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1 online resource (vii, 168 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
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data file rda |
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20150924 IP |
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Complete guide series. |
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Includes index. |
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Print version record. |
| Summary |
The Complete Guide to Suspended Fitness Training is a comprehensive resource - packed with training ideas and how the equipment can be used to improve functional strength, stability, rehabilitation as well as sports-specific training. This is ideal reading for anyone interested in fitness and weight training, and how get the most out of this equiment for their training programme or that of their clients. Includes information on: Types of suspension systems and attachments The benefits of suspended fitness training Safety considerations Upper body, lower body and core exercises progressions. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: A suspended sentence; TRAINING OBJECTIVES; Chapter 1: A brief suspended history; ANCIENT INCA; THE CIRCUS; GYMNASTICS; NAVY SEALS; Chapter 2: Suspended equipment; STRAPS/WEBBING; HARDWARE; EXTRAS; BENEFITS OF SUSPENDED FITNESS TRAINING; EXERCISE SAFETY; HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS; Chapter 3: Suspended angles; BODY HEIGHT AND MASS; ANGLE OF LOADING; LEVERAGE AND MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE; THE PENDULUM EFFECT; Chapter 4: Suspended mobility; Chapter 5: Suspended exercise basics; EQUIPMENT SET-UP; EXERCISE CHALLENGE RATINGS |
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PUSH EXERCISESPULL EXERCISES; SQUAT EXERCISES; LUNGE EXERCISES; CORE EXERCISES; Chapter 6: Advanced suspended exercises; ADVANCED PUSH EXERCISES; ADVANCED PULL EXERCISES; ADVANCED SQUAT EXERCISES; ADVANCED LUNGE EXERCISES; ADVANCED CORE EXERCISES; Chapter 7: Suspend and stretch; Chapter 8: Programme design; RECORD-KEEPING; ACUTE TRAINING VARIABLES; EXERCISE SELECTION; EXERCISE ORDER; EXERCISE COMPLEXITY; MUSCLE SIZE; MUSCULAR BALANCE; CORE TRAINING; SETS, REPS AND REST; WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN; BEGINNER LEVEL PROGRAMMING; INTERMEDIATE LEVEL PROGRAMMING; ADVANCED PROGRAMME DESIGN |
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Chapter 9: Kept in suspenseGlossary; Index |
| Subject |
Physical fitness.
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Exercise & workout books.
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Fitness & diet.
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference.
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MEDICAL / Preventive Medicine.
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Physical fitness. (OCoLC)fst01062569
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| Added Title |
Suspended fitness training |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781472912305 |
| ISBN |
1472912306 (electronic book) |
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9781472912305 (electronic book) |
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9781472912299 (electronic book) |
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1472912292 (electronic book) |
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1408187205 |
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