sensorimotor training
• 4.5.6 Conclusion
• 5.1 Strength and Conditioning as a Rehabilitation Tool
• 5.1.1 Introduction
• 5.1.2 Neuromuscular effects of injury as a basis for rehabilitation strategies
• 5.1.3 Strength and conditioning in retraining of the neuromuscular system
• 5.1.4 Conclusion
• 5.2 Strength Training for Children and Adolescents
• 5.2.1 Introduction
• 5.2.2 Risks and concerns associated with youth strength training
• 5.2.3 The effectiveness of youth resistance training
• 5.2.4 Physiological mechanisms for strength development
• 5.2.5 Potential health and fitness benefits
• 5.2.6 Youth strength-training guidelines
• 5.2.7 Conclusion
• 5.3 Strength and Conditioning Considerations for the Paralympic Athlete
• 5.3.1 Introduction
• 5.3.2 Programming considerations
• 5.3.3 Current controversies in Paralympic strength and conditioning
• 5.3.4 Specialist equipment
• 5.3.5 Considerations for specific disability groups
• 5.3.6 Tips for more effective programming

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Dr. Marco Cardinale is the Head of Sports Physiology at Aspire Academy in Qatar. He was the former Head of Sports Science and Research of the British Olympic Association.

Robert Newton is the editor of Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications , published by Wiley.

Kazunori Nosaka is the editor of Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications , published by Wiley.