The first edition of this book was a landmark reference that established for the first time comprehensive standards and guidelines for the quality design and operation of health/fitness facilities. Now, as part of an effort to gain broader support for these important industry standards, the book has been completely revised and redesigned.One of the most important improvements in this second edition is that it places greater emphasis on the views of industry trade organizations and a wide variety of fitness associations. The result is a book that reflects a true consensus in the health and fitness industry, while still maintaining the high standards of the ACSM.>ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, Second Edition,> also has been restructured so that facility managers in every setting-worksites, clubs, hospitals, YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs, government, schools, hotels, and spas-will have a clearer understanding of how to use the recommendations. The myriad standards and guidelines presented in the first edition have been consolidated into six standards and approximately 400 guidelines.The book's six standards represent an industry consensus in regard to designing and operating a safe and high-quality health/fitness facility. The accompanying guidelines are recommended specifications, policies, and procedures that can help facility operators enhance the level of service they provide to facility users.