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Author Best-Martini, Elizabeth, 1948-

Title Exercise for frail elders / Elizabeth Best-Martini, Kim A. Botenhagen-DiGenova.

Publication Info. Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, [2003]
©2003

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  613.7044 B561E    Check Shelf
Description ix, 228 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-216) and index.
Contents pt. I. Planning a successful exercise program for frail elders and adults with special needs -- 1. The participants : know their individual needs -- Defining frail elders and special needs -- Common medical disorders in the elderly -- 2. The exercise program : make it motivating, safe, and effective -- Make it motivating -- Make it safe -- Make it effective -- 3. The leader : steps to success -- Creating a sense of fun and community -- How to set up a group exercise class -- Helpful tips for opening your exercise class -- Successful strategies for leading your exercise class -- Helpful tips for closing your exercise class -- pt. II. Implementing an exercise program for frail elders and adults with special needs -- 4. Warm-up first : posture, breathing, range-of-motion, and stretching exercises -- Safety precautions for warm-ups -- Guidelines for warm-ups -- Basic seated warm-up exercises -- Basic standing warm-up exercises -- Variations and progression -- Illustrated range-of-motion instruction -- 5. Aerobic training for cardiovascular endurance -- Safety precautions for aerobic training -- Guidelines for aerobic training -- Basic seated aerobic exercises -- Basic standing aerobic exercises -- Variations and progression -- Illustrated aerobics instructions -- 6. Resistance training for muscular strength and endurance -- Myths about resistance training -- Safety precautions for resistance training -- Guidelines for resistance training -- Basic seated resistance exercises -- Basic standing resistance and balance exercises -- Variations and progression -- Illustrated resistance-training instructions -- 7. Cool-down : stretching and relaxation exercises -- Safety precautions for cool-down exercises -- Guidelines for cool-down exercises -- Basic seated cool-down exercises -- Basic standing stretching exercises -- Variations and progression -- Illustrated stretching instructions -- 9. Putting your exercise program together -- Designing your exercise program -- Scheduling your exercise classes -- Modifying the exercises -- Progressing your exercise class -- Maintaining fitness results -- Monitoring attendance and progress -- Appendixes -- A. Physiological benefits of physical activity for older persons -- B. Psychological benefits of physical activity for older persons -- C. Statement of medical clearance for exercise -- D. Cover letter to physician -- E. Medical history and risk factor questionnaire -- F. Exercise program informed consent -- G. PAR-Q and you -- H. Fitness goal map -- I. Exercise equipment -- J. Muscles of the human body -- K. Resistance training log.
Subject Exercise for older people.
Frail older people -- Diseases -- Exercise therapy.
Exercise Therapy.
Frail Elderly.
Aged.
Added Author Botenhagen-DiGenova, Kim A., 1957-
ISBN 0736036873 softcover
9780736036870 softcover
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