Strength Fitness : Physiological Principles and Training Techniques Book

1 Introduction to Strength TrainingBrief History of Strength Training Basic Philosophy of Strength Fitness 2 Strength-training Benefits Primary Benefits Secondary Benefits 3 Strength Potential Age Gender Somatotype Muscle Length Muscle Fiber Type Tendon Insertion Point Training Experience Training Technique Training Specificity 4 Muscle Physiology Muscle Structure Muscle Function Muscle Relaxation Muscle Contraction Muscle Force Output Prime Mover Muscles Antagonist Muscles Stabilizer Muscles Motor Unit Fiber Types Fiber Arrangement Muscle Protection Muscle Fatigue Muscle Soreness Isometric Exercise Isokinetic Exercise Isotonic Exercise Dynamic-constant Resistance Exercise Dynamic Variable Resistance Exercise 5 Movement Mechanics Lever Systems Basic Joint Movements 6 Strength-training Guidelines Exercise Selection and Order Exercise Frequency Exercise Sets Recovery Intervals Exercise Resistance Exercise Repetitions Exercise Progressions Movement Speed (and more...)