ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Author: Gary Liguori

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2020-12-03

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 197515021X

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The flagship title from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, this critical handbook delivers scientifically based, evidence-informed standards to prepare you for success. Providing succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients, this trusted manual is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health professionals who may counsel patients on exercise including physicians, nurses, physician’s assistants, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and health care administrators. The extensively updated eleventh edition has been reorganized for greater clarity and integrates the latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

NPTI’s Fundamentals of Fitness and Personal Training
NPTI’s Fundamentals of Fitness and Personal Training

Author: Henriques, Tim

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2014-08-13

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 1450423817

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This text makes the principles and theories of fitness and personal training accessible for all readers, helping them understand how the body works and responds to exercise and how to create exercise programs that help clients accomplish their fitness goals.

The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing
The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing

Author: Jim Flood

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1408178729

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Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more and more users, and now every gym comes with one as standard. It's also a sport in its own right, with competitions ranging from school leagues to the European and World Championships. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing is the first comprehensive book to focus on this unique form of strength-endurance training. Clearly illustrated in full colour and packed with information, training plans, tips and techniques, it is suitable for serious athletes, outdoor rowers and regular gym users alike, and is a must for health professionals and coaches. Whether you are attracted by the weight-loss benefits of the rowing machine or using it to coach cross-training athletes, this book will help you get the best from each session while, crucially, remaining injury-free.

Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing
Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing

Author: R.C. Richard Davison

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-12-05

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1134180918

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Sport and exercise physiologists are called upon to carry out physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in sport-specific and health-related contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed and refined. This book is a comprehensive guide to these protocols and to the key issues relating to physiological testing. Volume I will cover sport-specific testing, and Volume II clinical and exercise testing. With contributions from many leading specialist physiologists, and covering a wide range of mainstream sports, special populations, and ethical, practical and methodological issues, these volumes represent an essential resource for sport-specific and clinical exercise testing in both research and applied settings. Visit the companion website at www.routledgesport.com/bases

The Complete Guide to Personal Training
The Complete Guide to Personal Training

Author: Morc Coulson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2024-10-10

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1399412582

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A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises. This is the complete reference guide for anyone working as a personal trainer, or studying to become one, with an in-depth look into the role of the trainer in relation to codes of conduct and client care. This comprehensive book contains practical tips and advice for designing a range of exercise programmes for clients. It also focuses on the best ways to sustain a financially successful personal training business and stand out from the crowd. This new third edition includes: - Brand-new illustrated stretches and exercises - Advice on training at home or outdoors - A spotlight on client well-being - Updated government guidelines, statistics and scientific findings - Guidance on adapting exercises for disabled or vulnerable clients - National guidelines for nutrition and weight. This is essential reading for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry and for those teaching or studying for qualifications in this area.

ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1609136055

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The flagship title of the certification suite from the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription is a handbook that delivers scientifically based standards on exercise testing and prescription to the certification candidate, the professional, and the student. The 9th edition focuses on evidence-based recommendations that reflect the latest research and clinical information. This manual is an essential resource for any health/fitness and clinical exercise professional, physician, nurse, physician assistant, physical and occupational therapist, dietician, and health care administrator. This manual give succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients.