| 255 | Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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| 3:30 PM-5:30 PM | Convention Center:Wabash BR 3 |
| NASPE/Research/Physical Sciences |
| Alternative Resistance Training: Medicine Balls, Kettle Bells, Body Weight Exercises |
| This presentation is a hands-on interactive introduction to the use of medicine balls, Russian kettle bells, other functional pieces of equipment, and body weight exercises as an alternative to traditional strength training. Specific exercises to incorporate into programs for lifetime fitness and to improve athletic performance will be discussed and demonstrated. Teaching tips to maintain safety and maximize results will also be included. An exercise physiology meeting will follow this presentation. |
Keyword(s): adult physical activity/fitness, exercise physiology, exercise/fitness/physical activity
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| Presider: DuAnn Kremer, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA |
| Speaker: Steve Smith, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA |