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| All About ABLE Bodies Balance Training | |
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| Components of ABLE Bodies Training | |
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| There's more to balance training than just balance! | |
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| This chapter outlines the five components that make up an ABLE bodies training program: flexibility, posture and core stability, strength for a purpose, balance and mobility, and cardiorespiratory endurance | |
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| Setting Up ABLE Bodies Training Sessions | |
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| You know the components, but how do you combine them to create a solid training program? | |
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| This chapter explains how to set up classes, how to select and progress activities, and how to be a more effective instructor | |
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| Ensuring Safety in ABLE Bodies Training | |
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| No matter how well you set up your training sessions, they aren't any good without the proper safety guidelines in place | |
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| This chapter outlines how to create plans and establish rules, ensure the mental and physical well-being of your participants, and prepare for emergencies. | |
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| ABLE Bodies Balance Training Activities | |
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| Flexibility | |
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| Flexibility offers a greater range of motion, and that is key in older adults | |
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| In this chapter, you'll find flexibility activities that can be done while seated or standing, as well as conceptual activities | |
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| Posture and Core Stability | |
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| A strong core is key to good posture and overall balance | |
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| This chapter offers activities specific to both posture and core stability, as well as activities that progressively increase strength in these two areas | |
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| Strength for a Purpose | |
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| Overall strength is a goal, but there are also specific areas that need more attention in older populations | |
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| In this chapter, you'll find lots of strength activities for the legs, back, chest, and triceps | |
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| Balance and Mobility | |
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| If you want activities that focus on balance, then this chapter is for you! | |
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| Activities in this chapter focus on gait, activities of daily living, vision, and motor coordination | |
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| You'll also find games that target all areas | |
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| Cardiorespiratory Endurance | |
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| Adding cardiorespiratory elements to balance training is easy! | |
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| This chapter offers lots of ideas for setting up sessions dedicated to cardiorespiratory endurance or adding cardiorespiratory endurance activities to your balance classes | |
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| Sample Balance Training Sessions | |
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| Template for ABLE Bodies Balance Training Sessions | |
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| Certificate of Completion | |