Anatomy of Exercise - Couverture souple

Manocchia, Pat

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1554073855 ISBN 13 : 9781554073856

Editeur : Firefly Books Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Detailed anatomical illustrations reveal what the body actually does during specific exercise sequences. Anatomy of Exercise is revolutionary for its insights into and illustrations of how the body works during exercise. The book is organised by body area and shows common sequences in the progression of a typical workout. Clear photographs demonstrate each exercise. Lifelike anatomical illustrations reveal in colourful detail which muscles are engaged, which are being conditioned and how the muscles respond. Valuable features of the book help the reader gain the greatest benefit from each exercise and improve fitness and well-being. These include: Detailed, full-colour anatomical illustrations for all the exercises Annotations identifying the active and stabilising muscles Concise how-to instructions for each exercise Identification of the specific muscles that benefit the most from each exercise Suggested modifications for different levels of difficulty Instructions on stabilising the body throughout each movement A visual index of exercises, allowing easy navigation through the book. No other such book is tailored to the general reader. Beginners, those already committed to exercise, competing athletes, trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, massage therapists and others involved in fitness will find Anatomy of Exercise instructive and practical.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Pat Manocchia is the owner, founder and director of La Paletra Center for Preventative Medicine in New York City. A pioneer in the integration of health and medicine, he was the fitness expert for Good Morning America and was contributing editor to Women's Sports and Fitness and Allure magazines.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Firefly Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1554073855
• ISBN 13: 9781554073856
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Walk; n.pederzini@terminaldistribuzione.com; ; Via Bruno Buozzi, 24/26,; Granarolo dell'Emilia BO,; 40057; Italie