For people from champion athletes to desk-bound white-collar professionals, many simple acts of life--a relaxing evening stroll through the neighborhood, an exhilarating run along a sandy beach, just bending down to tie a loose shoelace-are often acts of torture. The walking wounded suffer from torn rotator cuffs, tennis elbow, jogger's knees, bad backs, stiff necks, sore feet, and swollen ankles. It could, without exaggeration, be called a modem epidemic.In this brilliant book, renowned anatomical functionalist Pete Egoscue identifies the epidemic's causes and effects. By recognizing that the human body is dependent on adequate motion to maintain its full range of physical functions, he has revolutionized both the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and the techniques for training athletes to achieve peak performance levels.Brimming with common sense and practical advice, the heart of this important book consists of twenty-two easy-to-do, highly effective exercises that stretch, strengthen, and relax the body, allowing a return to proper alignment.

    

    Clearly identifies all major muscles of the human body and shows how they work. For each muscle there is information about first aid by massage and an indication of dangers to watch out for.

    This easy-to-use, color-coded guide outlines new programs for improving strength, flexibility, aerobic endurance, and body composition.

    Illustrated with full-color photographs.

    to a 210 lb. Mr. Olympia. Included is the little known story of his retirement and photos of his body weight drop from 210 lbs. to 155 lbs. To cap it off, he gives the detailed and illustrated account of how he regained his former Olympian size using his new discoveries which are fully illustraated in the remaining 150 pages of the book.

    The no-nonsense approach of Weight Training: Steps to Success has guided more than 200,000 readers to their strength training goals and it will do the same for you.Combining the experience of strength and conditioning experts Thomas Baechle and Roger Earle, this guide will maximize your development with a progressive approach to weight training using either free weights or machines. Learn which exercises target which muscles and how to perform each one correctly and safely. Gain insight on how to eat smart to maximize results and follow the step-by-step directions to calculate safe training loads and design an overall training program that fits your interests and training preferences.Whether your goal is to improve muscular endurance, build strength, increase muscle mass, tone existing muscles, or reduce body fat, Weight Training: Steps to Success will help you be successful. With more than 30 exercises, each explained and demonstrated through full-color photo sequences, along with guidance on how to approach introductory workouts and create a tailored training program, it's no wonder this is the book that thousands will use to develop a strong, healthy, and attractive body.

    A dramatic new entry into a crowded field; with full-color illustrations on every page!