{"product_id":"acsm-guidelines-exercise-testing-prescription-11th-edition-paperback","title":"ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition Paperback (1975150198)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM's Guidelines for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExercise Testing and Prescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 11th Edition \u003cstrong\u003e(\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13 9781975150198\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACSM Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that sets the professional standard for exercise testing and prescription across the United States. Published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican College of Sports Medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and edited by Gary Liguori, Yuri Feito, Charles Fountaine, and Brad A. Roy, this is the evidence-based reference that exercise professionals use to move from current research to actual clinical and training decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a working fitness professional building your reference library or a student preparing for an ACSM certification exam, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACSM 11th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you the authoritative, up-to-date standard the field works from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This ACSM Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cover the full pipeline from pre-participation health screening and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efitness assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through exercise programming for diverse populations. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates the most current research in exercise science into practical, implementable guidance that professionals can actually apply, whether they work with healthy adults, older populations, or individuals with chronic health conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esports medicine textbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and professional reference in one, the 11th Edition reflects updated evidence across cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic assessment. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Exercise Prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sections are organized by population and condition, which makes it faster to use when you need guidance for a specific client or patient rather than a general principle. That organization is exactly why this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Guidelines For Exercise Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reference is found on the desk of exercise physiologists and clinical practitioners across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription Covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-participation health screening: risk stratification tools and when to refer clients for medical clearance before testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCardiorespiratory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efitness assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: maximal and submaximal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercise testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e protocols including VO2max measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusculoskeletal fitness testing: strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and balance assessment methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody composition assessment: skinfold, circumference, and bioelectrical impedance methods and their interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e principles: FITT-VP framework for frequency, intensity, time, type, volume, and progression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Exercise Prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for healthy adults: aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor training guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial populations: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercise testing and prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for older adults, youth, and pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise management for chronic conditions: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavioral strategies and motivational approaches for long-term exercise adherence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergency procedures and safety protocols for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercise testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features of ACSM's Guidelines, 11th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACSM Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican College of Sports Medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the defining professional body in exercise science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11th Edition: updated evidence across assessment, prescription, and special population guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e513 pages covering the full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexercise testing and prescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdited by Gary Liguori, Yuri Feito, Charles Fountaine, and Brad A. Roy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Lippincott Williams \u0026amp; Wilkins (LWW), April 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired reading for ACSM CPT, EP-C, and RCEP certification candidates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACSM 11th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a compact, portable paperback format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13 9781975150198\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, authentic LWW original paperback, free US shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Use This ACSM Guidelines Book?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified personal trainers use this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epersonal trainer book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as their primary evidence-based reference for designing safe, effective programs. Exercise physiologists in clinical, research, and corporate wellness settings keep it as the standard they cite when making assessment and programming decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAthletic trainers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists working with exercise components in their practice use the special populations and chronic conditions sections regularly. Students in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, and related health science programs use this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esports medicine textbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a core course text and then keep it as a desk reference throughout their careers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM certification candidates for the CPT, EP-C, RCEP, and other credentials use the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM 11th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as their primary study resource because the certification exams are built around its content. If your exam is ACSM-based, this is the book that aligns most directly with what you will be tested on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the ACSM 11th Edition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican College of Sports Medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, and their Guidelines represent the current consensus of the profession. Choosing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Guidelines For Exercise Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means working from that consensus directly, not from a textbook author's interpretation of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 11th Edition is also meaningfully updated from the 10th. The evidence base in exercise science moves faster than a certification candidate might expect, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflect that movement. For professionals whose recommendations need to be defensible, working from the current edition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACSM Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an older one is not just good practice. It is the professional standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy from Wisdom Hatch Inc.?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWisdom Hatch Inc. is a US-based professional and technical online bookstore that carries authentic, current editions of the clinical and academic references that health and fitness professionals actually use. Every copy of ACSM's Guidelines for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise Testing and Prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e we sell is a genuine LWW paperback, brand new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll orders come with secure checkout, free standard shipping to all US states, territories, and APO and FPO addresses, and responsive support at wisdomhatchinc@gmail.com. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy ACSM Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Wisdom Hatch Inc. and get the professional standard for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercise testing and prescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivered directly to your door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It is the flagship reference from the American College of Sports Medicine covering exercise testing and prescription standards. The 11th Edition covers pre-participation screening, fitness assessment, and exercise programming for both healthy and clinical populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the ISBN-13 for ACSM's Guidelines, 11th Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The ISBN-13 is 9781975150198 (ISBN-10: 1975150198). Published by Lippincott Williams \u0026amp; Wilkins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this the latest edition of ACSM's Guidelines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: This is the 11th Edition, published April 2021. Confirm whether a newer edition has been released by ACSM before purchasing if currency is critical for your certification program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who should use the ACSM Guidelines 11th Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Personal trainers, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, clinical exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and students in kinesiology, exercise science, and sports medicine programs use it as their primary reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this required for ACSM certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. ACSM's Guidelines is a core reference for ACSM certification exams including the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C), and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) credentials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this an original paperback?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. 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