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Almost everyone has suffered from stress at some point, whether at work or in their private lives. However for many people it can become an intolerable, ongoing condition that causes ill health and problems at home and work. This clear, concise and user-friendly guide is designed to help people manage and reduce their stress. Beginning with the causes of stress and how the body responds, it goes on to offer a range of techniques and resources that can help people take control of their lives again. As with all the Exercise Your Way to Health guides, there is a substantial section containing detailed, step-by-step exercises. Designed to relieve the symptoms of stress, they are also vital aids to tackling the causes, providing relief from a condition that can be as devastating as it is widespread.

The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness is an invaluable reference manual for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for pregnant women.The book is packed with practical tips on designing activity programmes, as well as how to apply the correct techniques to over 40 exercises, aided by full colour photos.This is an up-to-date practical guide to the underpinning theory and includes comprehensive recommended reading for each chapter. Learn about the physiological changes during pregnancy and how this affects exercise programmes, including contra-indications to be considered when working with pregnant clients. Also covered are the required legal and insurance elements.

The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness is an invaluable reference manual for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for pregnant women.The book is packed with practical tips on designing activity programmes, as well as how to apply the correct techniques to over 40 exercises, aided by full colour photos.This is an up-to-date practical guide to the underpinning theory and includes comprehensive recommended reading for each chapter. Learn about the physiological changes during pregnancy and how this affects exercise programmes, including contra-indications to be considered when working with pregnant clients. Also covered are the required legal and insurance elements.

This is the essential guide for any fitness professional working with pregnant clients.Exercise in water classes are extremely popular with pregnant women, but there are obvious health and safety considerations.Includes:- How to motivate and support clients- Practical skills to teach a successful and useful pool session- Putting together an effective session- The safety considerations when working with pregnant women in a pool environment - learn about screening, contraindications and pool safety- Working safely with clients with additional health concerns such as obesity/overweight or diabetesThe authors take you through the underpinning knowledge, and outline the many benefits of water based exercise for pregnant clients.

This is the essential guide for any fitness professional working with pregnant clients.Exercise in water classes are extremely popular with pregnant women, but there are obvious health and safety considerations.Includes:- How to motivate and support clients- Practical skills to teach a successful and useful pool session- Putting together an effective session- The safety considerations when working with pregnant women in a pool environment - learn about screening, contraindications and pool safety- Working safely with clients with additional health concerns such as obesity/overweight or diabetesThe authors take you through the underpinning knowledge, and outline the many benefits of water based exercise for pregnant clients.

The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health is a practical guide for fitness instructors working with clients with mental health issues. The book looks at the signs and symptoms, treatment plans and how to approach developing an exercise programme for a range of mental health conditions. From depression, stress, anxiety and eating disorders this book offers background information on the prevalence and various available treatment of each condition discussed.Clearly illustrated throughout with a section examining the specific symptoms and causes of a range of mental health conditions, it will provide fitness professionals all they need when planning an exercise programme to suit their clients.Written in an accessible style by a well-established consultant in the fitness industry, it will appeal to exercise instructors, and fitness professionals working towards the New Level 4 qualification. Including real-life case studies, advice on communication and development strategies when working with clients, this book puts theory into practice.

The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health is a practical guide for fitness instructors working with clients with mental health issues. The book looks at the signs and symptoms, treatment plans and how to approach developing an exercise programme for a range of mental health conditions. From depression, stress, anxiety and eating disorders this book offers background information on the prevalence and various available treatment of each condition discussed.Clearly illustrated throughout with a section examining the specific symptoms and causes of a range of mental health conditions, it will provide fitness professionals all they need when planning an exercise programme to suit their clients.Written in an accessible style by a well-established consultant in the fitness industry, it will appeal to exercise instructors, and fitness professionals working towards the New Level 4 qualification. Including real-life case studies, advice on communication and development strategies when working with clients, this book puts theory into practice.

The Complete Guide to Fitness Facility Management is the must-read guide for any fitness professional who aspires to become a manager. Managing a fitness facility is different to all other forms of management, and requires a range of skills, knowledge and expertise. This book reflects the different needs of this particular market – from legal obligations, staff management best practice, budgeting, marketing and sales, to customer service, health and safety, personnel management and much more. Gym chains and leisure centres are more popular than ever, but it is a cut-throat business of targets and high turnover - learn how to make your business a success, stand out from your peers, and make your mark on the industry. This is the first UK-focused book to outline the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful gym manager - a core manual for any fitness professional with career ambitions and a necessary purchase for managers looking to improve their skills or upskill their staff.This is the essential handbook for fitness professionals promoted to gym management.

The Complete Guide to Fitness Facility Management is the must-read guide for any fitness professional who aspires to become a manager. Managing a fitness facility is different to all other forms of management, and requires a range of skills, knowledge and expertise. This book reflects the different needs of this particular market – from legal obligations, staff management best practice, budgeting, marketing and sales, to customer service, health and safety, personnel management and much more. Gym chains and leisure centres are more popular than ever, but it is a cut-throat business of targets and high turnover - learn how to make your business a success, stand out from your peers, and make your mark on the industry. This is the first UK-focused book to outline the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful gym manager - a core manual for any fitness professional with career ambitions and a necessary purchase for managers looking to improve their skills or upskill their staff.This is the essential handbook for fitness professionals promoted to gym management.

Written by fitness and sport professionals, for fitness and sport professionals, this is a key text for anybody working with clients who knows that the biggest roadblock to success is the client''s ability to make a change in their day to day life.Many fitness professionals and sports coaches working with clients find difficulties in ensuring their clients stay motivated. Any professional prescribing a fitness programme to a client knows that the biggest roadblock to success is the client''s ability to make a change in their day-to-day life. You can tell clients what they need to know, but you can''t make lifestyle changes for them. You can however show understanding, put changes in perspective, offer motivation and lay out the smaller steps that build towards a greater goal.The Complete Guide to Behavioural Change for Sport and Fitness Professionals covers both theoretical issues related to behaviour change and motivation and practical application in the fitness or sport setting, outlining all the different models of behaviour change and discussing clear motivation strategies. It is especially relevant for fitness professionals prescribing exercise to clients with health issues, or referred clients who need support to become more active. But it is equally suited to helping recreational and amateur athletes who want to change their lifestyle or mental attitude in order to improve their performance. Written in clear, accessible language for the non-scientist, this a reference guide for:- Fitness instructors and personal trainers- Sports coaches and sports psychologists- Professionals from the health and fitness industry working at Levels 3 and 4 of the qualifications framework- Undergraduates and postgraduates in sports studies and health and fitness- Those working to promote activity in community settings- Anyone wishing to increase personal knowledge of behaviour change and motivation.