Download or read book Gymnastics Training and Fitness written by Jen Jones and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a guide for children and pre-teens with ways to train and keep fit when participating in gymnastics.
Download or read book Gymnastics Training and fitness written by Joanne Mattern and published by Rourke Publishing (FL). This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn every aspect of the game from the rules, playing positions, skills, and strategies to equipment, history, and what to expect from your coach.
Download or read book Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning Exercises written by Karen M. Goeller and published by Fitness and Gymnastics Books. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drills and exercises for training gymnasts in the vault, tumbling, bars, and dance exercises.
Download or read book Overcoming Gravity written by Steven Low and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gymnastics written by Lloyd Readhead and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.Contents include: The rules and regulations that govern the sport and the roles and responsibilities of gymnasts, coaches and officials during an event. The technical skills in women's gymnastics [vaulting, asymmetric bars, balance beam and floor exercises] and men's gymnastics [floor exercises, pommel horse, rings, vaulting, parallel bars and horizontal bar]. Detailed 'key points' for the gymnstic skills and elements covered. The content and structure of the training regimes, together with the methods and techniques used to teach and perform some important core skills and a range of more advanced skills. The ways in which coaches develop the high levels of skill and physical fitness required by gymnasts. Psychology, nutrition, preventing under-performance, and injury prevention and treatment. As Gymnastics continues to grow in popularity, there are many opportunities to participate as a gymnast, coach, judge or official. This book will be of interest to gymnasts in general and in artistic gymnastics in particular. Covers the technical skills in women's and men's gymnastics and provides the 'key point's for the gymnastic skills and elements covered. Superbly illustrated with 106 colour photographs. Lloyd Readhead have over forty years' experience as a gymnastics coach and has represented Greath Britain in men's artistic gymnastics. Another title in the highly successful Crowood Sports Guides series.
Download or read book My First Book of Gymnastics written by Rida Ouerghi and published by Walter Foster Jr. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Book of Gymnastics gets young readers moving with 10 playful exercises, accompanied by step-by-step instructions and illustrated characters kids will love. It’s never too soon to teach the benefits of health and physical fitness. This fun follow-up to Walter Foster Jr.’s My First Book of Pilates encourages children and parents alike to get up and move! Featuring 10 poses and exercises for young children with a series of simple and playful movements, My First Book of Gymnastics shows kids how fun and easy gymnastics can be. Whether learning how to leap like a frog, crawl on your knees and elbows like a turtle, or slither like a crocodile, kids will delight in learning and practicing each movement. By learning gymnastics, children will gain physical benefits of improved coordination, strength, and flexibility; not to mention key awareness of their body and a love and discipline for exercise and fitness.
Download or read book Periodization written by Tudor O. Bompa and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to train for maximum gains with Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training. Guided by the expertise of Tudor O. Bompa, the pioneer of periodization training, and leading periodization researcher G. Gregory Haff, you’ll learn how to vary the intensity and volume of training to optimize the body’s ability to recover and rebuild—resulting in better performance and less risk of injury. Translated into nine languages, Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training has become one of the major resources on periodization for sport scientists, coaches, and athletes throughout the world. Since the introduction of this groundbreaking training theory by Tudor O. Bompa in 1963, periodization has become the basis of every serious athlete’s training. Now in its fifth edition, Bompa’s classic text combines the concepts central to periodization and training theory with contemporary advances in sport science, physiology, and coaching. No other text discusses planning and periodization in such detail or with so many specific, practical examples from a variety of sports. With the fifth edition of Periodization, you can learn the principles, objectives, and components of a successful long-term training program and how to plan the right program to achieve your performance goals. Periodization also contains proven strategies for optimal peaking and specifics on training for better motor ability, working capacity, skill effectiveness, and psychological adaptability. Better organized and easier to read, the fifth edition of this definitive text presents the latest refinements to periodization theory: • New research on rest and restoration, specifically countermeasures used in facilitating recovery plus practical suggestions for implementation • How the use of sequential training and delayed training effects can produce optimal performance at major competitions • A comprehensive discussion, grounded in scientific data, on applying various methods of peaking to ensure optimal performance for competition • New information on how concepts such as conjugated sequencing and summated microcycle structures can maximize strength gains and direct training • Expanded information on the development of sport performance characteristics, including speed training and sport-specific endurance Chapter summaries will help you review and reference major concepts throughout the text. Plan and document each training program with ease using the duplication-ready annual and four-year training plan charts included in the appendix. When it comes to designing programs for optimal training, Tudor Bompa’s expertise is unmatched. The fifth edition of Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training presents the latest refinements to Bompa’s periodization theory to help you create training programs that enhance sport skills and ensure peak performance.
Download or read book Gymnastic Exercises without Apparatus According to Ling s System for the Due Development and Strengthening of the Human Body written by Mathias Roth and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-10 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Download or read book The Slimnastics Workout written by Nicole Glor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NikkiFitness Slimnastics workout is boot camp meets yoga - but keep your sneakers on, you are going to need them! The Slimnastics Workout combines cheerleading and gymnastics-style balancing, strength and cardio moves with yoga-based toning that requires no equipment other than your body weight. Plyometric cardio intervals cut workout time and boost metabolism. There is also a Slimnastics DVD you can buy if you'd like a workout buddy at www.slimnasticsworkout.com. NikkiFitness recreated the intense workout she achieved doing cardio jumping routines and the toning from pyramids and "partner stunting" in college cheerleading, with what she learned as a Yogi, boot camp trainer and group fitness instructor in Manhattan - the fitness mecca. Slimnastics starts with an inspirational story that convinces people to work out because they can, and that their new fitness life starts today. Nikki provides personal fitness struggles and tips on how to get Slimnastics-ready, through push-up practice, cardio intervals, and multitasking. Next she leads the reader/viewer into a "workout for warriors" with moon and sun salutations, then standing balance poses, plyometric gymnastic-inspired cardio intervals, and arm balance poses that build upper body strength. Slimnastics slims and sculpts you into a chiseled and healthy body. The mind will love that it only takes 30 minutes to do. Each chapter is broken down into 2-3 toning moves with a one-minute cardio interval, with photos of each move. Nikki even reveals "one magic combo move" that does it all: cardio and total-body toning. If you only have time or memory for one move all day, wherever you are, this does it all. The final chapter on "Exercising Your Soul" completes workout for the mind, body and spirit. www.nikkifitness.com
Download or read book Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook written by Michael Volkmar and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE AUTHORITATIVE BOOK FOR GYM RING FITNESS Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook is the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to revolutionize their training through the use of gymnastic rings. Designed to give you the skills necessary to implement gymnastic rings into your existing workout routine, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook includes detailed instructions and workout progressions for everyone from beginners to experts. With over 100 programs that work key target areas like the shoulders, hips and core, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook contains everything you need to know about exercising with gym rings to increase strength, improve mobility and build muscle. With tips on everything from the best equipment to buy to how to include kettlebells and dumbbells into your gym ring routines, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook provides all the training needed to get started with gym rings today. Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook also features: • Routines to build core stability and improve foundational strength • Tips for burning fat and toning muscle with gymnastic rings • Unique programs for powerlifters and endurance athletes • Tips for how best to incorporate gym rings into your existing workout program Whether you’re training for a specific fitness goal or looking to add variety and challenge to your weekly workout regimen, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook is your guidebook to discovering everything that gym rings have to offer!
Download or read book Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science written by Dennis J. Caine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the training and medical care of competitive gymnasts. Written and edited by leading trainers, team doctors, coaches and other professionals with unparalleled experience in elite gymnastics, this book covers all the key aspects of caring for gymnasts, minimizing the unique risks these athletes face, and treating injuries when they happen. The book is organized into 4 sections covering: The evolution of gymnastics Growth and development Training and performance Sports medicine Individual chapters cover key topics such as energy needs and body weight management; biomechanics; psychology; the epidemiology of gymnastic injuries; treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries; injury prevention; and more. Endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), no other book offers such an in-depth look at the unique considerations and challenges that affect the growth, performance, training, and medical care of athletes in this demanding sport.
Download or read book Gymnastics Psychology written by Joseph L Massimo and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gymnastics Psychology takes a comprehensive look at the factors that are necessary for training champions while emphasizing concern for the athlete’s psychological status, regardless of the level of achievement. The easy-to-follow articles cover the interpersonal relationships of coaches and athletes, psychological issues pertaining to motivation and fear management, meet preparation and goal setting, as well as vital family, school and peer relationships. The authors provide definitive insight in the areas of psychological development and competitive behaviors that are critical to success.
Download or read book Complete Calisthenics Second Edition written by Ashley Kalym and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to bodyweight exercises for anyone interested in taking their workouts to the next level without the use of weights, machines, or expensive gym memberships Complete Calisthenics is an essential guide for anyone interested in losing weight, building core strength, and taking their workouts to the next level. Author and trainer Ashley Kalym has designed a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to calisthenics using only one's own bodyweight for resistance. Readers will learn how to execute a wide range of exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, core development movements, and lower-body routines. Also included are easy-to-follow instructions for the planche, the front and back lever, handstands, handstand push-ups, muscle-ups, leg training, and other key exercises. Complete Calisthenics includes essential information on workout preparation, simple props, nutrition, and an assortment of diverse training routines. New to this second edition are enhanced muscle-building exercises, instructions for optimal rest and recovery, and an assortment of original recipes. Kalym also includes samples from his personal food diary. With over 500 instructional photos, Complete Calisthenics takes readers on a path to creating physical endurance, agility, and power. The book is suitable for every level of athlete, from beginner to experienced.
Download or read book Gymnastics for Fun and Fitness written by Ty Schalter and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gymnastics requires balance, patience, flexibility, and coordination. From floor routines to balance beams, from pommel horses to uneven bars and the vault, this easy-to-follow guide explores every aspect of gymnastics so readers can begin their own journeys into the sport. How does teamwork work for gymnasts? How can gymnasts stay healthy and safe while pushing their bodies to their limits? This book will help readers stick the landing and develop a lifelong love of gymnastics.
Download or read book Behind the Scenes Gymnastics written by Blythe Lawrence and published by Inside the Sport (Lerner (Tm). This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what it takes to become a professional gymnast! Readers will get a fascinating insider look at the life of a gymnast, from preparing for competition to events outside the gym.
Download or read book Solitary Fitness The Ultimate Workout From Britain s Most Notorious Prisoner written by Charles Bronson and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie Bronson has spent three decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. Now, in this no-nonsense guide to getting fit and staying fit, he reveals just how he's done it. Forget fancy gyms, expensive running shoes and designer outfits, what you need are the facts on what really works and the motivation to get on with the job. From his cell at Wakefield Prison, Charlie has complied this perfect guide to show you the best way to burn those calories, tone your abs and build your stamina giving you the know-how you need to be at the peak of mental and physical form.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Gymnastics written by Rob Price and published by Price World Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Gymnastics is the most comprehensive and uptodate gymnasticsspecific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features yearround gymnasticsspecific weighttraining programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.No other gymnastics book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book will have gymnasts increasing flexibility, strength, and agility enabling the highest level of performance. By following this program you will improve everything from compositions to releases with better overall execution.Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!Rob Price is a first class certified personal trainer and a former fitness consultant at the University of Wisconsin. He is a national weight lifting champion and state bench press record holder who has been featured in newspapers and magazines all over the world, including the USA Today, for his sportstraining expertise. Rob is a contributing author to Golf Fitness Magazine, Swimmer's World Magazine, US Bowler Magazine, and OnFitness magazine and is the founder and head trainer of SportsWorkout.com's eTraining service. In addition to being an internationally recognized fitness expert, Rob also holds a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University where he was honored as one of ten Moritz Scholars.
