Description
📘 ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
11th Edition | American College of Sports Medicine
📌 Overview
This authoritative guide sets the gold standard for safe, effective, and evidence-based exercise prescription. Now in its 11th edition, it aligns with the latest 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and incorporates emerging topics such as brain health and chronic conditions. It is the core reference for those working in clinical, academic, and fitness settings.
🌟 Key Features
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✅ Updated Guidelines: Includes the most recent ACSM and federal exercise recommendations.
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🧠 New Chapter on Brain Health: Covers exercise guidance for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, depression, and anxiety.
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📚 Clear Layout: Reorganized content enhances readability and application.
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💊 Medication Appendix: Handy reference for how common drugs interact with exercise.
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📈 Clinical Testing Procedures: Step-by-step guidance on ECG, stress testing, and metabolic calculations.
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📄 Expanded Appendices: Includes metabolic equations, normative data, and ACSM certification info.
💡 Key Benefits
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⚕️ Clinically Relevant: Designed to bridge the gap between exercise science and medical care.
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🧩 Multidisciplinary Utility: Suitable for physicians, physical therapists, nurses, and exercise professionals.
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🎓 Educational Backbone: Essential text for students preparing for ACSM certifications and board exams.
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🏋️ Applied Science: Translates research into real-world protocols for general and clinical populations.
👥 Ideal For
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🏥 Healthcare Providers: Physicians, PAs, and RNs incorporating exercise into treatment plans.
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🏃♂️ Exercise Specialists: Personal trainers, clinical exercise physiologists, strength coaches.
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🎓 Students & Instructors: Core text in academic programs in kinesiology, sports science, or public health.
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🛠 Rehabilitation Experts: Physical and occupational therapists designing post-op or chronic disease programs.
✅ Recommendation
A must-have reference for anyone involved in prescribing or supervising exercise. Its scientific rigor and practical focus make it equally useful for students, clinicians, and fitness professionals. Perfect for passing ACSM exams or elevating clinical practice.
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