$75.95	Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription - 5th Edition (Book) The fifth edition of Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription provides a comprehensive and advanced approach to physical fitness appraisal and exercise prescription. With new information, expanded chapters, and an array of ancillary materials, this text will serve as a unique resource for both students and practitioners. Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Fifth Edition , provides a well-balanced approach to the assessment of physical fitness and the design of exercise programs, addressing cardio respiratory endurance, muscular fitness, body weight and composition, and flexibility. Two chapters are dedicated to each of t [...].
$44.73	Exercise Testing and Program Design: A Fitness Professional's Guide (DVD) by Barry A Exercise Testing and Program Design: A Fitness Professional's Guide is for anyone with serious interest in fitness, both personal and professional. Addressing society's surge in obesity, in the context of an obesity-conducive environment, this program discusses heart disease, fitness and mortality, the benefits of aerobic activity, new insights regarding exercise programming, and the importance and difficulties of exercise adherence. To put cardio health and the benefits of exercise into perspective, viewers are reminded that more than 2,800 Americans die each day of cardiovascular disease. Fitness professionals and exercise enthusiasts alike will find [...].
$42.95	Fitness Programming and Physical Disability (book) The definitive handbook for developing accessible fitness programs No single book offers more information for developing and conducting exercise programs for groups that include people with physical disabilities. In Fitness Programming and Physical Disability, a dozen authorities in exercise science and adapted exercise programming explain how to effectively and safely modify existing programs for individuals with physical disabilities--without changing the quality or nature of the activity. Fitness Programming and Physical Disability is an important reference for health fitness instructors, rehabilitation specialists, and fitness directors who design [...].
$44.73	The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription (DVD) The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription offers a detailed overview of exercise prescription as it relates to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In a practical, easy-to-understand manner, the DVD explains and demonstrates objective and subjective ways to determine exercise intensity and to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: how age and attitude affect an individual's overall fitness level, how to determine the best form of exercise, how to determine exercise intensityÑobjectively & subjectively, and how to apply the art of exercise prescription. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
$34.95	Successful Fitness Motivation Strategies - 1st Edition (Book) Successful Fitness Motivation Strategies will teach you motivational strategies that will help you structure effective exercise programs for all of your clients. You will learn the tools to help non-exercisers, habitual exercisers, and clinical populations stick with and succeed in their fitness programs. The concepts and underlying psychology of Successful Fitness Motivation Strategies are geared toward personal trainers, exercise instructors, and others working in fitness center settings. The book is also a solid resource for allied health professionals in physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and other environments where exercise is prescribed f [...].
$31.30	Exercise for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals (Second Edition) (Book) by American Council on Exercise ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals (Second Edition) offers a timely update of this go-to resource for the fitness industry. Original authors have added new information to their chapters, and four new contributors lend their expertise to the book. Each chapter provides comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who serve the older adult population, covering subjects such as physiology, health challenges, communication and motivation techniques, exercise modes and techniques, basic strength training guidelines, and more. 2005, 291 pages.
$44.73	Pre-Exercise Screening for Health/Fitness Facilities (DVD) The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have strongly recommended pre-exercise screening for adults who want to start moderately vigorous exercise. Pre-Exercise Screening for Health Fitness Facilities provides a stepwise plan for gathering information relevant to proper screening and the content is correlated to these ACSM/AHA recommendations. If used along with the ACSM/AHA recommendations, the guidelines presented in the DVD give health fitness professionals an invaluable resource concerning how to effectively screen clients who want to participate in moderately vigorous exercise.
$19.95	Fitness After 50 - 1st Edition (Book) It's never too late to get fit! Fitness After 50 shows you exactly how to get there, addressing all of your questions about exercise-and more. Whether you are completely new to exercise or are looking to fine-tune your existing program, this information-rich book will show you how to get started, stay on track, and have fun as you meet your fitness goals. This easy-to-understand manual also serves as a self-paced workbook, which teaches you what to ask your doctor about physical activity, how to exercise safely, and how to fit activity into your busy schedule. If you have an existing medical condition such as heart disease, osteoporosis, or diabetes, y [...].
$44.73	Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant (DVD) Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant presents a detailed overview of the rapidly emerging condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X. The DVD provides exercise program guidelines for clients suffering from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The DVD also features invaluable information regarding special precautions that need to be taken when designing exercise programs for such individuals. Among the topics covered: Metabolic Syndrome X, exercise and obesity, waging war on obesity, high protein diets, exercise and diabetes, exercise and hypertension, and the law on initial value. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Spo [...].
$14.95	Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise (book) by Lenita Anthony, M.S. The most current information available on the benefits and risks of pre and immediate post-natal fitness. Covers the ACOG guidelines, physiological changes associated with pregnancy, fetal risks, how to minimize the most common conditions and discomforts, specific exercise recommendations (including intensity, duration, frequency, etc.), group exercise modes (aerobics, step training, cycling, yoga, aquatics, strength training). Features dozens of images and illustrations.
$44.73	Major Cardiac Risk Factor Screening and the Role of Exercise in Preventing CHD (DVD) Major Cardiac Risk Factor Screening and the Role of Exercise in Preventing CHD reviews the eight major cardiac risk factors facing all individuals. The DVD also explains how health fitness professionals can screen prospective clients for coronary heart disease (CHD). Finally, in a straightforward manner, the DVD details how health fitness professionals can properly address CHD screening data with their clients, before their clients initiate an exercise program. Among the topics covered: why pre-exercise screening is necessary, how to conduct CHD risk assessment for pre-exercise screening, why pre-exercise screening can reduce legal liability for health [...].
$44.73	Readiness Screening for Physical Activity (DVD) Readiness Screening for Physical Activity presents a detailed overview of how health fitness professionals can properly assess the state of health and exercise capacity of individuals who want to undertake an exercise program. The DVD reviews 10 simple questions that may be answered in a yes no format that can yield essential pre-exercise screening information. Among the topics covered: why pre-exercise screening is necessary, how to administer a 10-question, pre-physical activity questionnaire to prospective exercisers, how pre-exercise screening can lower the level of legal liability for health fitness professionals and organizations, and how to prop [...].
$44.73	ACE's Guide to Pre-Natal Fitness (DVD) by Lenita Anthony ACE's Guide to Pre-Natal Fitness offers expert advice on how to develop safe, well-designed exercise programs for pregnant women. In a straightforward manner, the DVD presents a detailed overview of both the benefits of and the contraindications to exercise during pregnancy. The DVD also explains and demonstrates program components and appropriate exercises for pregnant women. Covers session goals, benefits of exercise during pregnancy, contraindications for exercise during pregnancy, physiological changes (cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal) in pregnancy, fetal risks, general programming guidelines, strength training, and exercise and assess [...].
$147.95	Ultimate Golf Fitness System Mike Pedersen's Ultimate Golf Fitness System The first Golf Fitness Training System that includes, golf stretch, exercise, and fitness programs; tips, lessons and cutting-edge golf performance advice to improve your golf swing power and consistency! Cutting-edge golf fitness and golf exercise DVD's and training manual to give you a full, tension-free backswing and follow through.  Includes   • Novice Ultimate Golf Fitness Video Set  • Intermediate Ultimate Golf Fitness Video Set  • Advanced Ultimate Golf Fitness Video Set  • Ultimate Golf Fitness Monster Manual  • Golf Like Tiger Can  • 25 Golf Lessons  • 50 Golf Tips You Can Use On The Course Right No [...].
$39.95	Exercise for Frail Elders - 1st Edition (Book) Today's fitness leader not only needs training in leading a comprehensive exercise program but also needs an understanding of the limitations and special needs of those with illness, disability, chronic disorders, or a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise for Frail Elders assists you in designing an exercise program as part of either a general recreation, wellness, restorative, or rehabilitation program. It is a practical reference for those instructors working with seniors, the frail elderly, and other special adult populations. This training guide will give program directors, administrators, and fitness leaders the tools they need to help frail elders and a [...].
$44.73	Where Common Sense Meets Creativity (DVD) Where Common Sense Meets Creativity explores the delicate balance between science and practical application, and how it relates to the most confusing part of the equationÑthe fitness professional's clients. The DVD reviews training philosophies, concepts, and exercise progressions in detail. The DVD recommends innovative and progressive ways for fitness professionals to improve the health of the people with whom they interact. While diversity within health fitness programs is always encouraged, a delicate balance needs to be maintained between common sense and creativity. Having such a balance allows exercise program participants to maximize their pote [...].
$18.95	Water Exercise Book (Copyright 1995, 192 pages) Water exercise is excellent for physical therapy and fitness because it enhances range of motion and eases pain of movement. Now a single book makes it easy for you to design your own water exercise program, whether for injury rehabilitation, special conditions, cross-training, or just shaping up. Water Exercise features 78 clearly described and illustrated exercises that range from beginning to advanced levels of difficulty. The book also features complete exercise programs for specific injuries and conditions and for improved fitness. You can tailor each program to suit your needs, so no matter which exercise program you choose, you ll start at the a [...].
$14.95	Fitness Yoga: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise (Book) by Mara Carrico As the industry continues to expand, evolve, and redefine itself, yoga is increasingly recognized as a viable component of fitness. The intent of this book is to educate and give guidance to fitness professionals who wish to teach yoga. Topics covered include: Introduction to fitness yoga, teaching a yoga class (equipment, environment, music, personal limitations, modifications, and exercise leadership), basic asana repertoire (standing poses, balancing posture, seated poses, prone poses, supine poses, inverted pose, sun salutation, and power yoga), breath awareness, programming (frequency of practice, components, safety rules, injury prevention, contr [...].
$44.73	Kids Fitness Workout (DVD) Kids Fitness Workout provides a detailed review of a workout that involves functional fundamental fitness training for kids. Among the fitness-related program aspects that this workout focuses on are strength, power, agility, reaction time, acceleration, and deceleration. Featuring a training program for children of all ages and fitness levelsÑ athletes and non-athletes alike, the DVD explains and shows a creative and unique way to develop fitness in kids. Among the topics covered: safety considerations, dynamic warm-up, dynamic stretches, medicine ball warm-up, three-station exercise circuit, fitness exercises, and fitness games. Produced in cooperati [...].
$44.73	How Valuable Is Your Group Exercise Program? (DVD) The impact of group-exercise programming on member retention is well documented. How Valuable Is Your Group Exercise Program? reviews how valuable this program is to a health fitness club and explains how to measure its worth and run it like a profitable business. The DVD discusses how a properly designed group-exercise program can make a bigger impact on a club's revenue and retention levels. The DVD is designed for managers who want to strengthen their club's programming efforts, boost member participation, and increase the overall value of group exercise to their business. Among the topics covered: integrating your group-exercise program, 12-point v [...].
$44.73	Group Fitness Instructor Manual: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals (Third Edition) (Book) Start your fitness career by becoming an ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor. Get prepared for the certification exam by studying with ACE's manuals and study aides. The Group Fitness Instructor Manual was designed to prepare fitness professionals to work in group and class settings. Developed and written by 17 of the industry's top experts, the Group Fitness Instructor Manual is an excellent resource, addressing the core competencies you need regardless of the types of classes you teach. Topics range from exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and health screening to adherence, injury prevention, and legal and professional responsibilities. Spe [...].
$14.95	Pilates Mat Training (Book) by Shirley Archer Explains the proper technique for 30 different exercises, along with the benefits and risks associated with each. Modifications are provided for various special populations, and sample workouts are included to help fitness professionals create balanced, safe routines. Exercise science is also covered as it applies to this fitness modality. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 2004, 91 pages. Features the NCAA Stanford Cardinal.
$49.21	Clinical Exercise Specialist Manual (Book) Clinical Exercise Specialist Manual prepares fitness professionals to work with clients having a variety of diseases and chronic conditions from the most common (such as asthma, hypertension and obesity) to lesser seen disorders (including COPD, AIDS and intellectual disabilities). Chapters cover cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, immunological hematological disorders, neurological disorders, exercise following orthopedic rehabilitation and special cases. Organizing the information you need to successfully serve special populations, the Clinical Exercise Specialist Manual is a valuable resource to the advanced fitness professional.
$44.73	Emergency Readiness for Health/Fitness Facilities (DVD) The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have strongly recommended that every health fitness facility be prepared for exercise emergencies and train their employees to respond promptly and effectively in such situations. Initially, Emergency Readiness for Health Fitness Facilities briefly summarizes published evidence on risks for serious adverse events with exercising adults who have different cardiovascular health characteristics. Then, the case is made that health fitness facilities appear to be poorly prepared for these problems, despite the existence of important professional guidelines and lawsuits related to all [...].
$44.73	The Dollars and Sense of Selling Fitness and Exercise (DVD) The Dollars and Sense of Selling Fitness and Exercise presents a comprehensive overview of how health fitness professionals can promote, market, and sell their services, products, and programs to potential clients. The DVD features a review of the principles and techniques attendant to successful selling. The DVD also details how individuals can use their unique skills and attributes to become better salespeople. Among the topics covered: R.E.S.E.E.D.: the essence of sales, turning suspects into prospects, landing the sale, the C.R.E.A.M., reading your prospects: major questions, and the 10 building blocks for success in sales.
$35.00	BOB Stroller Strides Fitness Kit Turn your stroller time in to a total body workout with the Stroller Strides Fitness Kit. You will learn how to use your stroller, the environment and the exercise tubes that come with this kit for a total body workout. The kit contains two exercise tubes of different tensions, one water-bottle drink holder and a fitness manual to help direct you in your total body workout. MSRP: U.S.
$44.73	Exercise and Diabetes (DVD) Exercise and Diabetes explains how diabetes can be affected in a positive way by exercise. The DVD reviews how exercise can have a significant effect in helping diabetics control their disease and reduce their risk to life-threatening complications. Information and guidelines for health fitness professionals concerning how to prescribe sound exercise programs for their diabetic clients are provided. The DVD explains why and how regular exercise can be sound medicine for diabetic sufferers when properly prescribed. Among the topics covered: blood glucose control (normal; diabetic), benefits of exercise for diabetics, risks of exercise for diabetics, how [...].
$26.82	Functional Exercise Progressions (Book) by Mary Yoke and Carol Kennedy An explosion of new exercise techniques and equipment has left many fitness professionals and their clients unsure of how to advance from one exercise and level of intensity to the next. Fitness experts Mary Yoke and Carol Kennedy have distilled their combined 40 years of experience to create a guide that illustrates these progressions in a clear, easy-to-understand and effective manner. Functional Exercise Progressions presents 13 sample progressions covering every major muscle group. Between 17 and 23 different exercises are provided for each muscle group, arranged according to the level of difficulty, progressing from easiest to most difficult to pe [...].
$44.73	Exercise as an Antidote for Obesity: Considerations Regarding Fitness and Mortality (DVD) by Barry Franklin Exercise as an Antidote for Obesity: Considerations Regarding Fitness and Mortality reviews the impact that exercise and obesity have on an individual's health status. The video examines the fact that in the last 10-to-15 years, the level of obesity in the United States has increased in every state, in both genders, and across all age groups, races, types of backgrounds, and smoking statuses. The factors that have contributed significantly to the epidemic of sedentary lifestyles and obesity are also detailed. Finally, the role of the American Heart Association in combating this epidemic by disseminating new knowledge is discussed. Among the topics cove [...].
$44.73	Exercise is Medicine: Great, Now How Do I Make A Profit? (DVD) Great, Now How Do I Make a Profit? presents an overview of the factors that enable health fitness clubs to access the healthcare continuum. The DVD also reviews the latest research concerning the medical benefits of exercise and details how health fitness clubs can develop targeted programs and market this information for financial gain. In addition, the DVD explains how health fitness clubs can develop strategic alliances with healthcare providers. Among the topics covered: what has changed in healthcare that enables fitness centers to access the healthcare continuum, the latest research concerning the medical benefits of exercise, how to develop prog [...].

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