Archive for June 2009
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MFA Newsbriefs.
Medical Fitness Compensation Survey published; American’s Health Crisis: Special Report; Medical Fitness Center Facility Certification; Don’t miss the 15th annual MFA conference anniversary celebration. Page: 3 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae15f Read The Full Article…MFA Newsbriefs. Read more »
MFA Newsbriefs.
Medical Fitness Compensation Survey published; American’s Health Crisis: Special Report; Medical Fitness Center Facility Certification; Don’t miss the 15th annual MFA conference anniversary celebration. Page: 3 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae15f Read The Full Article…MFA Newsbriefs. Read more »
Fitness Focus Copy-and-Share: Exercise-Induced Asthma.
This copy-and-share column discusses exercise-induced asthma. Page: 4 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae0d3 Authors: Thompson, Dixie L. Ph.D., FACSM Read The Full Article…Fitness Focus Copy-and-Share: Exercise-Induced Asthma. Read more »
You Asked for It: Question Authority.
I’m not sure what to believe anymore about what exercise can or cannot do for you. Can you expose some common myths regarding exercise? Page: 5 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aaf636 Authors: Nieman, David C. Dr.P.H., FACSM Read The Full Article…You Asked for It: Question Authority. Read more »
OVERTRAINING IN YOUNG ATHLETES: How Much Is Too Much?
Millions of boys and girls participate in organized and recreational sports in the United States. However, there appears to be an increasing number of young athletes who specialize in just one sport starting at a young age or compete on multiple teams year-round without adequate time for recovery between sport seasons. Learn more about the [...] Read more »
ACSM STRENGTH TRAINING GUIDELINES: Role in Body Composition and Health Enhancement.
Application of the American College of Sports Medicine strength training guidelines provides a safe, effective, and time-effi cient approach for improving body composition, and reducing the risk of many chronic health problems. Find out more in this engaging feature. Page: 14 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aaf460 Authors: Westcott, Wayne Ph.D., CSCS Read The Full Article…ACSM STRENGTH TRAINING GUIDELINES: [...] Read more »
A PREVIEW OF ACSM’S GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION, EIGHTH EDITION.
Get a brief history of the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, and an overview of the content and new features of the book’s newly released eighth edition. Page: 23 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae1a0 Authors: Pescatello, Linda S. Ph.D., FACSM, CPD; Thompson, Walter R. Ph.D., FACSM, FAACVPR; Gordon, Neil F. M.D., [...] Read more »
CLIMBING OUT OF NEGATIVITY AND UP TO THE TOP OF MOUNT LASTING CHANGE.
People can contemplate positive behaviors for years, unable to make lasting changes in their health and well-being. Experts’ efforts to assist them through advice and information often miss the mark, causing people to feel even less in control. When experts integrate coaching strategies that are based on behavior-change research, they help clients/patients get in touch [...] Read more »
Off-the-floor Exercises for Knee Health.
Off-the-Floor Exercises for Knee Health. Page: 33 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae175 Authors: Sanders, Mary E. Ph.D., FACSM Read The Full Article…Off-the-floor Exercises for Knee Health. Read more »
ACSM Specialty Certifications.
ACSM Specialty Certifications. Page: 36 DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae031 Authors: Paternostro-Bayles, Madeline Ph.D., FACSM Read The Full Article…ACSM Specialty Certifications. Read more »
