Thread: Educational Quest

there was a thread a few days ago thats pretty much the same as this, go look at that..

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in case you're too lazy to scroll down.

Sports and Exercise nutrition is a pretty cool textbook also. You can find it at amazon.com

Originally Posted by P-funk

Sports and Exercise nutrition is a pretty cool textbook also. You can find it at amazon.com

That is what I was about to ask. Where do you find the books online?
Amazon don´t have all the books listed on that thread about "strength books".

ironmind.com Fore most of the books I listed

elitefts.com for Mel siff's book

Thanks. The books supertraining and strength training anatomy sound like good ones. I did search, but I didn't come across that thread.

It depends on your level in the science world. If you have a grasp on anatomy and phyisology, Supertraining is what you want.

Honestly, Supertraining is the way to go. It teaches WHY. Complementary knowledge, honestly, is best gained through college or junior college courses. If you want HOW, go to any library and pick up anything (almost).

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

It depends on your level in the science world. If you have a grasp on anatomy and phyisology, Supertraining is what you want.

Honestly, Supertraining is the way to go. It teaches WHY. Complementary knowledge, honestly, is best gained through college or junior college courses. If you want HOW, go to any library and pick up anything (almost).

I may lack sufficient knowledge in anotomy and physiology. I know more than the average joe, but I'm certainly not what I would call knowledgeable on the subject. Could you perhaps recommend a precursor(s) to Supertraining that would give me the knowledge I need to fully understand it?

I already have a pretty good idea of the how part of it; I'm more interested in the why. If I know the reasoning behind the how, then I can better tailor programs to fit my personal needs. Plus, I just like to broaden my horizons any chance I get.

I would rather not pay the extra few hundred dollars to take anatomy and physiology courses at a college when I could just read and gain the knowledge myself. I try to reserve my tuition spending for courses required for my major.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

I would rather not pay the extra few hundred dollars to take anatomy and physiology courses at a college when I could just read and gain the knowledge myself. I try to reserve my tuition spending for courses required for my major.

I took 2 course in A & P (I & II) 8 credits total, and even though it did close to nothing in regards to my major I gained a great deal of knowledge and it was well worth it.

One of the problems with college these days is every class students take is so damn centered around their major. Go out on a limb and gain some additional education if a field that interests you even if it does not count towards your degree. If you don't you may regret it later in life.

NSCA has a publication that is the study guide for their PT certification. I can't think of the name offhand but I'll dig through my shelves this evening to get the title. It will give a good explanation of human anatomy and physiology. And Supertraining fits on top of that very nicely.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

I took 2 course in A & P (I & II) 8 credits total, and even though it did close to nothing in regards to my major I gained a great deal of knowledge and it was well worth it.

One of the problems with college these days is every class students take is so damn centered around their major. Go out on a limb and gain some additional education if a field that interests you even if it does not count towards your degree. If you don't you may regret it later in life.

I understand this, but it's a money issue. I might go back and do that later if I feel the need. However, right now I am not in a position to be spending money anywhere but on my major courses. I am in my 3rd year of college with only 51 credits so far. Plus, some of those credits weren't for my degree already (I took advantage of financial aid while I could get it).

Now my family is having financial issues and I have to work a full time job to help them out and continue going to school. I already can't go to school full time and work full time, that is just too much pressure for me to handle.

Bottom line: I need my associates degree and I need these courses required to get the degree to gain certifications in the area of computer networking (My major). That way I can get a better job, which will eventually put me in a position to take classes on the side with the additional money that I earn.

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

NSCA has a publication that is the study guide for their PT certification. I can't think of the name offhand but I'll dig through my shelves this evening to get the title. It will give a good explanation of human anatomy and physiology. And Supertraining fits on top of that very nicely.

Are you talking about the NSCA journal, which comes out quarterly I believe.

Which college courses would you recomend? Seems like everything needs a prerequisite. Im a first year and have extra courses I need to take, which are the best in terms of strengh training, or advanced nutrition?

I don't think you need a prerequisite for basic anatomy or physiology courses.

Originally Posted by JoeR.

Which college courses would you recomend? Seems like everything needs a prerequisite. Im a first year and have extra courses I need to take, which are the best in terms of strengh training, or advanced nutrition?

Anatomy & Physiology I & II (usually 120 & 121 level) should not have any pre-requistes.

Anatomy I, I believe, has some prerequisites. I believe it's some form of Chemistry, which has its own prerequisites.

I took something in the neighborhood of 14 science classes altogether when I was in school.

when I took A & P there were none that I recall, not at the 100 level.

I've reevaulated the texts listed in that other thread. I'm looking to get more information related to the science behind resistance training. I already know how to do it. I have learned mostly what I need to on these forums in that respect. However, the underlying reasoning as to why these training methods work is what I am looking for, in addition to a better understanding of what the human body does during resistance training, how it adapts, the process of recovery, muscle fibers, hormones, etc.

Supertraining by Mel Siff is definitely something I am going to try to get my hands on, although it seems a little tough. The other book that looks interesting at the moment is Science and Practice of Strength Training by Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky. It also appears to be more readily available.

Once again, thanks to everyone for your advice and suggestions.

Science and Practice of Strength Training by Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky. It also appears to be more readily available.

I haven't finished it, but i would reccommend it. its not too complicated and its juts what you are lookin for

You can order Supertraining at Dave Tate's website. http://www.elitefts.com

And, as always, I'm always willing to fill in the blanks if something in the texts seems to not make sense. Best of luck!