Marco Cardinale & Robert Newton 
Strength and Conditioning 
Biological Principles and Practical Applications

‘I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to
provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their
best’

from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance
Director, British Olympic Association

This book provides the latest scientific and practical
information in the field of strength and conditioning.

The text is presented in four sections, the first of which
covers the biological aspects of the subject, laying the foundation
for a better understanding of the second on the biological
responses to strength and conditioning programs. Section three
deals with the most effective monitoring strategies for evaluating
a training program and establishing guidelines for writing a
successful strength and conditioning program. The final section
examines the role of strength and conditioning as a rehabilitation
tool and as applied to those with disabilities.

This book is an invaluable textbook and reference both for
academic programs and for the continuing education of sports
professionals.

* Integrates the latest research on physiological, anatomical and
biomechanical aspects of strength and conditioning

* Offers numerous practical examples of applications

* Provides guidelines for writing and monitoring effective
strength training programs

About the author

Dr. Marco Cardinale is the Head of Sports Physiology at Aspire Academy in Qatar. He was the former Head of Sports Science and Research of the British Olympic Association.

Robert Newton is the editor of Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, published by Wiley.

Kazunori Nosaka is the editor of Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, published by Wiley.