The third edition of this ever popular title, developed under the auspices of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), boasts an improved layout and an additional colour field to better convey the materials presented. As the title suggests, this is a clear, professional guide to developing ex[...]

"ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer" provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that f[...]

Intended for health and fitness facility managers and professionals, this book gives facility managers an understanding of how to put the ACSM's recommendations into practice.[...]

This handbook provides a step-by-step approach to using metabolic equations, from basic math principles to applying the equations to an exercise plan. Chapters focus separately on each equation, provide an easy-to-follow process of solving, and demonstrate the varied uses of the equation in clinical[...]

From the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this text provides the information necessary to develop skills for assessing an individual's health-related physical fitness. It provides a practical 'how-to-do-it' approach for performing assessment skills effectively, and an understanding of the[...]

The fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities reveals common ground between medical and exercise professionals, creating a more collaborative approach to patient care. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with contributions[...]

This valuable new resource is specifically designed for candidates for the ACSM's Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) and those personal trainers wanting to take their knowledge to the next level. It contains the latest material on health and fitness written by the entity setting the standard [...]

Covers the fundamentals of exercise psychology in a practical way. This book addresses the growing realization within the exercise science community that exercise is only effective when the client or patient adheres to the exercise program.[...]

From the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this text provides the information necessary to develop skills for assessing an individual's health-related physical fitness. It provides a practical "e;how-to-do-it"e; approach for performing assessment skills effectively, and an understa[...]

ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that fun[...]