Substantial updates and additions make this third edition of the popular Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription more valuable than ever for students and professionals. Using a direct, clear-cut approach, veteran exercise scientist Dr. Vivian Heyward bridges the gap between research and practice as she shows you how to select physical fitness tests, conduct physiological assessments, and design individualized exercise prescriptions for clients. Dr. Heyward answers common questions and gives practical tips for developing your skills as a fitness technician. Youll find separate chapters on assessment and exercise prescription for cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength and endurance, body composition and weight management, flexibility, and neuromuscular relaxation. This comprehensive, advanced approach provides the information you need to accurately assess physical fitness and design individualized exercise programs.