Fitness for Your Life: You Can Do It - Softcover

Giesbrecht, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449096131 ISBN 13: 9781449096137

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2010

Synopsis

This is a "HOW TO" book that is designed to benefit all ages at any level of fitness. It can also be used for cross training purposes to supplement other defined training programs in sports such as hockey, football and baseball. It contains over 200 body weight exercises, that you can use over a lifetime, and over 300 pictures to help teach proper form. It offers assistance to those new to training, in terms of knowing themselves physically and where to start, and even the seasoned "fitness buff" in terms of developing a variety of challenging new programs to test their level of fitness. No equipment or trainers are necessary! All you need is some loose clothing, limited space and your personal effort. The types of exercises included in this guide are designed to give you variety and make you feel challenged, while also providing interest and enjoyment for a lifetime. The exercises included are derived from training applications that include calisthenics, kick boxing, martial arts, plyometrics and yoga to name a few. They are combined to provide a FULL BODY workout consisting of a warm up, cardiovascular training, resistance (strength) training, flexibility training and a relaxing cool down. The guide includes a variety of sample programs that are provided, that can be utilized by all levels of fitness, until you reach a comfort level to create your own. Once you reach a level of comfort, the types of programs you can create, and even modifications to exercises for enhanced challenges, are endless. It is simply a matter of how creative you want to be. The sample programs incorporate many types of training methodologies that include Interval Training, Circuit Training, Cardio and Strength Training. There's even a 10 Minute Health Break designed for the office so that you can re-energize yourself during your work day. The guide also provides some advice concerning nutritional balance.

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About the Author

The author is an "Average Person" who has always believed a healthy mind and healthy body go hand in hand. He has never been a professional athlete but health and fitness have always been a way of life for him. He is a Certified Fitness Trainer (hobby) and holds a Black Belt in Martial Arts. He has been involved with personal and team fitness training and martial arts instruction for many years. Due to travel demands associated with his professional career, he had to look for creative ways to maintain his lifestyle in terms of health and fitness. This was challenging sometimes, especially when he had to live out of a suitcase for extended periods. To overcome this obstacle, he developed exercises and fitness programs that could be done anywhere - even in a hotel room. At the age of 54, he continues to use his programs which incorporate creative exercises and methodologies based on his years of fitness expertise. Since they have worked well for him, he wanted to share them. He wants to show the average person, regardless of age or level of fitness, they can have a healthy and fit lifestyle. With effort and commitment on their part, and the guidance provided through his book, everyone can be successful. To reinforce his point, the author chose to be the model for all of the exercises provided in his guide without the use of any props.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1449096131
• ISBN 13: 9781449096137
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288