The second edition of "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WEIGHT TRAINING" is one-third larger than the first edition. This book presents cutting edge information on training theory and it''s application, weight training for general fitness, sport, bodybuilding, and nutritional support for weight training programs. Major additions have been included in the "theory & practice", "body building", and "nutrition" sections of the book. This book has a very strong reference list for the concepts presented. In addition, the practical experience of the authors includes observations from the successful strength training and nutritional programs of thousands of athletes and average people of both sexes and ages from 8 to 90 years.ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Dr. Paul E. Ward and Dr. Robert D. Ward are two well known experts in fitness, weight training and sports conditioning. They combine over one hundred years of experience and research with regard to weight training for males and females, young and old, and including general fitness to world class competitors. Dr. Paul Ward is an former Marine officer who played football with the Detroit Lions, taught and coached football and track and field at five major universities, is five time National Champion in Master Olympic Lifting in the super'heavyweight classification (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 and 1988) and was the World Master Olympic Lifting Champion in the super'heavyweight classification in 1988. Furthermore, he was the National Director of Education, Research and Development for the Health and Tennis Corporation of America from 1974?1989, now named Bally Health & Fitness. During that time period, HTCA (Bally''s) grew from a $ 25,000,000 to a $ 850,000,000 company. Under his direction HTCA (Bally''s) became known to be the leading edge in exercise programs and providing the most up'to'date exercise equipment and nutrition programs. Also, under his direction, HTCA (Bally''s) was the first large nationwide health club company that certified instructors and developed the concept of certified personal trainers. In addition, he has coached and assisted many World Champions and record holders in a variety of sports, Olympic Champions and Olympians in Track and Field. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States Olympic Committee and Track USA Elite Athlete Program. Dr. Robert Ward is an former Marine officer who was a university and college professor and coach but is best known for being the strength and conditioning coach for the Dallas Cowboys (1976?90) during the "glory years" of the Cowboys under Coach Tom Landry. During that time the Cowboys physical training program was famous for being the leading edge in conditioning for sport. He was also coach of Track and Field Olympians and is known for the application of Martial Arts principles in sport. He also was one of the founding fathers of the United States Olympic Committee and Track USA Elite Athlete Program. He was the co-developer of a Computer Graphics Evaluation System for NFL and Colleges.CONTENT: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WEIGHT TRAINING is not like all the rest of the books dealing with weight training. This volume is a fresh approach to application of scientific and practical principles of weight training for sports, general fitness and bodybuilding. In addition, the last section of the Encyclopedia gives an excellent discussion of nutritional support of these weight-training programs. The information contained in Part I of the Encyclopedia of Weight Training presents the principles and practices that will enable anyone at any level of training to design and apply an effective weight-training program. The particulars of how to perform specific exercises have purposely not been addressed in this volume because there are many books that have amply covered the specific exercise techniques. The focus of the ENCYCLOPEDIA is the synthesis of the science and theory of weight training integrated with practical observations derived from years of training, coaching and teaching all levels and motivations of people participating in weight training programs. The combined experience of the authors extends over one hundred years and they continue to remain as active researchers, coaches and participants in all dimensions of weight training and application of super-nutrition for general health, training and competition.Part II of the Encyclopedia discusses the application of weight training programs for general fitness. This section includes a detailed discussion of Circuit Weight Training and Super Circuit Weight Training and the use of Low Intensity Sets and Repetitions in training for general fitness.Part III of the Encyclopedia presents a year-round weight-training model for sport. This model includes a discussion of: (1) The rationale for testing strength and motor performance variables; (2) The Conditioning Period; (3) The Training Period; (4) The In-Season Cycle; and, (5) Selected physiological and training principles related to strength training.Part IV familiarizes the reader with various dimensions of bodybuilding. It consists of a general discussion of bodybuilding followed by the presentation of a large section of bodybuilding principles. The final sub-section in weight training for bodybuilding includes information on systems of training.Part V of the Encyclopedia includes a discussion of the nutritional support needed for successful weight training programs for general fitness, sport and bodybuilding. This section discusses the basic principles of nutrition, body composition, body fat control, gaining functional weight (lean muscle mass), the need for vitamin and mineral supplementation, the wise use of antioxidants, protein supplementation and reviews a few metabolic optimizers for high activity levels. The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WEIGHT TRAINING must be in your library as a reference and guide to weight training and nutrition for general fitness, bodybuilding, sport training and competition. This volume will take you from the basics, to training to be world champion in sport or bodybuilding. It is also valuable for the average person who needs a quick and valid source of information on weight training and nutrition. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE THIS BOOK FOR YOUR LIBRARY. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WEIGHT TRAINING CAN BE PURCHASED FROM: QPT PUBLICATIONSPMB # 40127068 LA PAZALISO VIEJO, CA 92656-3041(714) 556-0756Web Site: http://pw2.netcom.com/~lion1/pward.htmlTHE PRICE IS $ 49.95 (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ADD 7.75% OF PRICE FOR SALES TAX - $ 3.88) PLUS $ 6.00 FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING. FOREIGN COUNTRIES S & H - $ 17.00.

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