title: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning - 3rd Edition
author: National Strength and Conditioning Association
description: <b>Thomas R. Baechle, EdD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D,</b> is chair of the exercise science and athletic training department at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In his career covering more than 35 years as a fitness professional and academician, Baechle has earned numerous certifications and awards, taught at various universities, held a variety of professional and civic offices, and volunteered for many national and international associations and organizations related to fitness and personal health. <br /><br /> Baechle is widely published and lectures frequently. His recent honors include receiving the Outstanding Writing Achievement Award from Human Kinetics in 2007, Merit for Excellence in Education and Development of Professional Standards from the International Fitness Institute in 2006, the Distinguished Faculty Service Award from Creighton University in 2002, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NSCA in 1998. <br /><br /> Baechle makes his home with his wife, Susan, in Omaha. <br /><br /> <b>Roger W. Earle, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D,</b> earned his master`s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in exercise science. He is the associate executive director for National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification, where he is responsible for developing the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) certification exams. Previously Earle served as the head strength and conditioning coach and a faculty member of the exercise science and athletic training department at Creighton University in Omaha. <br /><br /> Earle has over 20 years of experience as a personal fitness trainer for people of all age and fitness levels, and he frequently gives lectures at national and international conferences about designing personalized exercise and training programs. He coauthored the first and second editions of <i>Fitness Weight Training</i> and coedited both the NSCAs <i>Essentials of Personal Training</i> and the first and second editions of <i>Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning</i>. <br /><br /> Earle enjoys spending time with his wife, Tonya, and their four daughters at their home in Glendale, Arizona.
zlib_text: **Beginner’s Parkour Strength Training**
  
  Ultimate Guide Parkour Strength Training and Conditioning! – Stay Fit!
  
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  **Contents**
  
  **_INTRODUCTION_**
  
  **_HOW TO WARM UP FOR PARKOUR TRAINING_**
  
  > __WARM UP SAMPLE #1: STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORKOUT__
  
  > __WARM UP SAMPLE #2: SKILL BASED WORKOUT__
  
  **_PARKOUR EXERCISES FOR CONDITIONING_**
  
  > _H_ _OW TO_ _C_ _ATWALK FOR_ _P_ _ARKOUR_ _M_ _OVEMENT AND_ _C_
  > _ONDITIONING_
  
  > _H_ _OW TO DO_ _S_ _IDE_ _S_ _APIENS_
  
  > _H_ _OW TO DO_ _P_ _ARKOUR_ _G_ _ROUND_ _K_ _ONGS_
  
  **_PARKOUR JUMPING TECHNIQUES_**
  
  > _P_ _ARKOUR_ _P_ _RECISION_ _J_ _UMPING_
  
  