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'The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a leader in the field of fitness and health promotion in the U.S. Its name stands for quality and dependability.'-John A. Butterfield, Executive Director, The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
'The ACSM Fitness Book is a
'At last! An excellent, step-by-step physical fitness workbook according to the latest guidelines form the leading authorities in exercise science! If regular exercise is something you've been 'meaning to do, but...,' then this book's for you! You'll soon be moving with ACSM and improving to a healthier, more vital way of life!'-Barbara S. Harris, Editor in Chief, Shape magazine.
Let the world's most respected exercise science organization take the mystery out of becoming fit with this fun, safe, and effective program.
The ACSM Fitness Book developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, is the perfect beginner's guide for adults seeking a healthy exercise program. Inside, you'll find everything you need to build an exercise program that's right for you -from a simple four-part fitness assessment to more than 45 exrcises. and, this unique, thorough approach to exercise is endorsed by the National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Start your fitness program today with this easy-to-use book!
Created in 1954, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has more than 12,000 members in 50 countries around the globe. Its members work in a vast array of scientific disciplines, medical specialities, and allied health professions.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
About the writing team
Chapter 1 Why begin an exercise program?
Why should you exercise?
What you can expect from regular exercise
What is fitness?
It's easy to get fit!
Chapter 2 Getting ready for exercise
Before you begin
Three simple steps to fitness
Chapter 3 Assessing yur fitness: The ACSM Fitness Test
The importance of assessing your fitness level
Is the ACSM Fitness Test the same for everyone?
The significance of each test component
ACSM Fitness Test components
Physical fitness assessment scorecard
Chapter 4 Beginning exerises
Cardiorespiratiory endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
stretching: The safe way to improve flexibility
Body compostion
Chapter 5 The ACSM Fitnes Program
Using your color-coded ACSM Fitness Program
Eating and drinking for action
When you've completed your color-coded program
ACSm Fitness Program
Chapter 6 The next stop
Choosing other aerobic activities
Continuing muscular endurance activity
Trying something different
A final word
Index
'The ACSM Fitness Book is a
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comprehensive, easily understood guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness. It's perfect for the millions of us who want to plan a program that will improve our personal fitness levels. The National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports commends the researchers and writers of this book for their efforts in producing an excellent educational resource.'-Lois M. Shofer, PhD, President, National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports'At last! An excellent, step-by-step physical fitness workbook according to the latest guidelines form the leading authorities in exercise science! If regular exercise is something you've been 'meaning to do, but...,' then this book's for you! You'll soon be moving with ACSM and improving to a healthier, more vital way of life!'-Barbara S. Harris, Editor in Chief, Shape magazine.
Let the world's most respected exercise science organization take the mystery out of becoming fit with this fun, safe, and effective program.
The ACSM Fitness Book developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, is the perfect beginner's guide for adults seeking a healthy exercise program. Inside, you'll find everything you need to build an exercise program that's right for you -from a simple four-part fitness assessment to more than 45 exrcises. and, this unique, thorough approach to exercise is endorsed by the National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Start your fitness program today with this easy-to-use book!
Created in 1954, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has more than 12,000 members in 50 countries around the globe. Its members work in a vast array of scientific disciplines, medical specialities, and allied health professions.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
About the writing team
Chapter 1 Why begin an exercise program?
Why should you exercise?
What you can expect from regular exercise
What is fitness?
It's easy to get fit!
Chapter 2 Getting ready for exercise
Before you begin
Three simple steps to fitness
Chapter 3 Assessing yur fitness: The ACSM Fitness Test
The importance of assessing your fitness level
Is the ACSM Fitness Test the same for everyone?
The significance of each test component
ACSM Fitness Test components
Physical fitness assessment scorecard
Chapter 4 Beginning exerises
Cardiorespiratiory endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
stretching: The safe way to improve flexibility
Body compostion
Chapter 5 The ACSM Fitnes Program
Using your color-coded ACSM Fitness Program
Eating and drinking for action
When you've completed your color-coded program
ACSm Fitness Program
Chapter 6 The next stop
Choosing other aerobic activities
Continuing muscular endurance activity
Trying something different
A final word
Index
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ISBN
880114606
Publication
Leisure Press Division of Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. Box 5076 Champaign, Illinois 61825-5076