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This research-based guide shows you, the trainer, how to help older adults benefit from strength training. Summarizing current research and presenting teaching strategies in an easy to use format, "Fitness Professionals Guide to Strength Training for Older Adults, 2nd Edition" includes detailed illustrations and sample programmes. It helps you to modify programmes to meet each client's needs and abilities. Whether you are looking to build sensible strength training programmes or advise older adults on sport specific conditioning, the precise illustrations and biomechanically sound explanations will show you how

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