Do you know a student who slumps and leans in her seat? Do you have a child who just can't seem to sit still? Or maybe there's a kid you know who can't concentrate in the classroom or during homework time. Very often, when we see issues like these, the underlying problem is core strength. Weak core muscles are becoming more and more common in kids today. The Core Strengthening Handbook is the ultimate resource for fun and creative core strengthening activities for kids! Inside, you'll find tons of awesome exercises, games, and activities designed to give kids the strong core foundation they need to succeed! The core is the center of control for everything else the body does. When kids have strong core muscles, it paves the way for the progression of other developmental skills. The core strengthening exercises and activities in this book were created by pediatric occupational and physical therapists and offer playful and creative ways to help your child establish a strong core foundation.
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!
Introducing "Sculpt Your Dream Body: The Ultimate Diet and Exercise Expertise Handbook" Are you ready to unlock the secrets to achieving the body you've always dreamed of? Sculpt Your Dream Body is your ultimate guide to a healthier, fitter, and more confident you. Say goodbye to fad diets and unrealistic fitness trends – this book is your one-stop resource for sustainable, science-backed strategies that will transform your life. 🏋️♂️ Discover Your Dream Body: Uncover the power of expert diet and exercise advice that will shape your body into a masterpiece. Whether you're looking to shed pounds, build muscle, or boost your overall health, this handbook has you covered. 🥗 Diet Demystified: Chapter by chapter, we unravel the mysteries of dieting. Learn the basics of nutrition, calculate your calorie needs, and explore the world of macronutrients. Say goodbye to unhealthy eating habits and hello to a wholesome, balanced diet. 💪 Master the Art of Exercise: From cardio to strength training, we dive deep into exercise basics and create a roadmap for your fitness journey. Maximize your workouts and achieve results you've only dreamed of. 🌟 Stay Motivated and Accountable: Learn how to maintain your commitment to your goals, even on the toughest days. Discover the power of motivation, accountability, and the habits that will keep you on track for life. 🍏 Healthy Eating on a Budget: Worried that a healthy diet is too expensive? Think again! Explore smart shopping, meal planning, and creative cooking that won't break the bank. 🤔 Unmasking Diet Myths: Get the facts about common diet and exercise misconceptions. Become a savvy consumer of fitness information and avoid falling into the traps of fitness fiction. 🧘♀️ Mindful Eating: Experience the incredible benefits of mindful eating. Transform your relationship with food, curb cravings, and savor each meal to the fullest. 📚 Your Ultimate Fitness Resource: This isn't just another fitness book; it's your personal fitness encyclopedia. With 18 chapters of expert advice, you'll have all the tools you need to sculpt your dream body and maintain it for a lifetime. 🔥 Ready to Take the Leap? "Sculpt Your Dream Body" is not just a book; it's your gateway to a healthier, happier you. Make a commitment to yourself and grab your copy now. Your dream body is within reach – are you ready to embrace it? Don't wait any longer. Your journey to a healthier, more confident you begins today. Get your copy of "Sculpt Your Dream Body" and let the transformation begin!
Fitness Professional’s Handbook, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, provides current and future fitness professionals with the knowledge to screen participants, conduct standardized fitness tests, evaluate the major components of fitness, and prescribe appropriate exercise. The text uses the latest standards, guidelines, and research from authorities in the field to prepare readers for certification and arm them with the knowledge to work with a variety of clients and populations. This full-color text incorporates information from the 10th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans exercise and physical activity recommendations for adults, older adults, children, and those with special needs. The text embraces the importance of communication between allied health and medical professionals with those in the fitness arena to provide readers with a foundation for prescribing exercise and delivering need- and goal-specific physical activity and fitness programs. Every chapter has been updated, allowing readers to explore the newest theories and research findings and apply them to real-world situations. The following are among the most significant changes to the seventh edition: Related online content delivered via HKPropel that includes an online video library containing 24 video clips to help readers better apply key techniques covered in the book, as well as fillable forms that students can use beyond the classroom A new chapter, “Training for Performance,” helps professionals expand their practice to work with recreational athletes who have performance-related goals New information, including the consequences of exercise-induced muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), devices used to track physical activity and estimate energy expenditure (e.g., accelerometers), relative flexibility and the role of lumbopelvic rhythm in back function, the importance of progression in an exercise prescription, and the professional standard of care associated with HIIT programs reflects recent topics of interest and research Updated statistics on CVD and CHD from the American Heart Association, adult and childhood obesity, and the prevalence of COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema ensure accurate representation of data With a comprehensive and practical approach, this text enables readers to help individuals, communities, and groups gain the benefits of regular physical activity in a positive and safe environment. It provides background to the field, scientific fundamentals, and up-to-date recommendations to help readers better understand the role of physical activity in the quality of life and guidelines for screening, testing, supervising, and modifying activity for various populations. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Reflecting the changes that have occurred in making castings, this book provides a practical reference for all those concerned with making castings in any of the commonly used alloys by any of the usual moulding methods. International SI units, Metric and Imperial units are used throughout.
This booklet serves as a guide of basic principles of trunk stabilization and individual exercise positions for self-treatment according to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). The DNS concept will help you train optimal trunk stabilization and muscle coordination, which is a fundamental aspect in rehabilitation of any musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. During rehabilitation or any athletic activities, proper trunk stabilization is the first step in prevention of overloading and protection of body during movement activities. Exercising in DNS positions allows for an ideal trunk stabilization with permanent analgesic effect. Please download this booklet and view a sequence of photographs of DNS self-treatment positions with easy to understand instructions.
The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music (3rd edition) is a practical handbook for the regular exerciser who wishes to know more about the enormous benefits of training to music, and the fitness professional who seeks a thorough grounding in Level 2 and 3 knowledge. This 3rd edition is fully updated to include: - Aspects of the core and skills-based knowledge for Level 2 and 3 ETM instructors - The latest research on safety in the exercise environment - Adapting ETM for special populations - Over 200 colour photographs demonstrating stretches and exercises Exercise to Music is one of the core modules of the Level 2 gym instructors syllabus, and a new Level 3 qualification was added in January 2008. This edition covers all this knowledge, using revision notes and tests as useful tools for the readers' study. The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music is the reference on this discipline for everyone involved in the health and fitness industry.
Clear information and effective exercises to end pain, regain range of motion, and prevent future injury—includes over 300 photos. Shoulder problems can be debilitating, whether they come from sports injuries or just daily stresses and strains. Healthy Shoulder Handbook outlines the causes for common shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff, tendinitis, dislocation, and repetitive motion injuries. Illustrated with over 300 step-by-step photographs, it offers easy-to-follow exercises to: • Build strength • Improve flexibility • Speed up recovery • Prevent future injury Healthy Shoulder Handbook also features specially designed programs to reverse or alleviate the strain from high-risk sports and occupations, including construction work, desk jobs, tennis, golf, and more. Follow the approach in this book and you’ll be able to quickly get back on the job (or back on the court!) and stay there—pain-free!
"Character" has become a front-and-center topic in contemporary discourse, but this term does not have a fixed meaning. Character may be simply defined by what someone does not do, but a more active and thorough definition is necessary, one that addresses certain vital questions. Is character a singular characteristic of an individual, or is it composed of different aspects? Does character--however we define it--exist in degrees, or is it simply something one happens to have? How can character be developed? Can it be learned? Relatedly, can it be taught, and who might be the most effective teacher? What roles are played by family, schools, the media, religion, and the larger culture? This groundbreaking handbook of character strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers who have undertaken the systematic classification and measurement of widely valued positive traits. They approach good character in terms of separate strengths-authenticity, persistence, kindness, gratitude, hope, humor, and so on-each of which exists in degrees. Character Strengths and Virtues classifies twenty-four specific strengths under six broad virtues that consistently emerge across history and culture: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. Each strength is thoroughly examined in its own chapter, with special attention to its meaning, explanation, measurement, causes, correlates, consequences, and development across the life span, as well as to strategies for its deliberate cultivation. This book demands the attention of anyone interested in psychology and what it can teach about the good life.
