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| Planning a Successful Exercise Program | |
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| The Participants: Know Their Individual Needs | |
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| Defining Frail Elders and Special Needs | |
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| Common Medical Disorders in the Elderly | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Exercise Program: Make It Motivating, Safe, and Effective | |
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| Make It Motivating | |
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| Make It Safe | |
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| Make It Effective | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Leader: Steps to Success | |
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| Creating a Sense of Fun and Community | |
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| How to Set Up a Group Exercise Class | |
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| Helpful Tips for Opening Your Exercise Class | |
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| Successful Strategies for Leading Your Exercise Class | |
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| Helpful Tips for Closing Your Exercise Class | |
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| Summary | |
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| Implementing an Exercise Program | |
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| Warm-Up First: Range-of-Motion, Stretching, Posture, and Breathing Exercises | |
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| Guidelines for Warm-Up Exercises | |
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| Safety Precautions for Warm-Up Exercises | |
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| Basic Seated Warm-Up Exercises | |
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| Basic Standing Warm-Up Exercises | |
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| Variations and Progression | |
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| Aerobic Training for Cardiovascular Endurance (by Janie Clark, MA) | |
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| Basic Seated Aerobic Exercises | |
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| Basic Standing Aerobic Exercises | |
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| Variations and Progression | |
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| Illustrated Aerobic Exercises | |
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| Resistance Training for Muscular Strength and Endurance | |
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| Myths About Resistance Training | |
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| Basic Seated Resistance Exercises | |
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| Basic Standing Resistance and Balance Exercises | |
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| Variations and Progression | |
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| Illustrated Resistance Exercises | |
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| Cool-Down: Stretching and Relaxation Exercises | |
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| Guidelines for Cool-Down Exercises | |
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| Safety Precautions for Cool-Down Exercises | |
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| Basic Seated Cool-Down Exercises | |
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| Basic Standing Stretching Exercises | |
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| Variations and Progression | |
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| Illustrated Stretching Exercises | |
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| Putting Your Exercise Program Together | |
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| Designing Your Exercise Program | |
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| Scheduling Your Exercise Classes | |
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| Modifying the Exercises | |
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| Progressing Your Exercise Class | |
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| Maintaining Fitness Results | |
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| Monitoring Attendance and Progress | |
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| Appendices | |
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| Physiological Benefits of Physical Activity for Older Persons | |
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| Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity for Older Persons | |
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| Statement of Medical Clearance for Exercise | |
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| Cover Letter to Physician | |
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| Medical History and Risk Factor Questionnaire | |
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| Exercise Program Informed Consent | |
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| Par-Q and You: Fitness Questionnaire | |
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| Fitness Goal Map | |
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| Exercise Equipment Chart | |
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| Muscles of the Human Body | |
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| Resistance Training Log | |
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| Glossary | |
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| References | |
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| Suggested Resources | |
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| Index | |