Download or read book Kettlebell Kickboxing written by Dasha Libin Anderson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You only have one body, and your body has amazing potential. But you also only have one life—why waste more of it than you need to at the gym? Kettlebells, the swingable weights found in gyms and homes everywhere, burn up to four times the fat of other workouts. But they are often ignored or misused, causing wasted time or even injury. Dasha Libin Anderson teaches a one-two punch of kettlebells and martial arts, rolling strength training and cardio into one workout for women that burns five hundred to one thousand calories per hour. The unparalleled kettlebell expert has spent over a decade developing the Kettlebell Kickboxing system based on science and experience and has seen amazing results for women of all fitness levels (including actresses and models) who take classes at her Manhattan studio or work out with her bestselling DVD series. Dasha introduces readers to kettlebell and martial arts techniques and teaches the science behind safe swings, squats, punches, kicks, and hundreds of innovative moves everyone can do. Organized by the body part targeted, Kettlebell Kickboxing features hundreds of step-by-step photos and workout routines for four-week fitness plans, lifelong exercise goals, and fifteen-minute high-intensity interval training. Learn everything you need to look and feel the way you always wanted: strong, confident, agile, pain-free, and sexy.
Download or read book The Russian Kettlebell Challenge written by Pavel Tsatsouline and published by Dragon Door Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both the Soviet Special Forces and numerous world-champion Soviet Olympic athletes used the ancient Russian Kettlebell as their secret weapon for extreme fitness. Thanks to the kettlebell's astonishing ability to turbo charge physical performance, these Soviet supermen creamed their opponents time-and-time-again, with inhuman displays of raw power and explosive strength. Now, former Spetznaz trainer, international fitness author and nationally ranked kettlebell lifter, Pavel Tsatsouline, delivers this secret Soviet weapon into your hands.
Download or read book Kettlebell Training written by Steve Cotter and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with almost 100 basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises, Kettlebell Training, Second Edition, provides complete coverage on getting started with kettlebells, creating customized sport-specific routines, and conditioning the whole body
Download or read book I Don t Do Vanilla written by Jodi Barrett and published by Jodi Barrett. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of thirty eight, Jodi Barrett decided to be brave and change lanes. Now, she taking back the pen too and writing her own story. This is her journey of life changing events, from navigating divorce to launching a global fitness company and healing her soul. Enjoy the raw, real, messy and chaotic experiences that have shaped a new life. This book is intended to heal you and light a fire within you through the power of sharing! May you laugh, cry, feel empowered to go after your dreams and be reminded to simply LIVE!
Download or read book 15 Minutes to Fit written by Zuzka Light and published by Avery. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YouTube workout video star Zuzka Light presents her long-awaited debut fitness book, with a 30-day fitness regime of powerful, effective 15-minute workouts. Filming first from a tiny basement in Prague, and eventually settling in Los Angeles, Zuzka Light has single-handedly ushered in the YouTube fitness revolution. Viewers love Light for her short, ferociously effective workouts and her in-the-trenches, never-give-up positive attitude—and she’s racked up more than half a billion views to prove it. Now, finally, comes 15 Minutes to Fit, Light’s hotly anticipated debut, with a 30-day fitness plan guaranteed to burn fat and build ripped muscles. Based on innovative high-intensity interval training, the workouts in 15 Minutes to Fit are designed to be done anywhere, anytime (no fancy gym equipment necessary), in just 15 minutes a day. This book takes the guesswork out of the workout, providing: • A 30-day workout plan to whip your body into shape—in 15 minutes a day or less • A companion meal plan, with delicious and healthful recipes for each day • Step-by-step photographs throughout to illustrate proper form for the workouts • Quick facts on health and nutrition to help readers separate fact from fiction • Support and motivation from Light, who overcame many obstacles to become the female face of fitness As Light says, “Give me 15 minutes a day and I’ll give you a badass body.” Coauthored by New York Times–bestselling author Jeff O’Connell, 15 Minutes to Fit is the book legions of fans have been waiting for.
Download or read book Viking Warrior Conditioning written by Kenneth Jay and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on painstaking, original research on subjects ranging from untrained folks to members of the Danish Olympic team, Viking Warrior Conditioning is a foolproof blueprint for achieving Olympian conditioning in record time-while simultaneously improving one's body composition dramatically. Kenneth Jay, the warrior sage equally at ease with a heavy kettlebell and with a force plate, shows you the way.-Pavel Tsatsouline, author of Enter the Kettlebell!Kenneth Jay has produced what may be the most eye-opening work on VO2max training available today. Jay begins by taking the reader through the fundamental scientific principles of top-level conditioning. His down-to-earth writing takes the abstractions of calculations and puts them into the tangibles of training. Continuing with a step-by-step description of his Viking Warrior Conditioning regimes, Jay walks the reader through the fine details of his method. His progression of kettlebell training regimens is designed to take you from weekend wanna-be to victorious Viking. Educational, entertaining, enlightening, and inspirational, Viking Warrior Conditioning is sure to be a well read and re-read part of any elite coach, trainer, athlete, or warrior's library!-Mark Cheng, L.Ac., Ph.D., Senior RKC, Contributing Editor: Black Belt MagazineIf you want to understand the why and the how of kettlebell training for conditioning then this is the book! This is the guide to using the kettlebell for optimal VO2max conditioning. Kenneth Jay's protocols have benefited me and my clients greatly.-Brett Jones, Master RKC, CSCS, CK-FMSA great book by one of the best young minds in fitness. Against a bleak backdrop of fraudulant fitness product hucksters and in this era of No Brain - No Pain personal trainers, the Pain Dane does indeed have a brain- a big one -and this book is as welcome as a cool breeze ripping through a room full of stale cigar smoke.-Marty Gallagher, author of The Purposeful Primitive
Download or read book Kettlebells written by Smith Vatel and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kettlebells--those amazingly effective weights that look like bowling balls with handles--have become all the rage in high-end health clubs and boxing gyms everywhere. And this is the first mainstream how-to guide to guide on the subject. How can you get a complete training program that works the heart, builds muscle mass, increases endurance, and improves flexibility--without having to spend hours in the gym? The answer: kettlebells. That's the equipment elite Soviet athletes depended on to build their super-strength and win gold medals, and it's still the best way to get the body you've dreamed of. With the help of 150 color photos to illustrate every move, two certified trainers from New York's elite Equinox Club explain all the ins-and-outs (including safety) of this tough but accessible full-body workout. In addition to clearly explained exercises and routines, Victoria D. Gray and Smith Vatel provide tips on where to buy weights (and how to create your own), show how to set up a home workout space, and, most importantly, explain how to avoid injuries and accidents.
Download or read book Kickboxing 101 written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to learn kickboxing? Whether you are looking to learn for self-defense, fitness, or just to have fun, “Kickboxing 101” will teach you the basic kickboxing techniques you need to know. This guide will show you how to control stand up aspects of a fight through movement, defensive maneuvers, and striking attacks. Over 200 photos are combined with step-by-step instructions to illustrate effective application of kickboxing techniques. The accompanying text will give you insight into the various aspects and principles of kickboxing. This guide will provide you with a well-rounded working knowledge that you can perfect on your own or with a partner, from home or in a class environment, as a primary learning tool or as a supplement to other learning. Specific sections covered are: • Chapter 1: Stance and movement: This section will teach you the appropriate foot stance and hand positioning as well as variations. Movement will also be covered and include lateral, side, and pivoting. • Chapter 2: Defense: This section will show you how to evade punches using traditional boxing movements, such as the slip or bob-n-weave. • Chapter 3: Attacking with punches: In this section, you will learn to attack with punches, such as the jab, cross, hook, and uppercut, as well as variations. • Chapter 4: Basic elbow and knee attacks: Knees and elbows will be discussed in this section with multiple variations of both being covered. Some techniques you will learn are the round elbow, downward elbow, basic knee, and knee with head grab. • Chapter 5: Basic kick attacks: Kicks of various types will be taught in this section. The kicks will be basic and include the rear-leg round kick, teep (push kick), and the front-leg round kick. Defensive maneuvers such as the shielding and kick checking will be included as well. • Chapter 6: Putting it together: This section will show you how to put the content together. It will outline potential combos and more. About the Expert: Nathan DeMetz is a personal trainer from Indiana. He has long been an avid fitness enthusiast and became a martial arts practitioner in recent years. He has been weight lifting for 12 years and practicing martial arts for three. Nathan is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)/Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT) with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). He is a Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor through the Kickboxing Fitness Institute. Nathan is currently pursuing Sport Nutrition Certification through ISSA. Nathan had the opportunity to meet and learn from a USAPL state ranked power lifter, two NPC bodybuilding competitors, and other local, amateur, and competitive athletes. He is the owner/operator of Nathan DeMetz Personal Training. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book The Quick and the Dead written by Pavel Tsatsouline and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kettlebell Workouts and Challenges V1 0 written by Taco Fleur and published by Taco Fleur. This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is targetted to at-home kettlebell enthusiasts, MMA and BJJ fighters, and crossfitters that use their open box time for kettlebell WODs. This book is even for budding trainers that want to know more about the Cavemantraining programs, and learn the basics on how to run them.programs, on how to run them. 40+ serious kettlebell workouts, 4 kettlebell challenges, many are paired with very detailed videos. - Beginners to advanced workouts. - How to score AMRAP workouts. - Finer details on many of the exercises. - Quality emphasis on warming-up and mobility. - Full details of the popular Thorax Workout included in this book. - Additional ideas on how to make your WODs even more popular and exciting. - Additional little tips and information for personal trainers. Each workout is 100% kettlebells, mixed with bodyweight, or mixed with other equipment. Some workouts will have alternatives, or progressions.alternatives, or progressions. "These are not shoddy quick workouts put together for a book, I've performed each and every workout listed in this book, and so have hundreds of others." -Taco Fleur This book is called Kettlebell Workouts and Challenges 1.0, obviously this book is then about the workouts and challenges, hence, I will be linking to a lot of external information rather than turning this into a book about kettlebell exercises, and / or technique, I I already have several books on those. This is not to say that this book does not contain technique or exercise information, but it is kept to a minimum, illustrated with many photos, while linking to more online info. The title is prefixed with 1.0 as we will be putting out plenty of more books with new workouts. BONUS: 1. Information for trainers on how to run your own Caveman Circuit, and Boot Camp. 2. Downloadable workout PDF that can be downloaded, printed and taken to the gym. 3. Downloadable kettlebell grip PDF that will improve your kettlebell training instantly. 4. Downloadable PDF that will improve your racking for resting and endurance. 5. Free kettlebell workouts mobile app for the Android.
Download or read book Kettlebells For Dummies written by Sarah Lurie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-27 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The way to a full-body workout with amazing results by mastering kettlebells Have you heard the buzz about the all-in-one strength and cardio workout that works every muscle in the body at once? There's a reason why professional athletes and A-list celebrities are joining the Kettlebells revolution-and now you can, too! With numerous step-by-step photos throughout, Kettlebells For Dummies gives you everything you need to use kettlebells to safely improve strength, endurance, flexibility, joint durability, agility, mobility, athletic movement, and proper body alignment. Whether you're in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 60s and beyond, you'll discover how this fast-growing fitness phenomenon can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight by mastering numerous kettlebell exercises. One of the most effective workouts for burning fat, building lean muscle, and achieving core strength One-hour workout can burn as much as 1,000 calories Named one of the most popular fitness trends in 2009 Whether you're a self-proclaimed gym rat or have never lifted a weight, Kettlebells For Dummies shows you that it's easy to use kettlebells to achieve a full-body workout that yields amazing results.
Download or read book Kettlebell Training written by Steve Cotter and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kettlebells can be the ultimate training tool for fat loss, strength, stamina, and coordination. This no-nonsense guide will get you started setting goals, assessing fitness, and selecting exercises utilizing the kettlebells, whether at home or in the gym.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Kickboxing written by Karon Karter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to the sport of kickboxing, including equipment, techniques, training and fitness routines, preparing for competitions, self-defense, and related matters.
Download or read book Kickboxing written by Toyama Katsuro and published by StreetLib Write. This book was released on with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is more than just a collection of techniques; it is a roadmap for those who seek to enhance their self-defense skills, boost their confidence, and embrace the physical and mental benefits that come with the practice of kickboxing. As we embark on this exploration of kickboxing, we'll delve into the fundamental techniques that make this martial art so effective for self-defense. From powerful strikes to defensive maneuvers, each chapter is crafted to provide you with a deeper understanding of the mechanics and nuances of kickboxing. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced martial artist, the insights within these pages will empower you to refine your skills and elevate your self-defense capabilities.
Download or read book Kinesiology E Book written by Joseph E. Muscolino and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-12-08 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide soft-tissue therapy! Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 4th Edition provides a complete guide to the art and science of musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction treatment. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, the book shows the body's bones and joints, and how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers. Part I covers the fundamentals of structure and motion. Part II covers the skeletal system, including skeletal and fascial tissues. Part III contains a detailed study of the joints of the body. And finally, Part IV examines how muscles function. Written by noted lecturer and educator Joseph Muscolino, this text includes access to an Evolve website with 150 video clips demonstrating major joint actions of the body as well as muscle palpation. - Complete atlas of bones, bony landmarks, and joints includes hundreds of full-color illustrations, providing comprehensive coverage of bones not found in other kinesiology books. - Clear, straightforward explanations of kinesiology concepts cover muscle contraction(s), coordination of muscles with movement, core stabilization, posture, exercise, reflexes, and how the nervous system controls and directs the muscular system. - Coverage of strengthening exercises and stretching emphasizes the purposes and benefits of stretching and how to perform various stretching techniques. - Information on posture and the gait cycle includes illustrations of all of the muscles of the human body organized by function. - Clinical applications challenge students to apply kinesiology concepts to clinical practice. - Light-bulb and Spotlight boxes discuss applications of the content, including pathologic conditions and clinical scenarios. - Learning objectives at the start of each chapter include a chapter outline, overview, key terms and pronunciations, and word origins. - NEW! Expanded coverage of fascia includes new perspectives from all-new contributors, including the role of fascia in movement, stability, and posture.
Download or read book Would I Lie To You Presents The 100 Most Popular Lies of All Time written by Would I Lie To You? and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cheque's in the post. I'm still at the office. That looks great on you. Lies make the world go round. And in this book the Would I Lie To You? team celebrates the fine art of the everyday fib. Like the deliriously funny contributions of Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell in the hugely successful panel game, here is a delightful collection of 100 fibs that all of us can recognise. Lies like: I didn't even notice she was pretty; I'm working from home tomorrow; and wow, your tattoo looks really... interesting. Written in the same warm, witty and inspired tone that's made the TV show such a hit, the book uncovers the little deceptions that strike a chord with all of us. There are the lies we tell others, the lies people tell us and the lies we tell ourselves. Each entry in the book is laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with more than a little bit of painful truth. If you're a fan of the show, a lover of spot-on observational comedy, or have ever told a porky, Would I Lie To You? Presents the 100 Most Popular Lies of All Time is the book you've been waiting for.
Download or read book Kettlebell Training Fundamentals written by Taco Fleur and published by Taco Fleur. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Will I Learn? - Use kettlebells safely and effectively for your own training, or that of others - Execute the four important movements in kettlebell training: swing, press, clean, and row - Understand all kettlebell grips that will bring your training to the next level - Learn the important things that are usually overlooked or rushed through - See a whole new world, not just white or black, learn that if it's safe, meet goals, it's good Contains hundreds of detailed photos, links to videos, and step by step instructions. Everything you need to learn kettlebell training, or how to teach others. Reviews: "An extremely good read. Recommended. A kettlebell Great addition to any library users. I personally Have Gained more knowledge That will assist me with my journey using kettlebells as an enthusiast and an instructor. " Bryan Trish (Kettlebell instructor and personal trainer) "A great book for anyone wanting to integrate kettlebells into their workouts Taco covers a lot of information which will help you maximize your training. Links to videos are added bonus and assist with the technical aspects of kettlebell training." Links to videos are added bonus and assist with the technical aspects of kettlebell training. " Mark Godwin (Director, Fit Biz UK)
