Fusion Fitness: Combining the Best from East and WestHunter House, 2003 - 224 pages For over 25 years, the author has studied a wide range of disciplines including yoga, Pilates, the Alexander Technique, callanetics, and Chinese martial arts. Focusing on exercises that integrate the best and safest elements from these disciplines, she presents a balanced exercise regimen for optimum strength, endurance, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Dozens of photos, illustrations and charts are included as well as a chapter for exercisers over 50. |
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... Nutrition . I. Title . GV481 .Y36 2002 613.7'1 - dc21 2002011971 Photo Credits Photographs : Grant Pritchard Medical illustrations : Peter Gardiner Exercise drawings : Jean Ashley Photo of t'ai chi session : Jimmy C. K. Lee Photo of ...
... Nutrition . I. Title . GV481 .Y36 2002 613.7'1 - dc21 2002011971 Photo Credits Photographs : Grant Pritchard Medical illustrations : Peter Gardiner Exercise drawings : Jean Ashley Photo of t'ai chi session : Jimmy C. K. Lee Photo of ...
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... Nutrition : The Other Side of the Fitness Equation 90 99 102 132 141 .... 142 143 147 148 154 154 157 160 163 165 . 165 168 173 174 ...... Balancing Food Requirements Present Dietary Patterns Dietary Intake for Sports Minerals 175 186 ...
... Nutrition : The Other Side of the Fitness Equation 90 99 102 132 141 .... 142 143 147 148 154 154 157 160 163 165 . 165 168 173 174 ...... Balancing Food Requirements Present Dietary Patterns Dietary Intake for Sports Minerals 175 186 ...
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... Nutrition for Changing Needs 222 Appendix 1 : Calculating Basal Metabolic Rate ( BMR ) 227 Appendix 2 : Calories and Joules : An Explanation 229 Appendix 3 : Training Programs 230 Program 1 ( 1 hour ) 230 Program 2 ( 1 hour ) 232 ...
... Nutrition for Changing Needs 222 Appendix 1 : Calculating Basal Metabolic Rate ( BMR ) 227 Appendix 2 : Calories and Joules : An Explanation 229 Appendix 3 : Training Programs 230 Program 1 ( 1 hour ) 230 Program 2 ( 1 hour ) 232 ...
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Contents
Exercise Past and Present | 1 |
List of Illustrations | 2 |
Perceived Rates of Exertion | 9 |
Understanding Your Body and | 17 |
Chapter 3 | 18 |
The Skeletal Muscles of the Body | 25 |
The Heart and Circulatory System | 36 |
Setting Sensible Targets for Exercise | 46 |
Average BMR RDA in the U S | 189 |
Exercise and Eating for People over 50 | 207 |
Keep On Moving | 208 |
Strength Endurance and Stretching | 209 |
Nutrition for Changing Needs | 222 |
Calculating Basal Metabolic Rate BMR | 227 |
17 | 228 |
Calories and Joules An Explanation | 229 |
Caloric Content of Selected Foods | 52 |
The Broad Approach to Exercise | 58 |
Getting Ready to Exercise | 70 |
The Bodys Framework | 71 |
How Muscles | 81 |
Training for Strength and Endurance | 85 |
Putting Theory into Practice | 99 |
Muscle | 140 |
Eliminating Stress and Strain | 141 |
Sports and Exercise Injuries and Training to Avoid Them | 165 |
The Other Side of the Fitness Equation | 174 |
Training Programs | 230 |
1 hour | 232 |
1 hour | 234 |
1 hour | 237 |
20 minutes | 239 |
Notes | 242 |
Bibliography | 243 |
Selected Useful Websites | 245 |
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Fusion Fitness: Combining the Best from East and West Chan Ling Yap (Ph. D.) No preview available - 2003 |
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