designed to help fitness professionals adapt their programs to meet the needs of the older adult features chapters on aging statistics, wellness and nutrition, benefits of exercise prescription and information on the Dyna-Band® for the Young at Heart 112 pages; 3-ring binder notebook warranty:  free from defects upon arrival;  books must be returned within 3 business days of receipt for product refund unless otherwise authorized Item: TYOAE $23.50 2 lbs.- shipping

Chapters Include:

• Aging Statistics

• Wellness and the Older Adult

  • Physical Fitness

  • Nutrition

  • Safety

  • Stress

  • Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

• Exercise From Daily Activities

• What Are the Benefits

  • The Cardiovascular System 

  • The Respiratory System

  • The Musculoskeletal System

  • Miscellaneous

• Functionality

  • Functional Capacity Graph

• Biology of Aging

  • The Cardiovascular System

  • The Respiratory System

  • The Musculoskeletal System

  • Body Composition

• What Is Physical Fitness

• Criteria For Aerobic Benefits

  • Walking Plan

  • Target Heart Rate Zone

  • Target Heart Rate Formula

  • Rating of Perceived Exertion

• Criteria For Strength and Flexibility Benefits

  • Muscular Strength and Endurance

  • Flexibility and Range of Motion

• Dyna-Bands For the Young at Heart

• Workout Sequence

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation

• Risks in Exercise

• Foot Considerations

• Implications

• Teaching Guidelines

• Instructor Qualifications

• Appendix

• Emergency Protocol

• Participant Informed Consent

• General Information Questionnaire

• Data Collection Sheet

• Medical Clearance Guidelines

• Program Entry Guidelines

• The Young/Gilman Fitness Assessment

• Bibliography of Trainability of the Aged

• Reference Books

• About the Author

• Conclusion

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