Review of ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Paperback)

This book by the American College of Sports Medicine is an invaluable resourse for anyone in the field of Exercise Physioloy or other related fitness fields. I use it on a regular basis as a quick reference guide for fitness testing and evaluation. This also a necessary book for anyone taking one of the ACSM certification tests. I highly recommend this book.

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This valuable complement to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs and the major position stands of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other scientific organizations."Doody's Core TitlesTM 2009." Providing readers with the information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) set forth in the Eighth Edition of the ACSM's Guidelines, it's a recommended study and review tool for preparing for any ACSM certification exam.It is a comprehensive resource for those working in the fitness and clinical exercise fields, as well as those in academic training. The contributions of more than 80 experts are featured, showcasing their expertise in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology. Content comprises both theoretical and practical physiological concepts, with related examples of exercise testing, training and programming.

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Review of ACSM Fitness Book - 3rd (Paperback)

If you want to get in shape, but have no idea how to do so and are too embarrassed to go to a gym, then this book is for you.
The book begins by having the reader take a self-assessment test wich is composed of a1-mile walk/run, push-ups, and toe touch.Don't feel bad if you can't doany of the above, the book covers that situation.From there, in auser-friendly, color-coded format, the book helps you design a program thatfits your needs.
I bought the book thinking it would help me design aweight-training program for myself.It isn't that advanced.All of theresistance training it contains can be performed sith just your body weightand some common household items (such as water bottles).
For a completenovice, this is where to begin.If, like me, you're a little moreadvanced, but want help in setting up a weight-lifting program, then Irecommend Weight Training Steps to Success by Baechle and Groves.

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Start where you are-then go wherever your goals take you! The fitness experts from the American College of Sports Medicine have put together a comprehensive plan for developing a personal fitness program and sticking with it.
ACSM Fitness Book includes a simple and scientifically proven fitness test to determine your starting point and monitor your ongoing progress. The book includes step-by-step instructions; sample programs; and insights on nutrition, weight control, motivation, and overcoming setbacks.
Whether your objective is to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, or overall body condition, the ACSM Fitness Book is the one book you need for the tools-and the motivation-to put your personal program on track.

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