OVERVIEW
The relationship between muscular fitness and qualifty of life over an individuals lifespan has been heavily researched with established benefits. The benefits of muscular fitness development include improvements in lean body tissue, anaerobic power, bone mineral density, activities of daily living capacity (older adults), low-back health, and mental health as well. Exercise perfessionals develop various resistance training regimens based upon the clients goals, however, baseline testing is a critical aspect to assist in the appropriate design of a program for the client. This would include testing for muscular strength and muscular endurance. Although, one critical aspect of this to consider is the clients age and activity levels as this can impact the appropriate tests to be utilized. The most important reason for monitoring muscular fitness is for evaluation and the progression of the resistance training program, but in older adults, function capacity for activity of daily living as well. The purpose of this case study is to identify the appropriate methods of muscular fitness assessment for the proposed group of clients.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Read the case study below and answer the question thoroughly in paragraph form. Be specific in your answer.
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The Wisdom Masters Athletic Club in Smithville, USA, has hired you to conduct a thorough analysis of their members. Among their membership are many geriatric cyclists and runners. What modes of testing would you use, what data would you collect (muscular strength or endurance and cardiovascular endurance, etc.), and how would you collect the data (types of testing protocols)? Be thorough and specific.
