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"ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness and Health is a must-read book for anyone who desires to live a long and healthy life. Written by experts from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, this book offers practical and proven advice on staying active and eating right."
Robert Sallis, MD, FACSM -- Co-Director of Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fontana CA
“ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness and Health helps you find your path to lifelong health. Backed by the latest research, this book will help you make informed, everyday decisions about eating right and being active. Learn from leading experts how individual choices today can add up to a lifetime of good health.”
Walt Thompson, PhD-- President, American College of Sports Medicine (2017-2018), Regents’ Professor and Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development, Georgia State University
“The American College of Sports Medicine is the world’s authority on physical activity, fitness, and health. In this volume, leading experts provide up-to-date guidance on adoption of an active, fit, and healthy lifestyle.”
Russell R. Pate, PhD-- Professor of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
About the Author
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to improving health through science, education, and medicine. ACSM members work in a range of medical specialties, allied health professions, and scientific disciplines. Members are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sport-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise. The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
Barbara A. Bushman, PhD, FASCM, is a professor at Missouri State University and a program director and clinical exercise physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She received her PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Toledo and has teaching experience in identification of health risks, exercise testing and prescription, anatomy, and physiology. Bushman served as senior editor of ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, Fourth Edition, and a reviewer for ACSM's Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Women & Health, and ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. She has been a fellow of the ACSM since 1999, serving on the ACSM Media Referral Network. As an associate editor of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Bushman writes the “Wouldn’t You Like to Know” column, which covers a variety of topics in health and fitness.
Bushman is the lead author of Action Plan for Menopause as well as numerous research articles. She maintains a Facebook page focused on health and fitness (Facebook.com/FitnessID). She resides in Strafford, Missouri, with her husband, Tobin. She enjoys walks with her husband and German shepherd. She participates in numerous activities in her leisure time, including running, cycling, hiking, weightlifting, kayaking, and scuba diving.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered On Time
Good Fitness Book and receive as scheduled
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseline Explanation and Examples
Easy to understand principles related to Kinesiology for a beginner.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value if you need this text
The book is surprisingly well made for the price. Sturdy, well bound, great color and print quality. I had to have it for an annoying required course so I didn't focus much on content but there seemed to be good standardized info. Nothing out of the box. It also didn't address at all some great exercises for basic physical therapy.
4.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive, but useful health information
This book uses data from studies to paint an an overall picture of the ways health changes over life and how we can improve it with things like diet choices and exercise. I feel that this would be a useful book for a health class but maybe not as much otherwise. The information is definitely geared towards more health vulnerable populations such as the elderly, overweight, diabetics, etc. It provides useful info about how diet and exercise exactly affect our health, but it repeats the same info a lot throughout the book for each different age/health group. For people looking to learn new fitness regimens or dive deep into health and fitness I feel there are other more specialized books. However, for a health class this is a great strating point with a lot of great, data backend information.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read on physical fitness
I highly recommend this book. The information is based on the latest scientific research instead of some fad. The only exercise book many of us will ever need (until the next edition.)
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This book is great. It gives a lot of information on fitness and how to be healthier. It also comes with a nice calculation sheets and suggested work outs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Amazing how it came so fast when I need it last minute for school!
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Up to date information was helpful
Bellissimooo
Un libro utilissimo e ben comprensibile per sportivi per anziani e per tutti coloro che vogliono cambiare stile di vita. Vale molto più di quello che costa
Great resource for all
Scientific approach to health and fitness and nutrition.The level of specificity and detail is adequate. Avoids much clutter. Gives clarity.
Poor resistance training ideas
According to this book: We should do leg curls and leg extensions at every session; we don't need ANY kind of deadlift or heavy posterior chain work (leg curls and extensions are apparently all we need); we don't need any barbell bench press, overhead press or squat; we don't need any loaded carries; we need ten exercises at every workout (no more, no less).It's essentially a rehash of the ACSM's other books, including Resources for Personal Trainers.The cardio guidelines are totally generic too. Look elsewhere.
A valuable reference book
The book to buy when you need real information about health and fitness and you're tired if guessing at the accuracy of the articles and posts you found online.
Great book! Wonderful resource
Great book! Wonderful resource
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AED16058
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
"ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness and Health is a must-read book for anyone who desires to live a long and healthy life. Written by experts from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, this book offers practical and proven advice on staying active and eating right."
Robert Sallis, MD, FACSM -- Co-Director of Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fontana CA
“ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness and Health helps you find your path to lifelong health. Backed by the latest research, this book will help you make informed, everyday decisions about eating right and being active. Learn from leading experts how individual choices today can add up to a lifetime of good health.”
Walt Thompson, PhD-- President, American College of Sports Medicine (2017-2018), Regents’ Professor and Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development, Georgia State University
“The American College of Sports Medicine is the world’s authority on physical activity, fitness, and health. In this volume, leading experts provide up-to-date guidance on adoption of an active, fit, and healthy lifestyle.”
Russell R. Pate, PhD-- Professor of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
About the Author
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to improving health through science, education, and medicine. ACSM members work in a range of medical specialties, allied health professions, and scientific disciplines. Members are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sport-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise. The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
Barbara A. Bushman, PhD, FASCM, is a professor at Missouri State University and a program director and clinical exercise physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She received her PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Toledo and has teaching experience in identification of health risks, exercise testing and prescription, anatomy, and physiology. Bushman served as senior editor of ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, Fourth Edition, and a reviewer for ACSM's Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Women & Health, and ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. She has been a fellow of the ACSM since 1999, serving on the ACSM Media Referral Network. As an associate editor of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Bushman writes the “Wouldn’t You Like to Know” column, which covers a variety of topics in health and fitness.
Bushman is the lead author of Action Plan for Menopause as well as numerous research articles. She maintains a Facebook page focused on health and fitness (Facebook.com/FitnessID). She resides in Strafford, Missouri, with her husband, Tobin. She enjoys walks with her husband and German shepherd. She participates in numerous activities in her leisure time, including running, cycling, hiking, weightlifting, kayaking, and scuba diving.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered On Time
Good Fitness Book and receive as scheduled
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseline Explanation and Examples
Easy to understand principles related to Kinesiology for a beginner.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value if you need this text
The book is surprisingly well made for the price. Sturdy, well bound, great color and print quality. I had to have it for an annoying required course so I didn't focus much on content but there seemed to be good standardized info. Nothing out of the box. It also didn't address at all some great exercises for basic physical therapy.
4.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive, but useful health information
This book uses data from studies to paint an an overall picture of the ways health changes over life and how we can improve it with things like diet choices and exercise. I feel that this would be a useful book for a health class but maybe not as much otherwise. The information is definitely geared towards more health vulnerable populations such as the elderly, overweight, diabetics, etc. It provides useful info about how diet and exercise exactly affect our health, but it repeats the same info a lot throughout the book for each different age/health group. For people looking to learn new fitness regimens or dive deep into health and fitness I feel there are other more specialized books. However, for a health class this is a great strating point with a lot of great, data backend information.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read on physical fitness
I highly recommend this book. The information is based on the latest scientific research instead of some fad. The only exercise book many of us will ever need (until the next edition.)
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This book is great. It gives a lot of information on fitness and how to be healthier. It also comes with a nice calculation sheets and suggested work outs.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Amazing how it came so fast when I need it last minute for school!
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Up to date information was helpful
Bellissimooo
Un libro utilissimo e ben comprensibile per sportivi per anziani e per tutti coloro che vogliono cambiare stile di vita. Vale molto più di quello che costa
Great resource for all
Scientific approach to health and fitness and nutrition.The level of specificity and detail is adequate. Avoids much clutter. Gives clarity.
Poor resistance training ideas
According to this book: We should do leg curls and leg extensions at every session; we don't need ANY kind of deadlift or heavy posterior chain work (leg curls and extensions are apparently all we need); we don't need any barbell bench press, overhead press or squat; we don't need any loaded carries; we need ten exercises at every workout (no more, no less).It's essentially a rehash of the ACSM's other books, including Resources for Personal Trainers.The cardio guidelines are totally generic too. Look elsewhere.
A valuable reference book
The book to buy when you need real information about health and fitness and you're tired if guessing at the accuracy of the articles and posts you found online.
Great book! Wonderful resource
Great book! Wonderful resource
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