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Author : Claire Walter,Annette Tannander Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0028636589
Explains how to improve flexibility and strength, create workouts in the gym and outdoors, and incorporate exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Author : Joan Price,Shannon Entin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0789722089
Explains how to locate and evaluate health and fitness information on the Web, including nutrition, specific conditions, weight loss, children's health, exercise programs, and online therapy
Author : Frances Sharpe,Justin Price MA
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781101151990
Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees . . . and shovel that driveway! The goal of functional training is getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes: • A functional fitness self-assessment • More than 120 exercises for different levels, using either props or one's own body weight • More than 300 photographs demonstrating proper movements • Warm-up and cool-down exercises • Sample workout plans for personalized results. • An appealing, practical approach to exercise, with more than 120 highly–illustrated exercises.
Author : Tom Seabourne Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781615644292
Earn the body you've been waiting for with the ultimate guide to quick and easy total body workouts! Today, people are busier than ever before, often at the expense of their health. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Quick Total Body Workouts acknowledges this trend and gives readers quick and simple exercises they can do for all of their major muscle groups whether at the gym, home, or office. The exercises are as effective as they are easy to follow, giving readers great looking results in no time!
Author : Tom Seabourne,Ph. D. Seabourne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 159257503X
Fitness boxing is one of the hottest workout trends across America, with over 10,000 health clubs featuring fitness boxing and boxaerobics programs. But what is fitness boxing, exactly? It's an exercise program that uses aspects of professional boxing training and aerobics to build strength and confidence, and of course, burn calories. And, it's fun--especially with a partner. This is the only book of its kind to lead the reader through each dynamic stage of fitness boxing. From stretching and jumping rope to sit ups, toning, and leg work, to each kind of punch and their combinations, expert Tom Seabourne puts it all together in this knockout of a fitness title. And, to make it even easier, he and two of his students demonstrate the program on a professional 30- minute DVD, produced for and packaged exclusively with this title.
Author : Deidre Johnson-Cane,Jonathan Cane,Joe Glickman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0028639537
Provides routines for fifteen, thirty, forty-five, and sixty minute cardiovascular and weight training workouts, including information on seasonal and office workouts.
Author : Erika Peters
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781440695612
You’re no idiot, of course. You’ve been meaning to get on track to a happier, healthier life, and you’ve heard that walking burns the same amount of calories as jogging. But your path, while paved with good intentions, is also filled with roadblocks—like having too little energy, or too many unwholesome distractions. Lace up your sneakers! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Walking for Health will help you develop a walking program and be with you every step of the way. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Simple steps to figure out your waist-to-hip ratio and fitness level. • Easy ways to stay motivated and energetic. • Time-saving tips on incorporating walking workouts into your busy life. • Expert advice on how walking helps you age gracefully.
Author : Jourdan Zayles
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0028639596
Explains how to get motivated and how to maximize the benefits of exercising, as well as providing instructions for warming up and specialized workouts.
Author : Mike Bottom,Nathan Jendrick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101513699
Dive in! The water's fine Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water. • Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the "fifth stroke" dolphin kick • Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs • Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition
Author : Patrick S. Hagerman,Randall Broderdorf,Jennifer Lata Rung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bodybuilding
ISBN : 1592571506
The Complete Idiot s Guide to Body Sculpting Illustratedis for anyone interested in achieving a healthy, toned physique. This book covers the most effective body sculpting exercises for every major muscle group, and provides various methods - from free weights and machines to bands and exercise balls - for performing those exercises, making it the perfect workout companion for the gym or home. The book contains simple bulleted steps for completing each exercise and more than 400 photos that illustrate the beginning, midpoint, and ending movements of the exercise; variations of the exercise (to work the same muscle from a different angle, increasing muscle definition); and what it looks like to do something the wrong way (very useful for avoiding injuries from more complex exercises).
Author : Patrick S. Hagerman
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Abdominal exercises
ISBN : 1592574564
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Core Conditioning Illustratedprovides readers a complete program to improve the core muscles deep within their bodies, including the following- More than 80 exercises using a variety of resistance - medicine balls, stability balls, tubing, and one's own body weight More than 200 photos demonstrating the beginning, midpoint, and ending movements of each exercise Additional content on enhancing core conditioning efforts with multidirectional cardio training and flexibility exercises Sample workout plans that allow readers to get personalized results
Author : Julieanna Hever
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1101543361
The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.
Author : Erika Peters
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0028640020
This guide walks readers through an easy, safe, and inexpensive way to fitness, discussing the importance of stretching, what clothing to wear, and where to walk safely, and offers walking programs that readers can co-ordinate their lives around, or fit into their busy schedule.
Author : Barbara Templeton,Jamie Templeton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Stretching exercises
ISBN : 1592576214
Stretching has long been regarding as the safest way to keep your whole body - muscles and mind - healthy and working in balance. Athletes employ stretching as a way to warm up, cool down, and generally prevent injuries. Workout experts and gym enthusiasts recommend stretching for non-impact toning and strengthening routines. Stretching can be done anywhere, anytime, and can serve as both a stress reliever and therapy for dozens of physical conditions from strains to sports injuries. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching Illustratedis designed to teach lay and professional readers alike the fundamental techniques of healthy stretching with hundreds of clear, step-by-step line drawings and instructions showing each step. Once the reader understands the basics and the various routines for each part of the body, expert instructor Barbara Templeton presents specific regimens for healing a wide variety of common complaints, from back pain to TMJ, from fatigue to sports injuries.
Author : David Levine,Paula Petrella
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101514740
A comprehensive guide to get you ready for race day. According to the rule books, a marathon is 26.2 grueling yet exhilarating miles. Millions of people run marathons around the world. Many more millions dream of doing it. But novice or veteran runners, marathons require training and plenty of it. Certified marathon coach David Levine and dedicated marathoner Paula Petrella know how to get anyone in shape for the race and share the entire procedure in clear, jargon free language. • Includes dozens of instructional photos. • Practical advice that addresses the needs of men and women of all ages.