New Anatomy for Strength & Fitness Training

New Anatomy for Strength & Fitness Training
Author: Mark Vella
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1607655683

This book provides a magnificent visual insight into what happens to your muscles when you exercise. By understanding how your body responds to each movement, you'll be able to isolate specific muscle groups and design the most targeted program possible.

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training
Author: Mark Vella
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008
Genre: Bodybuilding
ISBN: 9781847731531

Using anatomical illustrations of the way muscles and tendons work, this book provides visual insight into what happens to the body during exercise, making it useful to those active in the exercise field.

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Speed and Sport

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Speed and Sport
Author: Leigh Brandon
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1743371616

What does it take to succeed in sports? The formula for being a champion can be distilled into several skill sets that are essential for playing at a competitive level, with some of the most important being strength, speed and stamina. This full colour illustrated training guide takes an in-depth look at your muscles at work during various sporting activities, making it crystal clear how to tailor your training to your specific needs. Whether you play football, baseball, tennis, basketball, rugby, lacrosse – the anatomical illustrations used in this book show exactly how your muscles are engaged and how to improve your performance. Not only will athletes get the ultimate look at what happens to their bodies during bursts of speed, they will also find running and sprinting activities, elastic band overspeed activities, stretching activities, exercises to develop the muscles around the knees to limit potential injury, and general lower body development. The book is divided into eight sections that focus on strength training and developing a conditioning programme. Sure to be a valuable reference for professionals and novices alike, Anatomy for Strength & Fitness Training for Speed and Sport features everything readers need to know to utilize and sustain speed and strength the smart way.

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Speed: An Illustrated Guide to Your Muscles in Action

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Speed: An Illustrated Guide to Your Muscles in Action
Author: Leigh Brandon
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2009-11-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071633635

Speed training-the most essential skill for any sport Whatever the sport, speed is what sets rising stars apart from the rest of the competition. No longer a trait that some have and others want, speed is what makes the difference between first-string starter and a bench-warming backup. Speed-training techniques represent the latest trends in exercise science and knowing what it takes to be fast is the quickest way to get off the bench and into the starting lineup. Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Speed takes an in-depth and illustrated look at the most necessary of athletic skills and shows you not only how to achieve greater bursts of speed but also its' effects as you push yourself to outpace the competition. Gain the edge over the opposition Get the ultimate inside look at what happens to your body during speed-training, along with plyometric and agility exercises, general lower-body and core development, and stretching activities-each accompanied by a four-color illustration highlighting which muscles are being worked and how. Focus on Primal Pattern ® Movement and gait improvement for precise and effective results Develop a year-round custom conditioning program perfect for your needs and goals Increase and maintain speed in any sport with the help of 90 full-color anatomical illustrations detailing engaged muscles If you have the need for speed, then Anatomy of Strength and Fitness Training for Speed gives you everything you need to know to utilize and sustain speed the smart way.

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training
Author: Mark Vella
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2014
Genre: Back exercises
ISBN: 9781607651796

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training is a reference book that offers the reader more than just the 'how to' of exercise and training. Using detailed anatomical illustrations of the way muscles and tendons work, the book provides a visual insight into what happens to the body during exercise, making it invaluable to anyone active in the exercise field. The initial section of the book covers basic anatomy, overviews of the musculo-skeletal system, directional terms, planes and movements, basic kinesiology and an overview of exercise concepts, as well as an explanation of muscle analysis.The core of the book presents 88 exercises involving gym machines, free weights and body weight/stretching, grouped by body region (chest, legs and hips, back and shoulders, arms and abdominals). Each exercise features a full-colour illustration, together with instructions on execution and technique. Supporting graphics show starting and finishing positions, and additional information includes training tips and useful facts.

Anatomy For Strength And Fitness

Anatomy For Strength And Fitness
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2022-02-16
Genre:
ISBN:

Excellents Packed with research that supports the notion that bodyweight exercises help you reach your weight and fitness goals, this simple to follow guide also gives you valuable insight into how nutrition and exercise can improve your health. Inside the pages of this strength training book, you'll discover: - The physiology and benefits of strength training - Workout plans for beginners, enthusiasts, and personal trainers - The hard dietary science that debunks common myths and important information to properly fuel your body - Depictions of exercises: how to do them, common mistakes, and the benefits of each

Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy

Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy
Author: Hollis Lance Liebman
Publisher: Anatomy of
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781770856929

"This book features a comprehensive range of exercises for the whole body, along with detailed anatomical drawings to show exactly which muscles are being worked during each exercise. Whether you are interested in improving your sporting performance or toning specific parts of your body, this format allows you to target your exercise routines to achieve the desired results. To help you formulate an all-round routine, the book also includes workout routines that focus on improving performance in a number of popular sports as well as some to follow to help your body cope with particular stresses or build strength where it is lacking."--Page 12.

Running Anatomy-2nd Edition

Running Anatomy-2nd Edition
Author: Puleo, Joe
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2018-01-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492548294

Running Anatomy, Second Edition, features 48 of the most effective exercises for runners—each with clear step-by-step descriptions—and 155 anatomical illustrations highlighting the runner’s muscles in action.

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness for Women

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness for Women
Author: Mark Vella
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008-02-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071495721

See How Your Muscles Work Before You Work Your Muscles! Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Women provides magnificent visual insight into what happens to your muscles when you exercise. You'll be able to isolate specific muscle groups and design the most targeted program possible. Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for Women gives you: 100+ muscle-by-muscle illustrations for an inside look at how exercise affects your muscles 70+ exercises--ranging from free weights to machines to yoga and aerobics--that will sculpt your entire body and will give you a sexy chest, toned arms and legs, slimmer hips, a strong back and shoulders, and flat abs Tips for good form to maximize safety and effectiveness Expert commentary on each exercise, covering everything from history to cautions and benefits Specific exercise programs for muscle tone and strength A difficulty rating for every exercise, ranging from beginner to advanced

Anatomy of Strength & Conditioning

Anatomy of Strength & Conditioning
Author: Hollis Lance Liebman
Publisher: Anatomy of
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781770853034

Reviews for Anatomy of Exercise (in the same series): Fascinating ... useful for anyone interested in enhancing their fitness routine as well as fitness instructors who want to visually show their customers the benefits of each exercise. --American Reference Book Annual One of the best books written as a reference manual for understanding exercise... Great how-to instructions. --Men's Exercise The winning format of the Anatomy of... series was established quickly with the first title, The Anatomy of Exercise. The success of the series lies not only in the innovative presentation but in the variety of titles offered, which gives readers the opportunity to pick and choose according to their needs and goals. Anatomy of Strength and Conditioning is a great how-to reference for those who wish to "up their game" and train for activities requiring high performance -- strength, speed, aerobic capacity and accuracy -- all essential to success in such sports as soccer, hockey, skiing, climbing and rowing as well as marathons and other endurance activities. The book is also an ideal way to achieve overall fitness. Like each of the other titles in the series this book: Opens with two (front/back) full-body annotated anatomical drawings Shows specific exercises with instructions and annotated anatomical drawings and corresponding photographs Labels all muscles used with bold text to indicate target muscles Provides helpful notes throughout to amplify the how-to instructions: Best For (the muscles getting the maximum effect), Targets (muscles worked), Benefits (effect of the exercise). Anatomy of Strength and Conditioning offers 29 Strength Exercises and 28 Conditioning Exercises, plus a full set of Warm-Up Exercises. There are six specialized Workouts to choose from: Beginner's, Sports, Mixed-Modalities, Range, Melting-Pot and Kamikaze. Lifelike anatomical illustrations demonstrate each exercise and reveal in colorful detail exactly which muscles are engaged -- a great way to focus exercises to a specific problem area. No other book provides such rich detail tailored to the general reader. Athletes of all experience levels, fitness trainers, coaches, physiotherapists and many others will find Anatomy of Strength and Conditioning instructive and extremely practical.