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About The BioFitness Institute

The Purpose of the BioFitness Institute for Seniors is to do good by proving to Senior Citizens, 55 and over, that they can become physically stronger!

The Mission of the BioFitness Institute for Seniors is to change the way America gets fit

The Objective of the BioFitness Institute for Seniors is to use Bio-science in making exercise plans for Senior Citizens that are safe and effective in reaching pre-determined gains of strength, bringing"Quality Assurance" to the Senior Citizen that guarentees the highest standard through a consistant reproducable methodology.

The Result of the Biofitness Institute for Seniors is to help older men and women and athletes, to reach their assured optimum fitness and sports levels, while empowering them with the knowledge, tools, and motivation to take a personal, proactive role in the enhancement, prevention, or rehabilitation of physical conditions that could or do negatively impact their quality of life.


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About The Bio-Science

BioFitness Institute uses proven science, documented references, and world class experience, to create the results in each individualized Workout Plan. (See Bibliography Below)
The BioFitness Institute Bibliography and Resource References

(BioFitness Institute only uses peer reviewed formulas, rules, guidelines, and procedures as our Advisors)
Alexeev, V., (1979) METHOD OF TRAINING. vol 1 International
     Weightlifting Journal, Sofia, Bulgaria 15-19

Borg, G. (1973). PERCEIVED EXERTION:A NOTE ON HISTORY AND
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Brynteson, P., & Sinning, W. (1973) THE EFFECTS OF TRAINING
     FREQUENCIES ON THE RETENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS.
     Medicine and Science in Sports, 5, 29-33

Christensen, E.H., & Hansen, O. (1939) WORKING CAPACITY AND
     DIET. Scandinavian Archieves of Physiology, 81, 160-172

Cureton, T.K. (1969) THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF EXERCISE
     PROGRAMS UPON ADULTS. Springfield, IL: Thomas

DeLorme, T., & Watkins, A. (1951) PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE
     EXERCISE. New York: Appleton-Century Crofts

Gordon, E.E. (1967) ANATOMICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL ADAPTATIONS
     OF MUSCLE TO DIFFERENT EXERCISES. Journal of the
     American Medical Association, 201, 755-758

Ikai, M. (1970) TRAINING OF MUSCLE STRENGTH AND POWER IN
     ATHLETES. Paper presented at F.I.M.S. Congress, Oxford,
     England

Jackson, J., Sharkey, B.J., & Johnston, L.P. (1968)
    CARDIORESPIRATORY ADAPTATIONS TO TRAINING AT SPECIFIED
    FREQUENCIES, Research Quarterly, 39, 295-300

Jackson, C., & Dickinson, A. (1988) ADAPTATIONS OF SKELETAL
     MUSCLE TO STRENGTH OR ENDURANCE TRAINING. In W. Grana,
     J.  Lombardo, B. Sharkey, & J. Stone (Eds.) Advances in
     Sports Medicine and Fitness 45-59 Chicago: Year Book
     Medical

Jackson, A.S., & Pollock, M.L., Golding, L.A., Myers, C.R.,
     Sinning, W.E. (1989) THE Y'S WAY TO PHYSICAL FITNESS.
     Champaign, IL: Human Kenetics

Kanehisa, H., & Miyashita, M. (1983) SPECIFICITY OF VELOCITY
     IN STRENGTH TRAINING. European Journal of Applied
     Physiology 52, 104-110

Kline, G.M., Porcari, J.P., Huntermeister, R., Freedson,
     P.S., Ward, A., McCarron, R.F., Ross, J., Rippe, J.M.
     (1987) ESTIMATION OF VO2max FROM A ONE MILE TRACK WALK,
     GENDER, AGE, AND BODY WEIGHT. Medicine and Science in
     Sports and Exercise vol 19 253-259

Komi, P., & Buskirk, E.R. (1972) EFFECTS OF ECCENTRIC AND
     CONCENTRIC MUSCLE CONDITIONING ON TENSION AND ELECTRICAL
     ACTIVITY OF HUMAN MUSCLE. Ergonomics 15, 417-422

Komi, P. (1986) THE STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE IN HUMAN POWER
     OUTPUT. In N.C. Jones, N. McCartney, & A.J. McComas
     (Eds.) Human Muscle Power. Champaign, IL: Human Kenetics

Lohman, T.G., Roche, A.F., Martorell, R. (Eds.) (1991)
     ANTHROPOMETRIC STANDARDIZATION REFERENCE MANUAL.
     Champaign, IL: Human Kenetics 45-50 51-53 58-63 67-68

Massey, B.H., Nelson, R.C., Sharkey, B.J., & Comden, T.
     (1965) EFFECTS OF HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
     ON THE SIZE AND STRENGTH OF SKELETAL MUSCLE. Journal of
     Sports Medicine 5, 136-144

Newham, D. (1988) THE CONSEQUENCES OF ECCENTRIC CONTRACTIONS
     AND THEIR RELETIONSHIP TO DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE PAIN.
     European Journal of Applied Physiology 57, 353-359

Parffenbarger, R.S. (1978) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS AN INDEX OF
     HEART DISEASE IN COLLEGE ALUMNI. American Journal of
     Epidermiology 108, 161-172

Pette, D. (1984) ACTIVITY INDUCED FAST TO SLOW TRANSITIONS IN
     MAMMALIAN MUSCLE. Medicine and Science in Sports and
     Exercise 16, 517-528

Pollack, M.L. (1973) THE QUANTIFICATION OF ENDURANCE TRAINING
     PROGRAMS. In J.H. Wilmore (Ed.) Exercise and Sports
     Science Reviews (vol.1) New York: Acadmic Press

Saltin, B., Henriksson, J., Nygaard, E., & Anderson, P.
     (1977) FIBER TYPES AND METABOLIC POTENTIALS OF SKELETAL
     MUSCLES IN SEDENTARY MEN AND ENDURANCE RUNNERS.  In P.
     Milvy (ed.) The Marathon. New York: New York Academy of
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Sharkey, B.J. (1990) PHYSIOLOGY OF FITNESS. Campaign, IL:
     Human Kenetics 66-78 331-335

Sharkey, B.J. (1990) CALORIC EXPENDITURE DURING VARIOUS
     ACTIVITIES. Champaign, IL: Human Kenetics 361 (Adapted
     from Physiological Measurements of Metabolic Function in
     Man by C.F. Consolazio, R.E. Johnson, & L.J. Pecora,
     1963, New York: McGraw Hill; Human Energy Expenditure by
     R. Rossmore & J. Durnin, 1955, American Journal of
     Epidemiology, 108: and Compendium of Human Responces to
     Aerospace Environment by E.M. Roth (ed.), 1968,
     Washington D.C.: N.A.S.A.

Starr, B. (1976) THE STRONGEST SHALL SURVIVE. Annapolis, MD:
     Fitness Products, Ldt. 27-37

Tesch, P., Thoresson, A.,& Kaiser, P. (1984) MUSCLE CAPILLARY
     SUPPLY AND FIBER TYPE CHARACTERISTICS IN WEIGHT AND
     POWERLIFTERS. Journal of Applied Physiology 56, 35-38

Thompson, R. Walter Senior Editor, (2010) ACSM's GUIDELINES for
     EXERCISE TESTING and PRESCRIPTION, Eight Edition, 152-157, 
     159, 163-171   

Van Linge, B. (1962) THE RESPONCE OF MUSCLES TO STRENUOUS
     EXERCISE. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 44, 711-721

Vorobyev, A.N. (1978) A TEXTBOOK ON WEIGHTLIFTING. Translated
     by G. Schodl, I.W. F. President, T. Ajan, I.W.F. General
     Secretary, B. Poula, President I.W.F. Technical
     Committee, Budapest, Hungery: International
     Weightlifting Federation

Vorobyev, A.S., Prilepin, M.S. (1979) COMPARATIVE
     EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOADINGS,
     APPLIED IN THE WEIGHTLIFTERS TRAINING. Vol 1
     International Weightlifting Journal, Sofia, Bulgaria 7-9

Wenger, H., & Bell, G. (1986) THE INTERACTION OF INTENSITY,
     DURATION, AND FREQUENCY OF EXERCISE TRAINING IN ALTERING
     CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. Sports Medicine 3, 346-356

Wilmore, J.H. (1983) ATHLETIC TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.
     Boston : Allyn & Bacon


People who influenced Steven Zeigman, the BioFitness Institute's Founder
Anthony Abbott Ph.D., The Fitness Institute, FL., Fellow
     American College of Sports Medicine, Board Member
     National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Kay Baxter (deceased), finalist Ms. Olympia

Robert Bednarski, 1969 World Heavyweight Weightlifting
     Champion, 17 time World Record Holder. 1968-1971 U.S.
     Heavyweight National Champion.

Joe Borland RPT., Chairman American Athletic Trainers
     Association.

Dan Cantore, 1972-1976 U.S. Olympic Team member and
     U.S. Record Holder. 1970-1976 Lightweight U.S.
     National Champion.

Michael Cohen M.S., 1980  U.S. Olympic Team member and U.S.
     Record Holder.

Joe Dube, 1968 Olympic medalist, 1970 Super Heavyweight World       
     Weightlifting Champion, multiple time U.S. National and
     World Record holder.                           

Diana Furman, Silver medalist Lightweight 1990 World
     Weightlifting Championship, U.S. National Champion 1988-
     89-90, U.S. Record Holder.

John Garhammer Ph.D., Director Biomechanics Laboratory Long
     Beach State, CA., Consultant Sports Medicine Department
     U.S. Olympic Training Center-Colorado Springs, CO.

Phil Grippaldi, Silver medalist Middle Heavyweight 1972
     Olympic Games, Seven time U.S. National Weightlifting
     Champion, U.S. Record Holder.

John Gourgott MD., 1967-1968 Silver medalist Middle Heavy-
     weight U.S. National Championship.

Bob Hise 111, Silver Medalist 1968-69 U.S. National
     Championships, alternate 1968 U.S. Olympic Team, U.S.
     National Record Holder.

Bob Hise Sr., (deceased) Former Vice Chairman U.S. Weightlifting
     Federation, owner Maverick Barbell Co., Publisher
     "International Olympic Lifter".

Bob Hoffman (deceased), owner York Barbell Co., "Strength and
     Health" magazine, Hoffman Health Foods, York Barbell
     Club, Seven Time U.S. Olympic Coach.

Arlys Johnson, Woman's World Weightlifting Champion 1988,
     U.S. National Champion 1988-89-91-92-93, World Record
     Holder, U.S. Record Holder.

Joe Kiesel Ph.D., Former Director Human Performance Laboratory
     University of South Carolina, Former Assistant Football
     Coach Penn State.

Russ Knipp, 1968-1972 Olympic Team Member, 7 time U.S.
     National Champion, 5 time World Record Holder, U.S.
     Record Holder, former owner World Gym Equipment Co.

Fred Lowe, 1968-72-76 U.S. Olympic Team Member, 7 time U.S.
     National Champion, 1993 U.S. Masters National Champion,
     U.S. Record Holder.

Donna Mayhew, 1988 Olympic Team, U.S Record Holder "javelin".

Rudy Sablo, Former Board Member U.S. Olympic Committee,
     Director Rules Committee U.S. Weightlifting Federation,
     delegate International Weightlifting Federation.

Dick "smitty" Smith, 1980 Assistant Coach U.S. Olympic Team,
     Athletic Trainer York Barbell Club, Coach York Barbell
     Club.

Bill Starr Ph.D., U.S. National Weightlifting Champion,
     Medalist U.S. National Powerlifting Championships, Former
     N.F.L. Strength Coach Baltimore Colts, Author "The
     Strong Shall Survive".

John Terpak (deceased), Vice President/President York Barbell
     Co., Chairman U.S. Weightlifting Federation.

Roberto Urruttia, 1988-92 U.S. Olympic Team Member,
     1974-75-76 World Weightlifting Champion, 1987-88-
     89-91-92 U.S. National Weightliftng Champion, nine time
     World Record Holder.

Benny "the jet" Urquidez, Welterweight-Lightweight World Full
     Contact Karate Champion 1974 until retirement 1989.
     Member Martial Arts Hall of Fame.


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