Sedentariness, Deconditioning, and Practical Considerations for Personal Trainers
by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS
Personal Training Quarterly
January 2019
Vol 5, Issue 3
This article summarizes current populations and descriptions of sedentariness and deconditioning, and offers practical considerations for personal trainers working with these behaviors.
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