The fitness instructor's handbook : a complete guide to health and fitness (Third edition)

New and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3). Topics covered include:The skeletal systemmuscles and tendonsthe energy systemcirculation and respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning and programme designexercise evaluation. Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.