Author : Deidre Johnson-Cane
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780028639536
Provides routines for fifteen, thirty, forty-five, and sixty minute cardiovascular and weight training workouts, including information on seasonal and office workouts.
Author : Frances Sharpe
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 23,42 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 : Patrick S. Hagerman
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,7 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Bodybuilding
ISBN : 9781592571505
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 : Erika Peters
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 12,94 MB
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 144069561X
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 : Deidre Johnson-Cane
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 18,38 MB
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780028644332
This text aims to be useful to those looking for an approachable, beginner's guide to lifting weights. The book is issued in the illustrated format, where photographs and line illustrations are given as much attention as the easy-to-read text. The guide includes multiple exercises for all the major muscle groups, photographs depicting the beginning, midpoint and ending positions for each exercise and photographs depicting the most common mistakes in executing various exercises, allowing readers to learn from others' mistakes.
Author : Jeff Cohen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 13,44 MB
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1440636656
A down-to-earth resource for a more-for-me life. Through practical information from an author who works about three days a week, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Working Less, Earning More will help readers get more time and more money by learning how to: • Think about the modern-day work ethic in a new way. • Set income-focused goals—and achieve them. • Build—and maintain—powerful relationships and networks. • Round out skill sets to be more marketable. • Maximize technology to minimize time spent on minutia. • Avoid time-wasters and efficiency traps.
Author : Tom Seabourne
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781592575039
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 : Jourdan Zayles
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 35,44 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780028639598
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 : Colin Barr
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2007-04-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1440625670
Every man an Iron Man, and every woman, too! No longer exclusive events reserved for only the most committed athletes, triathlons, duathlons (bike and run), and aquathons (swim and run) now attract hundreds of thousands of Americans. Filled with the inside tips, practical advice, and photos, this is the book for any man or woman who wants to compete in multi-sport events, regardless of experience level. --Authors are experienced triathlon competitors and personal trainers --Tips on setting up, equipment, training, diet, and motivation --Dozens of exciting instructional photos
Author : Joan Price
Publisher :
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 39,83 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789722089
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
