Senior Exercise Dvd's

Aerobic exercises are physical activities that target and use the muscles of the body. It is also known as cardiovascular exercise or endurance exercise. A person engaged in this exercise has higher endurance to physical and strenuous activity compared to an inactive person.

Aerobic exercise increases the amount of oxygen that flows into the muscle fibers. It makes the muscles stronger as it usually uses the large muscles in a continuous motion. It also develops the heart, lungs, blood vessels and muscles to work proficiently. Even when you are resting, the efficient of these organs stays the same. In addition, it improves the sleeping pattern and minimizes stress, anxiety and depression. Walking, running, jumping rope, climbing stairs, dancing, swimming, cross-country skiing and riding a bike are considered as aerobic exercises.

Doing aerobic exercises daily can help you burn calories as well as maintain your weight. Furthermore, it decreases the amount of body fats whilst increases the amount of muscle fibers. People who are into aerobic exercises have lower risk to chronic health complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure and other health complications related to obesity and overweight.

To achieve optimal health, doctors usually advised the patients to engage in aerobic exercises for more than 30 minutes a day. However, you do not have to do it continuously. You can have three sessions, 10 minutes each. The effectiveness is the same as that of continuous 30 minutes aerobic. In addition, aerobic exercises that are cut partially are much easier to fit into your daily routine.

Endurance exercise should be practiced three to four times a week. Your goal is to keep your target heart rate at least 30 minutes per session. However, you cannot do it in your first session, so start slowly, set your goal for 5 minutes, and gradually increases it, as you feel a lot stronger.

The target heart rate is 50 to 80 percent of the top figure of heart rate based on age. This should be your heart rate goal. If your current heart rate is not found inside this range, change the intensity of your activity until it falls inside the suggested range. You can either increase or decrease the intensity of the exercise.

Nonetheless, do not forget to do stretching exercises for at least 5 minutes until your body warms up or cools down before and after your aerobic exercises. You can begin using muscles and joint stretching that targets the spine, arms and legs muscles. After that, move your body in a rhythmic and repetitive motion by walking, jogging or biking to increase your heart rate. This is essential to avoid muscles and joint injury.

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Adult and Senior Fitness Forum (DVD) $44.73 On January 1, 2006, the baby boomers, those individuals who were born between 1946 and 1963, started turning 60. As the largest, most health-conscious, and most appearance-conscious generation in U.S. history, this generation served as the foundation of the modern health-club industry. The initial segment of the DVD features Tammy Petersen, who details statistics for this mature clientele related to both the medical and health-club industries. She then explores the needs and expectations of this aging population and the opportunities and responsibilities created for clubs choosing to accommodate this affluent client base. Subsequently, the forum is opened for questions to an expert panel, consisting of Cedric X. Bryant, chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), and Cary Wing, executive director of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). Among the topics covered: the baby boomers, aging successfully, exercise is medicine, defining aging, doctors and medication, and panel discussion. Produced in cooperation with the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).

Water Exercise Progressions (DVD) $62.64 Water Exercise Progressions presents a comprehensive overview of water exercise progressions for developing the musculature of both the upper and the lower body. Featuring two separate video programs—Upper Body Water Exercise Progressions and Lower Body Water Exercise Progressions, the DVD explains and demonstrates a variety of exercises that can be performed in shallow and deep water. The DVD also reviews how to apply sound biomechanical principles to a water-exercise class format. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise and Diabetes (DVD) $44.73 Exercise and Diabetes explains how diabetes can be affected in a positive way by exercise. The DVD reviews how exercise can have a significant effect in helping diabetics control their disease and reduce their risk to life-threatening complications. Information and guidelines for health/fitness professionals concerning how to prescribe sound exercise programs for their diabetic clients are provided. The DVD explains why and how regular exercise can be sound medicine for diabetic sufferers when properly prescribed. Among the topics covered: blood glucose control (normal; diabetic), benefits of exercise for diabetics, risks of exercise for diabetics, how to avoid the risks of exercise how to avoid hypoglycemia, and exercise prescription for diabetics. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Stronger Seniors: Core Fitness Chair Exercise (DVD) $28.67 STRONGER SENIORS-CORE FITNESS CHAIR EXERCISE(DVD)

Senior Fitness Test (DVD) $38.95 The Senior Fitness Test DVD is a companion resource to the Senior Fitness Test Manual. It shows how to administer the test battery properly to both individuals and groups. It is particularly useful in training volunteers or peer mentors who work with the test administration.The Senior Fitness Test DVD illustrates how to conduct seven individual fitness test items involving common activities such as getting up from a chair, walking, lifting, bending, and stretching. It also explains what equipment is needed to conduct the test items, provides safety tips, and demonstrates how to score each test item.The Senior Fitness Test is the answer to the need for a simple, easy-to-use battery of tests to assess the functional fitness of older adults. The test is safe and enjoyable for older adults, it meets scientific standards for reliability and validity, and it has accompanying performance norms based on actual performance scores of over 7,000 men and women between the ages of 60 and 94.The Senior Fitness Test DVD underscores the importance of measuring the functional fitness of older adults and identifying people who are at risk for loss of functional mobility. Use this DVD to train peer mentors in order to expedite group testing.2/23/2006 copyright, 24 minutes.

The Risks of Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 The Risks of Exercise Training examines the degree to which exercise might be dangerous for “healthy� adults. The DVD reviews the historical risk of exercise-related complications occurring and examines the need for establishing and practicing emergency procedures to handle such situations should they arise. Among the topics covered: bad outcomes during exercise, the value of exercise according to the Greeks and Romans, “athlete’s heart�, historical risk of exercise-related complications, sudden cardiac death vs. myocardial infarction, and risk of complications in cardiac rehab. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Functional Exercise Training (DVD) $67.12 Functional Exercise Training explains and demonstrates exercise progressions for increasing the level of muscular strength and endurance for the primary muscles of the lower body, upper body, and torso. A progressive, functional exercise continuum for each of these key muscles is reviewed in detail. Features three separate video programs on one DVD: Lower- Body Functional Training; Upper-Body Functional Training; and Functional Abdominal and Lower Back Training. The progressive functional continuum presented in the DVD is applicable for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and program directors. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Monitoring Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 Monitoring Exercise Training presents a detailed overview of how individuals can determine whether their exercise program is working. The DVD reviews approaches to monitoring training that are designed to help individuals know whether their exercise program is achieving the desired results and whether they need to make adjustments in their training regimen based on the results of their evaluation. Among the topics covered: approaches to monitoring training, anaerobic threshold, How do athletes actually train?, evaluating training, and summary. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Through Menopause (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Through Menopause reviews the role that exercise can play in dealing with the symptoms and increased health risks associated with traversing menopause. The DVD discusses what type of training should be included in an exercise prescription to help empower women in their midlife to take charge of their health and their bodies. Among the topics covered: physiologic changes and health effects associated with menopause, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, weight management, and pelvic floor issues related to menopause, exercise prescription guidelines for midlife women, and how to correctly perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Dumbbell Exercise Training (DVD) $62.64 Dumbbell Exercise Training presents a comprehensive overview of how to perform upper-body and lower-body strength training exercises using dumbbells. Featuring two separate video programs—Dumbbell Exercise Techniques and Total Body Exercises with Dumbbells, the DVD offers information and instructional advice on techniques, errors, spotting, and progressions for performing dumbbell exercises. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Stronger Seniors: Yoga Chair Exercise for Fitness (DVD) $28.79 STRONGER SENIORS-YOGA CHAIR EXERCISE FOR FITNESS FOR FITNESS (DVD)

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The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise (DVD) $44.73 While the frequency and duration of exercise are the same for all persons, exercise intensity is more complex because it can be expressed in absolute terms (METs, Kcal/min) and in relative terms (%VO2 max, % 1RM). Disagreement exists whether exercise intensity should be expressed relative to a maximal value (%VO2 max, %HRmax) or to a submaximal value (% above or below the lactate or ventilatory threshold). The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise discusses the importance of exercise intensity for various health states, as well as its importance for prescribing exercise. Among the topics covered: definition and discussion of absolute and relative intensity of exercise, importance of exercise intensity for total mortality, coronary heart disease, serum lipids, stroke, hypertension, weight loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease, problems associated with high-intensity exercise, effect of exercise intensity and fitness on a) exercise duration and b) responses to exercise, and need for more detailed information in order to give more individualized exercise prescriptions. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription (DVD) $44.73 The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription offers a detailed overview of exercise prescription as it relates to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In a practical, easy-to-understand manner, the DVD explains and demonstrates objective and subjective ways to determine exercise intensity and to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: how age and attitude affect an individual’s overall fitness level, how to determine the “best� form of exercise, how to determine exercise intensity—objectively & subjectively, and how to apply the “art� of exercise prescription. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise Prescription When There's No Exercise Test: The Talk Test (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Prescription When There’s No Exercise Test: The Talk Test details a unique way of prescribing exercise that can be useful when an exercise test is not available. The DVD reviews the steps involved in employing the talk test to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: exercise training, exercise prescription, training intensity, historical background—studies, and talk test for exercise RX. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions (DVD) $44.73 Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions explores the differences between exercise progressions for training on land and training in water. The DVD also details how to create an effective exercise progression on either land or water. In addition, the DVD discusses how exercise progressions should be incorporated into the overall training regimen. Among the topics covered: 1978 ACSM guidelines, 1990 ACSM guidelines, 1994 healthy people update, 1998 ACSM guidelines, new science vs. old science, how does a muscle work, muscle group actions and progressions, gluteus medius, rhomboids, and triceps. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Upper-Body Exercise Techniques (DVD) $44.73 Upper-Body Exercise Techniques offers an easy-to-understand explanation of how to perform exercises for the upper body. The DVD primarily focuses on multi-joint, free-weight exercises. Instructional tips and guidelines on exercise technique, errors, spotting, and progressions for exercises like pull-ups and dips are also included. Among the topics covered: exercise considerations, benefits of upper-body exercise, warm-up, bench press, incline press, decline press, dips, military press, behind-the-neck press, upright rows, pull-ups, pull-downs, bentover barbell rows, barbell curls, and triceps extensions.

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Exercise and Aging (DVD) $44.73 Aging is a reality. While everyone ages somewhat differently, the key issue that individuals must consider is not whether they can extend the length of their life, but how they can improve the quality of their life. In other words, how are they going to live until they die? In Exercise and Aging, one of the most renowned exercise physiologists in the field provides his insights, thoughts, and suggestions for health/fitness professionals who work with older people. Among the topics covered: aging and life expectancy trends in the United States, physiological parameters that decrease with age, overview of a long-term UNLV epidemiological study of the effect of daily activity on coronary risk factors and the aging process, the health benefits of physical activity for older adults, and factors that should be considered when working with older adults. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise (DVD) $44.73 Muscle imbalances need to be addressed asymmetrically in order to create balance and symmetry. Everything, from the way individuals stand, lift, and carry, affects this asymmetry. The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise teaches assessment of hypermobility and rigidity, and how to correct problems involving asymmetry, from scoliosis to sports-related imbalances. Among the topics covered: warm-up, first movement, second movement, third movement, fourth movement, fifth movement, sixth movement, seventh movement, and cool-down. Produced in cooperation with Inner IDEA.

The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training (DVD) $44.73 Genetic factors influence how people are at the present time and how they respond to external stimuli or changes in their environment (for example, exercise training). The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training provides a basic introduction to the field of genetics and how it applies to exercise and training. It summarizes some of the findings of a large-scale study (The HERITAGE Family Study) on the effects of genetic factors and exercise training on fitness and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The DVD also discusses the practical application of these findings to health and fitness. Among the topics covered: basic introduction to genetics, examples of variables (e.g., body weight, muscle fiber composition) where the effects of genetic factors are known, variability in response to training, lack of difference in training responses between a) men and women, b) blacks and whites, and c) young, middle-aged and older subjects. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market (DVD) $44.73 Despite the fact that a substantial amount of documented information concerning the benefits of exercise exists, less than twenty percent of Americans engage in exercise on a regular basis. Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market offers a field- tested model for getting physically inactive individuals to participate in exercise. In addition, the DVD details the key factors that have to be addressed if such lifestyle changes are to occur. Among the topics covered: external barriers to exercise, traditional approaches to exercise behavior change, support for the one-to-one approach, program design components, program design success factors, the traditional exercise experience vs. the one-to-one exercise experience, program design options, benefits of computerized equipment, and program-development plan.

Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs (DVD) $44.73 Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs presents a detailed overview of the factors that affect exercise compliance. The DVD also reviews a series of practical strategies for increasing the level of participant compliance. Among the topics covered: predictors of compliance—socioeconomic, physical/biological, psychological, and characteristics of the exercise program, strategies to improve compliance—coordination of time of day the exercise program is offered, reinforcement during or shortly after the participant’s behavior by the instructor, stimulus control whereby participants are encouraged to make use of cues, cognitive strategies, and behavioral contracting. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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Methods of Group Exercise Instruction [With DVD] $49.6 Completely revised, "Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition," highlights the commonalities of a variety of group exercise formats through common training principles, correction techniques, and safety. Comprehensive, practical, and research based, this text features applied learning through practical mini-teaching assignments that are referenced with demonstrations found on the DVD. Teaching techniques convey appropriate training for each muscle group and methods for warm-up, cardiorespiratory training, muscular conditioning, and flexibility. In addition, starter routines, modification strategies, and assessments are presented for eight class formats: hi/low impact, step training, kickboxing, sport conditioning, stationary indoor cycling, water exercise, yoga, and mat-based Pilates. Merging both text and video, the second edition is an in-depth and practical resource for beginning and preprofessional group exercise instructors working to improve their teaching skills and confidence. New to this second edition are the following features: -Three chapters discussing popular group exercise formats for sports conditioning, yoga, and mat-based Pilates -Research highlight boxes that share supporting research for the guidelines and procedures recommended in the text -Three skill levels of instruction for many formats featured on the DVD -DVD quizzes in the instructor guide for use in conjunction with the video segments -An expanded instructor guide and test package "Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition," moves from theory to practice in a logical progression that is helpful for both students and methods course instructors. The text is also organized for easy reference, putting the techniques that group exercise instructors need to know at their fingertips. Part I of the text presents foundational knowledge for group exercise instructors, which is applied in part III of the book. An introduction to the field of group exercise instruction discusses differences between student-centered and teacher-centered instruction, presents research on group cohesion, and offers options for professional certificiation and continuing education. Insights on the evolution of group fitness, cultural influences, the instructor as role model, and basic business practices provide a deeper level of understanding that moves beyond the class routine to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all class participants. The final two chapters in part I present practical discussion of core concepts in class design and appropriate use of music, choreography, and cueing methods. Chapters in part II are aligned with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for the four components of health and fitness: warm-up and stretching, cardiorespiratory training, muscular condititioning, and flexibilty training. Special focus is given to presentation of muscle groups, joints, and proper exercise techniq

Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Program Design for the “New� Fitness Participant presents a detailed overview of the rapidly emerging condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X. The DVD provides exercise program guidelines for clients suffering from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The DVD also features invaluable information regarding special precautions that need to be taken when designing exercise programs for such individuals. Among the topics covered: Metabolic Syndrome X, exercise and obesity, waging war on obesity, high protein diets, exercise and diabetes, exercise and hypertension, and the law on initial value. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Stretching and Exercise - The Truth! (DVD) $44.73 Considerable debate exists concerning the value of stretching prior to activity. Stretching and Exercise—The Truth! sifts through the available research on the topic and uncovers several misconceptions and oversights that can help shed light on the issue. The DVD is a terrific resource for health/fitness professionals who want to better understand the scientific rationale of why individuals should or should not stretch before engaging in physical activities. Among the topics covered: introduction to stretching, research studies—decrease in performance, research studies—no change in performance, research studies—increase in performance, studies on injury prevention, interpreting the research, and questions we need to ask. Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery (DVD) $44.73 Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery examines the key factors involved in determining the optimal blend of exercise intensity versus time for recovery. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the DVD details how individuals can know whether they are working too hard or not enough. The DVD also presents an overview of a physically active individual’s hydration, nutrition, and sleep needs. Among the topics covered: identifying the sources of information, the optimal level of exercise intensity vs. time for recovery, why people exercise, the body’s hormonal response to exercise, heart-rate monitoring during exercise, exercise-related fatigue, overtraining, workout stimulus/intensity, hydration needs, nutrition needs, sleep needs, and the plan. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

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Clinical Exercise Physiology--Understanding the Basics (DVD) $44.73 Clinical Exercise Physiology—Understanding the Basics presents an easy-to-understand overview of many of the basic fundamentals, concepts, and principles involved in clinical exercise physiology. The DVD discusses how these concepts can be applied by health/fitness professionals in a meaningful and useful manner in a clinical setting. Among the topics covered: maximal oxygen uptake, metabolic equivalents (METs), anaerobic (ventilatory) threshold, acute cardiorespiratory response to exercise, cardiac output, stroke volume, and arterial-venous oxygen difference. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Fat-Burning Exercise: Strategies to Burn Fat (DVD) $44.73 Fat-Burning Exercise: Strategies to Burn Fat presents an overview of how exercisers can maximize the amount of fat that they burn. The DVD also offers specific strategies for increasing caloric expenditure during exercise. Among the topics covered: a review of caloric equivalents, myths and misconceptions concerning fat-burning theory, strategies to increase caloric expenditure, considerations concerning exercise duration, and resistance training as a modality for burning fat. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

How Valuable Is Your Group Exercise Program? (DVD) $44.73 The impact of group-exercise programming on member retention is well documented. How Valuable Is Your Group Exercise Program? reviews how valuable this program is to a health/fitness club and explains how to measure its worth and run it like a profitable business. The DVD discusses how a properly designed group-exercise program can make a bigger impact on a club’s revenue and retention levels. The DVD is designed for managers who want to strengthen their club’s programming efforts, boost member participation, and increase the overall value of group exercise to their business. Among the topics covered: integrating your group-exercise program, 12-point value system, from theory to practice, and presentation recap. Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

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