| Description |
xiii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Action plan for health series |
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ACSM action plan for health series
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| Contents |
1. Winning the blood pressure battle -- 2. Conquering hypertension with exercise -- 3. Assessing your fitness level -- 4. Regulating pressure through aerobic activity -- 5. Strengthening your muscles -- 6. Gaining and maintaining flexibility -- 7. Balancing healthy eating, activity, and medication -- 8. Monitoring progress and spurring improvement |
| Summary |
"Lower blood pressure, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with Action Plan for High Blood Pressure. Based on proven research, this exercise-based plan will help you take control of your diet and your health." "Learn the best exercises for controlling blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. Use one of the sample programs provided or tailor a program to your own needs with workouts to gain strength, flexibility, and stamina."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Your guide to managing exercise and medication to relieve hypertension -- on cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography (pages 175-178) and index |
| Subject |
Blood cholesterol -- Popular works.
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Blood cholesterol.
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Hypercholesteremia -- Popular works.
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Hypertension -- Popular works.
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Hypertension -- Exercise therapy.
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Hypertension -- Treatment.
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Hypertension.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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| Author |
American College of Sports Medicine.
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| LC no. |
2005017320 |
| ISBN |
0736051406 (soft cover) |
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9780736051408 |
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