Preface

iii

Acknowledgments

vii

PART I

INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD AND PROFESSION OF PERSONAL TRAINING

1

1

Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training

2

2

Career Track for Personal Trainers

27

PART II

THE SCIENCE OF PERSONAL TRAINING

41

3

Anatomy and Kinesiology

42

4

Biomechanical Principles of Training

107

5

Exercise Physiology

129

6

Nutrition and Human Performance

158

PART III

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

193

7

Theories of Behavior Change

194

8

Adherence to Exercise: Helping Your Client Stay Active

223

9

Counseling and Coaching Techniques

244

PART IV

INITIAL CLIENT SCREENING

261

10

The Initial Client Consultation

262

11

Screening and Risk Classification

281

12

Client Fitness Assessments

301

PART V

DEVELOPING THE EXERCISE PROGRAM

341

13

Comprehensive Program Design

342

14

Resistance Training Programs

361

15

Cardiorespiratory Training Programs

397

16

Guidelines for Designing Flexibility Programs

431

17

Personal Training Session Components

463

18

Advanced Program Options

478

19

Special Populations

504

PART VI

THE BUSINESS OF PERSONAL TRAINING

541

20

Business Basics and Planning

542

21

Legal Issues and Responsibilities

561

Appendix A

American College of Sports Medicine Certifications

581

Appendix B

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer™ (CPT) Job Task Analysis

597

Appendix C

Editors from the Previous Two Editions of ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer

608

Appendix D

Contributors from the Previous Two Editions of ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer

609

Index

613