Exercise and workouts Books

Book SynopsisFollowing the success of his first book, 5 Minute Fitness, boxing and fitness trainer Zen Martinoli has produced a new exciting book for those already accustomed to exercise. Rapid Fitness provides short, highly effective, bodyweight only, compact-workouts designed for recreational exercisers and sportspeople alike. These routines can be employed anywhere, anytime without the use of equipment - perfect for someone with a busy lifestyle. Improve your explosive strength, vertical and horizontal jumping power, acceleration or even deceleration ability with one of many, specifically tailored rapid-workouts. Amplify your performance levels and unlock the door to increased speed, strength, power, endurance, functionality, stability, motor-skills and core-strength as well as shedding fat and promoting lean muscle growth. These convenient rapid-workouts can be added to enhance your existing regime or as a standalone program in themselves. And with no need to spend long hours in the gym, there is now no excuse not to convert minimal time into maximum benefit in order to take your game to the next level. Zen's website is http://rapid-fitness.net/

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Book SynopsisRide and Shine is a must read handbook for any budding Indoor Cycling Instructor. Izabela Ruprik grew up in Poland and enjoyed cycling like most young people. When she moved to the United Kingdom in 2000 she discovered and became obsessed with Salsa dancing. Some years later Izabela qualified as a Level Three Personal Trainer and started attending Indoor Cycling classes led by a friend who suggested she train to become an instructor herself. In her own words Isabela realised she had discovered; 'Her dream job'. Eight years and over 2,500 classes later she decided to write this book to help other would-be instructors. Ride and Shine is a complete guide for anyone wishing to step onto Izabela's pedals and become an Indoor Cycling Instructor, and covers everything from knowing what's best to wear, where to train to how to become qualified and find work. While there is lots of valuable technical information in the book about the latest equipment and training methods this is not a dry and boring textbook. Ride and Shine is a fascinating and amusing story of Izabela's life as an instructor, detailing both the highs and the lows. No two classes are the same and no group of cyclists are the same. She describes how to make classes beneficial for people with disabilities and special needs and how to handle cyclists with embarrassing problems!Trade ReviewIf you've ever wondered what it takes to be an Indoor Cycling Instructor, then this is the book for you. Full of brilliant insights and information, there are so many things you can take from Izabela's adventures to date.; Izabela uses her experiences to set you on the right road, so get on, clip in, and enjoy the ride! Stevie Barr - Indoor Cycling Instructor and Biomechanics Coach; Every indoor cycle instructor no matter their experience needs a tool box. Whether it be physical, psychological or creative. After all, the more tools an instructor has at their disposal the more creative the solution to the problem can be. This book is your tool box. Reach into it to find tools for any problem you maybe facing. Solved by someone who has ridden and coached through all of them. Neil Troutman, SCU International Manager and Content Creator at Stages Indoor Cycling, Founder of Velocity Indoor Cycling.; I wish there was a book like that out there when I was starting out as an instructor". Amanda-Jane Kershen, Body Balance, Zumba, RPM Elite Instructor and Stages Indoor Cycling Instructor.;Table of ContentsIntroduction; About Mex; Chapter 1 Confessions of a Cover Girl or Words of Wisdom for New Instructors; Chapter 2 Fiascos; Chapter 3 Keeping Track; Chapter 4 Health and Safety Concerns; Chapter 5 Instructors' Dilemmas; Chapter 6 Class Profiles; Chapter 7 Music; Chapter 8 How to Put Bums on Seats and Keep Your Classes Busy; Chapter 9 Teaching Styles; Chapter 10 Feedback Forms; Chapter 11 Keeping It Real; Chapter 12 Intensity; Chapter 13 Using Notes; Chapter 14 Motivating the Riders; Chapter 15 Special Populations; Chapter 16 Auditions; Chapter 17 Studio Logistics; Chapter 18 Gym Wear; Chapter 19 Hygiene in the Studio; Chapter 20 Say WHAT?!;

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Book SynopsisFor more than twenty-five years, until her death at the age of 91, Vanda Scaravelli was transforming bodies and lives with her innovative approach to yoga through the proper alignment of the spine. She listened to the body and worked with instead of against it. She used gravity, grounding, and breath to achieve dramatic improvements in health and well-being. Scaravelli reminds readers that: "if you are kind to your body, it will respond in an incredible way." Awakening the Spine offers a gentle way to achieve and maintain overall health and a naturally supple spine - at any age. Lovingly revised by Vanda's daughter Paola Scaravelli Cohen, based on the extensive notes Vanda left behind, Awakening the Spine is published for the first time as the author intended. With a new foreword by B.K.S. Iyengar, this is the definitive edition of one of yoga's all-time classics. With photographs of Vanda Scaravelli by Rob HowardTable of Contents1 Foreword; 2 Introduction to second edition; 3 Yoga, Science and Medicine by Dr. Lorenzo Cohen; 4 Awakening the Spine; 5 The Story of Stories; 6 The Asanas; 7 Breathing; 8 Biography

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and remarkable account of teachings inspired by BKS Iyengar (who wrote the preface) and Kashmir Saivism. "The unknown, invisible hero of the ordinary goes through life like a whisper, pouring out his heart in every moment. At each instant he contemplates the eternally quivering, vibrant wheel of energies. By resting at their source, he remains at the centre of all things, of the Whole, savouring the caress of the Absolute. His contemplation is the reverse flight of the Yogi, the motionless race towards and within the primary wave of energy, the supreme Spanda, source of all activity. A hero stripped of qualities who, at the end of desire and doing, devours all limitations so he may be immersed in the ultimate place of rest, the vibrant Heart of Bhairava. Christian Pisano narrates the intuitive longing that pulsates behind our own personal story. A book, inspired by the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and Kashmir Saivism, that at last places postural practice into the broader subject that is Yoga! It is a comprehensive and remarkable account of teachings, often unknown legends and hidden symbolisms behind the names of asana, accompanied by insightful quotations and wonderful illustrations and pictures. Like a finger that points towards the moon, these precious ingredients point towards the Absolute."

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