Download or read book Stronger Abs and Back written by Dean Brittenham and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stronger Abs And Back" provides 165 exercises to develop greater flexibility, stability, fitness, strength, and power at the body's core. This heavily illustrated book shows and explains how to perform each movement for best results. It also outlines training programs specifically for fitness and sports. 211 illustrations.
Download or read book Core Strength for 50 written by Karl Knopf and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay young with effective, efficient core strength training that will enhance your spine’s stability and re-educate correct muscle activation patterns. From swinging a golf club to carrying a bag of groceries, the core is everything. Balance, agility and youthful stature are just a few of the benefits of a toned and powerful midsection. Core Strength for fifty+ has everything you need to: Improve posture Enhance sports performance Guarantee low back health Avoid injury With workouts ranging from basic mat work routines to unstable training with foam rollers and stability balls, Core Strength for 50+ provides more than 75 exercises that build and maintain strong muscles in the abs, obliques, lower back and butt.
Download or read book 7 Weeks to 300 Sit Ups written by Brett Stewart and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build strength and sculpt your abs with this comprehensive guide to the sit-up. Follow the seven-week program in this book and you’ll massively increase the strength and muscle tone of your core, back and obliques to such an extreme that you’ll be able to do 300 consecutive sit-ups. Offering field-tested, day-by-day plans and more than thirty core-shredding exercises, this book has something for everyone: from beginners embarking on a new workout regimen to athletes looking to expand strength-training options. Packed with clear charts and helpful photos, 7 Weeks to 300 Sit-Ups tells you everything you need to know about the ultimate exercise for your core and includes: • Instructions on how to do a perfect sit-up • Easy-to-follow progressive training programs • Added challenges for extreme strengthening
Download or read book The Complete Book of Core Training written by Kurt Brungardt, Brett & Mike and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2006-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the national bestseller The Complete Book of Abs comes the definitive book on the Next Big Thing in fitness -- core training From the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Abs comes this comprehensive guide to a new movement in fitness: core training. The body's "core" refers to the muscles that comprise the center of your body: the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, butt, and hips. With the increasing popularity of yoga and Pilates -- both of which depend on strong core muscles -- the fitness community has turned its focus from the abs to the core. The Brungardt brothers simple 9-week program is based on over 100 exercises and includes workouts appropriate for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike. This book will help men and women of all body types and fitness levels to strengthen their core for better mobility, posture, and physique. Get ready to get fit!
Download or read book Men s Health Best Abs written by Joe Kita and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2005-10-21 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative reference draws on the latest practices in abdominal muscle anatomy, exercise, and sculpting, providing more than fifty photographed exercises that explain how to target the upper and lower abdominal muscles, strengthen the lower back, and lose weight. Original.
Download or read book Best Ab Exercises written by Patrick Barrett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Best ab exercises will teach you a series of abdominal exercises that work out your core in conjunction with the rest of your body, so you can build a strong, lean midsection while getting a more effective and complete workout."--Page 4 of cover
Download or read book The New Rules of Lifting for Abs written by Lou Schuler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-30 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strong, athletic physique, highlighted by a flat midsection with well-defined abdominal muscles, is the goal of everyone who works out, from lifelong gym rats to the New Year's resolution crowd. But most people who seek these goals undermine their efforts. In The New Rules of Lifting for Abs, Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove offer unique programs based on the latest breakthroughs in exercise science. And, as they did in their previous books, The New Rules of Lifting and The New Rules of Lifting for Women, the authors debunk ab-training myths while showing readers how to strip off even the most stubborn flab. Surprising revelations include: Washboard abs do not always equal a healthy, pain-free back The crunch is actually a poor choice for most people Extending the core can be much more effective than flexing ab muscles It's impossible to isolate the core muscles And much, much more Readers get three months of intense workouts, combining fat-busting conditioning work with intense strength training, which they can easily expand into a yearlong program. Schuler and Cosgrove also include a nutrition component detailing how to eat for fat loss, muscle gain, and improved health. Home-gym friendly, and illustrated with more than 150 black-and-white photographs, The New Rules of Lifting for Abs delivers the goods.
Download or read book Fitness Program Stronger Abs for Her written by and published by Editions Asap. This book was released on with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy and enjoyable to follow, this programme enables you to get the flat stomach you've been dreaming about. These exercises, which can be done at home, will sculpt your abdominals and give you a slim and redesigned figure. No more gym or exhausting exercises!
Download or read book The New Rules of Lifting for Women written by Lou Schuler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body. This book refutes the misconception that women will "bulk up" if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolism and promote weight loss -- it's that simple. The program demands that women put down the "Barbie" weights, step away from the treadmill and begin a strength and conditioning regime for the natural athlete in every woman. The New Rules of Lifting for Women will change the way women see fitness, nutrition and their own bodies.
Download or read book Abdominal Exercises Bible written by Anthony Anholt and published by Martin Knowles. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover How To Transform Your Body With The Best Core Exercises On The Planet By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart. -Confucius Nothing screams health, youth and vitality more than possessing a tight and toned mid-section. Late night television is filled with gimmicks and creams that will supposedly help you achieve this ideal. Gyms are filled with people performing crunches along with other exercises in an attempt to acquire that elusive 6-pack. Are you one of them? If so The Abdominal Exercises Bible: Ab Exercises For Core Strength And A Flat Belly can help you. Within its pages you will find a simple yet complete program containing the best stomach exercises on the planet. This program is designed for all ages and fitness levels. If you are a senior citizen looking to get back in shape you will find gentle yet effective abdominal exercises that will work for you. On the other hand even if you are a superior athlete you will find core exercises that will challenge you. This book is for everyone who desires a sexy and toned mid-section. Of course there are many other benefits that you will gain when you follow the Abdominal Exercises Bible. These include Help to reduce or even eliminate lower back pain Improve your energy levels Improve your athletic performance - your power originates from your core Improve your breathing Improve your posture Increase your muscle mass Lose belly fat Enhance your overall looks Help prevent hernias Help stabilize your body and protect your joints Beyond appearance the core training you will experience in The Abdominal Exercise Bible will make you a stronger, healthier, more magnetic you. Order this book now and start transforming your body today.
Download or read book Abdominal Exercises Without Tools written by Bree Mia and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are five good reasons to work out: Your equilibrium will improve. Whether you're balancing on one leg or your hands, the key to perfecting any yoga balance posture is to engage your core muscles. Improve your stability all around with ab exercises that target the core. That advantage will follow you even when you're not in a yoga class. Stronger abdominals will benefit you all day, not just at the gym, because we balance constantly (e.g., when climbing stairs). Say goodbye to the slouch. People often stoop over when using tablets and cellphones. You run the danger of slouching, which in turn increases your likelihood of experiencing back, shoulder, and neck pain. Strength training your abdominals will help you develop a stronger core and a more stable back. Straighten up, shoulders back! Your mother's dream of perfect posture for you will finally come true. Your performance will improve across the board. A strong core is probably going to be a part of whatever you're planning to do, unless you want to form an eye-rolling league (which we totally support). Ab strength allows you to transmit greater force to your legs in a variety of sports and activities, including golf, swimming, running, canoeing, and hiking. Jumping higher, paddling harder, or stepping up stronger are all possible now. You'll be more effective at work. Any job that requires you to bend over at the waist, whether it's operating a manufacturing machine or taking passengers on a plane, requires core strength training. People whose jobs require them to stand for long periods of time have a harder time than those whose jobs require them to sit for long periods of time. Everybody bends, lifts, and stretches to some extent. Repetitive motions at work might put a strain on your abs, but a good workout will help. Your lifespan will be increased. Having strong abdominal muscles may actually increase your lifespan, which sounds like a claim from a late-night miraculous product commercial. Mayo Clinic researchers found that compared to people with smaller waists, those with wider ones were more likely to die prematurely. It remained true regardless of the presence of additional risk factors such as smoking, lack of physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Do you think that ab exercises will help you stay fit in the future? It could be worth trying.
Download or read book Ab Workout written by Marvin Smith and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcore Workouts for Abs How to Build Athletic and Powerful Abs workout program. You'll be able to build functional abs along with great conditioning. This is a strength program for core strength and for building abdominal muscles: This abdominal program is intended primarily for boxers and other fighters who aim to improve their strength and punching power with a strong and powerful core. The abs workout exercises of the program are not common and are those used by the best fighters and boxers. This book will help you to achieve the following in the shortest period: Rebuilding or Building your Abs. Up to 30 best exercises for your abs strength, six-packs, ab muscles, and abs burning fat. Exercises that will boost your ab Muscles. Kind of Exercises that fit in the kind of body structure you wish to have. Exercises for Stronger abs, Lower and upper abdomen. Exercises to boost your Muscles, Health Fitness, and Reclaim your body structure back. Tips on abs workout Exercises. A lot more. This book is not all about crunches and sit-ups that have been popular abs exercises. It recommends several exercises to train our abs. Find the one that is best for you. You can also mix and match those exercises to suit your training needs. And when you finally get that six-pack ab, brag it. You have worked hard to get it. Download your copy today!
Download or read book The Men s Health Big Book Getting Abs written by Adam Bornstein and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2012-12-24 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential diet and fitness guide to lean, ripped abs—including a results-driven 4-week program to lose weight, strengthen your core, and chisel your entire body Call it a spare tire, muffin top, or paunch. Men and women consistently cite their belly as their biggest problem area—and it is often the toughest final pounds to lose. Not anymore! Whether readers’ eating habits have been affected by stress, their bodies have changed with age, or they’re constantly doing crunches without results, it’s time to blast belly fat the right way. Using the comprehensive, week-by-week eating and exercise plan, readers can lose up to 20 pounds in 6 weeks—and keep it off, forever. Including a step-by-step, 4-week eating and exercise plan, easy-to-prepare recipes, and hundreds of exercises, The Men’s Health Big Book of Abs is the ultimate guide to a leaner, fitter, sexier body.
Download or read book Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning written by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 1720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. The fourth edition contains the most current research and applications and several new features: Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use. Updated research—specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization—helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry. A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. Ten additional tests, including those for maximum strength, power, and aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines. Key points, chapter objectives, and learning aids including key terms and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning specialists in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable. Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel provide students with 11 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Further, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it the essential preparation text for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Download or read book Core Exercises written by Francesca Coltrera and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Six pack Abs written by Matt Roberts and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these four pocket-sized guides, fitness celebrity Matt Roberts helps target the body parts that men and women most want to sculpt, tone, and shape. Each book contains structured workouts that combine special resistance exercises, cardio workouts, and stretching techniques that are guaranteed to help readers increase energy, self-confidence, and become more physically fit.
Download or read book Abs on the Ball written by Colleen Craig and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-03-27 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative abdominal exercises to help tone the abdomen, improve posture, and build a strong back using the Swiss exercise ball. Offers a 10-minute and 20-minute workout for all levels of fitness. Shows how the mobility of the ball targets underutilized muscles. Shows how traditional sit-ups and "ab" machines limit how much abdominal muscles can be trained and also aggravate lower back pain and neck tension. The exercise ball has long been recommended by doctors, physical therapists, and Olympic coaches for people suffering from back pain. Now Colleen Craig, author of the bestselling book Pilates on the Ball, reveals why the exercise ball is unmatched as a tool for building superb abdominal strength. She presents a selection of over 80 innovative exercises, including some of the key powerhouse-builders from the Pilates Method, all of which she has adapted specifically to the ball. Craig shows how traditional sit-ups and "ab" machines actually limit the degree to which abdominal muscles can be trained and can even aggravate lower back pain and neck tension. In contrast, the very mobility of the ball targets underutilized muscles, recruiting both deep and superficial abdominal muscle fibers to enhance results. Abs on the Ball includes exercises for all ability levels that show how to properly use the breath and how to activate the correct muscles during a workout--from the core exercises of the Waterfall, Oblique Curls, and Full Abdominal Curls to the more advanced Side Twist Plank, the Teaser, and Backward Crunch. The author also offers a 10- and 20-minute workout designed not only to build the abdominal core, but also to strengthen and train deep muscles in the back and hip in order to soothe lower back pain and increase overall body strength, balance, and coordination.
