Download or read book Enciclopedia de ejercicios de Pilates written by Vicky Timón and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Este libro es parte de la colección e-Libro en BiblioBoard.
Download or read book The Women s Health Big Book of Pilates written by Brooke Siler and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrity trainer and Pilates guru Brooke Siler teams up with the editors of Women's Health to offer a comprehensive, authoritative manual on this proven fitness philosophy. Trained by Joseph Pilates' protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves—and The Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift … ) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From moves targeting trouble zones to cardio circuits that blast fat all over, this go-to manual covers everything including: Tricks to incorporate Pilates at work, in travel, and daily routine What props best boost your workout and what to skip Pilates principles to help combat lower back pain, stress, low energy, and more! From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean, toned figure, The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.
Download or read book Muscle Exercises Encyclopedia written by Oscar Moran and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides exercises based on empirical know-how and scientific research and all the basic and numerous less common exercises with comments and illustrations.
Download or read book Pilates For Dummies written by Ellie Herman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-05-20 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A user-friendly guide that teaches you the origins and philosophy of the Pilates method and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom tailor a program Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes, and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country and becoming more popular than ever. If half of what its many fans claim is true, then it’s easy to see why. Combining elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics, and boxing, along with many original movements, Pilates exercises build muscle tone, improve flexibility and balance, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, and repair past injuries. Most people who’ve done it, even for a short time, say they feel stronger and more energized, centered, and physically confident than ever before. They also like having the flat tummies, tight buns, and long lean thighs of a dancer. Pilates For Dummies is your gentle introduction to the Pilates method without the high cost of private instruction. Packed with easy-to-follow exercises an plenty of photos, it helps you develop your own Pilates fitness program to do at home or in the gym and how to use eight basic Pilates principles to get the most out of your mat-based routines. With this practical guide by your side, you can: Look and feel better than ever Get stronger, more flexible, in control, and less prone to injury Target and tone problem areas Tone and strengthen your abs, buns, thighs, and arms Repair chronic stress and sports injuries Whether you’re just starting out with Pilates or know a few exercises and want to learn more, the book covers: Basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises How to use Pilates exercise equipment and accessories How to target specific areas of your body including the stomach, back, thighs, and chest Pilates for the pregnant and recently pregnant body How Pilates can help heal injuries and reform your posture The fun of combining Pilates with other forms of exercise, including yoga, swimming, aerobics, and more Additionally, you’ll learn simple ways to incorporate Pilates into your everyday life, changes you can expect to see from practicing Pilates, and questions to ask if you decide to join a Pilates studio or hire a Pilates instructor. Get your copy of Pilates For Dummies to start designing a Pilates fitness program just for you.
Download or read book Ellie Herman s Pilates Props Workbook written by Ellie Herman and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2004-08-23 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned instructor and author guides the reader step-by-step through photo sequences of specially designed exercises as well as variations on traditional Pilates movements.
Download or read book Strength Training Exercises written by Óscar Morán and published by Editorial Pila Teleña. This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is this book for? Anybody who wants to learn about strength training and improve their technique and results. Beginners, for the clarity of the graphics and videos. Intermediate and advanced practitioners, for its help in polishing technique and overcoming stagnation Doctors and physiotherapists for its scientific rigor Teachers, trainers and gym monitors for its didactic approach Gym owners and manufacturers of fitness appa- ratus for its constructive criticism of machines Sports enthusiasts of all kinds for its versatility Anybody who cares about their health for its philosophy It contains 300 videos More than 400 exercises, including explanations of technique and detailed illustrations for each Explanations to help you organize your weekly workout routine and decide which muscles to train together and in what order Advice on proper breathing technique, common mistakes to avoid and tips for beginners and advanced strength training practitioners alike Descriptions of the main muscles worked in the exercises and their variants Explanations of weight lifting theory and the best way to plan and organize your workouts and training season Anatomical descriptions of the main muscle groups Glossary of technical terms Descriptions of bodily movements and the mus- cles involved Table of training percentages and repetitions Tips, advice and recommendations to overcome stagnation Description, prevention and treatment of common injuries
Download or read book Pilates for Rehabilitation written by Wood, Samantha and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates for Rehabilitation explains how to incorporate Pilates exercises into rehabilitation programs to heal injuries, improve core strength, promote efficient movement, and help manage pain.
Download or read book The Pilates Reformer written by Reiner Grootenhuis and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-28 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique and detailed description of more than 100 original Joseph Pilates Reformer Exercises including many large photos. Have you ever wondered why the Reformer is one of the most popular, if not THE most popular Pilates apparatus? Wished you had a well-structured overview of almost all exercises? Wanted to add more variations to your Reformer repertoire? Then this two-piece book is exactly for you! While both parts are designed as training manuals for Pilates instructors and fans, "The Pilates Reformer - Part 1" focuses on Joseph Pilates' nearly 100 traditional Reformer exercises. "The Reformer - Part 2 " then adds the modern exercise supplements as well as the exercises with the jumpboard. (Part 2 is so far available in German. An updated English version will be available in the second half of 2021) Here is what you will find in Part 1 in more detail: Following an introduction to the history of the Reformer, the various components of the Reformer are described, alongside a number of important issues to keep in mind when using a Reformer. Furthermore, the manual provides a recommended exercise sequence for each of the four different levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Super Advanced. In the main section of the book, large-format, color images are used to illustrate each of the 100+ exercises. For each exercise, the exact setup, the related goals, and a step-by-step description of its execution are presented. In addition, common mistakes, possible modifications or variations, and contraindications and risks are outlined. As a special feature, the original names used by Joseph Pilates are mentioned alongside the frequently-used names for the first time in Pilates literature. These Reformer exercises represent Joseph Pilates' legacy for a full-body workout.
Download or read book Second Language Teacher Education written by Jack C. Richards and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a detailed account of current approaches to the education of teachers of second languages. The paperback edition provides a detailed account of current approaches to the education of teachers of second languages. It offers valuable ideas on the observation and supervision of classrooms, on self-evaluation by teachers, and on teaching itself. Its emphasis reflects the shift in orientation from teacher training to teacher education, in which teachers are involved in developing their own theories of teaching, understanding the nature of teacher decision making, and developing strategies for critical self-evaluation. The book is aimed at teachers, teacher educators, and workshop facilitators involved both in pre-service and in-service education of teachers of second and foreign languages.
Download or read book Peak Physique written by Hollis Lance Liebman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fool-proof gym plan from one of Hollywood's hottest trainers that acts like a Swiss army knife giving you everything you need to lose fat and sculpt your body in 12 weeks or less. Offering you multiple tools to achieve physical excellence, Peak Physique features a fully-illustrated, step-by-step progressive exercise plan of cardio and resistance training, which works whether you are male or female, a novice or experienced gym-goer. The book also gives you advice on nutrition and how to fuel your body for peak performance. From your transformative beginnings in Week 1 to the extraordinary tested and proven Week 12 reveal, you can take concrete steps toward achieving the body you've always wanted, for any event!
Download or read book Spinal Control The Rehabilitation of Back Pain written by Paul W. Hodges and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, international scientific and clinical leaders have collaborated to present this exclusive book which integrates state-of-the art engineering concepts of spine control into clinically relevant approaches for the rehabilitation of low back pain. Spinal Control identifies the scope of the problem around motor control of the spine and pelvis while defining key terminology and methods as well as placing experimental findings into context. Spinal Control also includes contributions that put forward different sides of critical arguments (e.g. whether or not to focus on training the deep muscles of the trunk) and then bring these arguments together to help both scientists and clinicians better understand the convergences and divergences within this field. On the one hand, this book seeks to resolve many of the issues that are debated in existing literature, while on the other, its contributing opinion leaders present current best practice on how to study the questions facing the field of spine control, and then go on to outline the key directions for future research. Spinal Control – the only expert resource which provides a trusted, consensus approach to low back pain rehabilitation for both clinicians and scientists alike! - Covers the most important issues in spine control research - Illustrates the clinical relevance of research and how this is or can be applied in clinical practice - Edited and written by world leading experts, contributing first class content on different aspects of spine control - Chapters that bring together the expertise of these world leaders on topics such as neuromotor mechanisms of spine control, proprioception, subgrouping in back pain and modelling spine stability - An extensive and illustrated clinical consensus chapter that brings together the philosophies of clinical opinion leaders for the first time
Download or read book Exercise in Action Core written by Hollis Lance Liebman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant visual guide to developing strong core muscles in your body. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fitness novice or an elite athlete, or whether or not you have a gym membership. Developing a strong core is key to maintaining good health and balance, and you can do it within the comfort of your own home. It can be difficult to know which exercises to do for different parts of the body without the expertise of a professional trainer. In Exercise in Action: Core, fitness expert Hollis Lance Liebman shows everyone how to build a strong core and prevent injury. Gain a whole new perspective on your body and how to increase its performance. Learn how to get a full-body workout without leaving your home. Exercise in Action: Core provides you with everything you need to know in order to develop a strong body core.
Download or read book Complete Physique written by Hollis Lance Liebman and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eat clean. Burn fat. Build lean muscle. The all-in-one 12-week guide to obtaining and maintaining the body you always wanted, from transformation specialist and author, Hollis Lance Liebman. Complete Physique redefines the body sculpting process, providing readers with the answers they need to get the best body they possibly can, while ensuring that readers maintain their gains. • PROGRESSIVE WORKOUTS. Complete Physique's workouts apply over 20 years of fitness expertise to create safe, effective and innovative ways to energize your workout and improve your gains. • DIET AND NUTRITION TIPS. Includes plant-based vegan-friendly alternatives that support your body while you concentrate on getting fit, burning fat and building lean muscle. • SUPPLEMENTATION INFORMATION. Includes up-to-date advice on how to incorporate supplements, and which supplements work best for your specific needs, based on years of experience. • ONLINE SUPPORT THROUGH GETFITNOW PLATFORM. Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website featuring additional content such as exclusive exercise videos, nutritional tips, live updates from authors, and more. • THE COMPLETE APPROACH TO PHYSIQUE. Complete Physique addresses how to meet and conquer the numerous mental and emotional hurdles involved in finally getting the body you want. Complete Physique covers every aspect of whole body fitness, including peaking tips for getting yourself into top condition, how to burn fat while building lean muscle, and much more!
Download or read book Movement Stability Lumbopelvic Pain written by Andry Vleeming and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human pelvis has become a focus for a considerable amount of new research, which is relevant to manual therapy practice. This book covers this subject area for clinicians, and contains contributions from the professionals involved in manual therapy.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Strength Training written by Hollis Lance Liebman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get strong and get fit with these exercises! Working out can be fun and rewarding, but if you're not doing it correctly, it can seem pointless, and even painful. Knowing the best way to build your strength—and knowing why it's the best way—can mean the difference between a lifelong devotion to exercise or giving up in frustration. In Ultimate Guide to Strength Training, you'll find information on exercises targeted for flexibility or body weight, exercises using weights or equipment, and workout routines specifically for body improvement, sports, and everything in between. Embark on a journey of fitness and health—from basic movements to information on how to build a complete exercise plan. With step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, it's like having your very own personal trainer.
Download or read book Anatomy of Core Stability written by Hollis Lance Liebman and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book].. provides clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions, each with useful tips on how to perform the exercise correctly (and wha to avoid). Alongside each exercise are detailed anatomical illustrations highlighting the muscles that benefit most. Anatomy of core stability provides everything you need to improve your technique and stabilise your core"-- Back cover.
Download or read book Anatomy of Fitness written by Hollis Lance Liebman and published by Hinkler Books (AU). This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Anatomy of Fitness series offers the total fitness experience, with a comprehensive catalogue of step-by-step exercises. These user-friendly titles feature detailed, full-colour anatomical illustrations of the muscles used in each exercise, so you're always familiar with what your body should be doing. Detailed tips on the correct form and what to avoid mean you'll be exercising effectively and safely.- Information on exercise basics, nutrition and training at home.- Comprehensive sections on the different types of exercises or poses.- Tailored workouts and routines to suit your fitness and exercise needs.- Modifications and variations on many of the exercises to simplify or intensify the challenge.- Anatomical information and labels to complement the detailed drawings of the body's muscle system that accompany each exercise.Produced in partnership with Moseley Road, the creators of Hinkler's bestselling Anatomy of Exercise range of titles: over 100,000 titles sold!Surveys have found there are 11 million people practising Pilates regularly in the United States alone.Yoga is a common alternative therapy in the United States, with 19 million people, or 6.1 per cent of the population, participating.Core training is one of the hottest topics in the fitness industry. Google searches for 'core exercises' have increased by 300% over the last 7 years.Exercising at home is an affordable alternative to expensive gym fees and exercise equipment; especially relevant in an environment where people are watching their spending but wanting to maintain their fitness.
