Able Bodies Balance Training

by Scott, Sue

• ISBN13: 9780736064682
• ISBN10: 0736064680
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2008-09-03
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

"ABLE Bodies Balance Training offers an activity-based program to improve balance and mobility for both fit and frail older adults. This practical instructor's guide provides more than 130 balance and mobility exercises that consider flexibility strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance. These exercises enhance older adults' abilities to maintain balance in completing their everyday tasks."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

All About ABLE Bodies Balance Training

Components of ABLE Bodies Training

There's more to balance training than just balance!

This chapter outlines the five components that make up an ABLE bodies training program: flexibility, posture and core stability, strength for a purpose, balance and mobility, and cardiorespiratory endurance

Setting Up ABLE Bodies Training Sessions

You know the components, but how do you combine them to create a solid training program?

This chapter explains how to set up classes, how to select and progress activities, and how to be a more effective instructor

Ensuring Safety in ABLE Bodies Training

No matter how well you set up your training sessions, they aren't any good without the proper safety guidelines in place

This chapter outlines how to create plans and establish rules, ensure the mental and physical well-being of your participants, and prepare for emergencies.

ABLE Bodies Balance Training Activities

Flexibility

Flexibility offers a greater range of motion, and that is key in older adults

In this chapter, you'll find flexibility activities that can be done while seated or standing, as well as conceptual activities

Posture and Core Stability

A strong core is key to good posture and overall balance

This chapter offers activities specific to both posture and core stability, as well as activities that progressively increase strength in these two areas

Strength for a Purpose

Overall strength is a goal, but there are also specific areas that need more attention in older populations

In this chapter, you'll find lots of strength activities for the legs, back, chest, and triceps

Balance and Mobility

If you want activities that focus on balance, then this chapter is for you!

Activities in this chapter focus on gait, activities of daily living, vision, and motor coordination

You'll also find games that target all areas

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Adding cardiorespiratory elements to balance training is easy!

This chapter offers lots of ideas for setting up sessions dedicated to cardiorespiratory endurance or adding cardiorespiratory endurance activities to your balance classes

Sample Balance Training Sessions

Template for ABLE Bodies Balance Training Sessions

Certificate of Completion

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