Description
Book SynopsisCombine fitness, Pilates, yoga, and barre, and what do you get? An incredible workout that will engage you, challenge you, and change the way you exercise. Welcome to Fusion Workouts: Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, and Barre, the program shaped around your preferences, needs, and goals. You'll discover an approach combining four disciplines that will help you gain strength, muscle definition, flexibility, balance, and overall mindbody health. Fusion Workouts guides you through a five-step system accounting for your fitness level, goals, time available, activity preferences, and more. Then select from 15 ready-to-follow workouts, or mix it up and create your own. You'll find more than 100 exercises and poses along with easy-to-follow guidelines for sequencing them for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and enjoyment. More Pilates and yoga with less barre? Less yoga and more fitness? No problem. This is your workout!
Trade Review“Helen Vanderburg is one of the world’s leading fitness instructors and educators and has turned her lifelong passion for health and fitness into creating a fitness program that works for all ages and fitness levels. Fusion Workouts is simple to follow and highly effective, combining the best of fitness, Pilates, yoga, and barre into dozens of sequences. It’s a must-have for a fun, practical, and easy-to-use workout program.”
Jay Blahnik-- Author of Full-Body Flexibility and Fitness Instructor of the Year for IDEA, canfitpro, and FILEX
“As an international presenter, trainer, and leader in the field of fitness and exercise, Helen Vanderburg has educated and trained thousands of professionals and consumers alike. Her engaging teaching style and genuine passion to help people get fit and healthy make Fusion Workouts a must-read for everyone looking for easy-to-follow workouts.”
Maureen (Mo) Hagan, BScPT-- Certified Fitness Professional, Vice President of Fitness Innovation for GoodLife Fitness, Education and Events Director for canfitpro
Table of ContentsPart I Foundation of Fusion Workouts
Chapter 1 What Are Fusion Workouts?
Benefits of Fusion Workouts
Principles of Fusion Workouts
Fusion Five-Step System
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Understanding Core Conditioning
Preparing for Your Fusion Workout
Gathering Equipment
Practicing Safely
Chapter 3 Mindfulness and Intention
Connecting Thought With Positive Action
Employing Mindful Practices
Setting An Intention
Part II Fusion Exercises
Chapter 4 Warming Up
Kneeling
Planking
Standing
Sun Salutation
Chapter 5 Standing Strength, Balance, and Flexibility Exercises
Squat
Lunge
Single-Leg Balance
Chapter 6 Floor Strength, Balance, and Flexibility Exercises
Plank
Tabletop
Front-Lying Position
Tall Seated Position
Side-Lying Position
Abdominal Brace Position
Shoulder Bridge
Chapter 7 Calming and Restorative Exercises
Forward Bends
Twists
Hip Releases
Chest Releases
Side Bends
Soothing Exercises
Part III Fusion Workout System
Chapter 8 Fusion Workouts by Level
Begin
Evolve
Challenge
Chapter 9 Fusion Workouts by Time
20 Minutes
40 Minutes
60 Minutes
Chapter 10 Fusion Workouts by Purpose
Core Conditioning
Full-Body Conditioning
Lower-Body Conditioning
Upper-Body Conditioning
Restoration and Relaxation
Chapter 11 Fusion Workouts by Activity
Athlete
Barre
Pilates Core
Yoga-Pilates Blend
