Human kinetics jun 2017 (6 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you looking for the key to optimal performance Increased speed, power, and agility What you need is a complete flexibility training system-one designed for today's athlete and made up of dynamic stretches that mirror sport-specific movement. And you should also have the skills to assess exactly what your body needs at any time. That complete program is found in Stretch to Win. In its first edition, Stretch to Win raised the bar for flexibility training. The first edition quickly became a best-selling stretching resource for consumers and professionals alike. From amateur to professional athletes, weekend warriors to Olympians, the benefits were clear: increased mobility, improved range of motion, faster recovery, and more. Now it's time to raise the bar further. This is Stretch to Win, Second Edition. Inside, Ann and Chris Frederick build on their system with the latest research, specific ways to assess yourself, and more stretching options. New illustrations of the body's fascia will help you assess and identify your imbalances. Then the text will guide you to eliminate these imbalances with corrective stretch movements that quickly improve mobility. You'll learn the most effective techniques for your sport, your position, or your event; then you'll put these techniques into action. Using the new Stretch to Win fascia mobility assessment (FMA) protocol, you'll determine range of motion deficits and identify your performance inhibitors. Then, with the stretching matrix, you'll personalize a program developed for your needs and your goals. You can incorporate the matrix into your existing workout as well as into rest days, when stretching can aid in recovery and bring your body back in balance. It's all here-all the tools, all the stretches, and all the instruction to create an effective flexibility program for any sport or activity. If it's time to increase mobility, power, speed, agility, range of motion, and overall performance, it's time for Stretch to Win.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eat healthy. Exercise. Be happy. It sounds easy enough, so why is it so difficult Because, as millions of women know, it's not easy. There are challenges and obstacles, and health programs are not one size fits all. Sohee Lee understands, because she's faced the challenges and overcome them. As a trainer, presenter, and author, she's shared her experiences and helped others establish healthy relationships with food and exercise for long-term results. In the book Eat. Lift. Thrive. she empowers you with tools and strategies to make your own change. You will learn how to identify issues that are holding you back and what you can do to get back on track. You'll find motivation, exercise, and advice. And you'll learn how to incorporate Lee's Living Lean Guidelines to make your diet work around your life, rather than the other way around; perform her Primary Strength Movements and integrate them into an effective workout program; and adjust your routine to maintain the results you've achieved. Eat. Lift. Thrive. also provides you with a structured, easy-to-follow 12-week training program. The program can be scaled according to your training experience, time commitment, and goals; it's completely customizable to ensure that your changes are lasting. This book is designed to be different. By the time you're finished, you'll be an expert at moderation and will say goodbye to extremes in dieting. You can have your cake and eat it too-and enjoy it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Finally, the authoritative resource that serious cyclists have been waiting for has arrived. The perfect blend of science and application, Cycling Science takes you inside the sport, into the training room and research lab, and onto the course. A remarkable achievement, Cycling Science features the following: ¿ Contributions from 43 top cycling scientists and coaches from around the world ¿ The latest thinking on the rider-machine interface, including topics such as bike fit, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and pedaling technique ¿ Information about environmental stressors, including heat, altitude, and air pollution ¿ A look at health issues such as on-bike and off-bike nutrition, common injuries, fatigue, overtraining, and recovery ¿ Help in planning training programs, including using a power meter, managing cycling data, off-the-bike training, cycling specific stretching, and mental training ¿ The latest coaching and racing techniques, including pacing theories, and strategies for road, track, MTB, BMX, and ultra-distance events In this book, editors and cycling scientists Stephen Cheung, PhD, and Mikel Zabala, PhD, have assembled the latest information for serious cyclists.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn to make healthy eating choices and overcome barriers that keep you from eating right. Healthy Eating Every Day offers a step-by-step, sustainable, behavior-changing approach to eating for improved health. This second edition has been updated throughout to align with current U.S. dietary guidelines and MyPlate tools.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - History of Dance, Second Edition offers readers a panoramic view of dance from prehistory to the present. Each chapter focuses on the dancers and choreographers, the dances, and significant dance works and literature from the time period. Students will learn how dance design has changed through the ages and how new dance genres, forms, and styles have emerged and continue to emerge.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, reflects the latest developments in the field of sport and exercise psychology and presents various applications in a range of physical activity settings.