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Rock Solid Resilience: An Evidence-Based Guide to Preventing Injury, Optimizing Strength, and Enhancing Performance |
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Dean Somerset/ 9781718224155/ Price:US$ 34.95
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Pain is a poor coach, and the old adage ¡§if it hurts, don¡¦t do it¡¨ leaves a lot of questions: Why are you hurting? Should you keep going? Should you change your training entirely? Rock Solid Resilience teaches you how to build a resistance training program based on how you move, your stage of training, and what you¡¦re capable of achieving¡Xall so you can build the resilience to strength train for a lifetime.
A practical guide on how to train for longevity, Rock Solid Resilience equips you with knowledge about how injuries happen and what you can do to prevent them before they interrupt your training. You¡¦ll learn to determine whether an injury can heal with rest, if adjustments can be made to safely keep going, or if you should consult a medical professional.
A self-assessment will help you ascertain your body type¡¦s strengths and weaknesses so you can manage your training workload with the proper difficulty level and progression. Overviews of basic movements¡Xincluding squats, deadlifts, pushes, and pulls¡Xare complemented with variations to make them safer and effective for your specific needs:
6 variations on the squat with modification tips to protect your knees, back, and hips
10 variations on pressing and pulling movements that protect the shoulders, upper back, and chest
18 variations of core movements that allow you to build strength while progressing to other exercises
34 warm-up, level-up, and accessory exercises that provide progressions and regressions to elevate training and avoid plateaus
Finally, you will learn to create a personalized program that prioritizes injury prevention as you work toward your goals at a pace that is challenging. Three sample workouts are provided to use as is or as examples to modify for your own program. |
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Science of Long-Term Weight Loss, The |
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Timothy C. Lohman/ 9781718201125/ Price:US$ 89.00
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The Science of Long-Term Weight Loss provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to help clients and patients achieve long-term weight loss success. Taking into consideration decades of research from experts in the field, it embraces a multidisciplinary approach and use of the complexity science approach to better understand the issues surrounding long-term weight loss.
The current obesity epidemic, which began in the 1980s and continues into the 21st century, has significantly affected the U.S. population and communities throughout the world. The Science of Long-Term Weight Loss counters the public health crisis with long-term weight loss solutions modified for individual lifestyles (rather than strategies that only offer evidence for short-term success). The text covers a broad range of topics, including food addiction, exercise resistance, night eating syndrome, emotional regulation, continuous care, problem-solving, accountability, and group support.
Throughout the text, case studies offer a glimpse into the struggles and successes involved with long-term weight loss. Putting It Into Perspective and Expert Perspective sidebars provide additional context to complex topics, and Do You Know? elements call out important information for readers. Each chapter contains objectives and summaries to aid in knowledge retention. |
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Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes: Your Nutrition Guide for Optimal Performance |
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Kylee Van Horn/ 9781718216785/ Price:US$ 27.95
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Endurance requires more than physical training. You need to fuel your body to optimize your training and be at your best on event day. Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes delivers the practical, science-based information and strategies you need for long-term health and superior performance in your sport.
Kylee Van Horn¡Xregistered dietitian, endurance athlete, and coach¡Xwill help you navigate the challenges of endurance sports with the following:
Essential nutrition concepts that aren¡¦t directed at weight loss
The smart use of supplements
Strategies for developing your ideal personal nutrition plan
Unique nutrient needs of female athletes, including during pregnancy and menopause
Plant-based fueling
Special dietary needs
Planning meals and snacks
You¡¦ll learn to design, test, and implement sport-specific nutrient intake for before, during, and after your workout or event to ensure your body has the right amount of energy at the right time.
Throughout, you will find checklists, charts, and 28 easy-to-make recipes to help you take in adequate and appropriate nutrients for your unique needs. Get inspiration from the stories and strategies shared by endurance athletes such as Camille Herron, Sage Canaday, Nicole Mericle, and many others, showcasing how their nutrition plans fueled their success. |
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Foundational Strength: The Basics for Starting Training |
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John Flagg/ 9781718216013/ Price:US$ 24.95
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The first step in building anything is to start with a solid foundation. That is as true for strength training as it is for construction. A program built on sound principles, anchored by science and proven effective time and again, will reward you with true and tangible results and lifetime of lifting success.
Focusing on the most essential information you need to know to start a safe and effective strength training program, Foundational Strength provides step-by-step explanations of the key elements and phases of the four essential lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. Each lift is accompanied by photos that walk you through the lift from start to finish, detailing the proper mechanics and purpose of the lift.
Variations for each lift are included, helping you identify your individual starting point to ensure success, and common errors are identified to help avoid injury. Warm-up exercises ensure your body is ready for each main lift, and an assortment of accessory exercises helps you progress over time.
The book also takes the guesswork out of creating workouts, providing the basics of programming and information on how to create your own programs based on your situation, needs, and goals.
More than just a bullet-point list of movement descriptions, Foundational Strength gives you a personal coach to guide you on the first steps of your lifting journey. Get the know-how you need to build confidence and success in the gym! |
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Understanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points: A Roadmap for Fascia-Focused Therapists |
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John Sharkey/ 9781718237506/ Price:US$ 29.95
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Understanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points elucidates the fundamental principles and concepts underpinning fascia-focused therapies. Fascia science expert John Sharkey offers analogies, anecdotes, comparisons, and language that simplify complex topics for fascia-focused therapists and movement practitioners. The text is complemented by rich photography, detailed anatomy drawings, and an analysis of referred pain patterns.
Part I of the text lays down a foundation of knowledge, helping the reader understand the relevant anatomy and how to navigate everything that follows. Part II is practical and provides the keys to understanding why fascia affects therapeutic practice¡Xspecifically, through myofascial trigger points and site-specific fascia tuning pegs. This section offers a variety of applied techniques and treatment protocols. Finally, part III supplies a clearly illustrated quick reference to skeletal muscles and pain referral patterns, divided by region: face, head, and neck; trunk; shoulder and upper arm; forearm and hand; hip and thigh; and leg and foot.
Throughout the text, the author offers his insights in sidebars and comment sections. Tables break down important knowledge into easily digestible information. At the end of the text, there are a list of abbreviations, references, and an index to help the reader navigate the pages. |
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Hatha Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide |
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Ram Jain/ 9781718239739/ Price:US$ 29.95
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Starting from the traditional approach to yoga, you will discover how each yoga pose affects the inner body and how systematic yoga practice can increase your overall health and well-being. You will also learn the ancient principles of sequencing asanas according to their corresponding chakras (energy centers).
Renowned yoga teacher trainers Ram Jain and Michele Hauswirth describe how to create safe, fulfilling, and holistic Hatha Yoga practices for different levels of ability and goals. They provide visual and practical descriptions of over 200 asanas, with detailed instructions, alignment cues, contraindications, and suggested modifications based on the experience level of the practitioner. The sample sequences of varying lengths will help you reap the benefits of Hatha Yoga and elevate your yoga experience to a whole new level. |
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Concise Book of the Moving Body, The |
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Chris Jarmey/ 9781718240483/ Price:US$ 24.95
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The Concise Book of the Moving Body, Second Edition, details human anatomy, including the musculoskeletal system, joints, nerves, and everyday movements. The text is fully illustrated, with more than 500 full-color drawings, making it a perfect resource for movement-oriented therapists, students, and athletes.
The Concise Book of the Moving Body is broken down into nine easily digestible chapters, covering anatomical terms, tissues, bones, the axial and appendicular skeletons, joints, peripheral nerve supply, the musculoskeletal system, and the musculoskeletal system in everyday life. In addition to anatomical illustrations, color tables list each muscle's origin, insertion, nerve, and action.
The second edition has been updated with the addition of two new chapters. Chapter 7 focuses on the peripheral nervous system. Throughout the chapter, the relevant somatic peripheral nerve is listed with each muscle. In addition to nerve origin, the clinical significance of important nerves is explained. Chapter 9 addresses the functional musculoskeletal system, focusing on the anatomy that controls basic movements required for everyday activities, such as sitting, standing, walking, and running.
While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates, this second edition of The Concise Book of the Moving Body is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body. |
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Motor Learning and Performance With HKPropel Access: From Principles to Application |
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Timothy D. Lee/ 9781718221093/ Price:US$ 149.00
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Motor Learning and Performance: From Principles to Application, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, constructs a conceptual model of factors that influence motor performance, outlines how motor skills are acquired and retained with practice, and shows students how to apply the concepts to a variety of real-world settings. Written in a style that is accessible even to students with little or no knowledge of physiology, psychology, statistical methods, or other basic sciences, this text enables students to appreciate high-level skilled activity and understand how such incredible performances occur.
The seventh edition of Motor Learning and Performance offers a new chapter that invites students to expand their thinking about the learning process by considering various theoretical explanations for how motor learning occurs. This latest edition has been carefully revised to incorporate the most recent and important research findings in the field, and it is supplemented with practice situations to facilitate a stronger link between research-based principles and practical applications.
Related multimedia components delivered through HKPropel further enrich the learning experience with 12 principles-to-application exercises, 53 interactive activities, and 27 lab activities that can be filled in online and printed or emailed. The 47 narratives from Motor Control in Everyday Actions that are referenced in the book have been updated and are provided in their entirety to illustrate how motor behavior is applicable to real life. Key term quizzes and flash cards offer students interactive opportunities to engage with the content¡Xall of which can be assigned, and progress tracked, by instructors directly through HKPropel. In addition, chapter quizzes that test comprehension of critical concepts may be assigned and are automatically graded. |
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Sport Skill Acquisition: Integrating Theory and Practice |
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Dave J Collins/ 9781718225794/ Price:US$ 99.00
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Organized into four parts, Sport Skill Acquisition begins by considering the three theoretical approaches to skill acquisition. It goes on to explore how these different approaches can be used separately or in a blended form, before considering the wider ramifications of an integrated approach. Then the mental, organizational, planning, and social aspects of skill are discussed, along with practical guidance on how skill can best be planned for, developed, executed, and integrated.
Throughout the book, learning features guide readers through the content. Chapter objectives direct readers on their learning path and ensure they focus on key concepts, while chapter summaries offer a concise wrap-up of the material presented. Review questions and key terms support understanding and knowledge. Case studies and practical questions offer real-life situations that support critical thinking.
For those looking to improve their work with performers, Sport Skill Acquisition provides a road map for choosing the best approach for each unique situation to develop skills for optimal sport performance. |
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Bodybuilding Anatomy |
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Michael Israetel/ 9781718225985/ Price:US$ 29.95
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Bodybuilding is often described as an art, but speak with any competitive bodybuilder and you¡¦ll quickly learn that the true artistry lies in the training and preparation. The process of building, sculpting, and refining muscle is an intricate undertaking, requiring a deep understanding of how exercises affect specific muscles.
Bodybuilding Anatomy is the definitive resource for mastering this art. Visually stunning and comprehensive, this accessible manual offers unparalleled guidance on muscle development and refinement. With over 100 detailed anatomical illustrations, you¡¦ll see exactly how each exercise engages muscles, ligaments, and tendons, helping you optimize your training for maximum results.
Created by bodybuilders for bodybuilders, this guide combines step-by-step instructions, professional insights, and expert advice to help you build, sculpt, and shape your physique. Whether you¡¦re focusing on your chest (pectorals), shoulders (deltoids), back (trapezius, latissimus dorsi, spinal erectors), arms (forearms, triceps, biceps), torso (abdominals), or lower body (glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves), Bodybuilding Anatomy has you covered.
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