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Stretching for a pain-free life : simple at-home exercises to solve the root cause of low back, neck, knee, shoulder and ankle tension for good / by Cybulski, John,author.(CARDINAL)885681; Riley, Bobby,author.(CARDINAL)885682;
Who is this book for? -- The 80/20 principle -- The eight key areas of the body -- Goalie groin: how strong, agile adductors are game changing -- The ankle angle: why bad ankles make for bad knees, hips and low backs -- Free the knee: why a working knee is the keystone to movement -- 3D hips: how internal rotation keeps our hips (and low back) young -- Booty-driven life: how a strong and flexible foundation relives low back pain -- Thoracic rotation: how trunk rotation restores athleticism -- Monkey shoulders: how to fix and bulletproof your shoulders -- Salamander spine: why a healthy spine means a healthy life -- Putting it all together: full body integration movement for lasting health.Your body is designed to move without pain. But a sedentary lifestyle can cause tightness, loss of motion and a lack of mobility. Here to reverse this trend so you can get back to operating in the agile, easy way you once did, are chiropractors John Cybulski and Bobby Riley. In this breakthrough book, they show you their most effective stretching routines, simple enough for anyone to do at home, that strengthen key areas of the body so you can move properly and live pain-free once more. No matter your age, athleticism or the nature of your injury, John and Bobby make it easy to understand how the body works, why it breaks down and what you can do to stop your pain from worsening. Each stretching regiment has detailed instructions and pictures, so you can follow along with ease and make sure you are moving with care. Best of all, these routines require no equipment--the most you'll use is your couch! Whether you have shooting pain in your foot when you walk, debilitating sciatica in your lower back, knees that ache when carrying groceries or you want to reverse modern conditions like tech neck and rounded shoulders, these stretches address a variety of critical issues so you can find relief no matter your condition. With these simple and effective movements, you'll eliminate your pain and build a healthier, more resilient body for long-term wellness.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Pain; Stretching exercises.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Simply tai chi / by Bryant, Graham.(CARDINAL)545124; James, Lorraine.(CARDINAL)545125;
Subjects: Tai chi.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Arthritis : what exercises work / by Sobel, Dava.(CARDINAL)175638; Klein, Arthur C.(CARDINAL)175637; Dickinson, John,illustrator.(CARDINAL)777935; Bland, John H.(John Hardesty),1917-2007,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)751943;
The life-enhancing value of exercise for arthritis. The miracle "drug" that you can give yourself ; Only you can write the right exercise prescription ; How to develop a tailor-made exercise routine -- Mental gymnastics. Preparation for exercise ; Relaxation exercises -- Aerobic fitness exercises for arthritis. Walking ; Swimming and water exercises ; Cycling ; Dancing and more ; Exercise by any other name -- Exercising away pain from head to toe. Neck and jaw exercises ; Shoulder exercises ; Elbow exercises ; Wrist exercises ; Hand and finger exercises ; Back exercises ; Hip exercises ; Knee exercises ; Exercises for the ankles and feet -- Exercising under special circumstances. When flare-ups interfere ; Before and after surgery ; While coping with other health problems.
Subjects: Arthritis;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Strength training for young athletes / by Kraemer, William J.,1953-(CARDINAL)755253; Fleck, Steven J.,1951-(CARDINAL)755254;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-283) and index.Strength training and your child -- Physical and psychological development -- Determining individual needs -- Creating individualized programs -- Safe training environments -- Teaching technique -- Multi-joint upper-body exercises -- Multi-joint lower-body exercises -- Single-joint upper-body exercises -- Single-joint lower-body exercises -- Single-joint abs, lower back, and shoulder exercises -- Total-body exercises -- Sport-specific regimens.
Subjects: Exercise for children.; Isometric exercise.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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7 steps to a pain-free life : how to rapidly relieve back and neck pain using the McKenzie method / by McKenzie, Robin,1931-2013.(CARDINAL)746416; Kubey, Craig.(CARDINAL)185683;
You can stop back and neck pain -- How your back and neck work and why they hurt -- Back problems -- Common causes of lower back pain -- The McKenzie Method exercises for the back -- When to do the back exercises -- Instructions for people with acute lower back pain -- Special back situations -- Common back remedies and solutions -- Neck problems -- Common causes of neck pain -- The McKenzie Method exercises for the neck -- When to do the neck exercises -- Instructions for people with acute neck pain -- Panic pages for the back -- Panic pages for the neck -- Shoulder problems -- The shoulder and neck region -- Common causes of shoulder pain -- The McKenzie Method for the shoulder -- The McKenzie Method exercises for the shoulder -- When to do the shoulder exercises.
Subjects: Backache; Neck pain; Backache; Neck pain; Self-care, Health.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Weight training : steps to success / by Baechle, Thomas R.,1943-; Groves, Barney R.,1936-;
Includes bibliographical references (page 181).Lifting fundamentals: mastering the basics -- Practice procedures: learning the process -- Chest exercises: selecting one for your program -- Back exercises: selecting one for your program -- Shoulder exercises: selecting one for your program -- Upper arm exercises: selecting one for your program -- Leg exercises: selecting one for your program -- Abdomen exercises: selecting one for your program -- The basic program: charting your workouts -- Program design considerations: manipulating training variables -- Maximize training outcomes: adjusting intensities -- Your personalized program: putting it all together.
Subjects: Weight training.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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The cut : lose up to 10 pounds in 10 days and sculpt your best body / by Chestnut, Morris,author.(CARDINAL)431215; Obadike, Obi,author.(CARDINAL)414630;
"Transform Your Body in Just 12 Weeks Hollywood leading man Morris Chestnut may be known for his washboard abs and ripped arms, but not too long ago he was in the worst shape of his life - 30 pounds overweight, avoiding the gym, and frequenting the drive-through. Morris turned to celebrity fitness and nutrition expert Obi Obadike to help get back in shape and the results were astounding. Morris went from 220-pounds to 187 pounds in just 12 weeks, and audiences haven't stopped raving about his new look since. Now Morris and Obi are joining forces to share their life-changing program with fans nationwide. Backed by the latest cutting-edge nutrition science and featuring Obi's trademark fat-burning exercise program, THE CUT is designed to help readers drop pounds quickly - up to 7 pounds in 7 days and 40 pounds in 12 weeks- without stalling on the scale. Featuring Morris's personal diet and exercise plan, plus dozens of success stories from everyday people who've lost weight and kept it off, THE CUT will help readers reclaim their health and discover the lean and toned body they've always wanted. Join the revolution and get ready to get cut!"--Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Weight loss; Reducing exercises;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Strength band training / by Page, Phillip,1967-(CARDINAL)672806; Ellenbecker, Todd S.,1962-(CARDINAL)640622;
Includes bibliographical references (page 203).Strength training with elastic resistance -- Shoulders and arms -- Chest and upper back -- Abdominals and lower back -- Hips and thighs -- Lower legs and ankles -- Combination and circuit training -- Power, agility, and speed exercises -- Stretching exercises -- Functional training programs -- Training on the road.
Subjects: Isometric exercise.; Rubber bands.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Figure it out! : drawing essential poses : the beginner's guide to the natural-looking figure. by Hart, Christopher,1957-author.(CARDINAL)498784;
Head and body basics -- Posture -- The must-know info -- Opposing forces -- Arm and shoulder poses -- Leg poses -- Depth -- Seated poses -- Exercises.Bestselling author Christopher Hart helps artists master the fundamentals of drawing natural-looking figures. Eschewing esoteric "art poses," he portrays real-life gestures, such as standing, sitting, kneeling, and reclining, with arms folded, ankles crossed, hands on hips, and more, all shown from various angles. Hart also explores deeper concepts such as perspective, depth, shadows, and foreshortening, and provides step-by-step tutorials throughout. --Publisher
Subjects: Figure drawing;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The navy SEAL weight training workout : the complete guide to navy seal fitness - phase 2 program / by Smith, Stewart.(CARDINAL)552804;
"Add weights to your NAVY SEAL Training prep! The Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout is an effective weight lifting program designed to maintain muscle growth and avoid over-training in high-repetition and high-mileage running and fitness routines like those used by Navy SEALs. Pushing your fitness to the extremes is a necessary part of a rigorous regimen like Navy SEAL training. But for maximum results, it's crucial to incorporate a periodization program that creates a break from all the elements of your regular routine. Fitness is a journey, not a destination, and Navy SEAL Weight Training is the perfect guide to keeping you on the road to becoming fit and strong, Navy SEAL-style! The Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout has been specially designed for those who have a solid foundation of training under their belts and are looking for new ideas to add or replace their existing routines. The workouts incorporate weight training exercises, along with running, biking, or swimming and moderate repetitions of calisthenics for the ultimate recovery program built for boosting results. Based on actual Navy SEAL training routines, Special Ops Team Coach Stew Smith has developed The Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout to help keep you going strong, just like the Navy SEALs"--
Subjects: United States. Navy. SEALs; Exercise.; Physical fitness.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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