Title Fitness professional's guide to strength training older adults / Thomas R. Baechle, Wayne L. Westcott

Edition Second edition Published Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2010] ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 330 pages) : illustrations Contents Why seniors should strength train -- Training principles and teaching strategies -- Exercise execution procedures and instruction -- Basic workout programs -- Intermediate and advanced workout programs -- Alternative exercises and programs -- Progress assessment -- Working with special populations -- Sport-specific training -- Nutrition for senior clients Notes Revised edition of: Strength training for seniors / Wayne L. Westcott, Thomas R. Baechle. c1999 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Physical fitness for older people. Physical education for older people. Exercise for older people -- Physiological aspects. Weight training. Muscle strength. Resistance Training -- methods. Aged. Middle Aged. Muscle Strength -- physiology. Physical Fitness. Form Electronic book Author Westcott, Wayne L., 1949- Westcott, Wayne L., 1949- Strength training for seniors ISBN 9781492540540 9781450487887 (electronic bk.) 1450487882 (electronic bk.) 1450406963 9781450406963 9781450451147 (electronic bk.) 1450451144 (electronic bk.) 9781450418362 1450418368

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