Concepts in Fitness Programming

Concepts in Fitness Programming presents comprehensive material about various aspects of exercise testing and prescription in a simple, stra ightforward manner. Intended for individuals who design exercise and f itness programs but who lack extensive background in fitness training, this book provides a wealth of knowledge beyond the basic "how to's" of fitness programming. Exercisers require some background in fitness and exercise-related injuries and nutrition. For safety, exerciser and instructor need to know the medical problems that limit exercise capa city or eliminate someone from safely exercising, and how drugs used f or medical problems influence exercise. Background in medical terminol ogy and the interrelationships of disease and exercise are useful for understanding exercise literature.