Bring the benefits of strength training to seniors--regardless of their fitness levels--with Fitness Professional's Guide toStrength Training Older Adults, Second Edition. This resource contains the information and tools you need to educate, motivate, and assist older adults in committing to and benefiting from individualized strength training programs. Baechle and Westcott, leading authorities in fitness and strength training, offer information and guidance based on their combined 50-plus years of experience as strength training athletes, coaches, instructors, and researchers. The authors' summaries of current research will update your knowledge of the specific health benefits of strength training for senior populations, including those with chronic conditions. Guidelines for senior strength training provide a basis for your program design, and recommendations for program modifications will assist you in constructing strength training programs that meet each client's needs, abilities, and limitations. Previously published as Strength Training for Seniors, this new edition has been retooled to assist health and fitness instructors at health clubs, YMCAs, community centers, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other organizations in helping older adults obtain the far-reaching benefits of strength training. Fitness Professional's Guide to StrengthTraining Older Adults includes these updates: - A new chapter on sport conditioning programs, which provides specific strength training exercises to boost performance and reduce risk of injury for older runners, cyclists, swimmers, skiers, golfers, tennis players, rowers, rock climbers, hikers, softball players, and triathletes - Updated research regarding program design and performance for special populations, including seniors with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, low-back pain, balance issues, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, frailty, and poststroke impairments - Updated nutrition information and specific nutrition guidelines to help seniors properly fuel their bodies for aerobic exercise, muscle building, and daily living. Precise illustrations and biomechanically sound instructions for exercises that use resistance machines, free weights, body weight, elastic bands, and balls help you review proper techniques and provide your clients with clear explanations. Unique teaching scripts offer strategies for communicating information that will help your clients avoid errors that cause injury or reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Use the sample 10-week workout to help your beginning clients establish a foundation of muscle strength to improve everyday tasks and increase cardiovascular capability. You'll also find intermediate and advanced workout programs focused on increasing muscle size, strength, and endurance along with specific considerations for older adults at each fitness level. In addition, practical methods for client assessment assist you in measuring muscle strength, hip and trunk flexibility, and body composition; guidelines also help your clients assess their own progress. Featuring principles, protocols, and adaptations, Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults has everything you need for designing and directing sensible strength training programs for seniors. Information is presented progressively, making it easy to apply for fitness and health care professionals with varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, numerous references for each topic offer starting points for further study, and tables, figures, and logss provide guidance in exercise program design and education for your clients. Substantial research has shown that strength training can reverse many of the degenerative processes associated with aging and reduce the risk and severity of several health problems common among older adults. Use the information and tools in Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults to help your senior clients understand the benefits of strength training, overcome their intimidation, and commit to a training program that will enable them to enjoy a more vibrant and active lifestyle.

Zololmaran

This is an excellent book for seniors but the workout schedules and plans would work for anyone of any age. I am a personal trainer and I would use the information in this book for a 20 year old unfit person, a 70 year old senior, or a 30 year old person that is obese. The book is well written and very practical. I've read a ton of fitness books. Basically they all say the same thing and then there is some kind of gimmick. They will all explain sets, reps, intervals, basic nutrition, cardio etc. This book did this briefly in chapters 1 and 2. Chapter 3 (half the book) shows pictures and detailed explanations of exercises using machines and free weights. Chapters 4 & 5 are the meat of the book offering specific workout plans. Chapter 6 picks up where Chapter 3 left off. Chapter 7 is about assessment. Chapter 8 is about special populations (obese, stroke, osteoarthritis, etc...) Good information here. Chapter 9 is about Sport-Specific training. I got some good stuff from this chapter. Chapter 10 is basic nutrition.
I'm glad to have this book in my library.

Chuynopana

Best I've read for "information without the BS"
Have incorporated changes recommended by this book and they have proved effective.

Contancia

This is precisely what I expected from Thomas R. Baechle. He is an excellent writer and a true professional in the strength and conditioning field.

Danny

Moonworm

Covers every phase of training , Could have been a college course . A must read for the enthusiast .

Precious

As a personal trainer and having a new clients were older this book was perfect

Āłł_Ÿøūrš

I think this book is a great resource for those who want to learn correct form when it comes to training older adults. This book explains proper form for a variety of exercises as well as lists common errors with respect to improper form. I would recommend this book to someone new to training clients over 55 years old.

Bladecliff

Very good strength training book...incouraging.....for ALL ages!

I just retired and was looking for a good book for a daily workout routine at the gym. This book was written and illustrated well.Easy to set up a routine and then proceed to more advanced workouts.