Download or read book The YMCA Guide to Adult Fitness written by YMCA of the USA. and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Y s Way to Physical Fitness written by Lawrence Arthur Golding and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition has a number of changes and additions. First, it includes new norms for all tests based on results from approximately 20,000 participants. These norms are divided into six age groups for each sex. The percent body fat prediction for both men and women now is based on measurement of the same three or four skinfold sites. There are also new workload settings used for the bicycle ergometer testing and a change in the target heart rate range. Added to this edition are new exercises, new topics in the question-and-answer section, supplementary information principles of training and updated listings of Y and outside program resources and requirements for Y professional training, including the new physical fitness instructor certification.
Download or read book Y s Way to Fitness Walking written by June Irene Decker and published by Y M C A of the U. S. A.. This book was released on 1989 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exercise for Older Adults written by Cedric X. Bryant and published by Healthy Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Official YMCA Physical Fitness Handbook written by Clayton R. Myers and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Need to Know Guide to Nutrition for Exercise written by Tim Shaw BSc MSc and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must read for exercise lovers, this much anticipated sequel to The Need to Know Guide to Nutrition and Healthy Eating, takes a closer look at the role food and drink can play in optimising your athletic performance. Published by Central YMCA, the UK's leading activity for health charity and written by Tim Shaw, an experienced health and fitness instructor and nutrition specialist, this essential guide will help you to: . Keep track of what you eat . Calculate your energy requirements . Understand the role that different foods play in performance . Establish a balance of foods that works for you . Monitor your hydration levels . Choose what supplements are worth investing in . Establish the perfect weight training diet . Establish the perfect diet for CV exercise Simple to use and packed with trustworthy and proven techniques to measure, monitor and adapt every aspect of your daily diet, this is an enlightening book for anyone who has ever wondered about the effect that food and drink can have on their energy levels and performance when exercising. Central YMCA Guides: Trustworthy advice from those in the know
Download or read book Fitness Professional s Guide to Strength Training Older Adults written by Thomas R. Baechle and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the benefits of strength training to seniors—regardless of their fitness levels—with Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults, Second Edition. This resourcecontains the information and tools you need to educate, motivate, and assist older adults in committing to and benefiting from individualized strength training programs. Baechle and Westcott, leading authorities in fitness and strength training, offer information and guidance based on their combined 50-plus years of experience as strength training athletes, coaches, instructors, and researchers. The authors’ summaries of current research will update your knowledge of the specific health benefits of strength training for senior populations, including those with chronic conditions. Guidelines for senior strength training provide a basis for your program design, and recommendations for program modifications will assist you in constructing strength training programs that meet each client’s needs, abilities, and limitations. Previously published as Strength Training for Seniors,this new edition has been retooled to assist health and fitness instructors at health clubs, YMCAs, community centers, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other organizations in helping older adults obtain the far-reaching benefits of strength training. Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults includes these updates: A new chapter on sport conditioning programs, which provides specific strength training exercises to boost performance and reduce risk of injury for older runners, cyclists, swimmers, skiers, golfers, tennis players, rowers, rock climbers, hikers, softball players, and triathletes Updated research regarding program design and performance for special populations, including seniors with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, low-back pain, balance issues, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, frailty, and poststroke impairments Updated nutrition information and specific nutrition guidelines to help seniors properly fuel their bodies for aerobic exercise, muscle building, and daily living Precise illustrations and biomechanically sound instructions for exercises that use resistance machines, free weights, body weight, elastic bands, and balls help you review proper techniques and provide your clients with clear explanations. Unique teaching scripts offer strategies for communicating information that will help your clients avoid errors that cause injury or reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Use the sample 10-week workout to help your beginning clients establish a foundation of muscle strength to improve everyday tasks and increase cardiovascular capability. You’ll also find intermediate and advanced workout programs focused on increasing muscle size, strength, and endurance along with specific considerations for older adults at each fitness level. In addition, practical methods for client assessment assist you in measuring muscle strength, hip and trunk flexibility, and body composition; guidelines also help your clients assess their own progress. Featuring principles, protocols, and adaptations, Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adultshas everything you need for designing and directing sensible strength training programs for seniors. Information is presented progressively, making it easy to apply for fitness and health care professionals with varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, numerous references for each topic offer starting points for further study, and tables, figures, and logs provide guidance in exercise program design and education for your clients. Substantial research has shown that strength training can reverse many of the degenerative processes associated with aging and reduce the risk and severity of several health problems common among older adults. Use the information and tools in Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adultsto help your senior clients understand the benefits of strength training, overcome their intimidation, and commit to a training program that will enable them to enjoy a more vibrant and active lifestyle.
Download or read book Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness written by YMCA of the USA Staff and published by Y M C A of the U. S. A.. This book was released on 1994-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ACSM Fitness Book written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect beginner's guide for adults seeking a healthy exercise program, this resource provides a thorough approach to exercise endorsed by the National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports. Foreword by Louis Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services. Illustrations.
Download or read book Planning for Retirement written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Planning for Retirement written by United States. Adjutant-General's Office and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Anybody s Guide to Total Fitness written by Len Kravitz and published by . This book was released on 1998-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Journal of Physical Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Fitness After Fifty written by L.J. Frankel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to Fitness After Fifty presents basic and applied research data, authoritative advice and tested techniques for professional workers who want to learn more about physical exercise, fitness and health for aging people and for all who seek to become more physically and mentally fit. The editors and contributors believe that physical activity and exercise following the pri~ciples and practices ~utlined in this inter disciplinary volume can improve the health and quality of life by increasing en durance and cardiovascular fitness, strengthening the musculoskeletal system, im proving mobility, posture and appearance, and relaxing emotional tensions. Evidence at hand and discussed in this book demonstrates that properly prescribed physical activity or exercise can raise the level of physical fitness and health, both physical and mental, at any age, delay the ravages of aging, and prevent or reduce disability from musculoskeletal and circulatory disorders. Section I, Perspectives on Exercise and Aging, surveys the fundamental problems and relationships of exercise to aging and health and provides historical insights and philosophic perspectives on the significance and importance of physical fitness and exercise through the centuries and in contemporary society. Section II, Evaluation and Physiology of Exercise, presents objective scientific and medical evidence that reasonable improvement in fitness and other bodily func tions may be achieved by people of all ages who follow well designed exercise and relaxation routines for at least 30 minutes three or more times weekly.
Download or read book Exercise for Frail Elders 2nd Edition written by Best-Martini, Elizabeth and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, emphasizes balance and features over 150 photos illustrating the design and implementation of a safe and effective exercise program to improve range of motion, strength, and aerobic endurance for frail elders and older adults with special needs.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music written by Debbie Lawrence and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides a detailed analysis of a number of different and diverse approaches to the traditional ETM class including circuits, steps, hi/lo, body sculpt and stretch, and includes guidance on introducing core ball work, yoga and pilates into your programme. YMCA Fitness Industry Training is the UK's leading exercise and instructor training organisation. It offers the most extensive range of nationally recognised qualifications and training packages including exercise to music (aerobics).
Download or read book Companion Guide to Measurement and Evaluation for Kinesiology written by David Tomchuk and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide is perfect for use in conjunction with a measurement and evaluation text or as a standalone quick-reference for athletic trainers, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, fitness professionals, and physical education teachers. --Book Jacket.
