"ACE's Guide to Resistance Training for Older Adults" (DVD) by Cedric X. Bryant

Exercise scientists and gerontologists advocate the importance of muscular fitness for older individuals. Impaired muscular functioning has been linked to many medical conditions and chronic ailments found in older adults. ACE's Guide to Resistance Training for Older Adults (revised edition) presents an overview of essential information that fitnes"ACE's Guide to Resistance Training for Older Adults (Revised Edition)" (DVD) by Cedric

Power Training for Older Adult Function reviews why the development of muscle power is a potentially essential strategy for maintaining function as individuals age. In an easy to-understand and apply manner, the DVD examines the current evidence in support of power training, describes effective training techniques, identifies relevant safety

In ACE's Guide to Traditional Aerobics and Step Instruction, world-renowned group exercise leader Lawrence Biscontini shares some of his presenter secrets and techniques for putting together cardiovascular-improving classes. Featuring two separate videos (Intro to Hi-Lo Movement and Intro to Step Instruction), the DVD presents a detailed overview

ACE's Guide to Exercise and Weight Control addresses the current issues regarding nutrition, exercise, and weight control and discusses many of the more popularly held weight-control myths and misconceptions. Covers basic nutrition facts, high protein diets, evaluation of diet and nutrition advice, exercise and weight management myths, the importan"ACE's Guide to Exercise and Weight Control" (DVD) by Cedric

'Exercise for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals (Second Edition)' offers a timely update of this go-to resource for the fitness industry. Original authors have added new information to their chapters, and four new contributors lend their expertise to the book. Each chapter provides comprehensive guidelines for fitness

Provides all the tools you need to develop balanced and fun workouts for participants of all levels, including tips on creating smooth transitions within a class, modifications for intensity and equipment type, and sample classes illustrating creative programming options. Thoroughly addresses group strength training techniques (chest, back, shoulde"ACE's Guide to Group Strength Training (2nd Edition)" (Book) by Richard

'ACE's Guide to Group Strength Training' provides a comprehensive review of how to design and lead safe and effective group strength training classes. Viewers will learn the techniques and processes required to build a group strength training class that is appropriate for all fitness levels and abilities. The material is ideal for personal

ACE's Guide to Pilates Mat Training explores how the six traditional Pilates principles - concentration, control, physical centering, flowing movement, precision, and breathing - set this fitness modality apart and make it so effective. Warm-up and core stabilization exercises are presented with detailed information on appropriate techniques and

A Practical Guide to Developing Resistance-Training Programs is designed to help strength/conditioning and fitness professionals develop specific resistance training programs to enhance health and/or athletic performance. Covers basic muscle physiology, resistance-training principles and concepts, responses and adaptations to resistance training,

ACE's Guide to Youth Strength Training presents an overview of the basic fundamentals involved in designing and implementing a sensible, safe, effective, and time-efficient strength training program for preadolescent boys and girls. Based on both research and first-hand experience, renowned strength training expert Dr. Wayne Westcott offers