The Fitness Instructor's Handbook

The  Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 4th edition, is the ultimate resource  for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Packed  full of illustrations, exercise photos, case studies, revision  questions and sample programmes – this guide covers every aspect of the  theory needed to work as a fitness instructor.

Clear, concise and  accessible, the content is organised with the specific needs of the  fitness professional in mind and covers topics such as:

– The skeletal system
– Muscles and tendons
– The energy system
– Circulation and respiration
– Components of fitness
– Safety issues
– Customer service
– Screening clients
– Planning and programme design
– Exercise evaluation

This  new edition includes advice on how to avoid poor exercise technique  that can increase the risk of injury. There is also a brand new section  on field protocols for typical health and fitness tests, with guidance  on how instructors can standardise them. Other essential updates are  also included that reflect changes to the National Occupational  Standards for both Level 2 and 3 qualifications.

Offering the  perfect blend of theory and practice for every aspect of health and  fitness, this is the resource you will refer to time and again.