ABSTRACT
E xercise professionals, physical educators, and often coaches are called upon to advise school children, as well as young, middle-aged, and older adults, about exercise training programs. The general public and allied health professionals now recognize the importance of physical activity for health.2,3,18
No single prescription for aerobic exercise will meet the needs and goals of all individuals. Therefore, this chapter presents prescriptions for aerobic exercise for the following categories of individuals:
1. The general public interested in the health-related benefits of exercise.
