The Risks of Exercise Training

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SKU:
827008243594*
Author:
Carl Foster
Published:
2012
Length:
113 minutes
The Risks of Exercise Training examines the degree to which exercise might be dangerous for “healthy” adults. The DVD reviews the historical risk of exercise-related complications occurring and examines the need for establishing and practicing emergency procedures to handle such situations should they arise.

Among the topics covered:
  • Bad outcomes during exercise
  • The value of exercise according to the Greeks and Romans
  • "Athlete's heart"
  • Historical risk of exercise-related complications
  • Sudden cardiac death vs. myocardial infarction
  • Risk of complications in cardiac rehab
Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.