Download or read book Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness Your Ultimate Stretching and Warm Up Guide written by Phil Pierce and published by Phil Pierce. This book was released on with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealed: The stretching secrets to help you kick higher, strike faster and move with more flexibility than ever before! You already know how important flexibility is for boosting your physical performance in training, sparring or just staying fit, but most stretching methods are not only slow and unreliable but could actually be secretly reducing your power! So how do you release the potential in your body and ‘teach’ your muscles to be more relaxed, unlocking full range of motion in a fraction of the time? It takes more than just stretching, it takes the right kind of stretching. Proven methods specifically designed to quickly and safely coach your muscles to be more flexible without sacrificing power. In Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness, you’ll discover the exact techniques used by top martial artists and sports coaches to increase long-term flexibility, warm-up without wasting energy and unlock full mobility faster than you ever thought possible! What can you get from this guide? Do you know the shocking research changing everything we know about flexibility? Or why stretching doesn’t work … the way you think?! Discover the exact stretches required for faster, stronger punches and kicks And greater range for all of your strikes Exposed: The most common killer mistake and which techniques are actually reducing your strength! Learn the fool-proof exercise that is more effective than 90% of so-called ‘warm-ups’ The _____ method for looser muscles How to banish the causes of inflexibility How to speed up your muscle recovery Inside Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness, you’ll discover all this and more! Whether you are a martial artist, MMA fighter, self-defense fan or simply training to improve health and fitness, you can develop greater flexibility starting today. Ready to use the secrets of flexibility training to skyrocket your performance? Get your copy of Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness now! Tags: How to stretch, flexibility, martial arts, stretching, karate, taekwondo, kung fu, mma

Download or read book How to Stretch for Martial Arts and Fitness written by Phil Pierce and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: +Free Bonus Book Inside! Unlock the potential in your body with "How to Stretch for Martial Arts and Fitness: Your Ultimate Flexibility and Warm Up Guide!" A simple and insightful guide for beginners and experts alike - Grab Your Copy Now! Discover the shocking research changing everything we know about stretching... Revealed: The killer mistake and which stretches are actually reducing your power...! Specific Stretches for each body part Illustrated Techniques How to Push your limits and stay safe Is Heat or Cold more effective to treat injury? Fool-proof warm ups that are better than 90% of exercises and much more! From Best Selling Martial Arts Author Phil Pierce, you can discover improved flexibility, reduced injury and Stronger, Faster and more powerful techniques in this easy-to-use guide! Developed with input from Top Martial Artists and Fitness experts, this illustrated guide reveals the secrets of real Flexibility. (and the mistakes you may already be making!) All designed to give you straight-forward, practical tips and techniques for improving your training, fitness or daily life! Discover the Power of Flexibility! Grab Your Copy Now!

Download or read book Ultimate Flexiblity written by Sang H. Kim and published by Turtle Press. This book was released on 2010-09-22 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultimate Flexibility is the book you've been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, Ultimate Flexibility is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice.Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H. Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching.

Download or read book Ultimate Flexibility written by Sang H. Kim and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultimate Flexibility is the book you've been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, Ultimate Flexibility is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice. Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching. Learn about the many types of stretching, which methods are best for beginners, when to graduate to advanced techniques and why you should completely avoid certain types of exercises. You'll also find information that you wont find in any other martial art book, including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training and how flexibility can make you stronger and faster. Building on this foundation, Sang H Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility. You'll get detailed instructions, workout planning guides, goal setting tips, difficulty levels, injury prevention and recovery, and over 400 photos to guide you. Special bonus sections: 10 Tips for Full Splits, 20 Tips for High Kicks and 10 workouts for specific martial art types.

Download or read book The Art of Stretching and Kicking written by James Lew and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Lew, martial artist, tournament champion, actor, stuntman, director and Emmy Award winning Stunt Coordinator. This was the first book written by Lew and presents the secrets to his amazing flexibility. Useful for all sports, it covers the essentials to proper stretching required to prevent injury. The stretching exercises put forth in this book are the result of years of athletic training and study. Their worth has been substantiated by hundreds of his grateful students. Also included are some of Lew's favorite kicking techniques; including: the front drop kick; the lotus kick; the double side kick; the roundhouse heel kick and the butterfly kick.

Download or read book Ultimate Fitness Through Martial Arts written by Sang H. Kim and published by Turtle Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a one-stop reference for martial arts students, instructors and coaches that includes over 200 new and traditional martial arts exercises, games and drills for developing speed, power, flexibility, timing, co-ordination, agility, balance, and mental strength. Includes: Variations for individuals, partners and groups; Detailed explanations of fitness concepts; Injury prevention; Diet and nutrition; Beginner, intermediate and black belt workout plans; Exercise cautions; Martial arts applications for all exercises; Instructor guidelines; Organised for easy reference.

Download or read book Relax Into Stretch written by Pavel Tsatsouline and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conventional stretching attempts to literally elongate your tissues, which is dangerous and ineffective. Relax into Stretch simply teaches your muscles to relax into a stretch. If you compare traditional training to a messy hardware reorganization, then Relax into Stretch is an efficient software upgrade.While stretching tissues may take years, changes in the nervous system are immediate Your muscles will start noticeably elongating from your first Relax into Stretch practice-and within months you will have achieved a level of flexibility uncommon in our species.-Pavel Tsatsouline. Own an illustrated guide to the thirty-six most effective techniques for super-flexibility. How the secret of mastering your emotions can add immediate inches to your stretch. How to wait out your tension-the surprising key to greater mobility and a better stretch. How to fool your reflexes into giving you all the stretch you want. Why contract-relax stretching is 267% more effective than conventional relaxed stretching. How to breathe your way to greater flexibility. Using the Russian technique of Forced Relaxation as your ultimate stretching weapon. How to stretch when injured-faster, safer ways to heal. Young, old, male, female-learn what stretches are best for you and what stretches to avoid. Why excessive flexibility can be detrimental to athletic performance-and how to determine your real flexibility needs.Plateau-busting strategies for the chronically inflexible

Download or read book Stretching Scientifically written by Thomas Kurz and published by Stadion Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Resistance Training For Martial Artist Mixed Martial Arts MMA Boxing and All Combat Fighters written by G.E.S. Boley Jr. and published by RBN Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hey! How Much Do You Bench Press? There’s a reason why the bench press is the most popular lift in the gym: it lets you lift more weight and activate more muscle in the upper body than any other move. With just this one lift, you can work your deltoids, your pecs, your triceps, forearms, abdominals, and even your hand muscles. What you didn't know is bench press is also good for punching ... Wow! But what if I told you there is an exercise many trainers and experts including myself consider the “King” of exercises, would you be interested in learning? Add two more moves and you’ve got a complete body workout. Squat and deadlift. That’s it. If you didn't know, squats target your glutes (butt), while working your quads and hamstrings and calves and doubling up on your abs. Which is good for kicking. You can never get enough work on your abs, especially when you are being kicked and punched in them for competition or in a self-defense situation, right? Now round out and wrap up your workout (and your backside) with the deadlift. Everything from your neck down to your calves, your whole spine and back, gets strengthened with the deadlift. With all those muscle groups being affected, you need to train correctly to maximize your gym time and your weight training time. This book is going to make sure you do just that. By understanding the following: Technique & Form Starting Weights for lifting Between repetitions and Workouts Nutrition and Food Progress on a Daily, Weekly and Monthly Basis Expectations for development and Growth In this book, Resistance Training: For Martial Artist, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing and All Combat Fighters, I will tell you that "King" movement mentioned above and what I have learned in my 30 plus years of competing, training and teaching. I understand you may not want to be a combat sports competitor but maybe pick up one or two things to gain strength and a technique to defend yourself well it’s in the book. This quick, easy-to-read book can make the difference between success and frustration. You’ll know what you’re doing on your first trip to the gym without suffering the insecurities many first-timers do. If you’re a gym-rat, you’ll pick up new tips and you’ll be reassured you’re reaching your goals every time you hit the gym. You can track your goals in the included guide. Click the “Buy Now” tab and let’s get started! See you at the gym!

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Stretching written by Christopher M. Norris and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury. Now in its 4th edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to safely increase range of motion right across the body. The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for: - Sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance - Sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness - Sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programme Full colour photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.

Download or read book Improve balance and strength full body flexibility with the best stretching methods such as yoga Pilates martial arts and sports training written by and published by jideon francisco marques. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: preface Stretching has come a long way since the first edition of Full-Body Flexibility. We always knew how important it was to stretch, but most of us didn’t do it as much as we should. And when we did do it we didn’t always do it in the most effective manner, often relying on a few old-fashioned stretches we learned when we were kids from our teachers or coaches. In fact, one of the reasons I wrote the first edition of this book was to provide a simple resource that might nudge people to stretch more often and to do it a bit smarter. My goal was to highlight a common-sense approach to stretching that was easy to understand but that was also based on the most current research and expert opinions. Although we are probably still not stretching as often as we should, the rise in popularity of activities such as yoga has brought stretching to the forefront of the fitness movement. In addition, coaches, personal trainers, and exercise experts have begun to intensify their efforts to get their athletes, clients, and students to make stretching a bigger part of their overall training routines, which often results in marked improvements in performance and injury prevention. Even better, there is growing agreement about the best time, the best methods, and the best approach to stretching. Stretching is finally on its way to becoming as significant in people’s training regimes as the other components of fitness. With this in mind, I felt it was the perfect time to release the second edition of Full-Body Flexibility. I have many new stretches to share, and my stretch system has become more refined since the first edition. In addition, I was able to expand the page count to include more of the multiregion stretches inspired by yoga that have become so popular as well as many more of the multidimensional, dynamic stretches that are ideal for sport conditioning and training. The routines from the first edition that readers loved have been retained in this new edition, but they have been updated, expanded, and refreshed to provide even better results. The three-step stretch system I present in chapter 2 is worth reading because it provides you with a unique but simple method for stretching that will improve your flexibility, mobility, and strength in ways you can see, feel, and truly bene-fit from. Once you have learned the three-step system, you will find 175 individual stretches (almost double the amount in the first edition!) to help you target the areas that need stretching the most. I have divided the body into regions to make it easy to locate a muscle group or stretch and to understand the benefits. I have also included chapters on multiregion (yoga-inspired) stretches and sport mobility stretches that incorporate multiple muscle groups at once and that are generally more advanced than other stretches. With so many individual stretches to choose from, along with my three-step stretch system, you will have more information than you will ever need to stretch your body effectively and in a variety of ways. If you want more structure, the 23 stretch routines found in part III of the book make it easy for you to stretch anywhere or anytime. The fitness routines are organized in a way that makes it quick and easy for you to get a good stretch workout. The sport routines provide you with the proper performance and recovery stretches for dozens of sports. The specialty routines allow you to focus on one area of the body or stretch with a specific goal in mind. All the routines use the stretches found in part II of the book. Each routine provides a thumbnail photo of each stretch and a page reference in case you need to look up a stretch while doing one of the routines. I encourage you to use this book in whatever way most easily fits into your life. If you don’t have much time during your day, select a stretch per day at random from the book and just do what you can. Some stretches take only seconds but still provide you with great benefit. If you have more time, explore the routines in the back of the book designed to provide more specific results. Whether you are searching to improve your overall fitness or sport performance or just looking for a more effective way to stretch, Full-Body Flexibility gives you the right tools to reduce the tension in your muscles, increase your strength, lubricate your joints, refresh your body, make it easier to reach and bend for things, improve your posture, enhance your athleticism, and help you stand taller. I have always enjoyed stretching, whether I am doing it to release tension, improve my flexibility, recover from a tough training session, or simply to make it easier to get through my day. When I am unable to stretch regularly, I notice it in how I feel, move, and perform. Then when I get back on my regular stretch routine, I’m freshly amazed by what a difference it makes. As I get older, I also notice how truly helpful stretching is for keeping me limber, strong, and energetic. Full-Body Flexibility is designed to make it comfortable, quick, and easy to include stretching in your training program or sport performance regime and your day-to-day life. This second edition incorporates the best stretches and best routines into a practical system that will change your understanding of what stretching can do for you.

Download or read book Anatomy of Stretching written by Craig Ramsay and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get healthy without getting hurt with this guide to warming up, getting limber, and preventing injury before you exercise. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fitness novice or an elite athlete. You should be starting each workout exactly the same way, with a stretching regimen designed to warm up your body and help you achieve a new personal best each time. Without the expertise of a professional trainer and without an expert’s understanding of muscle anatomy, it can be hard to know what exercises are best. In Anatomy of Stretching, renowned trainer Craig Ramsay shows every exerciser how to get limber and prevent injury. ·In Anatomy of Stretching, you’ll learn when and how to do a tricep stretch and a shoulder stretch, when to avoid toe touches and hamstring stretches, and why it’s important to keep your neck relaxed during a hip flexor stretch. ·While taking you through each movement step by step, Anatomy of Stretching also goes beneath the skin to allow you to see just which muscles you are working during each stretch. ·Throughout the book, more than 300 full-color images show every pose and every muscle in detail. Get limber—and get the most out of your workout—with Anatomy of Stretching!

Download or read book Martial Arts Behind the Myths The Martial Arts and Self Defense Secrets You NEED to Know written by Phil Pierce and published by Phil Pierce. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the hidden secrets of Martial Arts and Self Defense... The no.1 download: Get your copy now! From acclaimed author Phil Pierce, discover the truths behind the secretive and fantastical world of martial arts. - Do you know the best martial art for 'real' street self-defense? - Or how board breaking really works … and how you can do it? - Uncover the one self-defense myth that could keep you alive! - The truth behind martial arts superhumans. - Which is the original martial art? - The truth about your inner badass. - The surprising reality behind everyone's favorite weapon. - The secret 'trick' to Bruce Lee's One Inch Punch (and how to do it yourself). Discover these and much more inside! From acclaimed martial arts author Phil Pierce, this guide cracks open the secretive techniques and explores why we are fascinated by the unknown and the mysterious world of combat arts. Whether you train in Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, MMA, or just want to learn the insider tips and tricks, get your copy now. To say thanks for checking out this book you can get a FREE copy of "3 Steps to Explosive Power for Martial Arts and Fitness" from my website now. Just visit: www.BlackBeltFit.com Claim your free copy now! Tags: Martial Arts, Self Defense, Self Defence, MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee, Krav Maga, UFC

Download or read book Sport Stretch written by Michael J. Alter and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your flexibility and reach your athletic potential. Sport Stretch shows you how with stretching programs for 41 sports.

Download or read book The Stretching Bible written by Lexie Williamson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for everyone to improve flexibilty and keep muscles supple. Let The Stretching Bible guide you through the key exercises to gain mobility, improve your sporting performance and prevent common muscular injuries. Whatever your age or ability, you'll find a range of stretches suitable for you, clearly organised by body part, including lower leg, back and upper body, to help target key areas of concern. The book also features a series of sports-related stretches aimed at keeping athletes supple, and includes a section on stretching techniques to avoid and treat common injuries such as lower back strain or iliotibial band syndrome, as well as easy stretches to help office and manual workers.

Download or read book The Ultimate Body Stretching Guide written by Dave LeLino and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 28-DAY STRETCHING PROGRAM TO BETTER HEALTH & FITNESSIf you sit for most of the day or you are ageing a little, your body is going to start stiffening up and you may notice common problems such as lower back, joint and shoulder pain developing. You might be nursing an injury or simply need to destress from carrying around too much tension, so that you can sleep better at night. But what if you don't have time for the gym or are a beginner wanting to get things right but cannot afford an instructor? You need an easy practice that you can do from the comfort of your own home where you will begin to feel and see results fast!ONLY 15 MINUTES OF STRETCHING EXERCISES PER DAY WILL BRING CLEAR RESULTSWhether you want to recover from pain or prevent it from happening, by practicing a little each day you will begin to see powerful results. Stretches are vital for a good warm-up and a great work out. And do you know what is great? These simple, yet effective stretches can be learned by anyone. You won't need to be an acrobat to use this book!A GUIDE THAT GETS TO THE POINT QUICKLY & SIMPLYIf you hate reading pages of information just to learn a simple exercise then Dave LeLino's The Ultimate Body Stretching Guide is for you. It will be your go-to resource for easily accessible, step-by-step routines that provide an instant understanding of the body and feeling great. If you are getting on a bit, this book will help make you feel younger, if you are nursing an injury it will help speed up recovery, and if you are a skilled sportsperson it will provide an effective program for warming up correctly, preventing injury and improving performance.A MUST-HAVE GUIDE FOR STARTING OUT WITH STRETCHESDave LeLino is an experienced Life Guard, Fitness Instructor, Swimming Teacher and Dietician and studied at the Institute of Technology, Sligo with a Masters in Recreation and Fitness. After experiencing injuries and sprains from working out at the gym his curiosity regarding stretching enabled him to quickly see amazing results and to improve his performance while suffering fewer setbacks.The best of his knowledge has come together to form an easy to access 28-Day Challenge where upon completion LeLino states the reader will experience increased blood and oxygen flow, improved healing of injuries, strengthened posture, enhanced flexibility and an all-round feeling of well-being.SOME OF THE SUBJECTS COVERED ARE:The Basics of Body StretchingWhen NOT to StretchMyths Vs Facts of Body StretchingMachines and EquipmentSafety TipsA Monthly Warm Up & Body-Toning PlanIncludes BONUS! Stretches to Heal YourselfLeLino's The Ultimate Body Stretching Guide brings the experienced teacher to the interested student and provides a practical 28-day work out that achieves real results. Get it now!

Download or read book Home Based Fitness Training written by Idai Makaya and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-06-23 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exercise manual focusses on the most efficient home based martial artsfitness routines available. Anyone seeking general fitness will find it indispensible. The routines are aculmination of years of scientific research and practical experience and are supported bymodern exercise science. Time-saving is key to the exercises in this book and the reasoning behind all the trainingadvice is clearly stated. General fitness training should help develop strength, stamina,coordinationand flexibility. All the information you need to know is provided in simple, easy-to-follow language with photo illustrations as well. By using this manual you can maximise your athleticism andlearn the splits and other advanced exercises within a short period oftime.