15 Special Considerations for Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, and Dyslipidemia For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION Lifestyle therapy (i.e., beneficial modifications in diet and physical…
21 Special Considerations for Bone Health and Osteoporosis For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION This chapter presents an overview of osteoporosis and discuss special…
16 Special Considerations for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION This chapter presents background, special considerations related to exercise testing,…
20 Special Considerations for Cancer For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION This chapter presents background information and special considerations for exercise testing, prescription, and…
12 Special Considerations for Cardiovascular Disease: Heart Failure For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION This chapter presents background, special considerations related to exercise testing,…
2 The Health Consequences of Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION Over the past century, technological advances have reduced…
14 Special Considerations for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION Diabetes mellitus is characterized by abnormal glucose…
1 The Health Benefits of Physical Activity For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION Exercise science, public health, and medical experts recommend that everyone engage…
6 Body Composition Assessment For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION Body composition describes the amount and relative proportions of fat mass (FM) and fat-free…
5 Muscle Strength Assessment For additional ancillary materials related to this chapter, please visit thePoint. INTRODUCTION The human body has over 600 muscles that are used for work, for play,…
