Complete Home Fitness Handbook - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873229940 ISBN 13: 9780873229944

Publisher: Human Kinetics, 1894

Synopsis

Discusses how to determine one's fitness level and set fitness goals, offers exercises for stretching, weight machines, and free weights, and suggests how to get the most from stationary bikes, stair-climbing, treadmills, and more

About this title

From the Publisher:

"A comprehensive, information-packed guide by a group of top-notch contributors."

Carol Krucoff Health Columnist, The Washington Post

"This book treats every aspect of home fitness in admirable detail. The workout suggestions are especially informative."

Noah Liberman Senior Associate Editor, Home Gym and Fitness magazine

"Dr. Burke has done it again. This excellent book on home fitness is thorough, user friendly and scientifically sound. It is a great reference tool for the personal trainer and coach, as well as a guide for individuals embarking on a home fitness program. Whether you are an athlete or new to exercise, you will find this book to be full of answers from how to purchase and use equipment to how to get results from your exercise program. The sample programs and exercise instruction are so dynamic, it’s like having your own personal trainer. I consider THE COMPLETE HOME FITNESS HANDBOOK a vital addition to my library."

Gina LaBrusciano, NSCA-CPT

Owner, THE TRAINERS: Professional Fitnes Training in So. California Chair, NSCA Personal Trainer Committee

"No one is better qualified than Ed Burke to write a book on any form of fitness. Ed not only practices what he preaches, he is capable of teaching what he preaches. In my opinion, Ed is the best."

Bill Pearl Former Mr. American and five-time Mr. Universe winner

"I’m always skeptical about books that include ‘complete’ in their title, but I think this book comes as close as necessary for people who want indoor exercise programs to supplement their outdoor activities, to help prepare for sports, or to design an exclusively indoor program. The six authors are experienced and well-qualified. . . .

"The book is well-written, nicely illustrated, and modest in size and cost. . . . There’s a lot of valuable information here for home exercisers."

Trevor Smith Book reviewer Running & FitNews

About the Author:

Edmund R. Burke, PhD, has written or edited 10 books on health, fitness, and cycling, including Getting in Shape: Programs for Men and Women. The executive editor of Cycling Science and managing editor of Performance Conditioning for Cycling, he has also written extensively on cycling physiology, training, nutrition, health, and fitness for Winning Magazine, MTB Magazine, NORBA News, and Bicycling. He also consults with several companies in the areas of cycling, fitness equipment design, nutritional products, and fitness programs.

Burke is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He is vice president of research for the NSCA and a national spokesperson for the Polar Precision Fitness Institute. An associate professor in and director of the Exercise Science Program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Burke lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Kathleen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Publication date: 1894
• ISBN 10: 0873229940
• ISBN 13: 9780873229944
• Binding: Paperback
• Editor: Burke Edmund