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Can anyone think of creative ways to motivate my 54 year old mother to exercise?

I’m really concerned about her health because she lives such a sedentary lifestyle. I know a person has to WANT to exercise in order to make it work long-term. I’ve tried everything. Home exercise programs, Wii Fit, videos, etc. She says she doesn’t like classes, but I think it is just an excuse. Any creative ways to influence behavior?

Education is the key. The Dr. Oz show is pretty much exclusively focused on weight loss now (with other topics as well). Get her to watch the show. She’ll enjoy it and it may even motivate her.

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Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market (DVD) $44.73 Despite the fact that a substantial amount of documented information concerning the benefits of exercise exists, less than twenty percent of Americans engage in exercise on a regular basis. Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market offers a field- tested model for getting physically inactive individuals to participate in exercise. In addition, the DVD details the key factors that have to be addressed if such lifestyle changes are to occur. Among the topics covered: external barriers to exercise, traditional approaches to exercise behavior change, support for the one-to-one approach, program design components, program design success factors, the traditional exercise experience vs. the one-to-one exercise experience, program design options, benefits of computerized equipment, and program-development plan.

Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs (DVD) $44.73 Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs presents a detailed overview of the factors that affect exercise compliance. The DVD also reviews a series of practical strategies for increasing the level of participant compliance. Among the topics covered: predictors of compliance—socioeconomic, physical/biological, psychological, and characteristics of the exercise program, strategies to improve compliance—coordination of time of day the exercise program is offered, reinforcement during or shortly after the participant’s behavior by the instructor, stimulus control whereby participants are encouraged to make use of cues, cognitive strategies, and behavioral contracting. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

The Science and Practice of Designing Exercise Programs for the Overweight and Obese Client (DVD) $44.73 The Science and Practice of Designing Exercise Programs for the Overweight and Obese Client presents a detailed guide to how to design exercise programs for clients who are moderately to severely overweight. The DVD is designed to provide health/fitness professionals with information that will enable them to gain a better understanding of the use and limitations of exercise for weight management and to provide practical recommendations for designing safe and effective exercise programs. Among the topics covered: health risks of obesity, research synopsis comparing diet vs. exercise, ineffectiveness of exercise without dietary changes, FITT principle applied to obesity, structured vs. non-structured physical activity, and resistance exercise program design. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise and Diabetes (DVD) $44.73 Exercise and Diabetes explains how diabetes can be affected in a positive way by exercise. The DVD reviews how exercise can have a significant effect in helping diabetics control their disease and reduce their risk to life-threatening complications. Information and guidelines for health/fitness professionals concerning how to prescribe sound exercise programs for their diabetic clients are provided. The DVD explains why and how regular exercise can be sound medicine for diabetic sufferers when properly prescribed. Among the topics covered: blood glucose control (normal; diabetic), benefits of exercise for diabetics, risks of exercise for diabetics, how to avoid the risks of exercise how to avoid hypoglycemia, and exercise prescription for diabetics. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Behavior Change Programs for the Physically Inactive: As Easy as One-to-One, Two, Three (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Behavior Change Programs for the Physically Inactive: As Easy as One-to-One, Two, Three provides a comprehensive overview of the core principles (one-to-one) of developing and implementing effective behavior-change programs for sedentary and physically inactive individuals. The DVD examines traditional behavior change approaches and explains why they are ineffective in today’s current markets. The DVD then reviews the basic principles of changing behavior, based on a one-to-one approach. The DVD includes examples of successful one-to-one programs and identifies the staff skills needed to implement these kinds of programs. Among the topics covered: role of behavior change in recruitment & retention, a personalized approach to exercise behavior change, psycho-emotional needs of physically inactive people, one-to-one for change, core principles of one-to-one change programs, collaborate and customize, follow-up and feedback, and one-to-one staff skills. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Functional Exercise Training (DVD) $67.12 Functional Exercise Training explains and demonstrates exercise progressions for increasing the level of muscular strength and endurance for the primary muscles of the lower body, upper body, and torso. A progressive, functional exercise continuum for each of these key muscles is reviewed in detail. Features three separate video programs on one DVD: Lower- Body Functional Training; Upper-Body Functional Training; and Functional Abdominal and Lower Back Training. The progressive functional continuum presented in the DVD is applicable for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and program directors. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Biochemistry – 1st Edition (Book) $91.95 Exercise Biochemistry brings an admittedly difficult and technical subject to life. Extremely user- and student-friendly, it is written in conversational style by Vassilis Mougios, who poses and then answers questions as if in conversation with a student. Mougios does an excellent job of making the information interesting by using simple language without compromising scientific accuracy and content. He also uses ample analogies, related works of art, and numerous illustrations to drive home his points for readers.The result is that Exercise Biochemistry is a highly informative and illuminating text on the effects of exercise on molecular-level functioning. It presents the basics of biochemistry as well as in-depth coverage of exercise biochemistry. The book uses key terms, sidebars, and questions and problems posed at the end of each chapter to facilitate learning. It also covers metabolism, endocrinology, and assessment all in one volume, unlike other exercise biochemistry books.In exploring all of these topics, Exercise Biochemistry makes the case for exercise biochemistry to have a stand-alone textbook. In fact, this book will encourage more universities to introduce exercise biochemistry courses to their curricula. Having the necessary topics of basic biochemistry in a single volume will facilitate the work of both instructors and students.Exercise Biochemistry will also be useful to graduate students in sport science who have not been formally introduced to exercise biochemistry during their undergraduate programs. Additionally, it can supplement exercise physiology textbooks with its coverage of the molecular basis of physiological processes. This book is also for physical education and sport professionals who have an interest in how the human body functions during and after exercise. And this book is addressed to health scientists who are interested in the transformations in human metabolism brought about by physical activity.The book is organized in four parts. Part I introduces readers to biochemistry basics, including chapters on metabolism, proteins, nucleic acids and gene expression, and carbohydrates and lipids. Part II consists of two chapters that explore neural control of movement and muscle contraction. The essence of the book is found in part III, which details exercise metabolism in its six chapters. Included are chapters on carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism in exercise; compounds of high phosphoryl transfer potential; effe

Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Program Design for the “New� Fitness Participant presents a detailed overview of the rapidly emerging condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X. The DVD provides exercise program guidelines for clients suffering from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The DVD also features invaluable information regarding special precautions that need to be taken when designing exercise programs for such individuals. Among the topics covered: Metabolic Syndrome X, exercise and obesity, waging war on obesity, high protein diets, exercise and diabetes, exercise and hypertension, and the law on initial value. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

25′ Thera-Band Exercise Tubing (Super Heavy) $29.24 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Ideal for programs that require tubing for progressive resistanceSuited for upper-body exercise and rehabilitationPackaged in 25′ or 100′ easy-to-cut coils

25′ Thera-Band Exercise Tubing (Heavy) $20.22 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Ideal for programs that require tubing for progressive resistanceSuited for upper-body exercise and rehabilitationPackaged in 25′ or 100′ easy-to-cut coils

25′ Thera-Band Exercise Tubing (X-Heavy) $22.78 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Ideal for programs that require tubing for progressive resistanceSuited for upper-body exercise and rehabilitationPackaged in 25′ or 100′ easy-to-cut coils

100′ Thera-Band Exercise Tubing (X-Heavy) $72.4 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.Ideal for programs that require tubing for progressive resistanceSuited for upper-body exercise and rehabilitationPackaged in 25′ or 100′ easy-to-cut coils

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The Sport Ball Exercise Handbook: Innovative Activities for Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (book) by Barry Franklin and Neil Oldridge $17.87 Provides participants and exercise leaders with practical ideas and fun-based games that are designed to enhance the various components of fitness. Includes over 120 individual and partner stationary activities, individual and partner continuous movement activities, group activities, recreational games, and relays. By Barry Franklin, Neil Oldridge, Karl Stoedefalke, and William Loechel. 2001, 149 pages. Features the NCAA Wayne State Warriors and Indiana Hoosiers.

Water Exercise Book (Copyright 1995, 192 pages) $18.95 Water exercise is excellent for physical therapy and fitness because it enhances range of motion and eases pain of movement. Now a single book makes it easy for you to design your own water exercise program, whether for injury rehabilitation, special conditions, cross-training, or just shaping up.Water Exercise features 78 clearly described and illustrated exercises that range from beginning to advanced levels of difficulty. The book also features complete exercise programs for specific injuries and conditions and for improved fitness. You can tailor each program to suit your needs, so no matter which exercise program you choose, you’ll start at the appropriate level and progress safely into more challenging movements.Part I discusses the rehabilitative benefits of water exercise, along with guidelines for customizing your workout program and descriptions of accessories that can add a whole new dimension to your exercising.Part II presents 26 beginning, 29 intermediate, and 18 advanced exercises. Each exercise features one or more illustrations and descriptions of equipment needed, starting position, movements, precautions, and special hints for making the exercise more effective. You’ll also find four illustrated deep-water exercises for improving cardiovascular endurance and decreasing compressive forces on the spine.Part III features injury-specific water exercise programs for recovering from injuries or surgery, with chapters devoted to rehabilitating the lower leg, ankle and foot, knee, thigh, pelvis and hip, trunk and spine, shoulder, and lower arm and wrist.Part IV details water exercise programs to help you achieve total fitness from a beginner’s level to an advanced cross-training program. This section also includes a chapter of water exercise programs for people with rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis.Water Exercise is especially suited to:people attempting to regain strength and flexibility after an injury or surgery,sedentary people just starting an exercise program,individuals wanting to lose weight and gain muscle tone,fitness enthusiasts and athletes seeking to maintain or increase their fitness level, andaquatic therapists and exercise instructors looking to expand their knowledge of water exercise.About the AuthorMartha D. White specializes in developing water therapy programs for orthopedic, rheumatic, and musculoskeletal conditions and diseases. She served as the oc

Fitnex Light Commercial Exercise Bike $1840.61 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.The stylish exercise bicycle for professional light commercial use. Self-generating power and eight built-in programs with 16 levels of resistance. Feedback includes time, work level, watts, distance, speed, METs, heart rate and calories.Display: Matrix + LEDTorque: 250 WattsFloor Space: 42″ x 21″Max. User Weight: 400 Lbs / 180KgsThis item ships by truck, so please include your phone number when ordering so that you can be contacted to arrange delivery.

Motivating Kids & Young Adults to Exercise (DVD) $44.73 Motivating Kids & Young Adults to Exercise explains how to make exercise fun for kids and how being physically active can help enhance the level of self-esteem in youth. The DVD examines the role that exercise can play in the fight against childhood obesity and details how clubs can successfully implement interesting and profitable youth programs into their facilities’ offerings. Among the topics covered: unconventional thinking, youth market, three pillars of success, believing in kids, B.R.A.V.E. goals, taking consistent action, visualize-versatile-validate, and evaluate your results. Produced in cooperation with the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).

Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine – 2nd Edition (Book) $99.95 Therapists, exercise physiologists, and physicians will find Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, Second Edition, a highly useful reference in designing exercise rehabilitation programs for patients with various disabling illnesses and conditions. This book provides an understanding of the basic physiological adaptations to exercise and aids health professionals in properly matching a training program with the impairment, activity, activity level, and participation goal appropriate for the patient.Written by the most distinguished rehabilitation clinicians in the field, Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to the use of exercise as a primary modality in the arsenal of rehabilitation specialists. Thoroughly updated, this new edition focuses on the basic sciences and clinical correlates affecting the use of exercise, and it includes new chapters on the use of exercise in patients with HIV/AIDS, end-stage renal disease, and cancer recovery. It also includes the following features:Discussion of equipment and protocols used for testing the capacity of the patient, with specific reference to strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance12 clinical chapters, each including a case study that shows how the information applies to a specific patient, indicating the practical importance of the knowledge presentedMore than 200 tables, illustrations, and photos to reinforce and clarify the textSubject and citation indexes, along with extensive reference lists for each chapter, making it easy to access the information and explore subjects in greater depth.In part I, the focus is on biological considerations, including physiological responses to exercise and adaptations regarding strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Only by understanding these basic facts can a health professional properly match a training program with a patient. Part II details special clinical considerations, including the principles of exercise testing and exercise prescription and examining the role of exercise in preventing chronic illness. Part III discusses the rationale and clinical importance of exercise in the rehabilitation of patients with various disabling conditions, and it addresses the factors that must be weighed when prescribing exercise for these conditions. Among the diseases discussed in these 12 chapters are diseases of the heart, circulatory system, lungs, kidneys, joints, and bones and the endocrine, imm

Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise (Book) $38.95 “In Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise, Boston University professors David L. Mostofsky and Leonard D. Zaichkowsky have assembled the best theorists and clinicians in the field to explore various ways that sport and exercise have been recognized as valuable therapeutic elements in treatment and rehabilitative settings. Chronic disorders in particular have shown themselves responsive to well designed programs of sport and exercise; a development of critical concern to our increasing aging population. Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise draws attention to the clinically significant interactions between psychological and physiological systems and the role of sport and exercise in dealing with cardiac respiratory and sundry nervous system immune system and endocrine disorders.” Author/Editor: David L. Mostofsky, Leonard D. Zaichkowsky Copyright: 2001Binding: ClothPages: 350ContentsImportance of Sport and Exercise to Quality of Life and LongevityWorking Out Those Tensions: Exercise and the Reduction of StressInjury PreventionPsychological Aspects of Sport Injury Rehabilitation: Toward a Biopsychosocial ApproachPerformance-Enhancing Drugs and Ergogenic AidsExercise and LongevityPreparation for Labor and DeliveryNutrition Eating Disorders and The Female Athlete TriadOrthopedic Considerations in Sport PerformanceYouth Strength TrainingPhysiological and Psychological Benefits of Strength Training in Older AdultsPhysical Exercise and EpilepsyPhysical Exercise in Pain ManagementSleep ProblemsThe Role of Exercise in the Management of DepressionDiabetes in Sport and ExerciseThe Psychology of Exercise and Immunology: Implications for HIV InfectionCancer PreventionDavid L. Mostofsky is a professor of psychology at Boston University and holds associate appointments at several major medical institutions in the Boston area. A Charter Fellow of the Academy for Behavioral Medicine Research, he has been active in behavioral medicine for many years and has published numerous articles and books on a variety of topics in this area. He has been the recipient of many awards, including a Marshal Fund Award, an Einstein Award, an NIH/Fogarty Fellowship, and a Fulbright Fellowship.Leonard D. Zaichkowsky is professor of education at Boston University and head of the graduate program in sport and exercise psychology. He is both past president and a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psycholo

Designing Resistance Training Programs – 3rd Edition (Book) $60.95 In this updated, revised, and expanded third edition of Designing Resistance Training Programs, two of the world’s leading experts on strength training explore how to use scientific knowledge to develop personalized training programs. With this text, you’ll be able todesign scientifically sound resistance training programs,modify and adapt programs to meet the needs of special populations, andunderstand how exercise prescription design works in the real world.Designing Resistance Training Programs, Third Edition, is a clear, readable, state-of-the-art guide to developing individualized training programs for both athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The authors cover resistance training; bioenergetics; and muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems adaptations. They also discuss basic training systems and program prescriptions designed to enhance strength, power, and endurance. The new edition contains three chapters dedicated to resistance training issues and concerns for children, women, and seniors, including how to modify and adapt such programs to address the special needs and concerns for each group.Designing Resistance Training Programs, Third Edition, also contains these updated features:Summaries recap the important points in each chapter for readers who want a quick review.Key terms are highlighted and listed at the end of each chapter to help readers identify the most important ideas.Selected readings provide additional books and journal articles for more in-depth knowledge on the subject.Case studies use examples of exercise prescription design in real-life situations involving wrestling, personal fitness, and volleyball.This updated and expanded new edition will be an important tool for coaches, trainers, and students who want to improve their knowledge and success in designing resistance training programs. 9/12/2003 copyright, 392 pages.

Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology – 1st Edition (Book) $96.95 With Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology, you’ll gain cutting-edge information on how exercise modulates cellular physiology. You’ll be able to use that knowledge to develop better training regimens and injury-prevention and rehabilitation programs. You’ll also be able to improve performance. The book is unique in that it is the first comprehensive text to address the effects of physical activity on the cellular and molecular level. Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology highlights the potential of physical training in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases while thoroughly exploring these topics:Fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for changes in stroke volume, blood gas homeostasis, pH alterations, blood pressure, and osmosis in response to exerciseHow the exercise effects are mediated and translated into specific cellular and subcellular alterationsRecent fascinating advances in molecular techniques have extended the field of exercise physiology and enabled researchers to address the mechanisms involved on a subcellular and molecular level. Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology is a vital reference to help you stay on top of this exciting field. 11/7/2004 copyright, 464 pages.

Exercise for Frail Elders – 1st Edition (Book) $39.95 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 inherent challenges 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 exercisesAerobic training exercises for increasing cardiovascular enduranceResistance training exercises for increasing muscular strength and enduranceCool-down exercises for promoting flexibility and relaxationThe 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.Exercise for Frail Elders is divided into two parts. Part I describes how to plan a successful program; assess individual needs; ensure safety; and develop leadership skills for presenting, motivating, and creating a sense of belonging in your classes. Part II shows how to implement exercise programs tailored to frail elders and those with special needs. The last chapter of part II presents strategies for putting together an exercise program to accommodate the participants, which includes developing the program as participants’ skills improve.What makes Exercise for Fr

Integrating Corrective Exercise and Personal Training (DVD) $44.73 Most of the clients of personal trainers have musculoskeletal imbalances, pain, and dysfunction that can all be resolved with corrective exercise. However, most clients are also interested in burning calories and building muscle. Integrating Corrective Exercise and Personal Training shows trainers how to assess muscular imbalances and integrate corrective exercises into personal-training programs in a way that is fun, challenging, and rewarding from both an aesthetic and functional standpoint. Among the topics covered: technique for assessing the foot and ankle, the lower kinetic chain, the upper kinetic chain, and the entire kinetic chain. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice (Book) $56.95 A complete guide to developing strategies for physical activity programs that meet the needs of every client-from healthy athletes to people with physical, pathological, social or psychological limitations. Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice provides an interdisciplinary approach to developing, prescribing and delivering high-quality physical activity programs. Explore how to individualize programs to encourage more people to participate in regular physical activity and enjoy the many health benefits. This useful reference is designed for both students and practitioners involved in developing and managing physical activity, exercise and health-related fitness programs.Learn how to do the following:Overcome the challenges of encouraging people to become and remain active.Develop programs consistent with each person’s goals and capabilities.Promote and maintain successful physical activity programming in diverse settings and situations.Develop the professional skills needed to manage exercise facilities and employees.This user-friendly text includes case studies that clearly illustrate key concepts and terms in practical application scenarios based on real-life experiences. Plus, glossaries at the end of each chapter and at the back of the book keep key terms within easy reach and make referencing during study or lecture quick and easy. The study questions and real-life activities included are great tools for independent study. They’ll encourage you to seek further information, develop practical skills and observe professional practice with firsthand insight. You’ll also find suggested readings divided between cited references and additional resources that will give you the edge when studying topics in more depth. With Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to ensure that the young or old, healthy or infirm develop and maintain physically active lifestyles.

Developing a Safe Pre-/Post-Natal Exercise Program (DVD) $44.73 Developing a Safe Pre-/Post-Natal Exercise Program describes the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and examines current guidelines for establishing safe and effective fitness programs for pre-/post-natal clients. The DVD reviews the contraindications to exercise and discusses which exercises should be included and excluded in a sound pre-/post-natal exercise program. Among the topics covered: physiology of pregnancy, concern for fetal risk, current ACOG guidelines, contraindications to exercise, warning signs to stop exercise, exercises to avoid, and program design. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Client-Centered Exercise Prescription – 2nd Edition (Book) $46.95 Client-Centered Exercise Prescription, Second Edition, will help fitness professionals listen to their clients, assess their interests, and prescribe exercise that will work for them. The text maintains the first edition’s focus on the individual by discarding the “one-program-fits-allâ€? blueprint and emphasizing instead a personalized approach in which unique programs are designed to meet the interests and needs of each client. This edition is extensively revised, with substantial new material on activity counseling, client motivation, and step-by-step prescription models, which are directly linked to program design. The models facilitate fitness professionals’ ability to make informed, client-centered decisions and address the following issues:Establishing rapport and increasing adherence by prescribing exercise programs that match clients’ desires, needs, and lifestylesUnderstanding clients’ unique psychological needs and using that information to keep them motivated and on trackIntegrating principles and strategies for client-centered assessment and prescription that will enable fitness professionals to address and monitor clients’ needs both as they are originally presented and as they evolve over timeDetailing the competencies of exercise demonstration, design modification, and follow-up monitoringApplying strategies for treating and preventing overuse injuries so that clients avoid injury and frustration, thereby avoiding withdrawal from the programThe models in Client-Centered Exercise Prescription, Second Edition, include activity counseling, cardiovascular conditioning, resistance training, weight management, exercise design, and program demonstration and modification, as well as the much-neglected area of assessment and treatment for muscle balance. The text explains the vital role that muscle balance plays in maintaining musculoskeletal health and teaches how to recognize and treat muscle imbalance before it causes serious damage. Reproducible worksheets-ranging from informational forms for clients to checklists and prescription cards for professionals-facilitate the use of the models to make exercise prescription easy and precise. Illustrated handouts of stretches and exercises for specific injuries are also included. These exercises can be incorporated into the client’s program, and the handouts can be photocopied for clients to use as a guide for properly performing the exercises at home. The second edition of Client-Ce

Guidelines For Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs 4th Edition (book) $50 Keeping pace with rapid changes in the field, the fourth edition of Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs has been completely revised, including a new chapter on nutrition and plant-based diets as a treatment option in cardiac rehabilitation. This definitive book provides the most current models for designing and updating rehabilitation programs for patients and preventing a second episode. You’ll find the latest information on changes in lifestyle behaviors and reduction of risk factors for disease progression and necessary information for softening the impact of cardiovascular disease on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs 4th Edition, addresses the cost effectiveness of interventions that educate and motivate patients to assume personal responsibility for long-term disease prevention. It presents a model for managing the disease through education, risk factor intervention, exercise, and symptom recognition, plus a management model that covers related chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, and cancer. Special features of the text include the following:Chapter objectives to help readers quickly assess the topics covered and identify the most important pointsBoxed guidelines in each chapter covering current issues and providing hints and methods to implement treatment programs and help patients stay on track24 appendixes with questionnaires, charts, consent forms, protocols, records, checklists, and logs you can use when creating or assessing programsGuidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs, Fourth Edition, was developed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and parallels federal guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation programs. This definitive book provides the most current models for designing and updating rehabilitation programs for patients and preventing a second episode. You’ll find the latest information on changes in lifestyle behaviors and reduction of risk factors for disease progression and necessary information for softening the impact of cardiovascular disease on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality.About the AuthorThe AACVPR is the worldwide leader in promoting the value and practice of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation. AACVPR’s mission is improving the quality of life for patients and their families

The Dollars and Sense of Selling Fitness and Exercise (DVD) $44.73 The Dollars and Sense of Selling Fitness and Exercise presents a comprehensive overview of how health/fitness professionals can promote, market, and sell their services, products, and programs to potential clients. The DVD features a review of the principles and techniques attendant to successful selling. The DVD also details how individuals can use their unique skills and attributes to become better salespeople. Among the topics covered: R.E.S.E.E.D.: “the essence of sales,” turning “suspects” into “prospects,” landing the sale, the C.R.E.A.M., reading your prospects: major questions, and the 10 building blocks for success in sales.

Aquatic Exercise Toolbox – Updated 1st Edition $127.94 Every busy aquatic therapy professional would like to spend less time organizing at poolside and more time providing client and patient care. When you open the Aquatic Exercise Toolbox, Updated Edition, you’ll find a complete system for creating, tracking, and billing individualized exercise programs that will quickly free up your valuable time. This innovative tool is built around 197 water-resistant cards, each depicting a frequently used aquatic exercise. You can use these cards in combination with peel-off images of aquatic equipment (also provided) to help clients see exactly how exercises should be performed. The components are packaged in a durable, easy-to-carry box and include the following:Water-resistant exercise cards. Laminated and reproducible, these 197 5″ x 6.5″ cards simplify the creation of individualized routines. Peel-off equipment cards. Affix these images of 10 different kinds of aquatic equipment to the exercise cards as needed for a unique visual learning tool. (Each of the 10 equipment cards contains 15 peel-off images in an assortment of sizes and views, making these very versatile.)Tab dividers. A great way to organize the exercise cards by category for quick and easy retrieval. Dry-erase marker. Allows you to easily jot down and erase instructions and other notes on the cards. CD-ROM. Print out this 62-page Reference Manual and User’s Guide that includes helpful tips for developing programs, copies of the exercise and peel-off equipment cards, and more (available in Adobe Acrobat Reader format).Aquatic Exercise Toolbox, Updated Edition, is the brainchild of three professionals who have spent many years teaching in the water, attempting to draw their own “stick figureâ€? illustrations, and standing over the copy machine. It has been tested, tweaked, and proven to work in the real world of aquatic therapy and will quickly become an indispensable part of your everyday job, both in and out of the pool. Minimum System Requirements (Windows)IBM PC compatible with Pentium processor, or higherWindows 9.x/NT 4.0 Service Pack 3/ME/2000/XPAdobe Acrobat Reader 4.0At least 16MB RAM with 32 MB recommended2x CD-ROM drive15 MB hard drive spaceInkjet or laser printer (optional)256 colorsVGA color monitorMouseMinimum System Requirements (Mac)Power Mac requiredSystem 9.xAdobe Acrobat Reader 4.016 MB RAM2x CD-ROM drive15 MB hard drive spaceInkjet or laser printer (optional)256 colorsVGA color monitorMous

30 Cando® Inflatable Exercise Ball (Red) $23.71 30 inches when fully inflated, red. Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used as aids for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds (136 kg) and come boxed.There is no actual image of this item. The image shown is representative only. The actual item will be red.

18 Cando® Inflatable Exercise Ball (Yellow) $14.95 18 inches when fully inflated, yellow. Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used as aids for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds (136 kg) and come boxed. There is no actual image of this item. The image shown is representative only. The actual item will be yellow.

22 Cando® Inflatable Exercise Ball (Orange) $17.5 22 inches when fully inflated, orange. Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used as aids for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds (136 kg) and come boxed.

26 Cando® Inflatable Exercise Ball (Green) $19.4 26 inches when fully inflated, green. Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used as aids for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds (136 kg) and come boxed.There is no actual image of this item. The image shown is representative only. The actual item will be green.

34 Cando® Inflatable Exercise Ball (Blue) $28.02 12 inches when fully inflated, blue. Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used as aids for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds (136 kg) and come boxed.

Cando 26 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Green $17.24 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 600 pounds (275 kg) and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 47 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Orange $74.95 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflate for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 59 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Yellow $150 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflate for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 18 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Yellow $12.5 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 600 pounds (275 kg) and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 22 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Orange $14.95 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 600 pounds (275 kg) and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 30 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Red $21.55 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflate for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 37 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Red $32.33 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflate for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 71 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Blue $250 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflate for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 300 pounds and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Cando 41 Inflatable Exercise Ball – Blue $45.38 Exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and even just for fun. Balls are used by pediatric and NDT therapists as an aid for vestibular movement and equilibrium therapy, by fitness professionals as an aid for stretching and strength programs, as seats, and even by pregnant women in birthing classes. The Cando balls have a non-slip PVC vinyl surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be “under” inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or “over” inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. Balls can support up to 600 pounds (275 kg) and come in a poly bag or a box designed for retail display.

Summer and In-Season Strength Programs for Football (DVD) $39.99 With John Dettmann,University of Wisconsin Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football); Director of Strength and Conditioning for the University of Wisconsin Department of AthleticsDuring Coach Dettmann’s extensive career at the University of Wisconsin, the Badgers have played in bowl games nearly every season. An element of the Badgers’ success has been their strength and conditioning program. This DVD provides a comprehensive look at the Badger’s summer and in-season strength programs for two-deep and developmental athletes. Dettmann’s in-season program provides considerations for creating your strength-training program and how you might adapt it to a changing roster each year. He outlines the philosophy and objectives behind the program, which builds strength, hand speed, grip strength, increase flexibility and restore function to athletes who play a lot on game day. Dettmann provides demonstrations for the developmental players-the athletes who are not in the two-deeps to help develop a foundation for the younger players and have them game-ready if they are called upon. Dettmann’s summer program focuses on body bending, lifting, reactionary movement and changes of direction. The program’s final phase introduces football-specific work to become camp ready, and includes three days of position-specific conditioning. This approach builds leadership and team building. To further clarify both programs, Dettman shows video of each lift, exercise, movement, drill and position work. 101 minutes. 2008.

Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription – 5th Edition (Book) $75.95 The fifth edition of Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription provides a comprehensive and advanced approach to physical fitness appraisal and exercise prescription. With new information, expanded chapters, and an array of ancillary materials, this text will serve as a unique resource for both students and practitioners.Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Fifth Edition, provides a well-balanced approach to the assessment of physical fitness and the design of exercise programs, addressing cardio respiratory endurance, muscular fitness, body weight and composition, and flexibility. Two chapters are dedicated to each of these fitness components: one on assessment, followed by one on exercise prescription.The text is reflective of updates made in the seventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, and it is expanded to include new or updated information on the following areas:Maximal and sub maximal graded exercise testing in healthy populations, including treadmill and cycle ergometer ramp protocolsMuscular fitness testing protocols and norms for children and adultsField tests and norms for evaluating the cardio respiratory fitness, functional strength, and flexibility of older adultsGuidelines for developing periodized resistance training programs for novice, intermediate, and advanced liftersPhysical activity and exercise recommendations for health benefits, weight loss, and weight maintenanceBoth students and practitioners will benefit from the multidisciplinary approach used in this book. It synthesizes concepts, principles, and theories based on research in exercise physiology, kinesiology, measurement, psychology, and nutrition to provide a direct and clear-cut approach to physical fitness assessment and exercise prescription. Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Fifth Edition, includes pedagogical tools such as key questions at the beginning of each chapter, key points, review questions, and key terms. In addition, the text features an array of ancillary tools: an instructor guide, as with the previous edition, and two new tools, including a test package and a presentation package. All three ancillaries are offered online through a convenient product-specific Web site. These ancillaries will greatly aid the teaching process and provide a richer educational experience. To enhance the material, this text is packaged with the supplemental online course, Cardio respir