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Exercise for Frail Elders

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Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers

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Today’s fitness leader not only needs training in leading a comprehensive exercise program but also needs an understanding of the limitations and special needs of those with illness, disability, chronic disorders, or a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise for Frail Elders assists you in designing an exercise program as part of either a general recreation, wellness, restorative, or rehabilitation program. It is a practical reference for those instructors working with seniors, the frail elderly, and other special adult populations.

This training guide will give program directors, administrators, and fitness leaders the tools they need to help frail elders and adults with special needs maintain or improve their level of functional fitness. Most older adults have special needs, and this guide will equip leaders to teach exercise to all older adults. Exercise for Frail Elders offers assistance with the challenges inherent in when working with older adults. At the same time, the text shows leaders how to promote a sense of fun and social connectedness in an exercise program.

In the text, exercise programs begin with seated exercises and progress through standing exercises. They are presented in a linear progression that mirrors the setup of a comprehensive exercise class:

· Warm-up exercises for enhancing range of motion, stretching, posture, and breathing exercises
· Aerobic training exercises for increasing cardiovascular endurance
· Resistance training exercises for increasing muscular strength and endurance
· Cool-down exercises for promoting flexibility and relaxation

The authors have gone to great lengths to ensure that individual exercises are clear and accurately illustrated. Each exercise has photos, safety tips, and reminders as well as variation and progression options that will enable you to be creative and flexible with your fitness program and tailor your program to meet participants’ needs.

What makes Exercise for Frail Elders unique is the thorough presentation and explanations that show how to design, present, and adapt an exercise program to meet the needs of older adults. The information is presented in a user-friendly format and includes reference charts, forms, checklists, and exercise recommendations for a comprehensive list of diseases and disorders. This book is a valuable resource not only for directors and administrators of physical activity programs but also for fitness leaders working with older adults.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.70446
EAN: 9780736036870
ISBN: 0736036873
Label: Human Kinetics Publishers
Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 228
Publication Date: 2003-03
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Studio: Human Kinetics Publishers


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

very helpfull -
I am a personal trainer and this info is very good for anyone working with older adult, I recommend it with no hesitation.

I am french please excuse my grammar!!!

Thanks

good compilation -
This book is well organized, and gives a lot of pratical exercises very usefull for those who works with the frail erderly, but i didn't found anything new in it. On that matter,i was a litle bit disapointed

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