Nutrition before, during and after training or a sporting event can improve the comfort, energy and performance of athletes of all levels, from elite to recreational, as well as providing long-term health benefits. Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Performance offers a clear, practical and accessible guide to the fundamentals of sport and exercise nutrition. The expert authors begin by expla…
A powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life, yoga is a practical philosophy that aims at uniting the body, mind and spirit for health and fulfilment. This book clearly explains and demystifies the art of yoga, making it accesible to everyone who would like to start to practise at home, safely and effectively. How to Use Yoga will show you how to achieve a fit and supple body through the …
Gymnastics is one of the three foundational modalities of CrossFit. If gymnastics movements are performed properly, they influence every aspect of your life and have a dramatic effect on your fitness. Gymnastics assist in development of many of the 10 components of fitness: accuracy, agility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, power, speed, strength, and stamina. Noth…
Exercising for FITNESS Why exercise protects health; How to lose weight and look better; What sports can and cannot do; Building muscles; Relaxing away tensions
Wu Qin Xi or Five-Animal Exercises imitating the movements of animals and birds, is a group of physical and breathing exercise for healthcare with a uniquely Chinese national flavor. The system was designed by Hua Tuo, a leading physician of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-2200 AD). He developed his system based on existing ancient Chinese traditional physical exercises following theoris of he func…