Mobility & Fitness

3. Pilates

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
Improve Your Balance, Core, and Flexibility Pilates is a low-impact, joint-friendly method that invigorates mind and body. It was originally a one-on-one training system done on a mat and also on specialized machines developed by Joseph H. Pilates in the early 1900s. He originally called his system “Contrology” and preached … Read More

2. Yoga

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
Uniting Body and Mind Yoga strengthens and stretches the body while also using the breath to focus and calm the mind. The practice offers multiple benefits for everyone, especially older adults. Yoga is a wonderful exercise on its own and a complement to other sports and physical activities. Originating in … Read More

1. Getting Started

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
How to Exercise Safely and Effectively Elite athletes prepare their bodies for physical activity and so should you. While you could just head out the door and run full speed around the block, chances are your muscles, and especially your joints, might not be so happy afterwards. What you do … Read More

From The Editor

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
Staying Fit Should Be Fun! Variety in physical activity decreases boredom and increases motivation, because each activity is a new challenge. Variety may also help reduce the risk of injury. Exercise becomes more balanced, and you are not always exercising the same muscles the same way. To steer you toward … Read More

5. Plan your Routine

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
This chapter includes 15 resistance training programs for strength and power. The programs are classified by type of equipment, muscle groups, and by exercise names and numbers. At the end of the chapter is a Daily Strength & Power Exercise Log to help you keep track of which exercises you … Read More

4. Consider Your Options

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
Exercises in this chapter are grouped according to the type of equipment used by intermediate and advanced exercisers. They also are illustrated with specific instructions for correct technique and designated for upper body, core, lower body, or total body development. Note that most of the exercises begin with 2-4 sets … Read More

3. Exercise Safety

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
Resistance training exercises are safe when executed with the right exercise, the right load, the right technique, and performed by the right person. When any of those four elements of training are not observed, injuries can occur. The Right Exercise The 55 exercises in Chapter 4 have been proven by … Read More

2. Advance to the Next Level

Sep 10, 2018 · · Mobility & Fitness
You’ve participated in a resistance training program for at least three months, so you know the basics. Now you’d like to update your program to something more productive, more interesting, or more challenging. The challenge does not have to be a continuous hunt for new exercises, but to make adjustments … Read More

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