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Part I: Understanding the Aging Curves and Training Older Adults Chapter 1: The Aging Curves The Concept of Age The Diamond Analogy The Aging Curves Using Exercise to Bend the Aging Curves Frailty and Physical Vulnerability Prehab or Rehab: Changing the Oil or Changing the Engine? Exercise as a Targeted Intervention: Matching the Program to the Need Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 2: Testing The Exercise Diagnosis and Prescription Model The Exercise Diagnosis: Analysis of Needs What Makes an Effective Test? When to Test Testing Activities of Daily Living Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 3: Training Principles Overload and Adaptation Exercise Specificity Summary Topical Bibliography References Part II: Training Exercises: From Theory to Practice Chapter 4: Body Composition The Prevalence of Obesity and Its Consequences The Obesity Paradox Sarcopenic Obesity and Activities of Daily Living Sarcopenic Obesity and Fall Probability Testing Body Composition Training Interventions for Sarcopenic Obesity Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 5: Flexibility Defining Flexibility and the Stress-Strain Curve Possible Causes of Declining Flexibility With Aging Why Train for Flexibility? Types of Stretching Do Stretching and Flexibility Training Increase Flexibility? Stretching, Flexibility Training, and Injury Prevention Stretching, Flexibility Training, and Performance Practical Aspects of Flexibility Training Testing Flexibility Flexibility Program Design Flexibility Training Exercises Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 6: Bone, Falls, and Fractures Structure of Bone Factors Affecting Bone Strength Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Exercise Training to Prevent Osteoporosis Better Balance and Agility Testing Balance Balance Training Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 7: Muscular Strength, Power, and Endurance Training Sarcopenia: What Makes It Happen? Effects of Resistance Training on the Causes of Sarcopenia Resistance Training to Reduce the Effects of Sarcopenia Testing Neuromuscular Performance Resistance Training Exercises Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Training Increasing Cardiovascular Fitness: Benefits and Methods Testing Cardiovascular Fitness Cardiovascular Training and Program Design Summary Topical Bibliography References Part III: Putting the Program Together Chapter 9: Periodized Training Periodization: The Underlying Theories Fatigue During Time-Based Training Cycles Controlling the Fitness-Fatigue Balance During Training Applied Periodization Using Specific Training Cycles Summary Topical Bibliography References Chapter 10: The Translational Cycle: Active Recovery Meets Functional Practice Basic Concept of the Translational Cycle Translational Cycles and Periodization Timing of Translational Cycles Motor Learning Drills: The Need for Progression Matching Translational and Training Cycles Translational Exercises Summary Topical Bibliography References
Joseph F. Signorile, PhD, is a professor in the department of kinesiology and sport sciences at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. He is a research health science specialist for the Miami VA Medical Center and has served as senior researcher at the Stein Gerontological Institute of the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged. Dr. Signorile's research interests include prescriptive periodization training for older individuals, diagnostic test development for exercise prescription, electromyographic analysis of sport- and activity-specific training, and evaluation of training techniques concentrating on power development. He has written over 50 refereed articles and book chapters and presented at countless national and international scientific and industry meetings. Dr. Signorile is a member of the University of Miami graduate faculty and serves on its research council and the graduate school committee for doctoral curriculum evaluation. He serves on the board of the International Council on Active Aging. He is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Geriatrics Society, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.