| Description |
xi, 291 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Sheryl Marks Brown -- Introduction / Richard T. Cotton -- Physiology of Aging and Exercise / Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko -- Understanding and Motivating Older Adults / Sheri Thompson and Susan J. Hoekenga -- Common Health Challenges Faced by Older Adults / James H. Rimmer -- Pre-Exercise Screening and Fitness Assessment / Gregory Welch -- Older Adult Exercise Techniques / Janie Clark -- Exercise Programming and Leadership / Kay Van Norman |
| Summary |
Exercise for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals offers the essential information fitness professionals need to provide older adults with safe and effective fitness programming, from the physiology of aging to the techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with older adults. Personal trainers, activity directors, health educators and fitness facility managers are among those who will benefit from this valuable resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Exercise for older people.
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Physical fitness for older people.
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Older people -- Health and hygiene.
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| Author |
Bryant, Cedric X., 1960-
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Green, Daniel J. (Daniel John)
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American Council on Exercise.
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| LC no. |
2005920330 |
| ISBN |
1585189278 paperback |
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