Nationally-recognized editors select the best, most relevant journal articles of the year from a survey of more than 500 journals nationwide. The articles are professionally abstracted and followed by clinically relevant commentary by the editors.

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ACSM's Exercise is Medicine^TM : A Clinician's Guide to Exercise
(ISBN: 1-58255-739-X)

Exercise is Medicine™ is an American College of Sports Medicine initiative to "make physical activity and exercise a standard part of a disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm." This book will teach practitioners how to motivate and instruct patients on the importance of exercise and how to design practical exercise programs for patients of all ages and fitness levels, as well as those with special conditions such as pregnancy, obesity, and cancer. Coverage includes in-depth discussions of both the lifestyle exercise approach to exercising regularly and the structured exercise approach.

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From the American College of Sports Medicine comes an enhanced and expanded classic: the third edition of the ACSM Fitness Book! This full-color, illustrated guide is perfect for getting people started on a fitness program and keeping them moving forward. From sample programs and worksheets to color photos detailing a variety of exercises, this new edition has it all, including a simple, proven test to help each reader determine the perfect place to begin.

Whether the goal is improving cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, or overall body condition, the ACSM Fitness Book will lay out a plan to put the target within reach. From simple, step-by-step instruction to new insights on nutrition, weight control, motivation, and overcoming setbacks, it offers the tools readers need to develop an effective exercise program.

Paperback, 184 pages

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Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Arthritis is a complete and effective guide to help determine the type and extent of exercise needed to counteract the discomfort, pain, and limitations of arthritis and help lead an active life. It explains and shows how to build strength, flexibility, and endurance while protecting painful joints with low-impact workout options, including water exercise, tai chi, and yoga. It also presents the pros and cons of supplement use so that readers can make informed decisions about the "cures" advertised for arthritis. They will put this plan to use not just to survive but also to thrive, and they will feel better than they ever thought possible!

A. Lynn Millar, Ph.D., FACSM; Paperback; 216 pages

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Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Diabetes presents all of the essential information needed to safely, effectively manage Types 1 and 2 diabetes and prediabetes for the long term. This book is perfect for your students, clients and patients. The exercise-based plan can be tailored to an individual's needs to boost energy level, help lose weight, and decrease the chances of needing insulin injections. Insights on diet, supplements, and medications also are covered so that nutritional needs may be balanced with exercise to combat swings in blood sugar levels. Action Plan for Diabetes will help readers do more than survive; they will thrive and feel better than they ever thought possible!

Darryl Barnes, M.D.; Paperback; 168 pages

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This exercise-based plan helps readers lower blood pressure, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication. Based on proven research, it discusses the best exercises for controlling high blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. With this plan readers will learn the healthy way to manage hypertension.

Jon G. Divine, M.D., FACSM; Paperback; 185 pages

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This comprehensive guide contains proven programs to bring cholesterol levels under control as quickly and effectively as possible. Readers will learn what type of exercise is best and how frequent and intense workouts should be. They will also find out which cholesterol medicine might be better for them or how they may be able to change their lifestyle to reduce or even eliminate medications completely.

J. Larry Durstine, Ph.D., FACSM; Paperback; 195 pages

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Developed especially for your clients, patients, and classroom use, Action Plan for Osteoporosis gives those afflicted with osteoporosis or those at risk for developing the disease the tools to build bone strength and prevent bone loss. This exercise-based plan allows readers to take an active role in improving the health of their musculoskeletal system and is a more effective way to manage the condition than dietary changes or medications alone.The latest advice on osteoporosis, tools for assessing beginning fitness levels, information on the latest medications, and nutritional advice for boosting bone health and lowering the risk of fracture are also presented so that readers can strike a proper balance of nutrition, medication, and fitness.

Kerri Winters-Stone, Ph.D.; Paperback; 208 pages

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To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.

ACSM's Certification Study Kit (ISBN: 0-7817-4593-4)
This money-saving package includes: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, ACSM's Resource Manual for Exercise Testing and Prescription, and ACSM's Certification Review.

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ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
(ISBN: 0-7360-3872-8)
More comprehensive than ever, the revised content of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, second edition, emphasizes practical application rather than scientific theory. A reference for exercise and sport science educators; adapted physical educators; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) professionals; and others who work with people with disabilities, chronic diseases, or multiple conditions, each chapter is written by an expert in his or her field and contains a real-life case report featuring real people's symptoms, medical histories, lab results and exercise test scores, and actual exercise programming and follow-up information.

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To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.

Provides those in the health and fitness facility industry with essential guidelines and criteria for establishing and maintaining a safe and proper facility.

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To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.

To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.

To order: Call Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-638-3030 or click here.

To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.

To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.

The most practical resource of its kind, the Manual gives students and professionals alike the most useful information available to start, run, and evaluate worksite programs.

Editor Carolyn Cox, Ph.D., CHES, expertly compiles dozens of proven and implemented ideas and examples from 30 of the top practitioners, researchers, and leaders in the field, making the manual a day-to-day resource for working health promotion practitioners. The hands-on text stresses the importance of making worksite health promotion relevant to today's top business leaders to ensure its long-term success.

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Out of Many, One: A History of the American College of Sports Medicine (ISBN: 0-87322-815-4)

< Now includes updated history through 2004 -- ACSM's 50th anniversary year!
This publication presents the first history of the beginnings, development, and impact of ACSM on the fields of exercise science and sports medicine and records how individuals from different fields have retained a common focus over decades of growth and change.

Price: $35 U.S.

To order: Contact the ACSM Publications Department at publications@acsm.org

Published by six leading medical societies -- American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. This is a new, improved, and expanded version of the Gold Standard in screening exams, and includes key features like PPE forms, timing and setting, administrative and legal issues, history, and physical exam and clearance. New chapters on athletes with disabilities and future considerations are also included. This is a must for family physicians, general practitioners, internists, pediatricians, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, athletic trainers, coaches, and school athletic directors.

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(ISBN: 978-1-59470-100-9)

Published in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, this publication is an ideal client resource. Your clients will love this easy-to-read book with nearly 150 practical insights and tools that inspire living a more active and healthier life. Don't miss valuable tips such as "Crash Diets Cause Wrecks," "Toss the Cookies--Not the Salads," "Break Cycles--Not Records," and much more! 

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