Author : Deidre Cane
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 29,84 MB
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1101598395
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Weight Training Illustrated, Fourth Edition, is for both novice and intermediate gym workouts. Multiple exercises are explained with step-by-step instructions using well over 300 illustrations in this large-trim, easy-to-read training guide. Every muscle group is worked and every piece of equipment one is likely to find in gyms is fully explained and illustrated.
Author : Barbara Templeton
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,42 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Stretching exercises
ISBN : 9781592576210
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 : Patrick S. Hagerman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 16,42 MB
Release : 2006-11-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1440614776
It's time to get into shape ... the easy way! Author and fitness expert Patrick Hagerman provides comprehensive information and customized workout plans for every age, ability level, and physical condition. With Hagerman as their coach, readers will be on the right track to fitness in no time, improving their health, self-esteem, and appearance. * Presented in a style easily referenced and cross-referenced for all ages and ability levels * Written by an experienced author and fitness expert * Well-illustrated for increased comprehension of programs and exercises * Caters to everyone from pregnant women to older men with lower back pain
Author : Frances Sharpe
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 37,5 MB
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1101151994
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 : Eve Adamson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 18,69 MB
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1101222026
This book is for anyone interested in health, fitness, or the healing arts. It teaches you the basics of stretching, breathing, and meditation, with exercises designed to help you relax, become more flexible, more productive, and more self-satisfied.
Author : Angela Wong Douglas
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 41,94 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1615642978
Heal yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually with the ultimate guide to T'ai Chi and QiGong for beginners! T'ai Chi — a martial art used for health, meditation, and self-defense — and QiGong — a large variety of physical and mental training methods based on Chinese philosophy — are widely recognized to heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. T'ai Chi has demonstrated its health benefits by being linked with everything from slowing the aging process and increasing balance and flexibility to lowering stress levels and enhancing the body's natural healing powers. In this fourth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to T'ai Chi & QiGong, the authors have streamlined the book, giving it a clearer how-to focus. Nearly 150 video clips complement the 300 helpful illustrations in the book by demonstrating a complete T'ai Chi exercise — all exclusively available to readers on the authors' website.
Author : Bill Rodgers
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,59 MB
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1101198389
The perfect book to get readers up and running—by a major name in marathons The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Running, Third Edition, offers instruction on developing ideal running techniques for personal fitness or competition. Through easy–to–follow steps designed to gradually build their abilities, readers learn how to choose reliable running gear and create an effective training and running program. • Features expert tips on nutrition, reducing stress with exercise, avoiding and treating injuries, and entering 5K, 10K, and half and full marathons • Provides basic training plans and illustrations of stretching positions, muscle diagrams, running apparel, and more
Author : Mike Bottom
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1101513691
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 : Bill Rodgers
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 33,52 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780028644660
Offers motivation to begin running plus warm-up exercises and tips for building stamina, avoiding injury, and choosing the right shoes and clothing.
Author : Joan Budilovsky
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,43 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780028644677
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga, Third Edition walks readers through the basics of stretching, breathing, and meditation. This third edition is completely reformatted to include twice as many illustrations (300+)! A must-have for anyone interested in giving yoga a try-non-intimidating and easy-to-follow exercise
