A case study approach to exercise prescription, presenting the information needed to prepare for certification by the ACSM. Topics covered include: the adoption of VO2 reserve as the basis for writing exercise prescriptions; and prescribing exercise to special cases such as pregnant women.After meeting with Phillip, you decide to prescribe a low-intensity exercise program using the FITT principle and following ACSM guidelines. Frequency: Many ... Initially you set a goal of 10 to 20 minutes for Phillip, with instructions to progressively lengthen this period to 40 minutes. Type: You prescribe walking, stationary cycling, and other aerobic activities that Phillip can tolerate well. Later, Phillip cananbsp;...
Title | : | Exercise Prescription |
Author | : | David P. Swain, Brian C. Leutholtz |
Publisher | : | Human Kinetics - 2007 |
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