· 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
Chapters Include:
· Aging Statistics
· Wellness and the Older Adult
o Physical Fitness
o Nutrition
o Safety
o Stress
o Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
· Exercise From Daily Activities
· What Are the Benefits
o The Cardiovascular System
o The Respiratory System
o The Musculoskeletal System
o Miscellaneous
· Functionality
o Functional Capacity Graph
· Biology of Aging
o The Cardiovascular System
o The Respiratory System
o The Musculoskeletal System
o Body Composition
· What Is Physical Fitness
· Criteria For Aerobic Benefits
o Walking Plan
o Target Heart Rate Zone
o Target Heart Rate Formula
o Rating of Perceived Exertion
· Criteria For Strength and Flexibility Benefits
o Muscular Strength and Endurance
o 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
