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Book A New Guide to Improved Movement in Daily Life

Download or read book A New Guide to Improved Movement in Daily Life written by David Knox and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS AND HEALTH WITH THIS ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY! Are you ready for the final exam? Your body is the most powerful tool you have. To stay fit and healthy throughout your whole life, you need to understand how it works. The body is a complex structure of bones, muscles, joints, and tendons, and every one of those needs to be studied and exercised. David Knox, an expert in dance, martial arts, and yoga, has spent decades developing safe and effective healing and recovery techniques for chronic pain and injuries. With his expertise and experience in training others, he will accompany you as you find out what your strengths and weaknesses are and what to do to live in complete harmony with your body. In this easy-to-understand, user-friendly, and beautifully illustrated book, you will find a solution to all physical problems you may have. The exercises are described in detail to ensure proper form and execution and each one is accompanied by photographs showing the progression of the movement from the first to the last step. With an easy-to-use cross-reference index, you can find the right exercise for you immediately and get started on your quest to a pain-free life!

Book Men s Fit Kitchen

Download or read book Men s Fit Kitchen written by Michael Lloyd and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a stronger and healthier man! If you have a busy lifestyle and think you don’t have time for good nutrition and fitness workouts, this book will help you turn your life around. Michael Lloyd never considered food and fitness to be important. But after years of feeling tired, lacking motivation, and being unhappy with himself, he decided to change his life. In his book, he will help you do the same. You don’t need a lot of time and effort to follow Michael’s fitness regime and nutrition plans. All recipes are easy to make, have simple instruction, use high-quality ingredients, and are delicious and healthy. With a great assortment of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes, you will find something to eat for every situation and you will soon see the effects on your body. To help you improve your fitness and energy levels, Michael also presents many exercises and readymade workouts that don’t require a lot of time or equipment. He has indoor and outdoor workouts which will help you burn fat and tighten up your body. He also gives you a beginner’s running plan that will help you enjoy running. With Michael’s help, you will quickly become a fitter version of yourself!

Book The Fascial Network

Download or read book The Fascial Network written by Gunda Slomka and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the Fascial Network? How does fascia-specific training affect the quality of the body’s network of connective tissue? The Fascial Network, a new resource for exercise trainers and instructors, closes the knowledge gap in exercise science regarding fascia—a long-neglected structure that deserves far more attention than it has received, until now. The fascial network is a web of connective tissue that surrounds the body’s muscles and organs. It gives the body integrity, providing the tensional network in which our muscles work. Fascia-specific training makes the body more resilient, more flexible, and more energetic. This new approach of looking at our own anatomy provides a primarily scientific explanation for the physiological processes that make up the energy-related holistic thinking of Eastern concepts such as acupuncture, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. Thus, two doctrines that could not be more different in their approach find common ground and offer mutual ways of explanation. The Fascial Network explains the function of the body’s connective tissue by offering insight into its formation, physiology, and anatomy. This resource includes exercises for fitness as well as for recreational and competitive sports. With fully illustrated examples for practical implementation, it also serves as a training aid for instructors and physical therapists. Develop a healthier, stronger you with The Fascial Network.

Book Move Yourself

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tedd Mitchell
  • Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
  • Release : 2010-12-14
  • ISBN : 1118038916
  • Pages : 297 pages

Download or read book Move Yourself written by Tedd Mitchell and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Move Yourself "Move Yourself is a timely and user-friendly guide to better health. I could go on, but it's time for me to get up and get moving!" --Tom Brokaw "The science is clear: staying healthy means moving our bodies more, choosing more of the right foods in the proper portions, and avoiding unsafe behaviors like smoking. In Move Yourself, you'll find the kind of sound advice and strong motivation you'd expect from an expert personal coach." --Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., 17th Surgeon General of the United States and Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch "Being fit has always been important in my career, both as a martial artist and as an actor. But what I learned long ago is that a physically active lifestyle also improves every aspect of living. The good news is that you don't have to train like an athlete to receive these tremendous benefits; you just have to make it a priority. In Move Yourself, Drs. Mitchell and Church explain just how easy it can be. With just a little commitment and a little know-how, you too can make yourself feel like a champ!" --Chuck Norris "Move Yourself shows that you don't have to become a gym rat--here's everything you need to get moving at your own reasonable pace." --Jack Challem, author of Stop Prediabetes Now and The Food-Mood Solution Think you don't have the time--or the energy--to do what it takes to look and feel better? Now you can take control of your health and be happier and stronger--and you don't need to join a gym to do it! Move Yourself is the breakthrough program you've been waiting for. Based on cutting-edge research from the medical director of the world-renowned Cooper Clinic, this practical, easy-to-follow guide gives you the strategies and advice you need to improve your strength, flexibility, mood, weight, and overall health. All it takes is a few minutes of low-dose physical activity each day to start seeing results.

Book Table Tennis Tactics

Download or read book Table Tennis Tactics written by Klaus-M. Geske and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book contains an age-appropriate collection of all aspects of table tennis tactics for young players. It helps you to read your opponent’s game better and to decide how to play against forehand- or backhand-dominant players. There are also valuable tips on how playing tempo can be used as a tactical element, how to produce and read ball spin and how to influence it with a suitable racket surface, and how the service game is used to take tactical control of the game. With numerous photos and illustrations, a self-test questionnaire, portraits of the best table tennis players, the official rules and tactical know-how, this book will soon become your table tennis bible.

Book Train Your Fascia  Tone Your Body

Download or read book Train Your Fascia Tone Your Body written by Divo Mueller and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascia is a building network in our body that gives us support, structure, and form. Whether a thigh is firm and beautifully shaped or like jelly basically depends on the tone of the fibrous connective tissue—the fascia. Therefore, we must train and firm the fascia in addition to strengthening the muscles. Only then will we have defined muscles, a well-toned body contour, and a slender shape. In collaboration with renowned fascia researcher, Robert Schleip, PhD, Divo Mueller has developed a new training that specifically tones connective tissue. Applying the power principles presented in this book—sense, bounce, tone, and nourish—you can reduce cellulite and eliminate bat wings and a flabby bottom. Using the illustrated and detailed full-body workouts presented will tone the seven important fascial chains. This innovative training approach will especially benefit those with weak and flabby connective tissue. Additionally, physiotherapists, Pilates instructors, movement trainers, and fitness coaches can easily adapt these power principles as a part of their training programs.

Book Unleashing Your Potential  A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Fitness

Download or read book Unleashing Your Potential A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Fitness written by Cassandra Fenyk and published by Fenyk Enterprises LLC. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash your full potential with "Unleashing Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Fitness." This empowering book dives deep into the world of functional fitness, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to transform your body, enhance your performance, and improve your overall well-being. Chapter by chapter, you'll explore the foundations of functional fitness, discovering the fundamental movements that unlock your body's true capabilities. From squatting and lunging to pushing, pulling, and rotating, you'll learn how to master these movements and develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. But functional fitness is about more than just physical prowess; it's about improving your daily life. Discover how functional fitness translates to real-world activities, from lifting and carrying to bending and reaching. Through inspiring testimonials and practical case studies, you'll witness the transformative impact functional fitness can have on everyday tasks and routines. As you journey through the book, you'll uncover the science behind functional fitness, delving into the physiological and biomechanical principles that drive its effectiveness. Gain a deeper understanding of the neuromuscular adaptations that occur during functional fitness training and harness this knowledge to optimize your workouts and achieve remarkable results. "Unleashing Your Potential" also explores the benefits of functional fitness for different demographics. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to enhance sports performance or an older adult aiming to maintain independence and reduce the risk of falls, this book provides tailored guidance and expert insights to meet your specific needs. High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) is a powerful component of functional fitness, and this book covers it extensively. Learn how to elevate your workouts with high-intensity exercises that challenge your cardiovascular system and take your fitness to new heights. In addition to comprehensive guidance, "Unleashing Your Potential" offers practical advice on selecting the right equipment and tools for your functional fitness journey. Discover how kettlebells, resistance bands, and suspension trainers can enhance your workouts and optimize your results. Designed for both beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts, this book provides a step-by-step approach to designing your own personalized functional fitness program. With sample workouts and exercise progressions, you'll have the tools to create a program that aligns with your goals and fitness level. Unlock your potential and embrace a lifestyle of strength, vitality, and fulfillment. Get your copy of "Unleashing Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Fitness" and embark on a transformative journey towards optimal health and well-being. This book may contain affiliate links. Using these links does not impact the amount that you are charged, but it does allow me to continue to create and offer amazing content and programs. Thank you for your support.

Book Move into Life

Download or read book Move into Life written by Anat Baniel and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember a time when you were bursting with energy, curiosity, and creativity? When your body felt strong and flexible, free of any aches and pains? With the Anat Baniel Method, you can feel that way again and experience renewed, intensified vitality–greater health, flexibility, strength, sensuality, clarity of mind, and enthusiasm–now and throughout your life, no matter what your age or physical condition. Your level of vitality is directly connected to your brain. When your brain thrives, growing and making new connections, you are invigorated, infused with a new sense of aliveness and possibility, capable of infinitely new ways of moving, thinking, and feeling. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, and her own method based on more than thirty years of experience working with thousands of people around the world, Anat Baniel has defined the Nine Essentials your brain needs to flourish. In this breakthrough book, she offers specific, practical advice for incorporating those Essentials into everything you do to achieve immediate and powerful benefits. In Move Into Life, you’ll: • Learn the Nine Essentials your brain requires to thrive, including movement with attention, subtlety, and variation • Experience simple, safe physical and mental exercises that satisfy those needs and thus awaken your vitality • Discover why and how these methods work • Find easy ways of incorporating the Essentials into your daily life so every activity–from washing the dishes to working at your desk, from interacting with your loved ones to your golf game–brings you renewed vitality Endorsed by leading physicians, scientists, and transformational teachers, the Anat Baniel Method will help you enjoy renewed energy and stamina. You’ll be lighter on your feet. Your memory will be better. Thinking and problem solving will become easier. If you are active in a sport, yoga, or work out at the gym, you will notice yourself performing better and with greater ease and fewer injuries. Most important, you will experience yourself moving more fully into your life.

Book Reintroducing Healthy Movement into Daily Life

Download or read book Reintroducing Healthy Movement into Daily Life written by Bernie Warren and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a research-based, user-friendly, practical guide on how to reintroduce movement into our daily lives. Presenting a rationale for the value of movement to all humans, the book explains why and where movement-based approaches and activities may be used to combat daily stress and promote good mental and physical health. Chapters provide simple short and easy-to-use ideas and activities, drawing on the authors’ combined experience as teachers, coaches, facilitators and therapists. Ideas presented will be applicable to a range of professions and settings such as stay-at-home parents, workers in a factory, shop, or office, or professionals in high stress sedentary jobs. Reintroducing Movement into Daily Life will be of value to any individual wishing to improve their own health. It also provides guidelines and ideas for professionals working in educational, healthcare and other settings to use with their students/ patients/ clients.

Book The Miracle Morning  Updated and Expanded Edition

Download or read book The Miracle Morning Updated and Expanded Edition written by Hal Elrod and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start waking up to your full potential every single day with the updated and expanded edition of the groundbreaking book that has sold more than two million copies. “So much more than a book. It is a proven methodology that will help you fulfil your potential and create the life you’ve always wanted.” —Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule Getting everything you want out of life isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more. Hal Elrod and The Miracle Morning have helped millions of people become the person they need to be to create the life they’ve always wanted. Now, it’s your turn. Hal’s revolutionary SAVERS method is a simple, effective step-by-step process to transform your life in as little as six minutes per day: - Silence: Reduce stress and improve mental clarity by beginning each day with peaceful, purposeful quiet - Affirmations: Reprogram your mind to overcome any fears or beliefs that are limiting your potential or causing you to suffer - Visualization: Experience the power of mentally rehearsing yourself showing up at your best each day - Exercise: Boost your mental and physical energy in as little as sixty seconds - Reading: Acquire knowledge and expand your abilities by learning from experts - Scribing: Keep a journal to deepen gratitude, gain insights, track progress, and increase your productivity by getting clear on your top priorities This updated and expanded edition has more than forty pages of new content, including: - The Miracle Evening: Optimize your bedtime and sleep to wake up every day feeling refreshed and energized for your Miracle Morning - The Miracle Life: Begin your path to inner freedom so you can truly be happy and learn to love the life you have while you create the life you want

Book The Lazy Person s Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

Download or read book The Lazy Person s Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of all the complicated and time-consuming methods to achieve a healthy lifestyle? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the fitness gurus and their intense workout routines? Well, it's time to embrace your lazy side and discover a whole new approach to wellness with "The Lazy Person's Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle.” In this groundbreaking guide, we debunk the myth that laziness and health are contradictory. We'll show you how you can achieve a healthy lifestyle with minimal effort. Say goodbye to exhausting workouts and restrictive diets - it's time to work smarter, not harder. Our guide is packed with practical strategies and tips specifically designed for lazy achievers like you. We'll help you set realistic and achievable goals, break them down into manageable steps, and provide you with strategies to effortlessly incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine. Forget about spending hours in the kitchen. We'll simplify meal planning and provide you with quick and easy recipes that require minimal time and effort. You'll discover how to make nutritious choices without sacrificing taste or convenience. When it comes to fitness, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to grueling workouts and hello to lazy fitness routines. We'll introduce you to low-intensity exercises that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously, so you can get fit without breaking a sweat. And for those busy days, we'll show you how to incorporate movement into your daily activities for an active lifestyle. But we don't stop at physical health. We understand the importance of rest and recovery for your overall well-being. That's why we'll teach you the art of resting and provide strategies for incorporating relaxation into your busy schedule. Get ready to sleep better, reduce stress, and experience profound benefits for your mental and emotional health. And let's not forget about your mindset. We'll explore stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and strategies for cultivating a positive outlook. Say goodbye to negative self-talk and hello to self-compassion and self-care. "The Lazy Person's Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle" is your go-to resource for achieving optimal health and well-being without sacrificing your lazy nature. It's time to embrace your unique approach to wellness and start living a healthier, happier life with minimal effort. Don't wait any longer. Grab your copy of "The Lazy Person's Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle" and embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier you. Say goodbye to the exhausting and complicated methods of the past and say hello to a new way of achieving wellness - the lazy way. Your health journey starts now!

Book An RTI Guide to Improving the Performance of African American Students

Download or read book An RTI Guide to Improving the Performance of African American Students written by Dwayne D. Williams and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help students thrive with this systematic approach to culturally responsive instruction! Research shows that students of color learn best in classrooms that reflect their cultural values. This breakthrough book shows educators how to create culturally relevant RTI models that help diverse students thrive! Step-by-step, you’ll learn to skillfully apply 4 core characteristics critical to culturally responsive instruction: communalism, movement expressiveness, orality, and verve. Richly detailed case studies and evidence-based, process-focused strategies will help you to: Understand how and why culture mediates learning Dispel cultural biases and appreciate the assets among all student groups Address all tiers of the RTI model across grade levels Eliminate disproportionality in special education eligibility decisions Work collaboratively with African American parents and communities Use this thought-provoking handbook to confidently design high quality, culturally responsive instruction that fits the cultural needs of most African-American students! "All educators working with diverse students should read this book! Using personal experiences, the author provides examples of culturally responsive classroom instruction that brings tears to my eyes realizing what I missed in my own education." —Julie Esparza Brown, Assistant Professor in Special Education Portland State University "Diversity in race and culture is one of the greatest issues facing students and teachers in education today. Without changing our mindset and understanding how others learn, we will never meet the expectations of educating all people. This book is outstanding in addressing these issues. It is truly a powerful read and something all educators should keep as a resource when making decisions for students who do not fall into that stereotypical ′box′." —Cindy Lawrence, Curriculum Coordinator Lumberton ISD "This book presents salient and provocative ideas with regards to teaching the way students learn. These ideas are not readily spoken about in teacher preparation programs or in schools. This book provides an avenue to discuss the ways African American students learn best." —Lydia Adegbola, Assistant Principal NYC Department of Education

Book Stability  Sport  and Performance Movement

Download or read book Stability Sport and Performance Movement written by Joanne Elphinston and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Stability, Sport, and Performance Movement, renowned physiotherapist and performance consultant Joanne Elphinston teaches that sporting technique is rooted in movement efficiency, stability, symmetry, and balance. These elements work together to ensure that physical restrictions and inefficient muscle recruitment patterns don’t inhibit technical movement goals. The right muscles firing at the right time, and in the right sequence, can help athletes achieve their full physical potential. Elphinston provides clear explanations using applied sports examples, shows how to evaluate movement accurately, and provides a detailed method for improving performance. Filled with Performance Movement guides readers through an approach that has been used with international-level athletes in every sport. A major focus is on injury prevention. Athletes sustain injuries and want to know why they have them and how to prevent them. Sports medicine professionals need to know how to relate their rehabilitation back to sports-specific movement, and coaches need to understand the relationship between injury prevention and performance. This practical guide presents new ways to understand stability as it pertains to injury prevention in sport, bridging the gap between sports science and sports medicine.

Book Playing With Movement

Download or read book Playing With Movement written by Todd Hargrove and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want better physical performance and health, and are frustrated with simplistic recipes or blueprints for guaranteed success, this book is for you. Playing with Movement is about helping you solve "movement problems," such as completing your first marathon, recovering from back pain, putting on more muscle, or improving your agility on the soccer field. These challenges can't be met with simple recipes because they are are all complex, meaning they depend on interactions between many different individual factors - muscular, skeletal, physiological, psychological - and also social and environmental context. Play is a natural and intuitive behavior that helps animals explore different ways to solve complex problems. If you want to get better at a sport, find a sustainable exercise program, or even get out of pain, you will need to play with movement. Play means getting physically active in a way that is fun, curious, variable, and personally meaningful. All animals develop skill and fitness through play, not "working out." But the mainstream approach to training and therapy is all work no play. It is focused on movements that are boring, repetitive, planned, stressful and done only to accomplish some external goal. This stems from a reductive mindset that views the body as a machine that needs to be "fixed," instead of a self-organizing system that can grow, adapt and learn. This causes a wide range of common problems, including: Pain treatments that expensive, medicalized and ineffective. An obsession with correcting "dysfunctions" in posture and movement patterns that are in fact normal variations. Sport training that relies on repetitive drills, as opposed to varied games. Exercise programs that feel meaningless and dispiriting. For example, "going through the motions" alone on machines in the gym, versus interacting with friends outside while developing functional skills. The arguments in this book are not based in romantic feel-good reasoning, or nostalgia for sunny days at the park when we were children. They rely on a substantial body of evidence and theory pulled from diverse fields of study, including the sciences of play, complex systems, pain, motor control, exercise physiology, and psychology. They show that the best pathway to movement health is found not by tracking huge amounts of data or following a set of complicated algorithms, but by going on an adventure. If you want to take control of your movement health in a way that is fun, meaningful, and empowering, this book is for you.

Book The Whiteboard Daily Book of Cues

Download or read book The Whiteboard Daily Book of Cues written by Karl Eagleman and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no such thing as a “golden cue” that works for everyone 100% of the time. Therefore, the more cues a coach has in their toolbox, the more likely they will be able to effectively communicate with their athletes. Coaches use cues—short, easy-to-remember phrases—to help athletes perform movements correctly as well as to convey useful sports psychology perspectives. Athletes commonly hear movement cues like “Crush the Can” and “Grip the Ground” along with motivational cues like “Consistency is King.” A passionate coach, lifelong athlete, and advanced degree holder in kinesiology, Karl Eagleman, creator of the popular Whiteboard Daily Instagram, has put together a valuable resource for coaches, athletes, and anyone who wants to improve their own movement. The Whiteboard Daily Book of Cues contains a comprehensive collection of illustrations drawn on a whiteboard—a medium that virtually all coaches are familiar with. It boasts the largest list of cues ever compiled, covering Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell exercises, and monostructural movements (running, rowing, jumping rope, etc.). Each illustration is hand drawn in a simple, stylized way to make the cues easy to retain and to utilize during training. No two athletes are the same; we all learn in our own unique ways. By providing hundreds of cues, this book will help coaches and athletes learn a new way to understand movement for themselves and/or to communicate safe, effective movement to others.

Book Just Move

    Book Details:
  • Author : James Owen
  • Publisher : National Geographic Books
  • Release : 2017
  • ISBN : 1426218656
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Just Move written by James Owen and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This step-by-step guide, written by a best-selling author and former Wall Street titan, provides all the information--and inspiration--you need to feel better, reduce aches and pains, and push back against aging with a personalized fitness program that's right for you. Whatever your fitness goals or preferences, this book is designed to help you pursue the health program that works for you. An inspirational speaker, author, and former Wall Street rainmaker, Jim Owen was 70 when he decided he had to get fit. Years of a chair-bound lifestyle were taking their toll. Realizing that the old bodybuilding approach was no way to tackle the stiffness, weakness, and aches and pains that come with age, he set off on a journey of discovery and transformation. With help from the experts, he developed a common-sense, step-by-step program that can be tailored to any level of physical ability. Along the way he learned why cardio machines aren't enough, what it takes to be "functionally fit" for daily life, and how to stay motivated. Today, Owen is in better shape than he was at 25, and he is a passionate evangelist for fitness as a way of life. He has proved that you don't have to be powerless in the face of advancing years: if you make a commitment to "just move," you can take charge of the aging process and make your coming years the best they can be. The book is divided into two sections, with the first providing fascinating information and the second showing step-by-step details of how to put the best fitness principles into practice.

Book Movement Matters

    Book Details:
  • Author : Katy Bowman
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016-11-30
  • ISBN : 9781905367771
  • Pages : 224 pages

Download or read book Movement Matters written by Katy Bowman and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could fit our culture of convenience into a petri dish, what would it look like?Movement Matters is a series of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues to explain the mechanics of a sedentary culture and the deep complexity of the phenomenon we call movement. By exposing convenience as a way of outsourcing movements, Katy's groundbreaking work in the relationship between movement and nature expands to models that have evolved from thinking of the body as a single structure to considering it to be a cluster of a trillion bodies, and how those trillion bodies are being loaded by our habitat and how we move to interact with it.From movement nutrients to forest school to the problems with investigating parts, our culturally conditioned preference to be sedentary is explored from many angles.Thought-provoking, inspiring, and always entertaining, Movement Matters is a collection of essays conducting a deep exploration of movement and its role in science, community, work, and social responsibility. Deftly deconstructing sedentary assumptions that underlie much of our research into human health, Bowman works to reclaim our space in and responsibility to nature and ourselves.With essays on foraging, the nearsightedness epidemic, and the limitations of a parts approach to health, Bowman's gaze is sweeping and incisive, always with the underlying message that moving is powerful and important, and perhaps the most joyful, freeing, and efficient form of activism there is.