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Youth Strength Training eBook

When designing and overseeing weight programs for kids teachers should remain enthusiastic and focused on safety.

Pilates Illustrated

Pilates is a method of exercise that connects the mind and the body as one and allows the body to move in a more efficient way.

The Strength Training Anatomy Workout

The bigger a muscle is, the stronger it will be. However, you probably know of someone who is very strong but does not have large muscles.

Waterlogged eBook

Why would anyone expect the symptom of thirst to be present in collapsed runners? Thirst is such a powerful urge that any thirsty marathon runner suffering from dehydration during a race will simply stop at the next refreshment station and drink until her thirst is slaked. Simple.

Better Body Workouts for Women eBook

Lean protein and easily digestible vegetables are a great combination of slow-release carbohydrate and protein.

Better Body Workouts for Women eBook

The female athlete triad describes the combination of three related aspects that lead to an unhealthy situation, namely disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis.

Strength Training for Fat Loss eBook

If you�re just starting out or it�s been a while since you�ve done any strength training, I suggest that you perform the workout program in figure 9.1. Or, if you�re more comfortable beginning your training at home, figure 9.2 provides another beginner program that uses only body-weight and band exercises.

Tennisology eBook

Everywhere, things spin - heavenly bodies, subatomic particles, children�s toys, gyroscopes. Spinning is a fundamental action of the natural world.

Soccer Speed

In learning optimal techniques for performing the various movements in the target classifications, players need to focus on target mechanics. In other words, effective movement needs to be based on sound mechanical principles.

Developing Speed

While track sprinting is a closed skill, athletes in field and court sports require reactive agility.

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	Get started with your workout program and begin reshaping your body The core and abdominal muscles play an important role in the body’s aesthetics. Getting a muscular and toned belly in a few months is possible with targeted exercises. Say good-bye to your love handles and belly!
How plyometrics will benefit the next generation of athletes Over the past two decades, plyometric training has become a staple of informed sport conditioning programs everywhere. Now Dr. Donald Chu, one of the pioneers of research-supported plyometric training, says plyometrics can also prepare the athletes of tomorrow for success.
	Seven reasons why people should train with kettlebells Cutting-edge trainer Steve Cotter outlines the seven reasons why the kettlebell may be the best option for your fitness needs among the myriad options now available—and why you should make it your tool of choice.
	Six ways to simplify designing a weight training program If you are deciding to design your own weight training programs, you might be in for a surprise. Designing a program can be quite challenging because of the number of variables that you need to consider. But strength and conditioning experts Thomas Baechle and Roger Earle say you can simplify the process by breaking it down into six steps.
	The eight benefits of fat loss—beyond improved appearance Nick Tumminello, who is rapidly establishing himself as a leader and innovator in the field of human performance training, offers numerous health and performance benefits of losing fat and having a lean body. The owner of Performance University International and inventor of the Core Bar reveals eight such benefits in his book.
	The most affordable and convenient way to build muscle Expensive gym memberships tend to make fitness enthusiasts overly dependent on machines and free weights to work their muscles. But as noted strength and conditioning specialist Bret Contreras points out, many people are embracing the prospect of training efficiently in the comfort of their own homes through bodyweight training.