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The complete sports medicine book for women / by Shangold, Mona M.; Mirkin, Gabe.;
Finding the right exercise program -- Nutrition -- Drugs -- The weather -- Preventing and treating injuries -- Menstruation -- Pregnancy and afterward -- Young girls -- Older women -- Special gynecologic concerns -- Choosing the right underwear and swimwear -- Skin and hair -- Special medical problems.
Subjects: Exercise for women.; Women; Physical fitness for women.; Sports medicine.; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Exercising through your pregnancy / by Clapp, James F.,1936-(CARDINAL)650570;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index.Pt. 1. -- Concerns about exercise and reproduction -- Controversy over exercise during pregnancy -- Early animal experiments -- Attitudes toward exercising during pregnancy -- Origins of the controversy -- The stimulus for research -- Summary -- Unexpected benefits of exercising during pregnancy -- The heart and circulatory system -- Lung and placental gas transport -- Body temperature and sweating -- Metabolic and hormonal responses -- Muscle, ligament, and bone -- Summary -- Pt. 2. Impact of exercise on reproductive outcome -- Exercise, fertility, and early pregnancy -- The confounder problem -- Fertility concerns -- Potential early pregnancy problems -- Summary -- Exercise, premature labor, and fetal growth -- Physical stress, fetal growth, and pregnancy length -- Regular exercise and premature birth -- Effects of regular exercise on the baby's growth -- Summary -- Exercise, breast-feeding, and infant growth -- How exercise affects milk production -- Maternal weight loss while breast-feeding -- Breast-feeding and infant growth -- Effects of exercise during lactation on infant growth -- Summary -- Maternal benefits of regular exercis -- Maternal weight gain and fat accumulation -- Maternal discomfort and injury -- Labor and delivery -- Pregnancy complications -- Maternal fitness and physical performance -- Subtle benefits -- Long-term outcome -- Summary -- Benefits of maternal exercise for the baby -- Baby's physical responses to maternal exercise -- Baby's condition during labor -- Neonatal condition -- Why babies benefit from maternal exercise -- Long-term outcome -- Summary -- Pt. 3. Exercise prescription and monitoring -- Principles for exercise prescription -- Who needs an exercise prescription? -- The right amount of exercise -- Guidelines for developing an exercise program -- Dos and don'ts -- Contraindications to exercise -- Summary -- Preconception and early pregnancy exercise -- Four elements for successful conception -- Physiological function before conception -- Physiological function in early pregnancy -- Contraindications to exercise -- Beginning exercisers -- Recreational athletes -- Competitive athletes -- Needs of other exercising women -- Summary -- Mid- and late pregnancy exercise -- Physiological function in midpregnancy -- Physiological function in late pregnancy -- Contraindications to exercise -- Prescribing exercise -- Modifying the training regimen -- Summary -- Postpartum exercise -- Physiological changes during lactation and the postpartum period -- Spontaneous patterns of exercise performance after the birth -- First six weeks after the birth
Subjects: Exercise for pregnant women.;
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Classical stretch, the Esmonde technique. [videorecording] by Esmonde-White, Miranda.; Esmonde Technique (Firm);
Instructor, Miranda Esmonde-White."Each 25-minute episode will rebalance your body and increase strength and mobility in all of your joints. In addition, the stories that accompany each episode will inspire you to make fitness a daily part of your life and to teach you how to prevent [injuries] and heal yourself through exercise."--container.DVD.
Subjects: Instructional films.; Muscle strength.; Stretching exercises.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The insider's tell-all handbook on weight-training technique : 3rd Edition / by McRobert, Stuart.(CARDINAL)640079;
Subjects: Weight training.;
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The champion's mind : how great athletes think, train, and thrive / by Afremow, James A.,author.(CARDINAL)539533;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-251) and index.Introduction: If you can spot greatness, you've got greatness -- Be your own champion -- Master the mental skills -- Be in it to win it -- The wisdom of a champion -- Exercise, nutrition, pain, injuries, and regeneration --- Take control of your personal destiny -- Zen in the zone -- Golden reflections -- Your world-class game plan -- Long-term survival of the most mentally fit -- Epilogue: The ultimate victory is yours."Even amongst the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience--it's the mental game that matters most.Sports participation--from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level--is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their game may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: they want to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, LPC, now offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including:[bullet] Tips and techniques based on high-performance psychology research, such as how to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble[bullet] How to progress within a sport and sustain excellence long-term[bullet] Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is droppedThe Champion's Mind distills actionable advice into clear and concise steps for athletes looking to find confidence, concentration, and mental preparedness--the mental edge that sets champions apart"--
Subjects: Sports; Physical education and training.;
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Rehab science : how to overcome pain and heal from injury / by Walters, Tom(Doctor),author.(CARDINAL)874751; Cordoza, Glen,contributor.(CARDINAL)477668;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Part I : pain. What is pain? ; How pain works ; The different types of pain ; The factors that influence pain ; How to overcome pain -- Part II : injury. What is an injury? ; The types of injuries ; How long injuries take to heal ; Factors that influence injuries ; How to heal from injury -- Part III : rehab. Protocols overview ; Training & programming guidelines ; Tools & equipment for the rehab exercises ; Contemplentary & alternative medicine (cam) interventions ; Head & neck protocol ; Should protocols ; Elbow protocols ; Wrist & hand protocols ; Back & spine protocols ; Hip protocols ; Knee protocols ; Ankle & foot protocols."Being armed with such knowledge removes the fear and anxiety associated with pain and injury and frees you up to take charge of your health. Because there are solutions. Whether you have pain from unknown causes, you sustained an injury, or you have chronic pain and nothing else has worked, the protocols give you a clear blueprint to follow. Simply go to the body region where you feel pain or have an injury, choose the protocol that matches your symptoms or condition, and start following the three-phase exercise program. This book provides 30 programs for the most common pain and injuries in every body region."--
Subjects: Exercise.; Pain; Physical education and training.; Rehabilitation.; Stretching exercises.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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The Pilates powerhouse : the perfect method of body conditioning for strength, flexibility, and the shape you have always wanted in less than an hour a day / by Winsor, Mari.(CARDINAL)537985; Laska, Mark.(CARDINAL)659462;
Subjects: Exercise.; Stretching exercises.; Physical fitness.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Safe tennis : how to train and play to avoid injury and stay healthy / by Martz, Jim.(CARDINAL)524731;
"Correct preparation is important in all aspects of life, but if you fail to warm up properly before playing tennis it could land you in the hospital for weeks. Just look how often professional tennis players are getting injured--sometimes bringing an early end to a promising career--and consider that these athletes are in peak physical shape. So just imagine the risk you are putting yourself at when you venture out for your weekly tennis match. With step-by-step images to accompany the text, 'Safe Tennis' teaches you how to avoid these injuries and how to properly prepare yourself with detailed warm-up plans and exercises that specifically strengthen you for the sport of tennis. This includes stretching exercises that are designed by physical therapists who specialize in sports medicine. You will also learn the correct way to cool down after your match because injuries can arise if you let your body cool too quickly. Without the worry of nagging injuries, your time on the court will be that much more enjoyable." -- Publisher annotation.
Subjects: Stretching exercises.; Tennis; Tennis;
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Exercise science / by Glass, Stephen,1964 January 5-author.(CARDINAL)483932; Hatzel, Brian,author.(CARDINAL)614501; Albrecht, Rick,1952-author.(CARDINAL)403247;
Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with exercise science. Introducing exercise science -- Better than a pill: Exercise is medicine -- Part 2: Powering the body: Exercise physiology. Let's move, baby! The muscles -- Keeping the big wheel turning: Exercise metabolism -- The body's engine: The cardiovascular system -- Earthlings and the earth: Adapting to your environment -- Part 3: The physics of movement: Basic biomechanics. Planning your movements: Motor control -- The nuts and bolts of movement -- These joints are a-jumping -- Assessing movement: Motion analysis -- Part 4: Improving fitness and performance: Putting it all together. Improving physical fitness: Training wisely -- Managing your body, not the other way around -- Molding the clay: Body composition and weight management -- Measuring performance: Fitness trackers and the wearables craze -- Eating for success: Sports nutrition -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten foundations of fitness -- Ten facts about obesity and physical inactivity -- Ten (or so) careers for exercise scientists -- Index."Covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area--which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more. With current and helpful guidance, this book includes information on wearable technology, fitness programming across the lifespan, exercise as medicine, and the 101 on human performance, including prevention and care of injuries"--
Subjects: Self-instructional works.; Handbooks and manuals.; Self-help publications.; Exercise; Exercise.; Human locomotion.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Stretching : the top 100 best stretches of all time :increase flexibility, gain strength, relieve pain & prevent injury / by McCloud, Ace,author.(CARDINAL)631943;
This book covers an incredible variety of stretches that you can easily learn and incorporate into your daily life. Be prepared to discover how to stretch out all of your different body parts and the best ways to do these stretches.
Subjects: Stretching exercises.; Exercise.; Healing.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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