Complete Idiot's Guide to Fitness Boxing Illustrated

Complete Idiot's Guide to Fitness Boxing Illustrated
Author: Tom Seabourne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781592575039

Fitness boxing is one of the hottest workout trends across America, with over 10,000 health clubs featuring fitness boxing and boxaerobics programs. But what is fitness boxing, exactly? It's an exercise program that uses aspects of professional boxing training and aerobics to build strength and confidence, and of course, burn calories. And, it's fun--especially with a partner. This is the only book of its kind to lead the reader through each dynamic stage of fitness boxing. From stretching and jumping rope to sit ups, toning, and leg work, to each kind of punch and their combinations, expert Tom Seabourne puts it all together in this knockout of a fitness title. And, to make it even easier, he and two of his students demonstrate the program on a professional 30- minute DVD, produced for and packaged exclusively with this title.

The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness

The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness
Author: Hilary Lissenden
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2015-01-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1472902815

A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting. Learn how to improve clients' body composition, heart-lung stamina, strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. It also covers boxing training's less tangible but equally important benefits such as building confidence and self-esteem – especially relevant to schools and young people. Key features include: - Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations) - Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression - Relevant content on dietary and health matters The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.

Boxing

Boxing
Author: Danna Scott
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780399526015

An easy-to-understand, fully illustrated guide to health and fitness with the art of boxing. It will be useful either to the novice fighter or to those looking for a new form of exercise. It explains the equipment, punches and combinations, defensive skills and movement, ring strategy, boxing styles, training techniques, and tricks of the trade.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knockout Workouts for Every Shape, Illustrated

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knockout Workouts for Every Shape, Illustrated
Author: Patrick S. Hagerman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2006-11-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1440614776

It's time to get into shape ... the easy way! Author and fitness expert Patrick Hagerman provides comprehensive information and customized workout plans for every age, ability level, and physical condition. With Hagerman as their coach, readers will be on the right track to fitness in no time, improving their health, self-esteem, and appearance. * Presented in a style easily referenced and cross-referenced for all ages and ability levels * Written by an experienced author and fitness expert * Well-illustrated for increased comprehension of programs and exercises * Caters to everyone from pregnant women to older men with lower back pain

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training, Illustrated, 4th Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training, Illustrated, 4th Edition
Author: Deidre Cane
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101598395

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Weight Training Illustrated, Fourth Edition, is for both novice and intermediate gym workouts. Multiple exercises are explained with step-by-step instructions using well over 300 illustrations in this large-trim, easy-to-read training guide. Every muscle group is worked and every piece of equipment one is likely to find in gyms is fully explained and illustrated.

Fighting Fit

Fighting Fit
Author: Doug Werner
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2000-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1884654886

A boxer’s workout is a fantastic way to burn calories—it is engaging, exhilarating, and effective. Going beyond jumping rope and punching the heavy bag, this guide describes intermediate and advanced boxing skills that will help anyone improve their performance in the ring. This boxing workout will help develop body and character so that athletes can get into the best shape of their lives, build self-confidence, and be winners in and out of the ring.

Muay Thai Training Exercises

Muay Thai Training Exercises
Author: Christoph Delp
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2013-12-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1583946586

A full-color specialized guide for fitness, strength, and cross-training for Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters as well as their trainers Effective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as advanced fighters how to best utilize their training time, whether at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach. A comprehensive guide for Muay Thai fighters as well as those utilizing Muay Thai techniques in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Training Techniques includes over 300 full-color illustrations and photos. It teaches effective exercises to improve flexibility, stamina, and strength as well as basic fighting techniques such as feints, counters, and combinations. Muay Thai champions Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeening are featured, demonstrating their own training methods and most effective techniques. Training is broken down into core components that any Muay Thai fighter or instructor can use to help build an individual training plan; several ready-made, detailed training plans are also included for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Rounded out with crucial information on nutrition, weight classes, and the importance of regeneration to effective training, Muay Thai Training Techniques will help all Muay Thai fighters to take their practice to the next level.

Athletic Abs

Athletic Abs
Author: Scott Cole
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2003
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780736041218

Emphasizing balance, strength, and flexibility--and including core stretches based on martial arts principles, yoga, and gymnastics--this workbook provides a low-cost, crunch-free and equipment-free ab workout that can be done at home. 240 photos.

Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook

Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook
Author: Ellie Herman
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2004-08-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1569754144

A renowned instructor and author guides the reader step-by-step through photo sequences of specially designed exercises as well as variations on traditional Pilates movements.