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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Page vi
... Stretching The Torso Training Using Body Resistance : The Fusion Recipe 9 Fusion Exercises : Putting Theory into Practice Lower Torso and Legs Upper Torso and Arms 10 Training for Flexibility : Eliminating Stress and Strain The Benefits ...
... Stretching The Torso Training Using Body Resistance : The Fusion Recipe 9 Fusion Exercises : Putting Theory into Practice Lower Torso and Legs Upper Torso and Arms 10 Training for Flexibility : Eliminating Stress and Strain The Benefits ...
Page vii
... Stretching 209 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 ...
... Stretching 209 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 ...
Page ix
... Stretching the Calf Muscles .. 72 The Structure of the Ball - and - Socket Stretching the Adductor Muscles in Joint in the Hip .. 23 the Inner Thigh and Hamstring 72 The Principal Skeletal Muscles of Stretching the Deltoid and the the ...
... Stretching the Calf Muscles .. 72 The Structure of the Ball - and - Socket Stretching the Adductor Muscles in Joint in the Hip .. 23 the Inner Thigh and Hamstring 72 The Principal Skeletal Muscles of Stretching the Deltoid and the the ...
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... Stretch : Inner Thigh Right - angle Lift ... ( Adductors ) . . . . 144 Acute Angle Moving in Static Stretching for the Hamstring 145 ... Modified Buttock Lift Inner Thigh Muscles : Adductors Active Stretching for the Hamstring ...
... Stretch : Inner Thigh Right - angle Lift ... ( Adductors ) . . . . 144 Acute Angle Moving in Static Stretching for the Hamstring 145 ... Modified Buttock Lift Inner Thigh Muscles : Adductors Active Stretching for the Hamstring ...
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... Stretch Wide - angle Stretch Scaling the Wall Wall Walk ... Thigh and Shin - muscle Stretch Feline Stretch Forward - bend Stretch ... Standing Feline Stretch Full Wide - angle Stretch Squats with Support Stretching in Flight Thigh ...
... Stretch Wide - angle Stretch Scaling the Wall Wall Walk ... Thigh and Shin - muscle Stretch Feline Stretch Forward - bend Stretch ... Standing Feline Stretch Full Wide - angle Stretch Squats with Support Stretching in Flight Thigh ...
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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