The second edition of NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training is the most comprehensive resource available for current and trainee personal trainers, exercise instructors and other fitness professionals.

Unmatched in scope, this text remains the leading source for personal training preparation and professional development.

It focuses on the complex process of designing safe, effective and goal-specific resistance, aerobic, plyometric and speed training programmes, with special attention to the application of principles based on age, fitness level and health.