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Cheerleading / by McCoy, Lisa.(CARDINAL)670522;
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.The history of cheerleading -- Mental preparation to avoid injury -- Warm-up exercises to avoid injury -- Equipment -- Common injuries and treatment -- Careers in cheerleading.Covers common injuries suffered by cheerleaders and typical treatment methods.
Subjects: Cheerleading; Sports injuries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Which comes first, cardio or weights? : fitness myths, training truths, and other surprising discoveries from the science of exercise / by Hutchinson, Alex.(CARDINAL)353780;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-309) and index.Introduction: What this book is (and isn't) -- Getting started -- Fitness gear -- The physiology of exercise -- Aerobic exercise -- Strength and power -- Flexibility and core strength -- Injuries and recovery -- Exercise and aging -- Weight management -- Nutrition and hydration -- Mind and body -- The competitive edge -- Conclusions: From lab to gym.Presents the latest research on commonly held beliefs about such topics as fitness routines, weight management, aerobic exercise, strength training, injuries, and aging.
Subjects: Exercise.; Health.; Physical fitness.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Stretching exercises for seniors: simple movements to improve posture, decrease back pain, and prevent injury after 60 / by Thompson, Baz.;
Includes bibliographical references.The power of stretching -- Morning stretches -- Evening and bedtime stretches -- Pre-activity stretches -- Post-activity stretches -- Target area stretches.Fitness expert, Baz Thompson, has provided a thorough guide to stretching for people over 60. The multitude of stretches inside cover every part of your body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Each exercise is presented in detail with a visual demonstration, and it's explained specifically for older people. With tips, techniques, and practical advice. [Amazon]
Subjects: Physical fitness.; Stretching exercises.; Health.; Older people.; Exercise for older people.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Complete guide to sports injuries how to treat--fractures, bruises, sprains, strains , dislocations, head injuries / by Griffith, H. Winter(Henry Winter),1926-1993.(CARDINAL)712777; Pederson, Mark,illustrator.(CARDINAL)606041;
Subjects: Sports injuries; Sports injuries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The official Gold's Gym beginner's guide to fitness : the authority on fitness since 1965 / by Porter, David,1960-(CARDINAL)706645; Gold's Gym.(CARDINAL)648783;
Getting started -- Making time and staying motivated -- Types of training -- Safety and avoiding injury -- Exercise and pregnancy -- Stretching -- Weight training : the basics -- Specific training programs -- Supplemental exercises -- Alternative training -- Nutrition -- Buying home fitness equipment.
Subjects: Exercise.; Physical fitness.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stretching for 50+ : a customized program for increasing flexibility, avoiding injury, and enjoying an active lifestyle / by Knopf, Karl G.(CARDINAL)350857;
Subjects: Stretching exercises.; Exercise for older people.; Health; Exercise.; Health care for aging.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The health secrets handbook / by Floyd, Esme,author.;
Small lifestyle changes can add up to big health benefits, and this indispensable family resource offers up 2,000 tips based on the latest medical research. In simple language, it focuses on trouble spots like insomnia, jet lag, exercise injuries, and fatigue, while also providing hints for losing weight and increasing fitness. From adolescent acne to menopausal hot flashes, there's special attention paid to women at any stage of life. Proven remedies are here, too, such as ending headaches by drinking coffee and burning more calories by sleeping longer.
Subjects: Women; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The ACL book : prevention and recovery for sports' most devastating knee injury / by Marx, Robert(Robert G.),1965-(CARDINAL)401186; Myklebust, Grethe.(CARDINAL)400736;
Introduction: fields of pain -- Anatomy and function of the knee -- The fragile state of the ACL -- If your ACL tears -- Surgical treatments -- Returning back to action -- The ACL prevention program -- Strength, balance, and plyometrics -- Running exercises and program scheme -- Frequently asked questions.
Subjects: Anterior cruciate ligament; Ligaments; Sports injuries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The knee sourcebook / by Darrow, Marc,M.D.(CARDINAL)661548;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-130) and index.
Subjects: Knee; Knee;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Concussion rescue : a comprehensive program to heal traumatic brain injury / by Chapek, Kabran,author.; Amen, Daniel G.,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)368600;
Back to the drawing board -- The best treatment starts with an accurate assessment -- When the numbers add up -- Assessing hormone imbalance in traumatic brain injury -- First aid for your brain -- Natural treatments for chronic traumatic brain injury -- Can what you eat heal your brain? -- Correcting structural integrity -- Brain training: from meditation to neurofeedback -- Sleep and traumatic brain injury -- Exercise and traumatic brain injury -- Hyperbaric oxygen for traumatic brain injury."Few of us have been untouched by injury, whether on the sports field, in a car accident, falling off a bicycle, or in the course of military service. While the consequences of a concussion are not always immediately apparent, they can range from debilitating to devastating. In fact, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is fast becoming a national health crisis, with millions of Americans visiting emergency rooms with a TBI each year. But there are proven, effective steps for healing." --
Subjects: Brain; Brain;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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