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101 FUN WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN GAMES by: JOHN BYL
Until now, warming up and cooling down have been seen as drudgery—a boring start to a game or class. But not anymore. 101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games provides the antidote to the age-old warm-up and cool-down routines of jogging and stretchi
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28-DAY BODY SHAPEOVER by: BRAD SCHOENFELD
In just one month, make the mirror your best friend—by giving your body a shapeover! 28-Day Body Shapeover provides real, sustainable results with the fastest way to shape the body you’ve always wanted. You’ll be taken step by step through four weeklong stages of workouts and menus that are set up to fit practically any lifestyle. The key is the structured yet highly flexible plan, which features the following: - Concise workouts just 30 to 40 minutes in length
- A choice between daily workouts or three workout days per week
- A variety of exercises that can be performed at home or in the gym
- Menus that list everything you need to eat for 28 days and allow you to substitute your favorite foods
And once you have finished the first 28 days and are looking your best, the plan doesn’t stop there. Author and fitness authority Brad Schoenfeld shows how to adjust the plan so that you can use it over and over again to shape your body to its fullest potential!
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40 YEARS IN THE GYM by: DONALD GLOVER
Author Donald Glover brings together four decades’ worth of successful physical education teaching in 40 Years in the Gym: Favorite Physical Education Activities, a compilation of favorite activities he has created, collected, adapted, and used to
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5K AND 10K TRAINING by: BRIAN CLARKE
Make your workouts count with the breakthrough system that synchronizes your energy levels with training effort. Instead of fighting your body to finish a workout just because it’s written on the calendar, choose the most effective workouts from 5K and 10K Training based on your body’s capacity to perform at any given time. Effort-based training maximizes training adaptation by matching the goal of each workout with its optimal training level: hard when energy and recovery are high and easy when stress or recovery is low. Effort-based training also gives you the most control over the training process, allowing you to stay injury free while actually increasing the energy you have available for workouts. Sample programs contain a variety of schedules and detailed workouts for developing five race-specific abilities. Run stronger and faster with more energy by using the proven system in 5K and 10K Training. With customized programs to choose from and accompanying training logs to record and evaluate your progress, this unique system is the fastest way to reach your training goals.
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A-LEVEL PHYSICAL EDUCATION by: KIRK, PENNEY, BURGESS, GO
Written by an outstanding team of authors, A-Level Physical Education: The Reflective Performer was created to meet the specific subject criteria that the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) has stipulated for the development of A-level
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ACSM FITNESS BOOK - 3RD by: ACSM
Start where you are and go wherever your goals take you. No other guide offers a more comprehensive plan for developing a personal fitness program and sticking with it. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM Fitness Book offers the total package from one of the most respected organizations in the field. In its first two editions, the ACSM Fitness Book sold more than 100,000 copies. Now the classic has been enhanced and expanded with the tools you need to succeed. From simple, step-by-step instruction to new insights on nutrition, weight control, motivation, and overcoming setbacks, the authors provide the help you need to reach beyond your personal best. The key to making any fitness program effective is finding the right level of difficulty for your current ability and creating a plan that will take you to the next level. With a simple and scientifically proven fitness test, the ACSM Fitness Book gives you everything you need to determine your starting point and monitor your ongoing progress. With sample programs, worksheets, and more, ACSM Fitness Book takes the guesswork out of getting started and offers color photos of a variety of exercises that require minimal equipment and space. Whether your objective is to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, or overall body condition, the ACSM Fitness Book will lay out a proven plan for reaching your goal in a way that works for you. Richly illustrated and easy to follow, it is the one book you need for the tools, and the motivation, to put your personal fitness program on track.
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ACSM'S EXERCISE MANAGEMENT FOR PERSONS W/CHRNC DISEASE&DISAB-2ND by: ACSM
Get an updated and quick reference for the successful exercise management of 46 chronic diseases and disabilities. The second edition of the landmark text published in 1997 includes eight new conditions and features updated information, current researc
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ACTION PLAN FOR ARTHRITIS by: MILLER, ACSM
Take control of your arthritis! Reduce symptoms and keep joints mobile with Action Plan for Arthritis. This guide will help you determine the type and extent of exercise you need to counteract the pain, limitations, and expense associated with the disease. Developed in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Arthritis is a complete and effective guide. Inside you will find - strength training, flexibility, and aerobic training programs;
- guidance in customizing the programs based on your level of fitness and degree of arthritis;
- joint-friendly exercise options, including water exercise, tai chi, and yoga; and
- real-life motivation stories from others who are thriving with the same condition.
You’ll also find information on the pros and cons of supplement use so that you can make informed decisions about the “cures” advertised for arthritis. Action Plan for Arthritis combines the scientific and medical knowledge on how exercise can effectively diminish the impact of what can be a debilitating disease. Put this plan to use not just to survive but also to thrive, and you will feel better than you ever thought possible!
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ACTION PLAN FOR DIABETES by: DARRYL BARNES, ACSM
Take control of your blood sugar with Action Plan for Diabetes. This complete guide to managing and preventing complications associated with the disease can significantly decrease your chances of needing insulin injections. This exercise-based plan can be tailored to your body’s needs to boost your energy level, help you lose weight, and make you feel stronger than you have in years. A complete, effective program that allows you to enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle, Action Plan for Diabetes explains how to build strength, flexibility, and endurance while monitoring and maintaining appropriate blood sugar levels and body weight. It also presents dietary guidelines and the pros and cons of supplements and medications so that you can balance your nutritional needs and exercise to combat swings in blood sugar levels. Developed with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Diabetes presents a proven system with all the essential information you need to safely and effectively manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes and prediabetes for the long term. Action Plan for Diabetes will help you do more than survive; you will thrive and feel better than you ever thought possible!
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ACTION PLAN FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE by: JON DIVINE, ACSM
Lower blood pressure, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with Action Plan for High Blood Pressure. Based on proven research, this exercise-based plan will help you take control of your diet and your health. Learn the best exercises for controlling blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. Use one of the sample programs provided or tailor a program to your own needs with workouts to gain strength, flexibility, and stamina. Developed in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for High Blood Pressure is the healthy way to manage hypertension. Take action now to feel and function better, and add quality years to your life.
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ACTION PLAN FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL by: LARRY DURSTINE, ACSM
Boost your energy, lose weight, and rejuvenate your heart with a proven cholesterol-fighting exercise program. Unlike fad diets that cut weight at any cost, Action Plan for High Cholesterol contains proven programs to bring your cholesterol levels under control as quickly and effectively as possible. Learn what type of exercise is best and how frequent and intense your workouts should be. Find out which cholesterol medicine might be better for you or how you may be able to change your lifestyle to reduce or even eliminate medications completely. Developed in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for High Cholesterol presents the latest research on exercise, diet, medication, and complementary and alternative methods for your body. Take control of your heart health, and feel better than you ever thought possible!
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ACTION PLAN FOR MENOPAUSE by: BUSHMAN,YOUNG,ACSM
Reduce menopausal symptoms, promote bone health, and decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease with Action Plan for Menopause. Based on the latest research, this exercise-based plan will help you live more comfortably and take control of your diet, fitness level, and health. Learn the best and safest exercises for perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect symptoms. Use one of the sample programs provided or tailor a program to your own needs with workouts to gain strength, flexibility, and stamina. Developed in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Menopause is the healthy way to manage menopause. Take action now to feel and function better, and add quality years to your life.
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