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OverviewPart one of this book examines the benefits of exercise for women, from osteoporosis prevention to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving well-being. The book also reviews the physiological fitness differences between men and women, and in Part two presents and discusses fitness programming for women. Part three helps women to tailor an exercise programme to their stage in life: adolescence, pre-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and ageing. Special fitness and health challenges for each stage are reviewed, including nutrition and supplements. A detailed glossary provides the broad professional audience who will be interested in this book with a collection of difficult and specialised terms and their meanings. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michele A. Kettles , Brenda S. Wright , Colette L. ColePublisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.953kg ISBN: 9780736057691ISBN 10: 0736057692 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 22 June 2006 Recommended Age: From 18 To 99 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a wonderful resource that is truly up to date and comprehensive, presented in a manner that is relevant and thoughtful in addressing the health and fitness concerns of women. Marilyn Strawbridge, PhD Butler University, Indianapolis, IN This is a wonderful resource that is truly up to date and comprehensive, presented in a manner that is relevant and thoughtful in addressing the health and fitness concerns of women. <br>Marilyn Strawbridge, PhD <br>Butler University, Indianapolis, IN<br> Author InformationMichele Kettles is a board certified specialist in preventive medicine and practices clinical medicine full-time with a focus on exercise counselling for better health and fitness. Kettles has been a staff physician at the Cooper Clinic since 1998 and served five years on active duty in the US Navy as a physician. As director of Behavioural Science and Health Promotion at the Cooper Institute in Dallas, Brenda S. Wright consulted with individuals and groups to develop comprehensive well-being programmes. Clients included major corporations schools, US government agencies and hospitals. Wright has developed and delivered numberous certification training programmes and manuals for health professionals. Colette Cole has a Master of Science degree and is a fitness co-ordinator and personal trainer at the Cooper Fitness Centre. Cole has worked in the health and fitness industry for the last 18 years and began working in the Cooper Fitness Centre in 1994. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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