A new coauthor, Dr. William Kraemer, joins Dr. Vladimir Zatsiorsky in expanding on the principles and concepts needed for training athletes. Among Dr. Kraemer's contributions are three new chapters targeting specific populations--women, young athletes, and seniors--plus the integration of new concepts into the other chapters.Together the authors have trained more than 1,000 elite athletes, including Olympic, world, continental, and national champions and record holders. The concepts they divulge are influenced by both Eastern European and North American perspectives. The authors integrate those concepts in solid principles, practical insights, coaching experiences, and directions based on scientific findings. This edition is much more practical than its predecessor; to this end, the book provides the practitioner with the understanding to craft strength training programs based on individuals' needs.Science and Practice of Strength Training, Second Edition, shows that there is no one program that works for any one person at all times or for all conditions. This book addresses the complexity of strength training programs while providing straightforward approaches to take under specific circumstances. Those approaches are applied to new physiological concepts and training practices, which provide readers with the most current information in the science and practice of strength training. The approaches are also applied to the three new chapters, which will help readers design safe and effective strength training programs for women, young athletes, and seniors. In addition, the authors provide examples of strength training programs to demonstrate the principles and concepts they explain in the book.The book is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the basis of strength training, detailing concepts, task-specific strength, and athlete-specific strength. Part II covers methods of strength conditioning, delving into training intensity, timing, strength exercises, injury prevention, and goals. Part III explores training for specific populations. The book also includes suggested readings that can further aid readers in developing strength training programs.This expanded and updated coverage of strength training concepts will ground readers in the understanding they need in order to develop appropriate strength training programs for each person that they work with.

    Each chapter contains speci c reviews followed by practice tips. Contributions come from leading academics, physicians, and sports dieticians in Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Finland."

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    A stretching book teaching the proper mechanics of stretching. Specific isolated methods of stretching muscles and fascia.There are two sections in the book an Active Section and a Assisted Section.The Active Section will teach you as the individual how to stretch properly. The pictures are full color with a listing of not only the muscles being stretched, but also describing how to do the exercise properly.The Assisted Section will teach you how to properly assist someone when stretching. This section is also full color and will give the muscles being stretched as well. This section will teach you the proper hand and body mechanics to properly work on someone else.This book is great for any Doctor, Chiropractor, Therapist, Coach or Trainer who wishes to expand their knowledge and practice in the art of stretching.This book is also great for a parent who wishes to improve either the athletic potential of their child, loved one or sports team that they may work with. The book is easy to follow and is not too difficult for a non-professional to understand.

    This companion volume to Allen Carr’s Stop Smoking Now and Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Stop Smoking will help you:• Achieve the right frame of mind to quit • Avoid weight-gain • Quit without dependence on rules or gimmicks • Enjoy the freedom and choices that non-smokers have in life • Quit without willpower“I would be happy to give a medical endorsement of the method to anyone.” Dr PM Bray MB CH.b., MRCGPPraise for Allen Carr’s Easyway: “Allen Carr explodes the myth that giving up smoking is difficult” - The Times “A different approach. A stunning success” - The Sun“The Allen Carr method is totally unique.” - GQ Magazine “His method is absolutely unique, removing the dependence on cigarettes, while you are actually smoking.” - Richard Branson“I found it not only easy but unbelievably enjoyable to stay stopped.” - Sir Anthony Hopkins

    This clinical resource presents the most current and significant spinal rehab information, showing how to apply simple and inexpensive rehabilitation in the office. The updated Second Edition includes clinical/regional protocols and chapters on diagnostic triage, acute care, functional assessment, recovery care, outcomes, and biopsychosocial aspects.A bonus DVD offers demonstrations of key therapies and procedures.

    For the last fifty years the martial aspects of Taijiquan have been ignored, and the art is now incomplete. Most practitioners no longer understand the martial applications of Taijiquan, or even that it is a martial art. For example, the concept and training methods of Taiji Jin (or Taiji martial power), and how to apply internal Qi in the martial arts have become an unfamiliar subject in Taiji societies today. As a result, actual martial applications of Jin and Qi, such as Chin Na or Cavity Strikes, are currently not popularly known or studied.To preserve Taiji's martial aspect, this book presents 85 Taiji Chin Na (Qin Na), the art of controlling an opponent through joint locks and cavity strikes.Taiji Chin Na is one of the four main martial training categories of Taijiquan (the other three categories are striking, kicking, and wrestling / downing the opponent). Of all these four, Chin Na is the most effective, practical, powerful, and easiest to learn. Once you have mastered Taiji Chin Na, you will be able to apply the theory and techniques to any other martial style you practice. If you are a Taiji beginner, Taiji Chin Na could offer you a key to enter the door of martial Taiji.Chin Na is effective, powerful and easy to learn.Includes Chin Na techniques from the Taiji forms and Taiji Pushing Hands.The theory and techniques can be applied to any Taiji style.This book contains detailed instructions and over 500 photos and drawings so you can teach yourself.

    The author covers in detail the positive effects of physical strength on the heart, mind and spirit and shows women how they may release the gifts of inner strength that they possess.

    The simple stretching exercises, drawn from a wide variety of sources (including yoga, t'ai chi, the martial arts, and sports medicine) which lead to physical well-being and inner relaxation.

    The plan also includes a low-fat, never-go-hungry eating plan. 80 photos.

    Clear, accessible format, charts, diagrams, field tips, practical pointers, and historical profiles.

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    In the American Heart Association's The Healthy Heart Walking Book, the leading crusader in the fight against heart disease tells you all you need to get started. Simple quizzes help you assess your fitness level and determine your short- and long-range goals, as well as your personal fitness barriers. Throughout the book, you'll find tips on: Choosing the right shoes Eating right Trying new posture and breathing techniques Stretching to warm up and cool down Increasing your walking speed and endurance Keeping yourself motivated Charting your progress, new ideas, and future goals in a special fill-in diary Here are all the walking tools you need to increase your stamina, ability, and fitness. So whether your idea of a walk is a stroll around the block or ten laps at the track, The Healthy Heart Walking Book will start you on the road to a fit lifestyle.