Baby Boomers and Beyond (ages 45-62+)!

The American Academy of Health and Fitness (www.AAHF.info) is proud to announce
a free 8-hour workshop with the purchase of the personal trainer certification renewal program SrFit.*
Baby Boomers and Beyond (ages 45-62+)!
SrFit is a valuable resource for personal trainers who work with active older adults and with individuals of any age suffering from
chronic disease. Tammy Petersen has done a wonderful job constructing a concise manual that clearly describes the many changes
associated with aging (and inactivity), guidelines for senior exercise prescription, and strategies to more effectively work with this
rapidly growing segment of our society. SrFit should be a primary reference in the libraries of all fitness professionals.
Michael Iserman, BS, CSCS, HFI, NASM-CPT
Director of Personal Training
YMCA of Greater St. Paul & Metropolitan Minneapolis
Featured at the workshop are strength-training expert
Wayne Westcott
and
the author of SrFit
Tammy Petersen
* In addition to the eight-hour workshop, attendees will take home the SrFit program package and be eligible to
earn up to 24 hours of CEU credit from their certification organizations after completion of an online test at a future date of their choice.
Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D., is fitness research director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy,
MA. He is strength-training consultant for Nautilus, the United States Navy and the American
Council on Exercise, and is editorial advisor for many publications, including Prevention, Shape, and
Fitness Management magazines. He is also author of 22 fitness books including the new releases,
Building Strength and Stamina, Strength Training Past 50, Strength Training for Seniors, Complete
Conditioning for Golf, Strength and Power for Young Athletes, and Get Stronger, Feel Younger. His
responsibilities include strength-training seminars for the fitness/conditioning instructors at the
United States Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, as
well as all of the major conferences for fitness professionals.
Tammy J. Petersen, B.S., M.S.E., is the Founder and Managing Partner for the American
Academy of Health and Fitness. She has written two books on older adult fitness and designed
corresponding training programs. Her manual, SrFit, is used nationwide as the textbook for a
college based course for personal trainers who wish to work with older adults. SrFit is also the basis
for an advanced training home study course that qualifies for up to 24 contact hours of CEU credit
with the major personal training certification organizations and the athletic training Board of
Certification. She is an author for Personal Training on the Net, and her articles have also appeared
in American Fitness, IHRSA’s Club Business for Entrepreneurs, Personal Fitness Professional, Onsite
Fitness, and Club Industry’s Fitness Business Pro. Tammy’s educational background includes
Bachelor of Science degrees in both marketing and economics from Pittsburg State University,
Pittsburg, Kansas; and a Master of Science in Education in the area of health and fitness, with an
emphasis in geriatrics, from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.

The SrFit Workshop presents recent research and practical recommendations for safely and
productively replacing muscle, recharging metabolism and reducing fat for enhanced health
and fitness as well as lowered risk of heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, osteoporosis, back
pain, arthritis and depression. The focus is sensible strength training for Baby Boomers and
Beyond (ages 45-62+), progressing from foundational to fundamental to functional exercises,
all performed in accordance with well-researched training protocols consistent with ACSM
guidelines. In addition, time will be reserved for questions. The Senior Fitness Test (Rikkli and
Jones, Human Kinetics) will be reviewed over a working lunch. Attendees will take home the
SrFit program package to study at their own pace and earn 20-24 hours of CEU credit from
their certification organizations after completion of an online test at a future date of their
choice.
SrFit Program Course materials: 330 page manual, 60 page study guide, 2 1/2 hour DVD
set featuring Wayne Westcott and a one hour audio CD featuring Tammy Petersen and her husband
Mark, a geriatrician. The online exam, which requires a passing score of 80% to earn CEU credit, is
also included.
Additionally, a wealth of information (more than 300pages) is provided in cooperation with the National
Institute on Aging, which is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health
(www.nih.gov/nia). This material is accessible through a "virtual appendix" in printable pdf file format.
This NIA material is also provided in Spanish.
SrFit qualifies for the
following continuing
education credits:
ACE 2.0 (ACSM accepts ACE CECs)
BOC (NATA) 24.0
COOPER 20.00
ISSA 20.00
NASM 2.00
NESTA 2.00
NSCA CC (NSCA CSCS, CPT) 2.00
SFA 20.00
SCW 15.0
WITS 20.00
YMCA of the USA accepts CECs that are approved by ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NDEITA, NSCA, ISCA, and
NASM. (Note that ACE CECs are preceded by a decimal point, and .3 ACE CECs are equivalent to 3
YMCA CECs.) YMCA staff who complete the SrFit course can download the Certification Renewal
Form by visiting the YExchange website at:
www.ymcaexchange.org/front/programs/health/Training/hf_cert_form04_2004-04-08.aspx
Overall objective: To instruct already certified and experienced personal trainers so
they are able to build upon their existing knowledge and skill to safely and effectively
work with the ever-growing senior population (Baby Boomers and beyond—ages 45 to
62+), and more specifically teach the trainer to:
1. Learn and appreciate how the aging process impacts the organ systems, as
well as understand the risk factors associated with chronic diseases.
2. Identify dietary changes that may be needed as a result of aging, and also
recognize how diet is related to the different chronic diseases that become
more apparent as people grow older.

3. Gain knowledge of safe and effective training techniques for the older adult,
including guidelines specific to older adult flexibility, endurance and strength
training.
4. Be aware of and be capable of conducting comprehensive senior health
assessment and fitness testing procedures.
5. Understand chronic diseases and be able to design and modify programs for
clients with specific chronic diseases.
6. Identify with what motivates the older adult and discover how to create an
age friendly environment.
7. Become skilled at finding and appealing to senior clients, in addition to
discovering ways to build credibility and become established as an expert in
the field of senior fitness.
Endorsements
The book is very easy to read and it is packed with useful information, especially updated Internet resource
center. The author did a great job of explaining medical terms in lay person’s language. I am sure
professionals in senior fitness will buy this book to add to their library.
Kazuko Aoyagi, Ph.D., CPT
Heath and Fitness consultant and lecturer
President of KazPersonalFitness
Princeton, New Jersey
My name is Richard Barry. I am 69 years old. I have been a certified personal trainer since 2001. Because
of my age and physical appearance, I was approached the owner/trainer of my local gym to help with the
seniors in his gym. I was only willing to help if I could receive more training about seniors and how to help
them. I realize how much more informed I am using the SrFit program. The ability to take the SrFit
program on my computer is a great benefit to me because I am hearing impaired and find classes difficult.
Taking the test on line is very easy to do and I got my results immediately. I am very pleased with this
program and recommend it to everyone. Thank you for the great program.
Richard Barry, CPT
Chickamauga, Georgia
Tammy Petersen’s SrFit program manual provides readers with a solid resource on older adult exercise
training that nicely blends scientific research with practical application. The SrFit manual is user-friendly
and will appeal to both novice and seasoned health and fitness professionals. This manual will be a
welcomed addition to the library of any individual working in the specialty area of senior fitness.

Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM
Chief Science Officer
American Council on Exercise
San Diego, California
Thank you for the incredibly informative SrFit text that you created for fitness professionals. I have a
degree in exercise science and am a certified athletic trainer. Although I have a good knowledge of
biomechanics, physiology and exercise, your text and comprehensive DVD study guide has provided me
with information specific to the senior population. My personal training company and all of our trainers
use the text on a daily basis! Again, thank you.
Colleen Daily, BS, ATC
Owner
DAILY FITNESS
Sun City, Arizona
As an ACE-certified personal trainer and a lifestyle and weight management consultant, I find the 'SrFit'
manual and workshops essential in the career path development of the personal trainer. Tammy Petersen
has developed a fully rounded program that educates and prepares personal trainers to work safely within
the realm of senior fitness. The manual is a great tool for every trainer, whether they specialize in senior
fitness or simply want to increase their knowledge base of special populations.
Michelle Detwiler, MS, CPT
Health Promotion Coordinator
L&T Health and Fitness
Falls Church, Virginia
The SrFit Program is a great program for anyone who will be working with the senior population. It
provides excellent information about the aging process and concerns when working with this population. I
would recommend this program to anyone who is personal training or working as a group instructor with
older adults.
Jeff Fellure MS, CSCS, PES
Plainfield, Indiana
The SrFit Program is quite simply the preeminent course for training seniors. While many may attempt to
address the importance of getting the growing senior population active and fit, Tammy is doing something
about it. She is training a new generation of fitness professionals on the importance and intricacies of senior
training.
Scott Gaines
Vice President, Program Development
NESTA-National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
The SrFit course is the most comprehensive, science based course on training older adults that I have seen.
The information is provided in an easy to understand format and the supporting materials (DVDs, CD,
workbook, and website) reinforce the manual superbly. I highly recommend this program.

Heath Gay, BA, ACE CPT, NPTI Instructor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
SrFit is a valuable resource for personal trainers who work with active older adults and with individuals of
any age suffering from chronic disease. Tammy Petersen has done a wonderful job constructing a concise
manual that clearly describes the many changes associated with aging (and inactivity), guidelines for senior
exercise prescription, and strategies to more effectively work with this rapidly growing segment of our
society. SrFit should be a primary reference in the libraries of all fitness professionals.
Michael Iserman, BS, CSCS, HFI, NASM-CPT
Director of Personal Training
YMCA of Greater St. Paul & Metropolitan Minneapolis
Overall, I would recommend this book to any practitioner who treats seniors. I definitely think that
chiropractors could get use out of it. Especially the exercise recommendations as they are simple to do,
instruct and don't require much in the way of equipment. The book is surprisingly detailed. It was almost
like a text book with practical advice... advice that is actually up to date and accurate, which I find is rare.
Robert R. Schuck, DC FASA
Tonganoxie, Kansas
My number one complaint with most books concerning health and fitness; they're typically boring as hell.
Most people don't want to read anything related to health and fitness, fearing they may slip into a boredominduced
coma. Thankfully, this is not one of them. Tammy does a great job merging fact and stat with
easy and enjoyable. This is a book for which you can learn, reference and happily, attentively read.
Marty Tuley, author of Get Off Your Ass!
Lawrence, Kansas
Tammy Petersen's SrFit book is comprehensive, intelligent, useful and more importantly, easy to read, so
the information can be applied. Too many textbooks try and impress the reader instead of making it an
applicable tool of the trade. This book does it all for personal trainers to hit the ground running. Our senior
college course has been well received with this book as its foundation.
Jay Del Vecchio
President and CEO
World Instructor Training Schools
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Like her first book on senior exercise, Functionally Fit, Tammy Petersen has done a masterful job
presenting very important fitness information for older men and women in a very interesting and
understandable format. She addresses key aspects of the aging process and our best anecdotal, sensible
strength, endurance and flexibility exercise. From a practical perspective, her exercise selection is
excellent, and her training recommendations are safe, effective and time-efficient, thereby enhancing the
probability of successful program participation on the part of senior men and women. While Ms. Petersen’s
book stands by itself as a comprehensive text, she identifies and provides access to additional resources that
are highly relevant, and which should be reviewed thoroughly for even greater understanding of senior
fitness and lifestyle concerns. Let the easy-to-read writing style enhance your knowledge of senior fitness

in a most enjoyable and employable manner. Applying these materials to senior programs should make a
remarkable improvement in the training outcomes.
Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D., CSCS
Fitness Research Director
South Shore YMCA
Quincy, Massachusetts
SrFit – Table of Contents
• Introduction – Physical inactivity is a major health risk to people of all ages.
• Aging: What Is It? – A look at chronological vs. biological age, and a detailed look at how aging
affects every organ system.
• General Diet and Nutrition – General information on things like trans-fats and fiber, and also a
discussion of the effects of aging on the nutritional health of older people.
• Lifestyle Modifications, Risk Factors and Disease – A look at different lifestyle and chronic
diseases and in-depth explanations of risk factors and the positive changes that people should
be making.
• Health Assessment, Evaluation and Fitness Testing – Who needs to consult a doctor; health
assessment tools, and fitness testing specifics for older adults.
• Flexibility – Guidelines specific to seniors and exercises to increase flexibility, and specific
programs for different purposes.
• Endurance – Guidelines specific to seniors and a discussion of exercises to increase
endurance, along with a special section of “alternative exercises” suited to special
circumstances such as water exercise, lack of equipment, and the need for the client to be
seated.
• Strength Training – Guidelines specific to seniors and exercises to increase strength, with the
focus on exercises that incorporate the balance ball, resistance bands and dumbbells.
• Chronic Diseases and Exercise – Exercise considerations when designing programs for clients
with specific chronic diseases.
• Low Back Pain, Posture, and Balance – A discussion of each of these areas, with specific
exercises to fight low back pain, improve posture and balance.
• Lifetime Sports: Golf, Tennis and Swimming – Specific exercises that will improve your client’s
game (and make you their hero!), along with information on getting clients involved in the
Senior Olympics.
• Motivation – Identification of exercise barriers for older adults, the six stages of exercise
adoption, and understanding ageism.
• Building Your Business as a Personal Trainer of Older Adults – Insights and in-depth information
resources aimed at helping you build your business as a personal trainer of older adults;
including recommendations for business, marketing and publicity tools from experts in those
fields.
• Web Links – Links to articles, Fact Sheets and resources from organizations like the National
Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging. Also links to files containing forms
like the health assessment form and physician cover letter that were discussed in SrFit.
• SrFit Virtual Appendices - A wealth of online resources provided in PDF file format.