| Description |
xi, 396 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
American College of Sports Medicine |
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American College of Sports Medicine series.
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| Contents |
Part 1: fit, active, and healthy. 1. Meeting and exceeding the physical activity guidelines -- 2. Assessing personal fitness -- 3. ACSM's program for balanced fitness -- 4. Nutrition for better health and fitness -- 5. Adopting and maintaining healthy habits -- Part 2: Exercise and actvity for building a better you. 6. Aerobic activity -- 7. Resistance training -- 8. Flexibility and balance -- Part 3: Fitness and health for every age. 9. Children and adolescents: up to age 17 -- 10. Adults: ages 18 to 64 -- 11. Older adults: Ages 65 and over -- Part 4: Fitness and health for every body. 12. Cardiovascular and heart health -- 13. Weight management -- 14. Diabetes -- 15. High blood pressure -- 16. High cholesterol -- 17. Arthritis and joint pain -- 18. Pregnancy and postpartum -- 19. Osteoporosis and bone health |
| Summary |
Offers the most current activity and nutrition guidelines along with exercises, activities, and programs for every age and fitness goal. This guidebook makes adding, enhancing, or customizing a fitness and health routine safe and effective - for life |
| Notes |
Cover subtitle: Physical activity and nutrition guidelines for every age |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Exercise.
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Health.
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Physical fitness.
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| Author |
Bushman, Barbara Ann.
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American College of Sports Medicine.
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| LC no. |
2011006563 |
| ISBN |
0736093370 (paperback) |
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9780736093378 (paperback) |
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