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Never before has there been such a demand for fitness professionals who recognize and understand the special needs of older adults. Written by top experts from the fields of exercise physiology and psychology, Exercise for Older Adults provides clear, comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who wish to better serve this growing community.
Never before has there been such a demand for fitness professionals who recognize and understand the special needs of older adults. Written by top experts from the fields of exercise physiology and psychology, Exercise for Older Adults provides clear, comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who wish to better serve this growing community.
Developed under the leadership of the American Council on Exercise, this practical manual shows fitness professionals how to provide safe and effective exercise instruction for older adults. It presents basic principles to help readers understand and meet older adults’ special physical needs:
• Physiology of aging and exercise
• Physiological and psychological benefits of exercise
• Principles of exercise prescription for older adults
Exercise for Older Adults also clarifies the unique social and emotional implications that characterize this population. The authors provide valuable techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with older adults.
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With more than 30,000 certified professionals worldwide, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a leader in the fitness industry, offering certifications for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and lifestyle and weight management consultants. The organization strives “to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity” through continuing education for professionals and through practical resources, such as Exercise for Older Adults.
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Aging is a universal phenomenon that affects us all. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
exercise programming for older adults, specific medical clearance, older adult clients, physical activity goals, following hip replacement surgery, frail seniors, ballet bar, older clients, fitness professionals, aerobic phase, independent seniors, fitness assessment, older adult population, many older adults, same chronological age, exercise goals, pool wall, asthma episode, chair exercise, stationary cycle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Human Kinetics, Exercise Guidelines, New York, Older Adult Exercise Techniques, American College of Sports Medicine, Journal of Gerontology, San Diego, Tai Chi, Geriatric Rehabilitation, World Health Organization, Common Health Challenges Faced, Physical Dimensions of Aging, Van Norman, Journal of Applied Physiology, American Senior Fitness Association, New Smyrna Beach, Physically Unfit, Academic Press, American Council, American Heart Association, Journal of the American Geriatric Society, Personal Trainer Manual, Gunnar Borg, Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Health-Fitness Gradient New!
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- Physical Dimensions Of Aging by Waneen Wyrick Spirduso on 5 pages
- Exercise Physiology by McArdie on 4 pages
- Exercise Physiology by William D. McArdle on 4 pages
- Exercise Physiology by Victor L. Katch on 4 pages
- Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General by US Dept of Health and Human Services on page 69, page 70, and page 181
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