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Kinesiology of Exercise | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Yessis
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 339163
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0940279363
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.713
EAN: 9780940279360
ASIN: 0940279363
Publication Date: May 11, 1992
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Condition: unmarked copy with tight spine. cover has minor creases
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Product Description
With more than 70 exercises accompanied by photographs and anatomical drawings, Kinesiology of Exercise is one of the most comprehensive books on strength training currently available. Written by Dr. Michael Yessis, a recognized authority in this field, Kinesiology of Exercise is essential for coaches, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, physical therapists, bodybuilders--virtually everyone interested in performing strength training exercises safely and effectively. "Dr. Yessis has done it again! . . . I consider this book an invaluable tool in updating my knowledge of and ability to teach exercises that are crucial for pro football players, both for injury prevention and performance enhancement." -- Johnny Parket Head Strength Coach, New York Giants "All bodybuilders and athletes should use this book in order to correctly perform all of the bodybuilding and strength exercises, and they will experience maximum growth without the risk of injury by using this book as a guideline.' -- Chuck Williams, bodybuilder National Light Heavyweight Winner, 1983 World Champion, 1983 "This book is a must for all personal trainers and strength and aerobic instructors. The great illustrations show clearly how each exercise should be done and the muscles involved The information in this book shows everyone how they can develop the body most effectively and safely." -- Kevin Miller Owner and General Manager, The Fitness Clubs "KinesioIogy of Exercise is a detailed, clearly illustrated text that will benefit all levels of athletic expertise, from the elite coach to the age group coach. This is a fine reference tool that belongs in every coach's and athlete's library." -- Randy Huntington Coach for Long Jump World Record Holder Mike Powell Dr. Michael Yessis has served as training and technique consultant to several Olympic and professional sports teams, including the L.A. Rams and L.A. Raiders football clubs and the U.S. Men's Volleyball Team. The author of more than 2,000 articles on fitness and sports training, Dr. Yessis has also written three other books and produced four videos. He is also the president of Sports Training, Inc., a diverse sports and fitness company.
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 Good basic book January 6, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a Physical Therapist Assistant, a Nurse, and an ACSM cert Health Fitness Instructor. Yessis goes over basic kinesiology as well as how to perform these exercises with safe form. He also goes into reasons WHY bad form is harmful, how to avoid as well as why certain exercises can be beneficial in certain sports. This is a great book to become familiarized with muscles, actions, and strict form. I recommend it for any trainer or athlete. I often give it as a gift to my clients when they complete training with me.
 Good book for the beginner May 4, 2001
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've read about a half a dozen or so books on strength training. The worst thing for the beginner is getting injured, which is very easy to do, and could stop further training for fear of getting injured again. This book describes in detail the movements involved in the lifts and injury prevention. For this alone, it's worth it to get the book. Then, if you wish to continue there are other books to buy, such as "Weight Training-2nd: Steps to Success" which gives you workout plans and why to exercise opposing muscle groups, etc.
 Incomplete February 12, 2001
8 out of 14 found this review helpful
You could find the information in this book in any number of places online. Not only would the information at a good Kinesiology website be more complete but you would also get moving gifs to show you proper form.I don't think I got even one useful thing out of this book.
 This book is unsound. July 8, 1999
43 out of 58 found this review helpful
While the book features a variety of exercises, it advocates strength training methods that have been proven to be dangerous, and that by mere logic seem wrong. First, the author instructs you to hold you breath during each move, claiming this is proper breathing technique. Also, he condones explosive training which is detrimental to the muskuloskeletal system. Along with other flaws, this book was a waste of money. Your money is better spent buying books such as "A Practical Approach to Strength Training." This book is one that is backed up scientifically and teaches you the safest and most effective way to exercise.
Not satisfactory November 30, 1998
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I expected a more through book on exercises and their effects on the body. Maybe a good book for beginners but not for experienced athletes.
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