Tony Ambler-Wright – IDEA – 8 Essentials of Program Design

Tony Ambler-Wright – IDEA – 8 Essentials of Program Design

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

As obesity rates and the number of musculoskeletal impairments continue to rise, traditional fitness programming may not be as suitable or effective as it needs to be for the average individual. If health/fitness professionals are going to be able to develop workouts that minimize injury and maximize results, they must be knowledgeable about integrated program design strategies. Covering topics ranging from movement screening to metabolic training, The Eight Essentials of Program Design details the essential components of highly-effective fitness programming, as well as provides practical examples of how these components fit together into exercise programs.

Among Topics Covered:

Assessment
Flexibility/mobility training
Core/balance/reactive training
Speed/agility/quickness training
Integrated resistance training
Energy system development
Periodization — what s the goal?
Recovery/regeneration

ABOUT THE ACTOR

Tony Ambler-Wright, MS, is a master instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He presents nationally on the NASM optimum-performance training model and trains clients ranging from people with postrehabilitation needs to the professional athlete. Tony specializes in corrective exercise and integrated fitness and performance programming. He holds a master s degree in exercise science with an emphasis in rehabilitation sciences from the California University of Pennsylvania.