Bibliograph

Exercise for frail elders, Elizabeth Best-Martini, MS, CTRS ; Kim A. Jones-DiGenova, MA

Type

Label

Exercise for frail elders, Elizabeth Best-Martini, MS, CTRS ; Kim A. Jones-DiGenova, MA

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Exercise for frail elders

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Elizabeth Best-Martini, MS, CTRS ; Kim A. Jones-DiGenova, MA

Summary

Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, emphasizes balance and features over 150 photos illustrating the design and implementation of a safe and effective exercise program to improve range of motion, strength, and aerobic endurance for frail elders and older adults with special needs

Table Of Contents

The participants : know their individual needs -- The exercise program : make it motivating, safe, and effective -- The leader : tips and strategies for success -- Warm-up first : posture, breathing, range-of-motion, and stretching exercises -- Resistance training -- Aerobic training and dynamic balance activities -- Cool-down : stretching and relaxation exercises -- Putting your exercise program together

Target audience

adult

Classification