{"product_id":"prescribing-movement-as-medicine-kevin-carr-9781718245730","title":"Prescribing Movement as Medicine: The Professional's Guide to Exercise for Health and Longevity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrescribe movement with a focus on both immediate results and long-term health.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping realistic, sustainable, and adaptable client workout programs can seem like an overwhelming task. \u003ci\u003ePrescribing Movement as Medicine: The Professional's Guide to Exercise for Health and Longevity\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a manual explaining the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ehow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e behind building an exercise program to \u003cb\u003eimprove health and longevity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering practical and tested methods for helping clients exercise consistently and effectively, this is a great resource for anyone \u003cb\u003ebuilding client programs\u003c\/b\u003e, especially for clients who are not already active and who need help in establishing exercise as a habit. Dozens of \u003cb\u003eready-to-use exercises\u003c\/b\u003e, drills, and assessments are provided: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 mobility and flexibility drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 warm-up drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 power training exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e67 strength training exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sample programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring physical activity, health, and chronic disease, this book initially establishes the need for lifelong thoughtful movement. Then it breaks down the \u003cb\u003ecomponents of a training program\u003c\/b\u003e that are necessary to \u003cb\u003emaintain optimal function\u003c\/b\u003e as clients age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase studies\u003c\/b\u003e featuring the author's clients give insight into how concepts in the book are applied in a real-world context. Readers will explore the importance of including \u003cb\u003ea variety of movement types\u003c\/b\u003e in programming, including everyday physical activity, mobility and flexibility, power training, strength training, and cardiovascular training. These come together to make this an \u003cb\u003eactionable resource\u003c\/b\u003e for trainers and coaches who share the goal of creating engaging and flexible training programs for clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrescribing Movement as Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to aid trainers and coaches in helping clients build healthy, sustainable exercise habits to last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Carr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1718245734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718245730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Kevin Carr","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852742406399,"sku":"9781718245730","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/prescribing-movement-as-medicine-kevin-carr-9781718245730","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}