Get scientifically based evidence-informed standards that prepare you for success — from the
source you trust! ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 12th Edition from
the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine provides authoritative succinct summaries
of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy populations
and individuals with conditions or special considerations. Lippincott Connect is available for
this title. If you wish to purchase a package that includes Lippincott Connect see other
purchase options. Now fully up to date from cover to cover this flagship title is an essential
resource for all exercise professionals as well as other health care professionals who may
counsel patients on exercise including physicians nurses physician assistants physical and
occupational therapists personal trainers team physicians and more. Updated content reflects
current ACSM guidance on best practices for exercise testing and prescription based on changes
in the field and advances in research. Expanded coverage on the application of exercise testing
and prescription in applied settings as well as updated coverage on behavioral theories and
resistance training . Reader-friendly features include abbreviations and common acronyms listed
up front boxes tables and figures that highlight key concepts in quick-reference
easy-to-digest formats case studies that reflect real-world experience FITT tables that apply
Frequency Intensity Time and Type principles and useful appendices on common medications
ECG interpretation tips metabolic calculations and more. Updated and expanded student and
instructor resources reflect all changes in the 12th edition making this title a must-have
resource for students independent learners and educators as well as fitness professionals
allied health professionals and others who care for active adults.
