ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (American College of Sports Medicine) [Paperback] Eleventh Edition

ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Eleventh Edition

The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription is the most trusted and authoritative resource for exercise science, health, and fitness professionals worldwide. Now in its Eleventh Edition, this essential reference provides evidence-based recommendations on exercise testing, risk stratification, and safe, effective exercise prescriptions for individuals across a broad range of ages, health conditions, and fitness levels.

Key highlights include:

• The latest scientific guidelines on physical activity and health outcomes.

• Comprehensive protocols for exercise testing, from clinical populations to elite athletes.

• Updated recommendations for aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor exercise prescriptions.

• Special considerations for populations with chronic conditions, including cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal diseases.

• Practical tools such as summary tables, case studies, and quick-reference charts to aid real-world application.

Published by Wolters Kluwer and developed by the leading experts at ACSM, this book is indispensable for exercise physiologists, clinical practitioners, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, and fitness professionals. It serves as the gold standard for ensuring safe, effective, and individualized exercise programs that optimize health and performance.