Where Do I Start? The Trainer's Guide to Exercise Prescription

Where Do I Start? The Trainer's Guide to Exercise Prescription is designed as a resource for both new trainers and fitness professionals who simply need a refresher course on assigning the appropriate exercises to participants. The DVD discusses injury prevention through orthopedic assessment by looking at what bones are made of and how they are formed. It also explains what gets in the way of motion and how individuals tend to compensate for their limitations in motion. More importantly, you'll examine why the maintenance of muscular availability around a joint is imperative for optimal joint function. After watching this DVD, you'll have a better understanding of the concept of force, its effect on joints, and how to best manage it.

Among Topics Covered:

• Exploring structure
• Joint structure
• Joint motion
• Joint control
• More perspectives on muscular orchestration