Many different therapists now use myofascial techniques to influence postural change and pain relief. This book demonstrates exactly how the muscles connect within the connect tissue to affect posture, compensatory strain, and pain patterns. The aim is to present scientifically sound and often complicated material in a way which can be easily learned, understood, and applied by those who do not necessarily have a scientific background. ANATOMY TRAINS is written and presented in a style that allows this new information on the myofascial system to be easily absorbed by a wide range of readers: from the student, athlete, or client to the most experienced therapist.Includes full-colour illustrations of 11 myofascial meridians and the rules for discovering other meridiansUses numerous two-colour charts and drawings to detail the muscular and fascial structures involved in the meridiansPresents information on assessment of structural and movement patterns and gives related applications to manual therapy and movement educationProvides a selection of techniques from the library of structural integrationIncludes an introduction to the fascial system as a whole, with new points-of-view and new research findings on the fascial system's responsesOffers a fun approach to learning essential structural anatomy, comparing the connective tissue system to a railway network

    Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, and alternative health practitioners are all beginning to use this technique to relieve the pain of individuals suffering from undiagnosable soft tissue pain-a condition that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying a gentle, sweeping stroke to trigger points, places in muscle or connective tissue where a lack of oxygen causes swelling. These points are easily located by general readers and create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. The stimulation of the point causes an increase in the oxygen level in the area and often produces instant relief. The first edition of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook has made a huge impact in the use of this dynamic technique. This is the first major revision of the overnight classic, a complete update that includes new information specifically for massage professionals as well as a detailed discussion of progressive muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.

    Advanced Marathoning contains all the information you'll need to run faster, peak for multiple marathons without injury, and meet your marathon goal--whether it's running a personal best, qualifying for the Boston Marathon or winning your age division.Extensive, day-to-day training schedules are targeted to your weekly mileage and length of training program (12, 18, or 24 weeks). These training schedules will have you racing at peak speed, whether you're targeting one race or several during the season.The more you know about why and how the plan works, the more motivated you'll be to stick with the workouts. You'll also be better able to assess your progress as you get closer to the big race. You'll learn the scientific principles behind what makes you a faster marathoner and which workouts you need to improve.Many factors can affect your marathon success. Advanced Marathoning gives you information on everything critical to your success, including- which types of training are most important for success and which are a waste of time, - eating and drinking for top performance in training and racing, - which types of nonrunning training have the biggest impact on your marathon times, - finding the time and energy to fit training into real life, - tracking your progress, and- planning and implementing your race-day strategy.Author Pete Pfitzinger was the top American finisher in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathons. He won the 1984 Olympic Trials by outkicking former world record holder Alberto Salazar. Pfitzinger, now an exercise physiologist, won the San Francisco Marathon twice and finished third in the 1987 New York City Marathon. Co-author Scott Douglas is a well-known writer on running, a former editor of Running Times, and a competitive runner. The duo, co-authors of Road Racing for Serious Runners (Human Kinetics, 1999), have experience, credibility, and an ability to present scientific information in a readable manner.Successful marathon running requires thorough, intelligent preparation. Advanced Marathoning is the only book you'll need to move beyond the basics and meet your goals--training smarter to run faster.

    The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors, and a strategy for management.* Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program. * Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances. * Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment. * Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner. * Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference.

    America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World, can tell it. Training techniques, exercise descriptions and nutritional strategies form the book's foundation, but what glues this book together are Dave's personal experiences and insights, humor and candidness, all of which speak to the heart and soul. The delight in the iron work, the play of the steel and the redefined motivation will have you striving forward to reach your fitness and training goals. Further your iron journey—or take your first steps—as you find yourself caught up in the style and rhythm that are Draper's alone. You'll see the lessons of Brother Iron, Sister Steel hit home as your training enthusiasm abounds. In your next match with the weights you'll see the work of your muscles with new clarity under the guidance of Dave's insight.

    Yet women have their own unique fitness needs -- and using a program developed with men's bodies in mind is not only ineffective, but can actually result in injury.Renowned physical therapist Peggy Brill has devoted her life to developing an exercise program specifically for women. Based on her understanding of movement dynamics and body structure, these exercises focus on developing and balancing the muscles in the anatomical center of the body -- the core -- which includes the back, hip and abdominal muscles.Peggy's remarkable head-to-toe workout targets the "hot spot" areas -- neck, back, pelvis, hips, knees -- that cause problems for even the healthiest women. In just 15 minutes a day, The Core Program's easy-to-learn exercises will help women:- Strengthen their bodies to achieve balance and alignment- Eliminate everyday aches and pains- Prevent bone loss- Protect against osteoarthritis- Improve sleep, digestion and circulation- Enjoy better sex- Feel energized all day long- Overcome the effects of agingWith inspirational case histories, detailed photographs illustrating each exercise and self-tests for rating balance, flexibility and strength, The Core Program is an owner's manual for the naturally strong, healthy body every woman should have.

    This book is a must-read for any trainer desiring to provide their clients with higher caliber training programs that work. In "Movement That Matters" you will learn: - The body's five different reflexes and how to determine the dominant reflex profile of your client. - The importance of static and dynamic stability. - How to determine if an exercise is functional based on the six defining characteristics. - How to evaluate a compound movement and identify its "Primal Pattern" movements, enabling you to accurately determine which portion needs training. - The difference between open- and closed-chain exercises. - 10 tips for optimal motor learning.

    Anatomy of the Moving Body addresses that need with a simple yet complete study of the body's complex system of bones, muscles, and joints and how they function. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 3D images, the book contains 31 lectures that guide readers through this challenging interior landscape. Each part of the body is explained in brief, manageable sections, with components described singly or in small groups. The author doesn’t just name the muscles and bones but explains the terminology in lay language. Topics include the etymology of anatomical terms; origins and attachments of muscles and their related actions; discussion of major functional systems such as the pelvis, ankle, shoulder girdle, and hand; major landmarks and human topography; and structures relating to breathing and vocalization. This second edition features all-new illustrations that use a 3D digital model of the human anatomical form. The book's thoroughness, visual interest, and clear style make it ideal for students and teachers of the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques as well as for practitioners of yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and dance.

    You will learn and understand the effects total calories, types of calories and exercise exert on body fat loss and body fat inhibition. The author covers 8 important topics in 11 chapters. The topics include: *Physiology of Weight Loss *Calories *Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat *Fat Storing Foods *Hormones *Drugs *Diets *Exercise

    Here, he makes his years of experience available to all cyclists. He describes the sport's most common ailments, identifying the symptoms and causes as well as treatments that keep athletes on the road. Written in an accessible, straightforward manner, the book tackles everything from personal training programs to biomechanics, from aging to riding through illness. Finally, riders learn how to make important adjustments to bike fit, leading to increased comfort, power, and efficiency.

    Now, for the first time since its original publication, the acclaimed New York Times bestseller has been revised and updated with groundbreaking research, food options, and lifestyle choices to help you achieve lasting weight loss and wellness. The NEW Fat Flush Plan includes: * NEW Three-Day Ultra Fat Flush Tune-Up for quicker cleansing* NEW Paleo, Ketogenic and Vegan-friendly recipes reflecting the latest diet trends* NEW gluten research* NEW Fat Flush bone broth recipe for cooking, snacks and side dishes* NEW health revelations linking the gallbladder and liver to thyroid health* NEW hidden weight gain factors that explain why it’s not your fault you’re fat* NEW meals, menus, and shopping lists* NEW tips for managing insulin, hormone, and stress levels* NEW slimming, smart fats and sweeteners Like its pioneering predecessor, The NEW Fat Flush Plan offers evidence-based detox and diet strategies that are simple, safe and effective, with a heightened emphasis on the role of liver health and the metabolic impact of foods. The best detox plan just got better. Best of all, you will see and feel the difference in just three days!

    Here he moves beyond the basics and applies more advanced principles, techniques and training methods of the "sweet science."

    Jeff includes training schedules for beginners and veterans, information on nutrition, issues for the mature exerciser, motivation and recovery plus some new concepts: Magic Mile, shorter long runs between the really long weekend sessions. Includes a special chapter on Donna Hicken, breast cancer survivor and originator of the Breast Cancer Half Marathon & Marathon (inaugural event on February 17, 2008) in Jacksonville, Florida.

    Over 700 step-by-step full-color photographs. Unique at-a-glance easel design allows you to work with instructions at eye level.

    Olympic and World Champion and Weightlifting Coach in three Olympic Games, Tommy Kono reveals his knowledge and experiences to cut your time and effort to reach the top in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.

    But rarely do students and scholars have the opportunity to actually read the original papers-either they're not translated into English, or they're simply not accessible.Now Classics in Movement Science makes it easy for inquisitive minds to access, read, understand, and appreciate the works and wisdom of the past and put them into historical and contemporary scientific perspective.This fascinating book presents-under one cover-a selection of 13 classical papers representing the thinking of famous scientists of the past who worked in areas now associated with biomechanics, neurophysiology of movement, and motor control.Each paper is accompanied by a thoughtful analysis by a contemporary authority in movement science, and hence reflecting a subjective viewpoint of the commentator. Bringing together a variety of old and new perspectives, this unique format provides readers with an understanding of the influential scientist as well as his or her contemporary counterpart.In some cases, the book presents the classical paper in its entirety; in other cases, a significant excerpt or quotation is provided. Either way, you can read for yourself-without concern about misrepresentation-the groundbreaking ideas expressed by Woodworth, Hill, Sherrington, Bernstein, Fenn, Hughlings Jackson, Denny-Brown, and others.Classics in Movement Science begins with a thorough and provocative introductory chapter on the beginnings of movement science, which sets the stage for the rest of the book. The text is well illustrated, featuring 90 rich representations of drawings contained in the original classics.Classics in Movement Science is the only text of its kind available today. It provides students and scholars of movement science with a lively and varied forum for analyzing the great ideas of the past and their development at present.

    This is a fully comprehensive, illustrated guide to the subject with topics ranging from basic indoor wall climbing techniques to the ultimate adventure of scaling sea cliffs and high mountain crags. The guide begins with the history of climbing, taking a brief look at the origins of the sport and its development. Advice on essential clothing and equipment follows, with instructions on how to prepare and warm-up to avoid injury and also covering more advanced techniques required for climbing steep rock.

    The Health and Fitness Handbook, produced in partnership with Lifetime Health Fitness Ltd (one of the largest training providers in this market), provides essential knowledge for those working towards NVQ qualifications, anyone starting a career as a fitness instructor, and for class and club participants who want to know more.

    There are water diets, low-fat diets, high-fat diets, low-carb diets, high-fiber diets, color-coded diets and fixed-menu diets. There are over-the-counter "fat burners" and prescription diet pills of every description and, lord knows, no end of gadgets, gimmicks and pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo designed to separate you from your hard-earned cash. So why are so many of us still so... chubby? A sensible alternative to fad diets and "miracle" weight-loss gadgets, Weight Loss Kit For Dummies arms you with a healthy, no-nonsense approach to shedding unwanted pounds, and keeping them off, based on good nutrition and common sense, not marketing hype and bogus technologies. It also outfits you with an arsenal of charts, menus, shopping lists, and other tools that help you:Lose weight and keep it off Eat right 212;and like it! Stay motivated Boost your energy level Lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes You'll get a bead on how and why your body stores fat and the health consequences of having too much. You'll discover what it really takes to shed those extra pounds and keep them off without compromising your health. And you'll find out how to:Determine your ideal weight based on your age, sex and body type Find a weight loss strategy that's right for your body type Set up a weekly meal plan of foods that you enjoy Separate the truth from the hype when it comes to diet fads, pills, and gadgets Cook for others while sticking to a weight loss plan Alter eating patterns and bad behaviors for Design a calorie-burning workout routine that you'll want to stick with

    Written by reporters and correspondents from all over the world, the text is superbly illustrated with color images, ski area relief maps, and city maps. The only guidebook you'll ever need to over a thousand ski areas throughout the world, including destinations from the well known (Aspen and Val d'Isere) to the challenging (Jackson Hole) to the relaxing (St. Moritz). The guide features candid analysis of the pluses and minuses of each location, including cost, topography, restaurants, hotels, and nightlife. With over 200 color photos, trail maps, and city maps, this guide describes each mountain and resort in detail, including snow reliability, levels of difficulty, length of lift lines, and evaluations of ski schools.

    Black-and-white photographs clearly illustrate over 100 exercises, focusing on core stabilization, muscle tone, and flexibility. Each exercise provides helpful tips for maintaining optimal form and alignment, modifications or advanced variations, and a list of muscle groups used. As the first book to integrate stability ball training with the Pilates method, Balance on the Ball explains how the principles of Pilates—breathing, concentration, centering, precision, control, movement flow and rhythm—are integral to exercising on the ball. The author emphasizes correct alignment and the quality of movement rather than the number of repetitions or speed at which they are performed. These essential concepts may be incorporated into the rest of your fitness routine, as well as into your daily life, for a greater sense of harmony and balance.

    But in Essential Abs, ab master Kurt Brungardt has created a simple routine that will bring maximum results-- fast. His step-by-step, 6-week program shows you how to make ab exercises more effective by integrating them into a quick total-body workout. Whether you're a couch potato or a fitness fanatic, Brungardt helps you fine-tune your techniques for rock-hard abs in no time.YOU'LL LEARN:* The 11 commandments of self-improvement* How much water you really need* How to drop those lame excuses and get motivated* The best ab exercises for sports* Modifications that eliminate neck strain

    Includes sections on:--Setting up your bike--Routine maintenance--Bicycle repair--Troubleshooting--Easy-to-follow repair procedures for road, mountain, hybrid, cruiser and BMX bikes--How to make improvised repairs when you are stuck out on the road

    By understanding the purpose and correct form for each exercise, you can gain the full benefit each exercise provides and avoid injury. Whether you teach strength training or do it yourself, you'll find new and helpful information that you can put to use.Douglas Brooks, one of the top personal trainers in the United States, questions the safety of controversial exercises such as the upright row, dipping movements, cable exercises, and machine chest presses. After putting these exercises to the test of objective scientific evaluation, he then recommends valuable guidelines for safe use.Effective Strength Training also addresses high-risk situations where exercises fall short of safe biomechanical standards. If you're dealing with orthopedic limitations--such as knee or back problems--or challenging training goals, these solutions will help you make prudent, corrective modifications.Practical and to the point, this book also presents the latest information related to resistance training program design and defines and discusses topics such as training systems, periodization principles, and a continuum of training programs.Effective Strength Training is full of no-nonsense strategies and expert advice that will simplify the design and teaching of programs to meet the best interests of your clients or students. And, if you're a strength trainer yourself--especially if you're seeking certification by the International Weightlifting Association--this resource will help you successfully reach all your training goals.

    Author Paul Vunak, head of Progressive Fighting Systems and a former trainer for the Navy S.E.A.L. team, takes you step-by-step through a variety of common streetfighting scenarios in the most complete guide to streetfighting ever offered. Using his extensive knowledge in a multitude of hard-core self-defense systems, Vunak shows what it takes to survive a streetfight in the 21st century. Among the attributes discussed in the book are awareness, precision, explosiveness, speed, strength and body mechanics. There also are sections on mass attacks, police, women and legal ramifications.