Download or read book The Complete Guide to Outdoor Workouts written by Matt Lawrence and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide series is designed for the fitness professional, coach, fitness enthusiast and student, packed with ready-made training programmes, tips and strategies. Outdoor exercise is not only a cheaper alternative to the gym but it also offers immense scope and variety in terms of the activities you can do. Within the tried and trusted Complete Guides format comes this definitive guide focusing on functional training exercises in the great outdoors. Covering physiology and core training principles as a starting point, this book includes different workouts for different environments - park, beach, back garden, and covers the use of a variety of popular equipment - from ViPRs to kettlebells. Packed with colour photography, clearly illustrated exercises and the latest training programmes tailored to different outdoor pursuits, The Complete Guide to Outdoor Workouts is the ultimate how-to guide for any fitness enthusiast who wants to get out there and make the most of the outdoors!

Download or read book Complete Guide to TRX Suspension Training written by Jay Dawes and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For strength, stability, core power, flexibility, and balance, Suspension Training® delivers results. Used by the best of the best, from professional trainers to the elite athletes they work with, Suspension Training is a respected and essential component of conditioning programs worldwide. Now, the ultimate Suspension Training expert shares the ultimate in Suspension Training exercises and programs. Complete Guide to TRX® Suspension Training®, from renowned strength and conditioning expert Dr. Jay Dawes, is the authoritative guide to Suspension Training. This resource is so thorough that it has earned the endorsement of TRX®. Look inside at the instruction, advice, and insights, and you’ll see why. This is a one-of-a-kind resource designed to take workouts to unprecedented levels. Complete Guide to TRX® Suspension Training® includes instructions for more than 115 exercises. Complete with photo sequences, variations, and safety recommendations, you’ll learn how to develop and integrate strength, power, core stability, flexibility, and balance with the use of a Suspension Trainer ™. In the gym, at home, or on the road, this guide is the ultimate training companion. With over thirty ready-to-use programs, you have options for any situation and every desire. It’s all here. If you want the best in exercise, training, and workouts, then look no further than Complete Guide to TRX® Suspension Training®. Discover why millions of athletes make Suspension Training the core of their program.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing written by Jim Flood and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more and more users, and now every gym comes with one as standard. It's also a sport in its own right, with competitions ranging from school leagues to the European and World Championships. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing is the first comprehensive book to focus on this unique form of strength-endurance training. Clearly illustrated in full colour and packed with information, training plans, tips and techniques, it is suitable for serious athletes, outdoor rowers and regular gym users alike, and is a must for health professionals and coaches. Whether you are attracted by the weight-loss benefits of the rowing machine or using it to coach cross-training athletes, this book will help you get the best from each session while, crucially, remaining injury-free.

Download or read book Cardiovascular Fitness The Complete Guide written by AMERICA BOOKS and published by AMERICA BOOKS. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER the transformative power of CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS with our comprehensive guide! "Cardiovascular Fitness: The Complete Guide" is your path to top-notch HEART HEALTH. This book is a wellspring of INSPIRATION and KNOWLEDGE, packed with essential information and effective exercises to STRENGTHEN your heart and boost your ENERGY. LEARN the secrets to a HEALTHY HEART and a more ACTIVE LIFE. This detailed guide covers everything from the fundamentals of cardiovascular fitness to advanced workouts, ensuring you get VISIBLE, LASTING RESULTS. With EXPERT ADVICE and PRACTICAL TIPS, you'll be on track to a life with more VITALITY and WELLNESS. Don't let a lack of knowledge or motivation hinder your HEALTH GOALS. With "Cardiovascular Fitness: The Complete Guide," you'll have the tools you need to transform your body and your life. It's time to INVEST in yourself and your heart health. The FUTURE of your heart starts now!

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Strength Training written by Anita Bean and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide presents the latest scientifically-proven ways of increasing strength using highly-effective methods and optimal nutrition.

Download or read book The Healthy Knees Book written by Astrid Pujari and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Healthy Knees Book details the structure and function of the knee and explains its common injuries and chronic pains. With her holistic approach to healing, Dr. Pujari examines how the whole mind and body can promote balance and healing in your hard-working knees, while co-author Alton culls information from medical specialists, physical therapists, yoga and fitness instructors, nutritionists, and herbalists.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Endurance Training written by Jon Ackland and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endurance athletes, such as long-distance runners, cyclists, rowers and triathletes, have to train a lot - it comes with the territory. This book teaches how to make the right training decisions, train smarter and achieve better results. It includes 58 specific programmes to get you started and tells you how to customise them to your own needs.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Circuit Training written by Debbie Lawrence and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Circuit Training is the second edition of the definitive guide to planning and teaching a circuit class. It is the established reference title on the subject for all group exercise instructors, from trainees to the vastly experienced. Circuit training is one of the original forms of group exercise and is still the most popular. From fitness club classes, through sport-specific routines to the use in medical rehabilitation it has a very wide appeal. This new edition has been completely updated to take full account of developments in the area and is now supported with detailed photography. The book comprises four parts: - Circuit training and its role in fitness - Planning and teaching - Session structure - Working with specific groups Written by two of the leading authorities on the subject, it is sure to continue as a must-have for all fitness professionals. Formerly published as Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training, 2nd edition and now rebranded and in full colour in the Complete Guide series.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Sports Training written by John Shepherd and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Sports Training is the definitive practical resource for anyone wishing to improve their performance and for coaches looking to get the best out of their athletes. It demystifies sports science and provides athletes and coaches with the basic building blocks they need to maximise performance. Starting with the basics and progressing to the specific elements all athletes need - speed, endurance and power - this invaluable handbook explains the theory in simple, easy-to-understand terms before discussing the most effective training methods and techniques, as well as giving guidance on developing a training plan, sports psychology and training younger and older athletes. This is the first time such a wealth of sports science knowledge has been available in one book and written in such an accessible style, and should become the sports training handbook for athletes, coaches and sports science students.

Download or read book A Complete Guide to Personal Training written by Justin Bailly and published by Justin Bailly. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been written to give new instructors and people thinking about becoming personal trainers an insight into what is involved in this constantly evolving and pupular profession, giving you a clearer understanding and covering a wide selection of topics. Everything you need to know about personal training is covered in this book, covering subjects from how to get qualified and getting started to running your business.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Sports Training written by John Shepherd and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Sports Training is the definitive practical resource for anyone wishing to improve their performance and for coaches looking to get the best out of their athletes. It demystifies sports science and provides athletes and coaches with the basic building blocks they need to maximise performance. Starting with the basics and progressing to the specific elements all athletes need - speed, endurance and power - this invaluable handbook explains the theory in simple, easy-to-understand terms before discussing the most effective training methods and techniques, as well as giving guidance on developing a training plan, sports psychology and training younger and older athletes. This is the first time such a wealth of sports science knowledge has been available in one book and written in such an accessible style, and should become the sports training handbook for athletes, coaches and sports science students.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Personal Training 2nd Edition written by Morc Coulson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Expertly written and suitable for anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes. Importantly, it focuses on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: - The foundations of personal training - Planning and delivering exercise programmes - Training methods and exercise techniques - Nutrition - Health and safety - Setting up - marketing and growing a successful business. The book also includes all Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework relating to personal training and has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Register of Exercise professionals.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking written by Jason Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide so thorough it will send you packing... Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America. The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip. -How to live on the trail -First aid and other safety tips -Practical time- and money-saving hints -What gear is necessary and what isn't -Special considerations when travelling with groups or pets

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy written by Jon Cree and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a complete guide to Forest School provision and Nature Pedagogy and it examines the models, methods, worldviews and values that underpin teaching in nature. Cree and Robb show how a robust Nature Pedagogy can support learning, behaviour, and physical and emotional wellbeing, and, importantly, a deeper relationship with the natural world. They offer an overview of what a Forest School programme could look like through the year. The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy provides ‘real-life’ examples from a variety of contexts, sample session plans and detailed guidance on using language, crafting and working with the natural world. This accessible resource guides readers along the Forest School path, covering topics such as: the history of nature education; our sensory system in nature; Forest School ethos and worldview and playing and crafting in the natural world. Guiding practitioners through planning for a programme, including taking care of a woodland site and preparing all the essential policies and procedures for working with groups and nature, this book is written by dedicated Forest School and nature education experts and is essential reading for settings, schools, youth groups, families and anyone working with children and young people.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Sandbag Training written by Matthew Palfrey and published by Matthew Palfrey. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to improve your fitness but don't have the time or money to attend the gym? Looking for a way to get the edge in sports performance? Do you want a no nonsense programme that is designed to build muscle and strength, improve fitness and burn fat? The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training will help you to do just that! Written by Matthew Palfrey, sandbag training expert and the creator of the Sandbag Fitness Blog, this easy to follow book provides everything you need to start making real progress now. Thousands of others are already putting sandbag training to great use - isn't it time that you tried it too? The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training contains everything you need to develop a highly effective strength and conditioning programme at home with the minimum of equipment and investment. Includes detailed descriptions of over 40 different exercises (complete with images), how to set up your own home gym and 3 detailed sandbag training programmes: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Sandbag training is perfect for MMA, Strongman, CrossFit, Strength and Conditioning, Bootcamps and Garage Gyms. Come and learn the secrets of sandbag strength and conditioning!

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Download or read book Strength Training written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work out, enhance your muscle mass, and get amazing results. This comprehensive guide targets every muscle group for a sculpted, leaner, and healthier body. Strength Training features more than 140 exercises using both equipment and free weights. Whether you wish to hit the gym or train at home, it will quickly help you achieve your goals - a sculpted physique, stronger bones, better balance and posture, and more energy for everyday living and sport. The exercises target every part of the body and include stretches and dynamic lifts. Step by step, Strength Training tells you how to do each one safely, with detailed anatomical artworks that show precisely which muscles you are targeting. It also shows how to plan your training with "smarter" goals, and gives you beginner, intermediate and advanced programs. With information on optimizing your diet and answers to common questions, this indispensable volume puts you on the fast track for a lean and healthy body.