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Serving as a reference for personal trainers and health fitness instructors, this title is also useful as a textbook for students studying sport and exercise science. It provides the foundations of client-centred exercise prescription, including: establishing rapport with clients, motivational strategies and ideas for client-centred assessment. It presents step-by-step models for client-centred prescription for cardiovascular conditioning, resistance training, muscle balance and flexibility, and weight management. It also includes special prescription models for injured clients and those with specific medical problems.

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If you want to expand your rapport with clients, and link exercises with client goals, this book is a useful resource. <br>David Sandler<br> Fitness Management, May 2006 <p> It delivers information appropriate for the student learner, but also contains useful knowledge for even the seasoned athletic trainer or physical therapist. <br>Scott H. Grindel, MD<br> Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February 1999 (Review of first edition)<br>

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John Griffin is a professor, coach and personal trainer with over thirty years experience. He is currently the professor and coordinator of the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Programme at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada.

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