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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1450416098
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1450416092
• Author: Elizabeth Best-Martini (Author), Kim A. Jones-DiGenova (Author)

As the older adult population increases, so does the demand for fitness professionals who understand the capabilities and special needs of seniors with illnesses, disabilities, chronic disorders, and sedentary lifestyles. Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, is the only exercise fitness guidebook that focuses on working with frail elders and adults with special conditions. It is an invaluable resource for improving functional fitness, maintaining aspects of independent living, and enhancing quality of life.

 

With Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, readers will gain a deeper understanding of 14 medical conditions common to older adults, how these conditions may affect participants’ ability to perform activities of daily living, and what exercises can help them maintain and increase functional fitness. This book focuses on special needs stemming from conditions including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, orthopedic issues, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Table of contents:

Part I Planning a Successful Exercise Program for Frail Elders and Adults With Special Needs

Chapter 1. The Participants: Know Their Individual Needs

Frailty and Special Needs in Older Adults

Common Medical Disorders and Special Needs

Summary

Review Questions

Chapter 2. The Exercise Program: Make It Motivating, Safe, and Effective

Wellness and the Wellness Model as a Tree

Make It Motivating

Make It Safe

Make It Effective

Summary

Review Questions

Chapter 3. The Leader: Tips and Strategies for Success

Creating a Sense of Fun and Community

How to Set Up a Group Exercise Class

Opening Your Exercise Class

Leading Your Exercise Class

Closing Your Exercise Class

Summary

Review Questions

Part II. Implementing an Exercise Program for Frail Elders and Adults With Special Needs

Chapter 4. Warm-Up: Posture, Breathing, Range-of-Motion, and Stretching Exercises

Safety Precautions

Guidelines

Basic Seated Warm-Up Exercises

Basic Standing Warm-Up Exercises

Variations and Progression

Summary

Review Questions

Illustrated Range-of-Motion Instruction

Chapter 5. Resistance Training

Myths

Safety Precautions

Guidelines

Basic Seated Resistance Training Exercises

Basic Standing Resistance and Balance Exercises

Variations and Progression

Summary

Review Questions

Illustrated Instruction

Chapter 6. Aerobic Training and Dynamic Balance Activities

Safety Precautions

Guidelines

Basic Seated Aerobic Exercises

Basic Standing Aerobic Exercises

Variations and Progression

Summary

Review Questions

Illustrated Instruction

Chapter 7. Cool-Down: Stretching and Relaxation Exercises

Safety Precautions

Guidelines

Basic Seated Cool-Down Exercises

Basic Standing Cool-Down Exercises

Variations and Progression

Summary

Review Questions

Illustrated Stretching Instruction

Chapter 8. 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

Summary

Review Questions