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The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise - Video While the frequency and duration of exercise are the same for all persons, exercise intensity is more complex because it can be expressed in absolute terms (METs, Kcal/min) and in relative terms (%%VO2 max, %% 1RM). Disagreement exists whether exercise intensity should be expressed relative to a maximal value (%%VO2 max, %%HRmax) or to a submaximal value (%% above or below the lactate or ventilatory threshold). The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise discusses the importance of exercise intensity for various health states, as well as its importance for prescribing exercise. Among the topics covered: definition and discussion of absolute and relative intensity of exercise, importance of exercise intensity for total mortality, coronary heart disease, serum lipids, stroke, hypertension, weight loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease, problems associated with high-intensity exercise, effect of exercise intensity and fitness on a) exercise duration and b) responses to exercise, and need for more detailed information in order to give more individualized exercise prescriptions. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Testing and Program Design: A Fitness Professional's Guide - DVD Exercise Testing and Program Design: A Fitness Professionals Guide is for anyone with serious interest in fitness, both personal and professional. Addressing societys surge in obesity, in the context of an obesity- conducive environment, this program discusses heart disease, fitness and mortality, the benefits of aerobic activity, new insights regarding exercise programming, and the importance and difficulties of exercise adherence. To put cardio health and the benefits of exercise into perspective, viewers are reminded that more than 2,800 Americans die each day of cardiovascular disease. Fitness professionals and exercise enthusiasts alike will find this video to be an invaluable resource for understanding the key elements of long-term exercise as it relates to health maintenance. Among the topics covered in the DVD: The connection between lack of sleep and weight gain, the benefits of resistance exercise, exercise and aging, understanding our modern obesity- conducive environment, as well as suggestions for enhancing exercise motivation. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Motivating Kids & Young Adults to Exercise - DVD 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 Sports club Association (IHRSA).

Exercise Through Menopause - DVD Exercise Through Menopause reviews the role that exercise can play in dealing with the symptoms and increased health risks associated with traversing menopause. The DVD discusses what type of training should be included in an exercise prescription to help empower women in their midlife to take charge of their health and their bodies. Among the topics covered: physiologic changes and health effects associated with menopause, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, weight management, and pelvic floor issues related to menopause, exercise prescription guidelines for midlife women, and how to correctly perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Small Ball Group Exercise Workout - DVD Small Ball Group Exercise Workout details the fundamental keys to successful adult activity programming and leadership and offers a demonstration of several enjoyable small ball activities and games that can be employed in an exercise program. The DVD covers a variety of different types of small ball activities, including partner exercises, individual exercises, partner-group exercises, and team exercises. Among the topics covered: group activity programming ideals that can be utilized, keys to successful adult activity programming, warm-ups, partner exercises, individual exercises, partner-group exercises, and team/group exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery - DVD Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery examines the key factors involved in determining the optimal blend of exercise intensity versus time for recovery. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the DVD details how individuals can know whether they are working too hard or not enough. The DVD also presents an overview of a physically active individuals hydration, nutrition, and sleep needs. Among the topics covered: identifying the sources of information, the optimal level of exercise intensity vs. time for recovery, why people exercise, the bodys hormonal response to exercise, heart-rate monitoring during exercise, exercise-related fatigue, overtraining, workout stimulus/intensit y, hydration needs, nutrition needs, sleep needs, and the plan. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Exercise Prescription When There's No Exercise Test: The Talk Test - DVD Exercise Prescription When Theres No Exercise Test: The Talk Test details a unique way of prescribing exercise that can be useful when an exercise test is not available. The DVD reviews the steps involved in employing the talk test to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: exercise training, exercise prescription, training intensity, historical backgroundstudies , and talk test for exercise RX. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Monitoring Exercise Training - DVD Medicine Ball Rx: Plyometric Progressions presents an overview of a medicine ball training program that incorporates exercises and drills that can be performed individually or with a partner and are suitable for both group and personal training. The DVD features a hands-on training session that explains and demonstrates the critical body alignment, movement pattern, exercise progression, and curing techniques for each exercise. Among the topics covered: introduction/over view, warm-up, sequence #1, sequence #2, sequence #3, sequence #4, sequence #5, sequence #6, partner sequences, and core work. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Functional Exercise Progressions - Book and CD Functional Exercise Progressions presents 13 sample progressions covering every major muscle group. As many as 23 different exercises are provided for each muscle group, arranged according to the level of difficulty, progressing from easiest to most difficult to perform. This large-format guide includes over 250 different exercises with dozens of clear photographs and detailed exercise descriptions. The book also comes with an easy-to-use CD ROM containing images and descriptions of all of the progressions and exercises from the book. Trainers can display the images on a computer to help their clients better visualize the optimal movements, and then specific exercises and images can be printed and given to clients. The printed exercises include space for notes so that trainers can personalize progressions, with areas to watch, variations, repetitions, etc.

Exercise Modifications for Clients With DDI (Difficulty Doing It) - DVD What is DDI? No, it is not a new orthopedic joint condition. DDI simply means difficulty doing it! Personal trainers are frequently looking for exercise modifications for their senior clients. Exercise Modifications for Clients With DDI (Difficulty Doing It) emphasizes the fact that age alone is not necessarily a reason to require exercise modifications. In fact, numerous reasons exist why personal trainers might need to adjust an exercise to adapt to the individual situation of their clients. As the DVD details, exercise modifications should be made for clients who have difficulty doing an exercise, not just because they are of a certain age. Among the topics covered: core progressions that can be done sitting or against the wall for clients who have difficulty getting down onto the floor to do traditional exercises, creative exercise options, such as manual resistance for clients who have discomfort in grabbing and/or holding weights or grips, exercise modifications for developing power and agility to help maintain dynamic joint stability and enhance bone integrity, and isometric exercises for clients who have discomfort moving or holding certain ranges of motion. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Motivating Kids & Young Adults to Exercise - DVD 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 Sports club Association (IHRSA).

Small Ball Group Exercise Workout - DVD Small Ball Group Exercise Workout details the fundamental keys to successful adult activity programming and leadership and offers a demonstration of several enjoyable small ball activities and games that can be employed in an exercise program. The DVD covers a variety of different types of small ball activities, including partner exercises, individual exercises, partner-group exercises, and team exercises. Among the topics covered: group activity programming ideals that can be utilized, keys to successful adult activity programming, warm-ups, partner exercises, individual exercises, partner-group exercises, and team/group exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Functional Exercise Training - DVD 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 Prescription for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia - DVD Exercise Prescription for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia presents an overview of the key factors and symptoms associated with these two debilitating illnesses. After pointing out both the similarities and the differences between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM), the DVD then examines the impact of psychological factors and fitness levels on CFS and FM. The DVD also reviews the basic treatment options for both illnesses and details how to prescribe exercise for anyone who suffers from either CFS or FM. Among the topics covered: introduction, similarities, psychological factors, fitness levels, treatment, and prescribing exercise. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise is Medicine: Great, Now How Do I Make A Profit? - DVD Exercise is Medicine: Great, Now How Do I Make a Profit? presents an overview of the factors that enable health/fitness clubs to access the healthcare continuum. The DVD also reviews the latest research concerning the medical benefits of exercise and details how health/fitness clubs can develop targeted programs and market this information for financial gain. In addition, the DVD explains how health/fitness clubs can develop strategic alliances with healthcare providers. Among the topics covered: what has changed in healthcare that enables fitness centers to access the healthcare continuum, the latest research concerning the medical benefits of exercise, how to develop programs and market this information for profit, and how to develop strategic alliances with healthcare providers. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

The Risks of Exercise Training - DVD The Risks of Exercise Training examines the degree to which exercise might be dangerous for healthy adults. The DVD reviews the historical risk of exercise-related complications occurring and examines the need for establishing and practicing emergency procedures to handle such situations should they arise. Among the topics covered: bad outcomes during exercise, the value of exercise according to the Greeks and Romans, athletes heart, historical risk of exercise-related complications, sudden cardiac death vs. myocardial infarction, and risk of complications in cardiac rehab. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise as an Antidote for Obesity: Considerations Regarding Fitness and Mortality - DVD Exercise as an Antidote for Obesity: Considerations Regarding Fitness and Mortality reviews the impact that exercise and obesity have on an individuals health status. The video examines the fact that in the last 10-to-15 years, the level of obesity in the United States has increased in every state, in both genders, and across all age groups, races, types of backgrounds, and smoking statuses. The factors that have contributed significantly to the epidemic of sedentary lifestyles and obesity are also detailed. Finally, the role of the American Heart Association in combating this epidemic by disseminating new knowledge is discussed. Among the topics covered in the DVD include the current obesity epidemic, fitness, fatness, and mortality, effective strategies for weight reduction, fraudulent gadgets, gimmicks and claims, and the educational role of the American Heart Association. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Fitness Yoga: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise - Book As the industry continues to expand, evolve, and redefine itself, yoga is increasingly recognized as a viable component of fitness. The intent of this book is to educate and give guidance to fitness professionals who wish to teach yoga. Topics covered include: Introduction to fitness yoga, teaching a yoga class (equipment, environment, music, personal limitations, modifications, and exercise leadership), basic asana repertoire (standing poses, balancing posture, seated poses, prone poses, supine poses, inverted pose, sun salutation, and power yoga), breath awareness, programming (frequency of practice, components, safety rules, injury prevention, contraindications /high-risk poses, intensity monitoring and controversial poses), and yoga teacher standards and certifications. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Exercise and Low Back Pain - DVD Back pain is one of the most common afflictions known to man. While the greatest incidence of back pain occurs between the ages of 24 and 55, most people have a better than 80 percent chance of having an episode in their lifetime. It is the most frequent reason people visit the doctor behind the common cold, and societal cost estimates are as high as 80 billion dollars a year. In an informative and timely manner, Exercise and Low Back Pain provides an up-to-date foundation for healthcare professionals involving the use of exercise in the treatment of back pain. Among the topics covered: Reviews the economic impact of back pain, discusses who treats back pain and how it is treated, presents non-operative guidelines for the acute and chronic patient, and provides both low and high-tech exercise recommendations. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

The Sport Ball Exercise Handbook: Innovative Activities for Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs - Book Provides participants and exercise leaders with practical ideas and fun-based games 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.