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This valuable complement to "ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs and the major position stands of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other scientific organizations. Providing readers with the information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) set forth in the Eighth Edition of the ACSM's Guidelines, it's a recommended study and review tool for preparing for any ACSM certification exam. It is a comprehensive resource for those working in the fitness and clinical exercise fields, as well as those in academic training. The contributions of more than 80 experts are featured, showcasing their expertise in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology. Content comprises both theoretical and practical physiological concepts, with related examples of exercise testing, training and programming.
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Format:Paperback
If you are planning on getting your personal training certification through ACSM, then I would highly recommend this book as an excellent study guide for using as part of your overall study plan when preparing for the exam.
Just to warn everyone...there is a ton of information in this review guide, and yes alot of it will be on the exam. I particulary liked the layout of the information presented, as it was well-organized and structured in a way that you can find a specific topic quickly without having to search through the entire book.
Another fair WARNING TO ALL, especially people new to the personal training industry...
This book, this certification, and really any certification that I know of does not cover the business side of p.t. and does not teach any type of selling skills what-so-ever. I've been training for about six years (I had NSCA when I first started), and I cannot stress enough how important it is to know how to sell yourself and your services to customers and clients.
If you're a trainer in a health club you should, take a look at The Personal Training Sales Education Textbook: A simple and effective sales system designed specifically for the personal trainer in the health club. (Volume 1). I read this book years ago and the selling system they talk about was responsible for me being able to quit my other job and start training full-time, and signing up more clients than I could handle.
There are some other good business books on the market also that deal with personal training outside a health club, but this by far the best book I've ever read pertaining to selling in health clubs.
Just to warn everyone...there is a ton of information in this review guide, and yes alot of it will be on the exam. I particulary liked the layout of the information presented, as it was well-organized and structured in a way that you can find a specific topic quickly without having to search through the entire book.
Another fair WARNING TO ALL, especially people new to the personal training industry...
This book, this certification, and really any certification that I know of does not cover the business side of p.t. and does not teach any type of selling skills what-so-ever. I've been training for about six years (I had NSCA when I first started), and I cannot stress enough how important it is to know how to sell yourself and your services to customers and clients.
If you're a trainer in a health club you should, take a look at The Personal Training Sales Education Textbook: A simple and effective sales system designed specifically for the personal trainer in the health club. (Volume 1). I read this book years ago and the selling system they talk about was responsible for me being able to quit my other job and start training full-time, and signing up more clients than I could handle.
There are some other good business books on the market also that deal with personal training outside a health club, but this by far the best book I've ever read pertaining to selling in health clubs.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great not only for those who do fitness every day, but for those who are in other health area.
Book is like a journal, many authors, many different opinions and great for some statistics.
If you are looking into doing exercises or making an exercise plans for others, this book will be of a great help.
Book is like a journal, many authors, many different opinions and great for some statistics.
If you are looking into doing exercises or making an exercise plans for others, this book will be of a great help.
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22 Oct 2009
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This book is the primary resource for ACSM certification. The newest edition is much more user friendly than previous editions and has some important changes in guidelines and protocols. I was studying for ACSM HFS cert for about 3 months with the previous edition but was informed at a ACSM workshop that I would need to purchase this edition because of the changes in the info. I got this resource only several weeks before sitting for my certification. I PASSED!! I felt well prepared and scored well.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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16 Sep 2011
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book was exactly what they said it would be - was in great shape. got here quickly. all around awesome purchase expereince
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ACSM's Resource Manual
10 July 2010
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As a resource manual for passing the ACSM's HFS Certification Exam it leaves a lot to be desired. For a 3rd edition it is painfully full of typo errors which include wrong answers for the review tests which makes you doubt your knowledge. In addition it only covers about 1/2 of what's on the exam. To be fair the authors do suggest that it not be the only resourse used to prepare for the test. I strongly suggest that you also purchase ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and use it as your main source.
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