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The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations

Author : Morc Coulson

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 253 pages

File Size : 45,21 MB

Release : 2013-05-30

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1408196212

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Book Description

An important addition to the tried and trusted Complete Guide series, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is a vital resource for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to anyone categorised as belonging to a special group. 'Special population' covers many of us with a health condition which may mean we need a supervised and well-informed exercise programme. Covering a wide range of conditions from osteoporosis, heart conditions, arthritis and back pain, this book provides supervised exercise programmes to suit various needs. Comprehensive and informative, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is packed with clear photographs and diagrams and covers the condition, diagnosis, treatment as well as an array of practical tips for designing activity programmes.



The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness

Author : Hilary Lissenden

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 44,32 MB

Release : 2015-01-08

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1472902815

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Book Description

A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting. Learn how to improve clients' body composition, heart-lung stamina, strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. It also covers boxing training's less tangible but equally important benefits such as building confidence and self-esteem – especially relevant to schools and young people. Key features include: - Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations) - Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression - Relevant content on dietary and health matters The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.



The Complete Guide to Personal Training

Author : Morc Coulson

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 50,44 MB

Release : 2014-10-09

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1408196301

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Book Description

A complete reference guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for personal training clients. The Complete Guide to Personal Training also covers all of the Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework pertaining to personal training, and provides the theoretical underpinning of how to programme appropriate exercise for your clients. Includes information on: - The foundations of personal training - Planning and delivering exercise programmes - Training methods and exercise techniques – this enhanced epub also contains nine videos of key exercises - Nutrition - Health and safety The book contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It is deal for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry as well as those wishing to undertake qualifications in this area.



The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music

Author : Debbie Lawrence

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 16,28 MB

Release : 2015-09-24

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1408125870

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Book Description

The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music (3rd edition) is a practical handbook for the regular exerciser who wishes to know more about the enormous benefits of training to music, and the fitness professional who seeks a thorough grounding in Level 2 and 3 knowledge. This 3rd edition is fully updated to include: - Aspects of the core and skills-based knowledge for Level 2 and 3 ETM instructors - The latest research on safety in the exercise environment - Adapting ETM for special populations - Over 200 colour photographs demonstrating stretches and exercises Exercise to Music is one of the core modules of the Level 2 gym instructors syllabus, and a new Level 3 qualification was added in January 2008. This edition covers all this knowledge, using revision notes and tests as useful tools for the readers' study. The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music is the reference on this discipline for everyone involved in the health and fitness industry.



Pilates for Life: How to improve strength, flexibility and health over 40

Author : Lynne Robinson

Publisher : Kyle Books

Page : 874 pages

File Size : 45,40 MB

Release : 2018-07-30

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0857835947

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Book Description

Pilates for Life is the ideal guide to Pilates for anyone over 40. In addition to providing clear information and step-by-step instructions for a specially tailored workout, there are also sections on how specially developed exercises can help with a number of conditions. From gentle exercises suitable for recovering from a hip replacement to coping strategies for the symptoms of Parkinson's, this is in depth and carefully researched guide is essential reading. Written by two Pilates experts with a wealth of experience and in consultation with a chartered Physiotherapist, the exercises and tips in Pilates for Life can help to prevent or reduce the development of some issues and conditions associated with ageing. This book is full of inspiring guidance for anyone wanting to explore the benefits of Pilates.



The Complete Guide to Personal Training: 2nd Edition

Author : Morc Coulson

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 39,40 MB

Release : 2018-09-06

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1472953622

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Book Description

A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Expertly written and suitable for anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes. Importantly, it focuses on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: - The foundations of personal training - Planning and delivering exercise programmes - Training methods and exercise techniques - Nutrition - Health and safety - Setting up - marketing and growing a successful business. The book also includes all Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework relating to personal training and has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Register of Exercise professionals.



The Fitness Instructor's Handbook

Author : Morc Coulson

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 426 pages

File Size : 36,46 MB

Release : 2014-07-25

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 140818169X

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Book Description

The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. This new second edition has been fully updated and covers every component of the industry standards for both Level 2 and 3 qualification, and offers the perfect blend of theory and practice on every aspect of health and fitness. Clear, concise and accessible, the content is organised with the specific needs of student and newly qualified fitness professionals in mind - it covers every aspect of the theory needed to work as a fitness instructor, and places it in a practical context. Topics covered include: the skeletal system muscles and tendons the energy system circulation and respiration components of fitness safety issues customer service screening clients planning and programme design exercise evaluation. Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the ideal book for both those new to the industry and experienced trainers.



Olympic Weightlifting

Author : Greg Everett

Publisher : Catalyst Athletics, LLC

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,42 MB

Release : 2016-01-14

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9780990798545

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Book Description

"Since shortly after its original release in 2008, Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches has been the most popular book on the sport of weightlifting in the world and has become the standard text for learning and teaching the snatch and clean & jerk. The book presents a complete progression for athletes and coaches starting with foundational elements such as breath control and trunk stabilisation, squatting, balance and weight distribution, warming-up, and individual variation. It moves on to complete learning and teaching progressions for the snatch, clean and jerk; covering training program design extensively, including assessment for recruiting and new lifters, and 16 sample training programs; technical error correction, supplemental exercises, nutrition, bodyweight manipulation, and mobility. It includes a thorough section on competition to prepare both lifters and coaches."--Provided by publisher.



The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities

Author : Grey House Publishing

Publisher :

Page : 944 pages

File Size : 42,51 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9781891482229

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Book Description

A complete resource for individuals with disabilities, families and support people, professionals, and organizations, providing immediate access to the latest products and services for people with disabilities. Entries are organized in 27 chapters, giving information on resources such as assistive devices, independent living centers, employment and educational programs, state and federal agencies, camps and travel groups, legal information sources, entertainment, and referral agencies. Entries give contact and price information and briefly describe products and services. Includes disability, name, and geographic indexes. This eighth edition contains some 9,000 entries.



Clinical Exercise Physiology, 4E

Author : Ehrman, Jonathan

Publisher : Human Kinetics

Page : 776 pages

File Size : 15,76 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Science

ISBN : 1492546453

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Book Description

Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, is the most comprehensive guide to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology. Covering 24 chronic conditions, it is the go-to book for students preparing for ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification.