Morc Coulson is senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of a number of books for fitness professionals including, The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook (2008), Practical Fitness Testing (2009) and The Complete Guide to Personal Training (2013).

New and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.

Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3).

Topics covered include:

The skeletal system

muscles and tendons

the energy system

circulation and respiration

components of fitness

safety issues

customer service

screening clients

planning and programme design

exercise evaluation.

Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.