PHA Training (Peripheral Heart Action)


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One of the most EFFECTIVE methods of weight training I have ever come across which creates a ‘dual’ force of SUPER HEALTH and STRENGTH is the Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) system. Bob Gajda (pronounced Guide-ah), former 1966 AAU Mr. America and FIHC (Fédération Internationale Haltérophile et Culturiste) Mr. Universe, was first introduced to the theory of the PHA system of training by a Dr. Arthur H. Steinhaus PhD (an expert on the physiology of physical fitness) back in the mid 1960’s. It was during that time that Bob Gajda was entering, with a physique dominance, and winning all of the top contests in competitive bodybuilding. Thus, it was not unusual to see many Iron Man magazine articles (Vol. 26 No.1 and No. 2 etc. I am including the reprints of these articles at the end of this eBook.), relating in detail about this seemingly revolutionary training method.




NASM's Essentials of Sports Performance Training


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This First Edition, based on the National Academy of Sports Medicine™ (NASM) proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, teaches future sports performance coaches and other trainers how to strategically design strength and conditioning programs to train athletes safely and effectively. Readers will learn NASM's systematic approach to program design with sports performance program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; innovative approaches to speed, agility and quickness drills, and more! This is the main study tool for NASM's Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).




Maximized!


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Maximized! The Complete Guide to Competitive Bodybuilding covers virtually every facet of preparing for a bodybuilding contest. From dieting and training to posing and tanning, nothing is left to chance. Also included are tips from bodybuilding superstars and strategies for making money from the sport. Let Maximized be your personal training coach as you prepare to do battle on the posing platform!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Losing 20 Pounds in 2 Months Fast-Track


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The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Losing 20 Pounds in 2 Months Fast-Track provides meal plans and exercises designed to take off 20 pounds in 2 months or 10 pounds in 1 month. It is a short, simple, step-by-step diet with meal plans and packed with useful tips to make it easy and healthy. Written by a gym owner and trainer, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Losing 20 Pounds in 2 Months Fast-Track offers everything you need to lose weight fast.




25Days


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Celebrity trainer and cast member of NBC’s Strong, Drew Logan shows us how to rewrite our neurological patterns and break the habits that prevent us from losing weight and living a healthy life. Celebrity trainer and cast member of NBC’s Strong, Drew Logan knows firsthand how the brain affects our ability to perform and function at our best. After dying three times in three hours—becoming the world’s only known medical case to survive three sudden cardiac arrests—he lost his short-term memory. He could no longer follow the complicated diet and fitness regimens he’d used on himself and his clients. He needed to create something simpler. He was shocked to discover that the resulting program was even more effective than his complicated regime of the past. In 25Days, Drew outlines a unique, multifaceted approach that helps you rewrite your neurological patterning—what lies underneath those pesky habits that get in our way over and over again—so that the brain’s neural pathways, biochemistry, and hormones work together effectively, seamlessly, and efficiently. Included in the book are the 25 Days Grading System, Diet, and Workout Plan, as well as tools that will alert and assist readers throughout the book. 25Days is “the ultimate tool for fitness” (Jesse L. Martin, actor) and one of the easiest—and most effective—diets to follow. Drew will show you that all you need is to adjust your diet and retrain your brain to be in peak shape and “change your life in ways you never dreamed” (Rick Cosnett, actor).




FIX YOUR BACK LIKE AN ARCHITECT


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Discover the hidden forces that shape the human body! This book is a cutting-edge exploration of body mechanics and offers readers a unique and effective approach to understanding how to use the power of gravity to improve their health and fitness. The book explains: How gravity shapes muscle tone while standing, moving, sitting, sleeping, and in weightlessness, and why they are so important for health What is the mechanism of assuming a vertical position by a human being and walking on two legs, What is the actual mechanics of joints and what is the contribution of muscles to their proper functioning on the example of the knee joint That the spine is not a column lifting the whole body and the weights lifted by man, but it serves as a mechanical muscular transmission You won't find these explanations in any other book. In addition, it offers readers plenty of practical advice and tips to help them improve their physical and mental fitness. Readers will learn: How to properly use gravitational energy to improve the musculoskeletal structure and the overall efficiency of the body How to avoid common musculoskeletal issues such as pain, disc herniation, and joint degradation How to maintain high physical and intellectual fitness with conscious energy acquisition How to avoid risky back and joint surgeries How to reduce daily ailments and contribute to recovery Use the natural movement patterns and self-healing methods in this book. If you're ready to improve your body's fitness and stop aging to feel better every day, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now! Visit WWW.FIXBODY.EU for more information.




StrengthTraining for Runners


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Due to cost and time pressures, people are abandoning the gym and organised sport in favour of more flexible and informal pursuits such as running. But it's not just as simple as getting the miles under your belt. Injuries can impact on your ability to train, and all runners can benefit from a simple strength training and conditioning programme to boost performance and avoid unnecessary injuries. Strength and Conditioning is now regarded as integral to any training programme from marathon runners to triathletes. Strength Training for Runners is designed to keep you, as a runner, on track, whatever your level. Packed with photos illustrating the different techniques, this coaching manual is ideal for any motivated runner. Chapters will guide you through constructing a programme of exercises to keep you running fit, show you how to improve and strengthen your running and other muscles in specific warm ups and provide you with some great conditioning advice that will make you a stronger and faster runner. With the right strength training approach behind you, one that is balanced and reflects your training and racing needs, your injury risk can be significantly reduced and your performance significantly increased.




NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training


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Developed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), this book is designed to help people prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam or learn the basic principles of personal training using NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. The OPT model presents NASM's protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power. More than 600 full-color illustrations and photographs demonstrate concepts and techniques. Exercise color coding maps each exercise movement to a specific phase on the OPT model. Exercise boxes demonstrate core exercises and detail the necessary preparation and movement. Other features include research notes, memory joggers, safety tips, and review questions.




The Complete Guide to Training with Free Weights


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A key title in the successful Complete Guides series, this is the definitive text on using free weights for strength, conditioning and flexibility training. Free weights are the simplest and most effective pieces of equipment and are found in every gym and many homes. The benefits of their use - as opposed to fixed-weight machines - are becoming increasingly appreciated in the fitness industry, and include: - Saving money on gym membership with home workouts - A wider range of exercises - Exercises working more muscles than fixed machines for a quicker workout - Avoiding over-training single muscle groups, which can lead to strength imbalances - Better co-ordination and core stability In addition to a variety of exercises, the book also contains sample programmes, tips on technique, and exercises for specific sports, ages and body types.




Competitive Bodybuilding


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