NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training textbook Item #: CPT-001
This textbook is the primary preparation resource for the NSCA-CPT examination, as well as a comprehensive reference textbook for all professionals in the personal training field. The textbook includes contributions from renowned experts about the scientific principles and concepts of personal training and the practical guidelines of client consultation and evaluation, testing protocols and norms, exercise technique and program design. Further, there is targeted up-to-date information that gives readers knowledge to work with clients who have special exercise needs, such as pregnant women, older adults, prepubescents, athletes, overweight clients and those with medical concerns. In addition, the textbook highlights important topics regarding the business of personal training, including facility and equipment maintenance, business management and legal issues.