The Complete Holistic Guide to Working Out in the GymWorking out in the gym has become one of the most popular sport activities in the western world. Thanks to tremendous scientific advances, the gym or fitness room has become a highly effective venue for body management. It helps to satisfy a broad array of physical, health, mental, and social needs, and offers suitable training conditions for a wide range of target populations. The Complete Holistic Guide to Working Out in the Gym is a practical guide to getting the most out of your gym workout. More than just an instructional manual, it includes valuable information about nutrition, attitude, and building a personal training program all based on the authors years of research and experience as a trainer and educator. Get instruction on: · basic concepts in physical fitness and training · nutritional needs for different types of activity · performing the exercises · heightening awareness and motivation for physical activity · reaching your training goals without injury · balancing training with eating habits · training intelligently · a reflective approach to exercise before, during, and after activity. Fully illustrated with over 200 original drawings, The Complete Holistic Guide to Working Out in the Gym will appeal to professional trainers, kinesiology specialists, and general fitness enthusiasts alike. The book is structured to allow readers to progress from one stage to the next, from the first hesitant attempts to the highest stages of independent and effective exercise. |
Contents
GYM CULTURE | 1 |
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 8 |
BASIC CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY IN PHYSICAL FITNESS THEORY | 15 |
METHODS FOR DEVELOPING PHYSICAL FITNESS | 29 |
THE BODY AND THE SELF IN THE GYM | 41 |
EXERCISES FOR THE LEGS | 51 |
EXERCISES FOR THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLES | 62 |
EXERCISES FOR THE CHEST MUSCLES | 72 |
EXERCISES FOR THE BUTTOCKS | 108 |
COMMON EXERCISES FOR DEVELOPING POWER ON MULTIPURPOSE APPARATUS | 111 |
AEROBIC APPARATUS IN THE FITNESS ROOM | 128 |
ORGANIZATION AND SAFETY IN THE GYM | 139 |
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 144 |
BUILDING A PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAM | 161 |
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EXERCISES FOR ARMS AND FOREARMS | 78 |
EXERCISES FOR THE SHOULDERS | 92 |
EXERCISES FOR THE BACK AND NECK | 98 |
Back Cover | 193 |
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