Mobility & Fitness

Appendix I: Glossary

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
abdominals (abs): the muscles that support the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis aerobic exercise: physical activity that increases the intake of oxygen and improves the cardiovascular and respiratory systems balance: the even distribution of weight that enables a person to remain upright and steady; also … Read More

5. The Workbook

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Now it is time to utilize the 50 exercises described here to improve your core fitness. Follow these guidelines: Know your colors: Each section—strength (blue), flexibility (green), and balance (yellow)—has four sample programs that mix and match the various exercises in those sections to offer a well-rounded routine designed to … Read More

4. Easy Exercises

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Now that you have learned about your core, how it works, and why it’s so important in maintaining optimal health, mobility, and wellness, it’s time to learn the exercises that will help to strengthen and manage your core fitness. The 50 exercises that make up Easy Exercises for Core Fitness … Read More

3. Preventing Injuries

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
A risk-reward factor exists between exercise and injuries, but the rewards are far greater than the risks. They range from short-term benefits like feeling better immediately after an exercise session and helping in weight control to long-term gains, such as improved quality of life and longer life expectancy. The risk … Read More

2. Getting Ready

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Before you begin, you should be aware of guidelines that will make your workouts productive and safe. The suggestions that follow come from weight training experts, hospitals, universities, and organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine. Get the approval of your doctor before beginning an exercise program. Among the … Read More

1. The Core Connection

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Everything begins with the core. Whether you are sitting or standing as you read this report, you are using core muscles to maintain good posture. If you are slumping or slouching as you sit or stand, a weak or unbalanced core is probably the problem. When you rise to a … Read More

Preview

Aug 30, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Chapter 1, The Core Connection, explains what the core is and why it is important to every movement you make every day, all day. The chapter also shows you where these important groups of muscles lie, how they work, and why they are essential for strength, flexibility, and balance. And, … Read More

Appendix II: Resources

Aug 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 9400 West Higgins Road Rosemont, IL 60018 847-823-7186 www.aaos.org American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 200 Rosemont, IL 60018-5701 847-737-6000 www.aapmr.org American College of Sports Medicine 401 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3233 317-637-9200 www.acsm.org American Council on … Read More

Appendix I: Glossary

Aug 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
abdominals (abs): the muscles that support the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis aerobic exercise: physical activity that increases the intake of oxygen and improves the cardiovascular and respiratory systems atrophy: a decrease in the size of a muscle or muscle fiber balance: the even distribution … Read More

5. Strength & Power Workbook

Aug 29, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
The first step to beginning a resistance program is to have a plan, and Box 5-1, “Action Plan Checklist,” is a 10-point planning tool to help you get into exercise mode. In the rest of this chapter, you’ll find the Daily Strength & Power Exercise Log to record the details … Read More

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