Home Exercise Guide For Adults And Seniors Fitness And Nutrition

Author : Karen Cutler
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781725519503
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Home Exercise Guide for Adults and Seniors Plus Cardiac, Arthritis, Diabetes written by Karen Cutler and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the sixth book on home exercise guides for frail and fit adults and seniors. This book combines the extra chapters in previous books on cardiac disease, respiratory disease, diabetes and arthritis. It has been proven that exercise and nutrition are two of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not know how to start or progress an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This book is for:* Those with a history of heart disease, stroke or attending cardiac rehab to be used in conjunction with the physician or other health care provider and/or physical therapist recommendations. * Those with a history of pulmonary disease, to include COPD, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis to be used in conjunction with the physician or other health care provider and/or physical therapist recommendations. * Those with a diagnosis of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis* Those with a diagnosis of Diabetes, Pre-diabetes or Metabolic disorders.* The beginner who has never exercised before* The individual that has mastered the basics, but wants to know how to advance to the next level.* Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.* The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed. This book is not for or may need modification:* Chronic or acute disorders/injury's that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program. * If you are over 40 and have never exercises before, it is advised that a physician clears you first. * Undiagnosed pain.* The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers. * People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab. These issue will be addressed in future volumes: Cancer, Autoimmune disorders, Neurological disorders, Orthopedic disordersWhat is covered in this book?* Home Exercise Programs - pictures and explanationso Myofascial release o Flexibility - Stretching o Core Stability o Balance with progression to Standing Strengthening exerciseso Strengthening o Lower extremity - Lying and Seatedo Upper extremity * Benefits and Factors to consider before starting an exercise program* Vital signs and how to monitor exercise intensity* Temperature - Heat and Cold* Dehydration* Anatomy - Anatomical Positions and Directions* Muscles/Joint actions, Skeleton/Range of Motion* Equipment needed for home exercise* Warm up/cool down* Duration, Frequency, Intensity and Primary Movement Patterns* Nutritiono Protein, Amino Acids, Fats o Carbohydrates, sugars, glycogen, glycemic indexo Vitamins and Mineralso Calorieso How to read a nutrition label * Coronary Artery Diseaseo Stroke o Physical Activity and Hearto Exercise Response to Cardiac Medications o Cardiac disease or symptoms and possible exercise precautionso Hypertension / Hypotensiono Cholesterol o Heart-healthy eating (NIH) Foods to Eat and Nutrients to Limit / DASH Diet* Respiratory Disease, including Description, Signs/Symptoms, Treatment and Exerciseo COPDo Asthmao Bronchitis o Cystic Fibrosis o Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis* Diabetes, including: o Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes o Insulin and other Treatments, o Physical Activityo Diet * Arthritis o Type, Affected Joints, Disease Characteristics, Increased Risks and Preventiono Exercise Tips / Modify or Discontinue Exerciseo Nutrition for Arthritis with