Book Description
Written by a team of sports fitness experts, "Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness" explores how each region of the body works and describes conventional and functional exercises to improve fitness and activity performance.
Author : David Musnick
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Exercise
ISBN : 9780898867565
Written by a team of sports fitness experts, "Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness" explores how each region of the body works and describes conventional and functional exercises to improve fitness and activity performance.
Author : Tina Vindum
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0762756470
From Maui to Manhattan's Central Park, Tina Vindum has revolutionized the way people around the world are getting in shape.
Author : John Clover
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 28,71 MB
Release : 2011-03-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1594853541
Check out author John Colver's 8 tips to create your own outdoor workout plan. * Detailed 12-week program applicable for all levels of fitness * No gym or equipment needed to participate——just access to the outdoors * Measurable milestones and easy-to-follow fitness routines to keep you on track * Written by award-winning fitness coach and mountain guide John Colver Forget the gym. Go outside, and not only will you get in the best shape of your life, but you might even enjoy the experience. That's exactly what John Colver, the award-winning founder of Seattle-based training company AdventX, has been teaching for nearly a decade. In Fit by Nature, he lays out his flagship 12-week outdoor training program——a regimen that requires nothing more than outdoor space and a little inspiration. Starting with seasonal advice, the “Daily Dozen,” his “Challenge by Choice” philosophy, and details on how to utilize the outdoors, John leads you into his exercise and lifestyle program. He also covers fitness basics such as nutrition, injury prevention, goal-setting, and gear lists. With weekly charts and day-by-day descriptions, this book will push you to a new fitness level, whether you run up your neighborhood stairs, jump over logs on a nearby trail, swim laps at your local aquatic park, or simply do stretches in your own backyard. Featured sections include a compendium of all core exercises, sport-specific circuit training, and an AdventX On-Target Fitness Evaluation. For daily tips and inspiration, be sure to connect with author John Colver on Facebook!
Author : Matt Lawrence
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 16,53 MB
Release : 2014-07-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1408181495
The Complete Guide series is designed for the fitness professional, coach, fitness enthusiast and student, packed with ready-made training programmes, tips and strategies. Outdoor exercise is not only a cheaper alternative to the gym but it also offers immense scope and variety in terms of the activities you can do. Within the tried and trusted Complete Guides format comes this definitive guide focusing on functional training exercises in the great outdoors. Covering physiology and core training principles as a starting point, this book includes different workouts for different environments - park, beach, back garden, and covers the use of a variety of popular equipment - from ViPRs to kettlebells. Packed with colour photography, clearly illustrated exercises and the latest training programmes tailored to different outdoor pursuits, The Complete Guide to Outdoor Workouts is the ultimate how-to guide for any fitness enthusiast who wants to get out there and make the most of the outdoors!
Author : Steve House
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 42,21 MB
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1938340248
In Training for the New Alpinism, Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U.S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances. Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, live in the city or the country, are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to Denali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to achieve your goals grows exponentially as you work with this book. Chapters cover endurance and strength training theory and methodology, application and planning, nutrition, altitude, mental fitness, and assessing your goals and your strengths. Chapters are augmented with inspiring essays by world-renowned climbers, including Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler, Voytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd. Filled with photos, graphs, and illustrations.
Author : Clyde Soles
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 23,20 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780898868982
This book is for climbers of all ages, abilities, and interests who wish to improve their performance. Climbing: Training for Peak Performance carefully details the foundation and fundamentals of nutrition for mind and body, flexibility training, aerobic, and strength conditioning, and how to put it all together to help you perform better.
Author : Rocky Snyder
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 9780071419529
The only book of its kind, Fit to Paddle is a complete fitness and conditioning guide for paddling enthusiasts.
Author : Jay Dawes
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,18 MB
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1492586323
For strength, stability, core power, flexibility, and balance, Suspension Training® delivers results. Used by the best of the best, from professional trainers to the elite athletes they work with, Suspension Training is a respected and essential component of conditioning programs worldwide. Now, the ultimate Suspension Training expert shares the ultimate in Suspension Training exercises and programs. Complete Guide to TRX® Suspension Training®, from renowned strength and conditioning expert Dr. Jay Dawes, is the authoritative guide to Suspension Training. This resource is so thorough that it has earned the endorsement of TRX®. Look inside at the instruction, advice, and insights, and you’ll see why. This is a one-of-a-kind resource designed to take workouts to unprecedented levels. Complete Guide to TRX® Suspension Training® includes instructions for more than 115 exercises. Complete with photo sequences, variations, and safety recommendations, you’ll learn how to develop and integrate strength, power, core stability, flexibility, and balance with the use of a Suspension Trainer ™. In the gym, at home, or on the road, this guide is the ultimate training companion. With over thirty ready-to-use programs, you have options for any situation and every desire. It’s all here. If you want the best in exercise, training, and workouts, then look no further than Complete Guide to TRX® Suspension Training®. Discover why millions of athletes make Suspension Training the core of their program.
Author : Steve House
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 25,47 MB
Release : 2019-03-12
Category : SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN : 9781938340840
Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength
Author : Judi Sheppard Missett
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 27,47 MB
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1260441318
Transform your passion into a profitable business—with the help of the legendary entrepreneur who turned an innovative idea into a $100 million global powerhouse.Judi Sheppard Missett is a fitness icon who, at just three years old, discovered a passion for dance that would eventually fuel a global dance fitness empire. After an early life spent honing her dancing skills and a career as a professional jazz dancer, Judi had an epiphany: why not combine the art of jazz dancing with the science of exercise to help others achieve a healthier, happier self-image and life? The wildly enthusiastic response from her first 15 students inspired her to launch Jazzercise, Inc., the world’s leading dance fitness program with a cumulative $2 billion in global sales.In Building a Business with Beat, Judi reveals for the first time the secrets behind the company’s five decades of enormous success. In addition to helping millions of men and women improve their health and well-being through the fun and fitness of dance, Judi has inspired 8,500 franchisees to achieve their dream of owning and running their own business. Now, through powerful personal stories, practical proven-successful advice and insights, Judi shares how you, too, can transform your passion into a profitable business.This inspirational guide will teach you how to: • Create a successful business by discovering and defining your larger purpose• Use your unique perspectives and abilities to enhance the lives of others • Deftly handle everyday obstacles and unplanned events• Develop an open mindset and embrace innovation and new possibilities• Inspire your staff to connect to a purpose greater than day-to-day work, and moreFilled with helpful tips, smart strategies, and no-nonsense advice, this book is essential reading for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating a thriving, purpose-driven business. The author is living proof that when you’re doing what you love, it may not seem like work at all.