ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

by Gary Liguori, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The flagship title from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, this critical handbook delivers scientifically based, evidence-informed standards to prepare you for success. Providing succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients, this trusted manual is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health professionals who may counsel patients on exercise including physicians, nurses, physician’s assistants, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and health care administrators. The extensively updated eleventh edition has been reorganized for greater clarity and integrates the latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. 

546 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 3, 2020

Reviews

[Peter Topside · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been studying and implementing the principles of the ACSM Guidelines for just about 22 years. Almost my entire career as a clinical exercise physiologist. It is the standard for true fitness professionals and covers everything in great detail, while making it all easy to digest. It’s sort of fitting that I came into healthcare reading the 8th edition and now upon my possible, upcoming exit from the field, I am reading the most recent version. It’s bittersweet in a lot of ways, but I’m in need of a career shift and this would be a fitting conclusion. Needless to say, as I step down from my soap box, I think this version of the ACSM Guidelines is superior to previous versions in almost all ways. It’s amazing how little most of the clinical interpretations and patient care guidelines have been changed in the last few decades. However, it’s also comforting to know that the standards for my field remain steadfast and effective. This was a really satisfying, professional literary experience for me and I highly recommend to anyone working towards or currently in the field of exercise physiology.

[Hannah Hulke · Rating 1 out of 5]

Done with exam!!! Had to get credit for this.

[Emily]

School!!!! First useful textbook I ever bought. Also cheap way to catch up w reading challenge

[Iulian Bofu · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most comprehensive books I ve ever started to read about fitness.

[Holly Redman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good resource

[David Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

An in-depth look into exercise & how it affects different populations. Great read for future personal trainers & exercise physiologists.

[Ann Marie]

Read what was required for class.