Document Type
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BL
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Record Number
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601663
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b430882
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Main Entry
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Best-Martini, Elizabeth,1948-
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Title & Author
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Exercise for frail elders /\ Elizabeth Best-Martini, Kim A. Jones-DiGenova
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Edition Statement
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2nd ed
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Publication Statement
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Champaign, IL :: Human Kinetics,, ©2014
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Page. NO
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323 pages :: illustrations ;; 29 cm
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ISBN
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9781450416092
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: 1450416098
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-316) and index
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Contents
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pt. I. Planning a successful exercise program for frail elders and adults with special needs -- 1. The participants : know their individual needs -- Frailty and special needs in older adults -- Common medical disorders and special needs -- 2. The exercise program : make it motivating, safe, and effective -- Wellness -- Emergencies -- Balance, core, and agility training -- 3. The leader : tips and strategies for success -- Creating a sense of fun and community -- How to set up a group exercise class -- Opening, leading, and closing your exercise class -- Three-step instructional process
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pt. II. Implementing an exercise program for frail elders and adults with special needs -- 4. Warm-up : posture, breathing, range-of-motion, and stretching exercises -- Safety precautions -- Guidelines -- Basic seated warm-up exercises -- Good seated posture -- Three-part deep-breathing -- Basic standing warm-up exercises -- Good standing posture -- Variations and progression -- 5. Resistance training -- Myths -- Safety precautions -- Guidelines -- Basic seated resistance exercises -- Basic standing resistance and balance exercises -- Variations and progression -- 6. Aerobic training and dynamic balance activities -- Safety precautions -- Guidelines -- Basic seated aerobic exercises -- Basic standing aerobic exercises -- Variations and progression -- 7. Cool-down : stretching and relaxation exercises -- Safety precautions -- Guidelines -- Basic seated cool-down exercises -- Basic standing cool-down exercises -- Variations and progression -- 8. Putting your exercise program together -- Designing your exercise program -- Scheduling your exercise classes -- Modifying the exercises -- Progressing your exercise class -- Maintaining fitness results
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Appendix A. Health and fitness appraisal -- Appendix B. Teaching aids and educational handouts -- Benefits of physical activity for older persons -- Muscles of the human body -- Cueing for safe and constructive biomechanics during exercise and activities of daily living (ADL) -- Exercise equipment -- Fitness training log -- Appendix C. Professional development -- Professional ethics for group fitness trainers
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Abstract
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Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, emphasizes balance and features over 150 photos illustrating the design and implementation of a safe and effective exercise program to improve range of motion, strength, and aerobic endurance for frail elders and older adults with special needs
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Subject
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Exercise for older people
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Subject
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Frail elderly-- Diseases-- Exercise therapy
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Subject
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Exercise Therapy
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Subject
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Frail Elderly
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Subject
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Aged
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LC Classification
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RC953.8.E93B377 2014
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RC953.8.E93B377 2014
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Added Entry
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Botenhagen-DiGenova, Kim A.,1957-
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