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What do you do in the gap between what the behavioral theory predicts and what your clients actually do? What would coaching look like if you stopped prescribing and started responding? Fitness professionals often learn behavior change and motivational strategies through models, categories, and…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
In this "From Around the Field" offering, Dr. Stuart Phillips will discuss how resistance training can be scaled for nearly anyone, from novices to older adults, and why building strength and muscle is a cornerstone of healthspan. He reviews the evidence on the key programming variables that…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling immune-mediated disease, characterized primarily by damage to the myelin sheath surrounding axons of neurons in the central nervous system, resulting in diverse neurological consequences, including vision loss, cognitive disturbances, mental health…
High intensity interval training (HIIT), a training method involving short bursts of intense exercise alternating with lower-intensity exercise or rest, is an effective and efficient way to deliver significant fitness benefits in a short timespan. As a highly adaptable and variable training…
The exercise recommendations for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease ( ESRD ) are analogous to those for older adults and the management of comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. It is suggested that these recommendations be considered in light of each…
Mobile exercise apps can be powerful tools for promoting behavior change in sedentary or insufficiently active individuals, but only when they incorporate well-established techniques from behavioral science and are built with users' needs in mind. Apps that include multiple behavior change…
Approximately 28% of US adults live with a disability with rising projections due to the growing prevalence of noncommunicable diseases, medical advances, and increased longevity. Current physical activity recommendations for adults with disabilities suggest that they should meet the same volume…
In this "From Around the Field" course, Karen Sheriff, will explore how cultural norms within the performing arts, particularly in classical ballet, shape the risk and presentation of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Drawing from both clinical evidence and lived experience, including…
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Power training in older adults has become more widely accepted. Although research studies specific to power training in older athletes are generally lacking, some overall principles of power training in older adults still apply. The exercise professional should focus on the needs analysis for…
There is a wide range of exercises that may be used to train power output in the older population; however, the prescribed exercises should follow an appropriate progression or regression based on the abilities of each individual. Research has moved beyond traditional strength development and…
As power training is known to be beneficial for counteracting the age-related declines in skeletal muscle mass, strength and function, exercise professionals can benefit their older adult clients through applying best practices in power training. These best practices include performing 1 to 4…
Multi-dimensional targeted power assessments can guide personalized interventions that will improve daily activities, reduce fall risks, and enhance cognitive function in older adults will be discussed. Power testing enables exercise professionals to establish baselines, track progress, and…
Muscle power is one of the first components of physical fitness to deteriorate with age. Muscle power appears to be more strongly associated with functional decline than muscle strength alone. Assessing muscle power is essential for establishing a baseline, setting realistic training goals, and…
In collaboration with the Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology (JCEP), this course features an international panel of experts and case studies advancing innovative and cutting edge evidence-informed practice across the lifespan.
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
