Archive for the ‘Abstract’ Category
Posted on June 26, 2009 05:38:11 PM
People can contemplate positive behaviors for years, unable to make lasting changes in their health and well-being. Experts' efforts to assist them through advice and information often miss the mark, causing people to feel even less in control. When experts integrate coaching strategies that are based on behavior-change research, they help clients/patients get in touch with their own powerful internal motivators and lay the foundation for meaningful change.
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DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181abc30b
Authors: Hance, Billie Jo B.S.; Moore, Margaret M.B.A.
Posted on June 26, 2009 05:38:10 PM
Millions of boys and girls participate in organized and recreational sports in the United States. However, there appears to be an increasing number of young athletes who specialize in just one sport starting at a young age or compete on multiple teams year-round without adequate time for recovery between sport seasons. Learn more about the risks of overtraining and age-appropriate conditioning guidelines for the young athlete.
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DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aae0a0
Authors: Faigenbaum, Avery D. Ed.D., FACSM
Posted on June 26, 2009 05:38:10 PM
Application of the American College of Sports Medicine strength training guidelines provides a safe, effective, and time-effi cient approach for improving body composition, and reducing the risk of many chronic health problems. Find out more in this engaging feature.
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DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181aaf460
Authors: Westcott, Wayne Ph.D., CSCS
Posted on June 22, 2009 05:13:09 PM
This article demonstrates how theory-based strategies may be utilized by a health and fitness professional to deliver exercise messages, consultations, or programs in a way that benefits participants' attempts to regularly engage in physical activity and their well-being.
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DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181a1c2c4
Authors: Edmunds, Jemma Ph.D.; Ntoumanis, Nikos Ph.D.; Duda, Joan L. Ph.D.
Posted on June 22, 2009 05:13:09 PM
Learn about the importance of ancillary revenue to over-all medical fitness center success. The definition, opportunity identification, measurement practices, and program development will be covered.
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DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0b013e3181a1c956
Authors: Clevenger, Troy; Ribley, Douglas A.
