Strong Survivor Workout Manual Overview

Sep 22, 2024

Lecture Notes: Strong Survivor Workout Manual and Exercise Prescription

Introduction

  • Exercise Session Material Folder: Contains important resources.
    • Strong Survivor Workout Manual: Two versions available
      • At-Home Workout Manual: Rarely used, only for participants who work out solely at home.
      • Full Workout Manual: Includes all exercises, more commonly distributed.

Workout Manual Details

  • Exhaustive Nature: Not all machines or exercises included, tailored to available equipment at Logan Fitness and Cancer Rehab Lab.
  • Common Questions (Page 2): Useful for trainers to help answer participant inquiries.
  • Warm-Up Section (Page 3): Condensed from Logan class curriculum, includes dynamic movements with pictures and descriptions.
    • Phase 1: General warm-up
    • Phase 2: Specific to exercises planned in the session
    • Emphasis: Mimic the upcoming resistance exercises to prepare muscles.

Dynamic Warm-Up and Exercises

  • Importance of specific dynamic movements related to planned resistance exercises.
  • Examples of exercises that may not fully mimic planned resistance exercises.
  • Misunderstandings in participant practices post-class.
  • Dynamic warm-up not necessary before non-resistance activities (e.g., treadmill walking).

Aerobic Activity

  • Guide on calculating target heart rate (220 minus age or alternatives).
  • Importance of noting alternative calculations used for consistency in assessments.

Resistance Training Section

  • Content: Safety procedures, workout design, balance integration.
  • Major Muscle Groups: Exercises with pictures/descriptions.
  • Exercise Layout: Upper body, lower body, alternated.

Balance and Cool-Down

  • Balance Section: Post-resistance training, various exercises and tools for balance improvement.
  • Cool-Down Section: Light aerobic activity, slow/static stretches for all major muscle groups.
  • Adaptations for Older Adults: Modified stretches to accommodate low back pressure.

Exercise Prescriptions

  • Importance of using exercises from the workout manual initially.
  • Provide page numbers for self-guidance in workout logs.
  • Keep electronic records for continuity if trainer changes.
  • Adjust prescriptions based on location (Logan vs. Cancer Rehab Lab).

Exercise Session Log

  • Essential for tracking session details, including participant energy levels and exercise specifics.
  • Focus on resistance and balance; aerobic activities assigned as homework.
  • Adapt exercises and note changes.

Summarizing Client Information

  • Client Summaries: Track participant progress and updates; important for program oversight.
  • Case Study Project: Create a PowerPoint presentation with participant information, questions, and exercise prescriptions.

Assignment Instructions

  • Case Study PowerPoint: Summarize participant info, pose questions about fitness and medical status.
  • Exercise Prescription Word Documents: Home-based and CRL-based workouts using workout manual templates.
  • Presentation and Q&A: Justify exercise selections and demonstrate understanding of participant needs.

Conclusion

  • The exercise session material is essential for designing tailored and safe exercise plans for participants.
  • Emphasis on clear communication and documentation to support participant progress and trainer transitions.