Title:
ACSM's exercise for older adults / edited by Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko. Exercise for older adults
Exercise for older adults Exercise for older adults
Author:
Chodzko-Zajko, Wojtek J.
American college of sports medicine.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Understanding Human Aging / Andiara Schwingel -- Physical and Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Older Adults / Jenny L. Etnier and William B. Karper -- Active Living--Options and Benefits for Seniors / Scott J. Strath and Elizabeth EK Lenz -- Motivating Older Adults to Initiate and Maintain a Physically Active Lifestyle / Diane Whaley and Agnes Schrider -- Physical Activity Options for Healthy Older Adults / Mary Frances Visser and Pam MacFarlane -- Active Options for Older Adults with Special Issues and Concerns / Bo Fernhall, Abbi Lane and Huimin Yan -- Assessing Physical Activity, Fitness, and Progress in Older Adults / Jakob L. Vingren, Anne-Lorraine T. Woolsey, and James R. Morrow, Jr. -- Healthy Lifestyles in Old Age: Integrating Physical Activity with Nutrition to Maintain a Healthy Body Composition and Prevent Disability / Ellen M. Evans, Dolores D. Guest, Rudy J. Valentine and Anne E. O'Brien -- Helping Older Adults Select the Physical Activity Program That's Right for Them / Michael E. Rogers and Nicole L. Rogers -- Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Activity / Wojtek Chodzo-Zajko.
"ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults is a new book designed to help health and fitness professionals guide their older clients to appropriate exercise programs"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher:
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
Publication Place:
Philadelphia :
ISBN:
9781609136475 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1609136470 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
Subject:
Exercise for older people.
Aging -- Physiological aspects.
Exercise.
Physical Fitness.
Aged.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
Understanding Human Aging / Andiara Schwingel -- Physical and Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Older Adults / Jenny L. Etnier and William B. Karper -- Active Living--Options and Benefits for Seniors / Scott J. Strath and Elizabeth EK Lenz -- Motivating Older Adults to Initiate and Maintain a Physically Active Lifestyle / Diane Whaley and Agnes Schrider -- Physical Activity Options for Healthy Older Adults / Mary Frances Visser and Pam MacFarlane -- Active Options for Older Adults with Special Issues and Concerns / Bo Fernhall, Abbi Lane and Huimin Yan -- Assessing Physical Activity, Fitness, and Progress in Older Adults / Jakob L. Vingren, Anne-Lorraine T. Woolsey, and James R. Morrow, Jr. -- Healthy Lifestyles in Old Age: Integrating Physical Activity with Nutrition to Maintain a Healthy Body Composition and Prevent Disability / Ellen M. Evans, Dolores D. Guest, Rudy J. Valentine and Anne E. O'Brien -- Helping Older Adults Select the Physical Activity Program That's Right for Them / Michael E. Rogers and Nicole L. Rogers -- Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Activity / Wojtek Chodzo-Zajko.
Physical Description:
xvi, 236 pages : illustrations ;
Publication Date:
2014.
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