Hot Tubs Saunas And Steam Baths

Download or read book Hot Tubs, Saunas and Steam Baths written by Alan E. Sanderfoot and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With record numbers of people flocking to health spas to be massaged, wrapped, and steamed, it's no surprise that more homeowners are seeking to bring the spa experience home by installing their own hot tubs, saunas, and steam baths. The options in prefab and easy-installation home units that are now available can be overwhelming. Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths is the one guidebook homeowners will need for selecting, installing, and enjoying these home spa components. Full-color photographs complement the text and show the reader the range of designs available for both indoor and outdoor settings. In addition to demystifying the variety of units to choose from, author Alan E. Sanderfoot explains the installation and environmental requirements, addressing such issues as water, drainage, floor and ceiling surfaces, vapor barriers, doors, fencing, and lighting, as appropriate. Since enjoyment is the ultimate goal here, there is plenty of advice on how to make the most of a home spa, sauna, or steam bath, with information on accessories, health benefits, and safety guidelines. Covering one of the hottest home improvement trends today, Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths offers the most up-to-date and accessible information available for anyone interested in creating a relaxing haven in the home.

Download or read book Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunas and Home Gyms written by Thomas Dale Cowan and published by Creative Homeowner. This book was released on 1988 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step projects show you how to create the environments in which you and your family can exercise, relax, unwind and entertain.

Download or read book Spas & Hot Tubs written by A. Cort Sinnes and published by HP Trade. This book was released on 1982 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to select and install a hot tub, answers questions about costs, maintenance, and safety, and shows how to incorporate a hot tub in a landscape design

Download or read book ACSM's Health/fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, Fourth Edition, " presents the current standards and guidelines that help health and fitness establishments provide high-quality service and program offerings in a safe environment. This text is based in large part on both the work that has begun through the NSF international initiative to develop industry standards to serve as the foundation for a voluntary health and fitness facility certification process and the third edition of "ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines." The ACSM's team of experts in academic, medical, and health and fitness fields have put together an authoritative guide for facility operators and owners. By detailing these standards and guidelines and providing supplemental materials, "ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and" "Guidelines" provides a blueprint for health and fitness facilities to use in elevating the standard of care they provide their members and users as well as enhance their exercise experience. The fourth edition includes new standards and guidelines for pre-activity screening, orientation, education, and supervision; risk management and emergency procedures; professional staff and independent contractors; facility design and construction; facility equipment; operational practices; and signage. This edition includes these updates: -Standards and guidelines aligned with the current version of the pending NSF international health and fitness facility standards -New guidelines addressing individuals with special needs -New standards and guidelines regarding automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for both staffed and unstaffed facilities -Revised standards and guidelines to reflect changing directions and business models within the industry, including 24/7 fitness facilities, medically integrated facilities, and demographic-specific facilities -New standards and guidelines to better equip facilities that are dealing with youth to ensure the proper care of this segment of the clientele With improved organization, new visual features, and additional appendixes, the fourth edition offers a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference of health and fitness facility standards and guidelines. Readers can readily apply the information and save time and expense using over 30 templates found within the appendixes, including questionnaires, informed consent forms, and evaluation forms. Appendixes also contain more than 30 supplements, such as sample preventive maintenance schedules, checklists, and court and facility dimensions. Included in appendix A is Blueprint for Excellence, which allows readers to search efficiently for specific information regarding the standards and guidelines within the book. Health and fitness facilities provide opportunities for individuals to become and remain physically active. As the use of exercise for health care prevention and prescription continues to gain momentum, health and fitness facilities and clubs will emerge as an integral part of the health care system. The fourth edition of "ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards" "and Guidelines" will assist health and fitness facility managers, owners, and staff in keeping to a standard of operation, client care, and service that will assist members and users in caring for their health through safe and appropriate exercise experiences.

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