Substantial updates and additions make this third edition of the popular Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription more valuable than ever for students and professionals. Using a direct, clear-cut approach, veteran exercise scientist Dr. Vivian Heyward bridges the gap between research and practice as she shows you how to
• select physical fitness tests, • conduct physiological assessments, and • design individualized exercise prescriptions for clients.
Dr. Heyward answers common questions and gives practical tips for developing your skills as a fitness technician. You’ll find separate chapters on assessment and exercise prescription for
• cardiorespiratory endurance, • muscle strength and endurance, • body composition and weight management, • flexibility, and • neuromuscular relaxation.
This comprehensive, advanced approach provides the information you need to accurately assess physical fitness and design individualized exercise programs.
