This textbook is the most up-to-date, comprehensive source for exercise professionals helping senior clients reach their goals through safe, effective and personalized programming. You will understand how to work with this diverse population through a wide range of behavior-change and exercise science fundamentals as well as programming options, assessments and communication techniques. The text takes an application-based approach to client-centered coaching and training, enabling you to bring the theoretical concepts to life and be better prepared to thrive in real-world situations with senior clients. The most up-to-date, comprehensive source for health and exercise professionals working with adults aged 50 and over Includes information on programming options, assessments and communication techniques Offers a holistic approach on how to train older adults with a wide range of abilities, from those struggling with chronic health conditions to active senior clients who want to improve sports performance

The ACE Fitness Nutrition Manual is an essential text for health and fitness professionals new to the industry and veterans looking to expand the breadth of services they offer clients. It includes a wealth of knowledge and skills to help professionals maximize their expertise in nutrition while staying within the bounds of scope of practice. Registered dietician Dr. Natalie Digate Muth, MPH, offers her insight on teaching clients to read and compare nutrition labels, instructions for effectively obtaining diet history and using it to facilitate goal setting, and methods of preparing simple and healthy meals. Aimed at helping health and fitness professionals maximize their expertise in nutrition while staying within the bounds of scope of practice Includes insight from registered dietician Dr. Natalie Digate Muth on interacting with clients and empowering them with information to eat healthier Features information on how to teach clients to read nutrition labels, and prepare simple and healthy meals