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Chapter 1. Introduction: Definitions, Objectives, Tasks, and Principles of Training ; Defining Training ; Training Objectives ; The Main Tasks of Training ; Principles of Training -- Part I. Basics of Muscle Contraction and Mechanics -- Chapter 2. Neuromuscular Physiology ; Defining Muscle ; Muscle Structure and Function ; Muscle Contraction -- Chapter 3. Biomechanics of Resistance Training ; Microanatomical and Force-Producing Characteristics: Sarcomere ; Macroanatomical Considerations: Muscle ; Strength, Work, and Power -- Part II. Bioenergetics and Metabolism -- Chapter 4. Bioenergetics and Metabolic Factors ; Adenosine Triphosphate ; The Bioenergetic Systems ; Fuel Efficiency ; Energy Production Power (Rate) and Capacity ; Substrate Depletion and Repletion: Recovery ; The Metabolic Cost of Exercise -- Chapter 5. Neuroendocrine Factors ; Neurotransmitter Release ; Hormone Release ; Hormone Mechanisms of Action ; Hormone Action and Regulation ; Hormone Function During Resistance Training -- Chapter 6. Nutrition and Metabolic Factors ; Energy Expenditure and Energy Intake ; Caloric Density and Nutrient Density ; Measurement of Energy Expenditure ; Protein ; Carbohydrate ; Fat ; Vitamins and Minerals ; Practical Nutritional Considerations for Athletes -- Chapter 7. Ergogenic Aids ; Environmental Ergogenic Aids ; Psychological Ergogenic Aids ; Mechanical Ergogenic Aids ; Pharmaceuticals (Drugs) and Nutritional Supplements ; Ongoing Issues in the Ergogenics Debate -- Part III. Adaptations and Benefits of Resistance Training -- Chapter 8. Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation ; Principles of Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation ; Practical Aspects of Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation -- Chapter 9. Monitoring Resistance Training ; Importance of Monitoring Resistance Training ; Purposes of Monitoring Resistance Training ; Aspects of Resistance Training Worth Monitoring ; How to Monitor Resistance Training ; Analyzing Training Monitoring Data ; Single-Subject Design Investigations and Monitoring ; Graphing, Trend Analysis, and Autocorrelation ; Statistical Process Control ; Expert Systems -- Chapter 10. Physical and Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training ; Definitions and Key Factors of Training Adaptation ; Training Adaptations To Different Training Protocols -- Chapter 11. Psychological Aspects of Resistance Training ; Literature on Psychology and Resistance Training ; Psychological Skills -- Part IV. Training Principles, Theory, and Practical Application -- Chapter 12. Modes of Resistance Training ; Basic Training Principles ; Explosive Strength and Power ; Movement Pattern Specificity ; Transfer-of-Training Effect ; Advantages and Disadvantages Associated With Various Modes of Training ; Free Weight Training With Nonathletic Populations -- Chapter 13. The Concept of Periodization ; Recovery-Adaptation ; The Periodized Training Program ; Basis and Guidelines of Cyclic Program Structure ; Applied Strategies -- Chapter 14. Developing Resistance Training Programs ; Program Design ; Program Design for Team Sports.