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Human Kinetics is the premier publisher for strength and conditioning. Within the physical activity field, recreational and organized sports are a major focus.

Human Kinetics is committed to providing quality informational and educational products in the physical activity and health fields that meet the needs of our diverse customers. We are committed to not only providing information, but whenever possible to providing solutions that help our customers practice their professions better and live healthier, more enjoyable lives.

11/02/2026

With more than 2,000 references, Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Third Edition, stands out as the preeminent resource for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, sport scientists, researchers, and exercise science instructors who are seeking information regarding muscle hypertrophy.

The updated third edition has been completely revised to incorporate hundreds of new research articles to draw evidence-based insights to optimize muscle-building, including content such as the following:
▶️A new chapter discussing the importance of an evidence-based approach to fitness
▶️Updated perspectives on the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training
▶️A revised conceptualization explaining how the manipulation of resistance training variables influences hypertrophy
▶️Discussion of additional dynamic and passive advanced muscle-building methods
▶️Enhanced practical guidance on structuring hypertrophy-focused resistance training programs
▶️Expanded discussion on protein and its role in muscle hypertrophy

Grab your copy of the book on the Human Kinetics website now or on Amazon next week! Click below for details.

11/01/2026

Ebook sale! For a limited time, get an ebook copy of Building Strength and Muscle for just $2.99 in the U.S. and $4.50 in Canada. Grab your copy at Amazon!

Learn how to safely build and maintain strength and muscle beyond the age of 50 with Building Strength and Muscle After 50. With over 30 years of experience as a personal trainer, Chad Landers is ready to guide you through the physical, hormonal, and mental hurdles that trainees over age 50 encounter in their efforts to build and maintain muscle. Discover the importance of recovery, the value of resistance training, and the most effective ways to reduce the risk of injury while training. Take comfort in knowing that it’s never too late to reclaim your strength at any stage of life!

10/30/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Keys to Successful Coaching

Coaching can be challenging regardless of the level. There are so many variables to consider, but keeping the athlete's best interest at the center of coaching can make a difference. Listen along as NSCA certified trainer and mental performance coach Aaron Patterson dives into the topic using anecdotes and research-based guidelines to find what works, what might present challenges, and offers some of the top keys to being a successful coach.

10/30/2026

Understand the contributors to strength and learn more in Train Smarter, Not Longer:The Minimum Effective Dose for Muscular Development. The book explores how you can apply the minimum effective dose (MED) principle to resistance training, so you can be sure that you’re not wasting unnecessary time in the gym. Click below to learn more.

10/29/2026

Join us next Thursday for a live interview on YouTube with Kevin Carr, author of Prescribing Movement as Medicine.

10/29/2026

What is the best rep range to train for hypertrophy? Is there an ideal rep range? There are numerous variables to consider, and as Dr. Brad Schoenfeld explains, there is no best rep range. Listen to the clip for context and stay tuned for the full interview available soon on our podcast platforms. Learn more in his newly released book, Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Third Edition.

10/29/2026

A fresh look inside a new edition of Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Third Edition!

Muscle hypertrophy involves more than lifting weights and increasing resistance. Understanding how muscles grow requires a closer look at the physiological mechanisms, training variables, and nutritional factors that influence muscle development. With more than 2,000 references, this third edition brings together extensive research on muscle hypertrophy and connects scientific findings to resistance training practice.

The book is authored by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD () an internationally recognized authority on muscle hypertrophy. A professor of exercise science at Lehman College, Dr. Schoenfeld has published more than 400 peer-reviewed scientific articles and received multiple awards for his contributions to strength and conditioning research.

The updated text explores the mechanisms behind muscle growth, how the body responds to training stress, and how factors such as genetics, age, s*x, and nutrition can influence individual results. Readers will also find revised guidance on manipulating resistance training variables, applying advanced muscle-building methods, and structuring hypertrophy-focused programs. Expanded coverage of protein and muscle development provides additional insight into the role of nutrition in supporting hypertrophic adaptations. Throughout the book, research sidebars and practical applications help connect scientific concepts to real-world training decisions. Sample programs illustrate how different periodization models can be used to structure training across the week.

Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Third Edition, offers an evidence-based look at what influences muscle growth and how that knowledge can inform more effective training program design. Grab your copy now! https://monkeylink.co/8537cd

10/29/2026

Need a quick workout that doesn't require any equipment? Try this bodyweight from The Bodyweight Blueprint. Click below to learn more.

10/29/2026

Stay tuned for Individualized Training releasing in November! Individualized Training: A System for Designing Strength and Hypertrophy Programs simplifies program design with straightforward guidance on assessment, programming, and implementation.

This resource covers the principles of program design, with the goal of helping you to write more effective, targeted resistance training programs for your athletes or for yourself. Taking an unbiased approach, it educates you on how to make informed decisions based on the goal or outcome of a program. You will learn the following:
▶️Principles and tools for program design
▶️Why each principle is important
▶️When they are most beneficial to use
▶️Who will benefit from them
▶️How to apply them practically in a training setting

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10/28/2026

The warm-up is an integral part of all training sessions or competitions and prepares the athlete both physically and mentally. Learn more in Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization which is the first book of its kind designed to optimize sport performance by integrating both classic and modern periodization theories with recovery methodologies, nutritional interventions, and athlete monitoring guidelines.

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