Editorial Review:

This valuable resource is the official ACSM preparatory tool for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer(SM) exam and provides coverage of fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership along with discussions of anatomy and physiology, injury prevention, psychology, emergency techniques, exercise leadership programs, and legal issues. It includes the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) used to improve, maintain, and/or optimize health-related components of physical fitness and performance. The Second Edition is now in full color and includes information on writing appropriate exercise recommendations, leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise, and motivating individuals.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

the book for ACSM's Personal Trainer certification:

I don't know why I had so much trouble finding out what the primary resource was for the ACSM personal trainer cert was. But it is THIS book. Not the other books they mention on the website (they're a waste of money, in my opinion.) I searched a lot of places on the net and could not find one recommendation of a good way to study for this test. I have not taken this test but, I have bought this book and the other two books they recommend on their website, and my recommendation is to get this book alone. I... more info

ACSM Resources for the Personal Trainer:

This is a good overview of the basics involved with personal training. Gives a list of expected skills and knowledge required for getting certified as a personal trainer. I found it a very useful book.

Heavy Lifting:

Not a book that you will pick up to read unless you are taking exams or required reading as a student. I used it as a reference book mostly.

Thanks guys.:

I got what I paid for and that makes me happy. My items arrived pretty much in the time frame promise and that makes me happy.
So, thanks guy. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

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