Ace Group Fitness Instructor Manual A Guide For Fitness Professional

Written and reviewed by top experts in a variety of fields - from exercise physiology and health psychology to business and law - this text is unlike any other resource for group fitness instructors. When coupled with ACE's essentials of exercise science for fitness professionals, the ACE group fitness instructor manual provides foundational knowledge required to pass the ACE certification exam and teach in almost any group setting. Group fitness instruction has expanded well beyond the traditional aerobics classes of years past but whether you teach step training, Pilates, yoga, or any of the other constantly emerging and evolving class types, this third edition of the ACE group fitness instructor manual is not only an excellent study tool as you prepare for the ACE exam, but also a valuable resource that you will refer to for years to come.

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual was designed to prepare fitness professionals to work in group and class settings and is the main study for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Developed and written by 17 of the industry's top experts, the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual is an excellent resource, addressing the core competencies you need regardless of the types of classes you teach. It provides overviews of nine of the most popular modalities, including aquatic exercise, fitness yoga, and Pilates mat training. Topics range from exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and health screening to adherence, injury prevention, and legal and professional responsibilities. Special attention has been given to fitness for special populations, including pregnant women and those with significant weight challenges. Companion DVD included.

A handbook for today's fitness instructor. Group fitness instructors may be expected to offer participants a wide range of activities, such as indoor cycling, yoga and strength training, as well as aerobics. The contributors to this book are experts in a variety of fields, including exercise physiology, psychology and the law. The manual offers the foundation of knowledge necessary to teach fitness in a group setting. Topics covered include: exercise physiology; fundamentals of anatomy and applied kinesiology; nutrition; health screening; designing a group exercise programme; teaching the class; adherence and motivation; disabilities and health limitations; exercise and pregnancy; injury prevention and emergency procedures; and legal and professional responsibilities.

The exercises in this book are designed to help you master the basic concepts of group exercise instruction by breaking them into manageable concepts that you can apply to real life situations. Each chapter of the study guide is divided into sections. Getting started introduces you to the material, providing objectives and vocabulary words to concentrate on as you read the corresponding chapter in the manual. Expand your knowledge will test your comprehension through a variety of exercises and drills. Show what you know exercises your ability to apply what you have learned to real-life situations.

The ACE Personal Trainer Manual is an essential study tool for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and an excellent fitness and exercise resource students will use throughout their health and fitness careers.This Third Edition reflects the latest research findings and industry guidelines in the field of health and fitness. Revised and updated by the original authors and enhanced by the addition of a new chapter on health behavior and psychology, this text covers every aspect of personal training, from anatomy and physiology to injury prevention and legal issues.

***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Secrets of the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam helps you ace the American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Secrets of the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Secrets of the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam includes: The 5 Secret Keys to ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive review including: Cardio-respiratory Conditioning, Exercise Programming, Muscular Strength and Endurance, Progression and Intensity, Medical Conditions, Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Modifications for Senior Citizens, Proper Posture, Body Mass Index Test, Bioelectrical Impedance, Dyspnea Scale, The Talk Test Method, Basic Standing Stretches, Techniques for Monitoring Heart Rate, Basic Exercise Class Format, Participants with Disabilities, Instructional Techniques, Systematic Class Design, Goals, Plantar Fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Strain, Anterior Shoulder Instability, Lateral Epicondylitis, and much more...

This book delivers relevant tools that aspiring professionals and industry veterans can apply to the clients of today, including behavior change expertise, coaching philosophy, and new technical standards for fitness.

"Whether you are preparing to become an ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, or Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach, this textbook provides the foundational knowledge you will need before moving on to study the materials specific to your chosen certification. ... Each of the five chapters includes a study guide"--P. [4] of cover.