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This reference book for exercise physiologists and fitness professionals covers a broad range of issues, focusing on the interactions between physical activity, aerobic fitness and health. It aims to provide not only a compact scientific account of interactions between aerobic exercise and health but also to provide hard evidence of health benefits that can be advanced to persuade the general population to engage in regular physical activity. Roy Shephard's critical analysis features the latest findings on aerobic exercise and its effects on such medical conditions as pregnancy, acute illness, cardiac and respiratory diseases and metabolic disorders. He provides physiological evidence that exercise is effective as a tool in preventive medicine and as a means of improving the quality of life."Aerobic Fitness and Health" also: defines the concepts of physical activity, aerobic fitness and health and then presents a simple model for linking the three components; offers insights into the physiological determinants of aerobic fitness; examines the status of current fitness levels among children, adults and the elderly and discusses the pros and cons of the different population studies used to assess these levels; takes an in-depth look at the opposing views - nature vs nurture - on the source of aerobic fitness; explores the potential for improving aerobic fitness through increased physical activity; and identifies the many important health dividends of aerobic fitness and regular physical exercise. Each idea advanced in the book is covered and documented to show a broad base of scientific support. The book's 1300 references make it a resource for those who want to investigate specific areas of aerobic research. ... Read more

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The link between physical activity and health benefits has been intuitively known for years. Moreover, medical literature clearly demonstrates that physical activity positively affects a number of parameters related to health and longevity. In this book, current evidence about physical training in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is reviewed, focusing on the mechanism by which it determines its beneficial effects, including its link to inflammatory response. In addition, this book examines whether the exercise pace self-selected by individuals is adequate to produce an exercise intensity able to promote benefits in cardiorrespiratory fitness and health. The effects of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) are also explored, as well as the other important roles of CEPT, such as its use in cardiac reconditioning. In addition, a fundamental understanding of age-associated normohemodynamic state is described for comparison data and for improved means of aerobic exercise fitness and performance. Treadmill exercise test parameters are important to identify patients with increased mortality risks, which would otherwise remain unrecognized and untreated.Thus, the association between peripheral arterial disease (PAD), treadmill exercise test parameters and long-term outcomes are discussed in this book. ... Read more

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In today's fast paced business the push for more creativity, higher productivity and constant budget cutting often takes a physical toll on the executive who has too much to do, and too little time. Now there's a guide that shows you how you can achieve the top physical condition you need to survive and thrive on the job and beyond. From exercising your heart and toning your muscles to healthy eating and coping with stress. This guide provides scores of effective, easy-to-customize exercise and nutrition plans that promote total fitness - while still fitting into your busy on-the-go schedule. You'll find ways to maintain a total fitness lifestyle, even when traveling on business, putting in extra hours, or juggling a tight schedule. You'll see how to pursue fitness even in a business environment that's a minefield of roadblocks, from busy seasons, frequent travel, and inflexible schedules to last minute crisis and long hour. ... Read more

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Too General but Good if you just start
In my opinion in deed this will help you ONLY if you are on early start of gathering the knowledge and experience in muscle toning and fitness themes. It is about known and basic approach so do not think you get anything extra if you are already some time researching this subject. ... Read more

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WATER AEROBICS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, Third Edition offers the latest information for obtaining and maintaining wellness through water aerobics. Full of illustrations and over 100 photos, the text is appropriate for water aerobic classes or activity programs in colleges and universities, health/fitness clubs, and health promotion programs in general. It provides students with guidelines, exercises, and examples to develop a water aerobic program. The text also includes unique chapters on fitness assessment, nutrition, and weight management to encourage a lifetime of fitness and wellness program. Since most theoretical information is often overlooked, the use of this text will provide an excellent resource guide to all participants. ... Read more

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Excellent illustrations!
I really like this book and find it very user friendly.The exercises contained are excellent! ... Read more

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Excellent all-around book for those seeking to get fit
If you had to own just one book on fitness, this would be an excellent choice.It covers the waterfront -- basic fitness concepts; clothing and equipment selection; flexibility exercises for warm-up and cool-down; resistance exercises for improved muscle tone; step aerobics and aerobic dance; exercise variants using weights, bands, stability balls; nutrition and weight control; injury prevention; even how to select an exercise facility and instructor.The content is based on the latest research in the field, and supplemented by helpful worksheets for key elements of a fitness program, such as determining your target heart rate and monitoring your fitness and cardiorespiratory performance status.There are excellent photos illustrating the exercises to do and, perhaps more important, the exercises to avoid.Before I got this book I was trying to cobble together my own fitness program from various web sites, and wondering why I was hurting most of the time.This book helped me enormously in putting together a more sensible fitness and weight-loss program that I have been able to sustain without injury.

Interesting Photos....
I'm only reviewing the 4th Edition here -- and only a very small part, which is all I was able to glance at at the time...some photos of common exercises which the book advised against!Not just stuff like the sit-up which we now know to be bad for the back, but also side stretches, leg lifts, tilting/rolling the head backwards!Duck walks, the bridge...so many things which had been used during the tae kwon do training of my youth are listed as being dangerous here!You really must see the photos to know what I'm talking about...hopefully this Sixth Edition also has them -- it'll surprise even gym rats! ... Read more

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Reach your fitness goals with FITNESS THROUGH AEROBICS, STEP TRAINING, AND WALKING, This book covers the principles and techniques of aerobic dance exercise, step training, and fitness walking. With this innovative book, you will be able to structure a complete physical and mental training program that can work for a lifetime! ... Read more

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Fitness throught Aerobics
My grandaughter needed this book for class andwas really impressed to get this book at such a good price. I have never used Amazon before, but I will be using it again. ... Read more

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This popular text includes plentiful illustrations that help to explain the basic movements of step and floor aerobics. Additionally, the text offers information and suggestions on mastering difficult movements and avoiding incorrect positions and injury. Useful appendices and worksheets help students apply concepts discussed in the text. ... Read more

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This manual, which comprises both a theoretical and a practical section, addresses itself to all who are interested in the many and various uses of step apparatus during functional fitness and health training. The theoretical section gives an overview of aims, types of training and programme structure as well as methods of teaching and arranging. In the practical sections, basic steps, combinations of steps, arm movements and arm formations are described, as well as standard techniques, and set out in the usual terms. The section on technique is rounded off with a description of functional strengthening and mobility exercises with and at the step apparatus. The step aerobics programmes thus elaborated aim, on the one hand, at training general dynamic endurance and co-ordination; on the other hand, programmes are introduced, which also train strength and mobility. The programmes are designed so that they can be transferred straight into a practical teaching programme. ... Read more

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Real encyclopedia for group instructors
This book is a real encyclopedia for group instructors to broaden one`s knowledge in step aerobics ... Read more

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Love the body you were born with!

Easy to say, but often hard to do.Until now. In CRUNCH: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness, the creators of the innovative Crunch fitness movement in New York City and Los Angeles bring you a radically different fitness book. One that incorporates cutting edge information on every aspect of health and fitness, and one that will leave you loving your body, not envying someone else's!

Based on the belief that being healthy involves understanding your own body first--your capacity for aerobic exercise, as well as your genetic makeup, muscle-to-fat ratio, flexibility, posture, and overall strength--the book begins with charts and tests to help you customize an exercise program that will meet the goals you've set. Goals that are realistic for your body, not some super-deluxe supermodel's.

Once you know what you want to achieve, Crunch tells you how to achieve it. From aerobic exercise to strength training, nutrition to posture, Crunch gives you the latest information. And over 150 photos of easy-to-follow, proven exercises help you mix and match moves that will have you firming up, slimming down, getting strong, and--most importantly--having fun working out!

So, if you believe beauty comes from understanding and making the most of your body--and you want to have a good time doing it--Crunch is for you.Amazon.com Review
Crunch, from the New York gym of the same name, is afitness book you'll read cover to cover just for the fun of it. It'sgot all the facts right for beginners, plus the entertainment of a hipand trendy style and quirky models against bizarre backgrounds. Oneblack male aerobics instructor wears a long blond wig and garter beltand stockings with bike shorts and aerobic shoes. A trainer, MadDog,wears a ballet tutu performing step aerobics. A club memberdemonstrating strength training is missing one arm. Female modelsrange from a super-slim fashion model to the 94-year-old grandmotherof the photographer.

The Crunch program includes figuringout your body shape and the best program for reshaping it, fitnesstests, calorie burning ("slow, pulsating, throbbing sex" burnscalories faster than a "brisk walk to the store, massage parlor, oraway from [a] crime scene" but not as fast as "gardening, clippingbushes, or burying evidence"), aerobic exercises, strength training,stretching, and much more. You get illustrated and clearly describedstrength training, circuit training, abdominal, and stretchingroutines. The information is accurate, well chosen, and presented insuch a sprightly style that even dedicated exercise haters will enjoyreading it. --Joan Price ... Read more

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Best No-nonsense fitness book ever!
I've read a lot of books about health and fitness and quickly lostinterest.Not with this book!It gets right down to the facts andpresents in an easy, fun to read format.I would definitely recommend thisbook to anyone interested in learning more about getting in shape!

A fun and easy way to fit exercise/fitness into your life.
This book is fun to read and straight-forward in it's information on exercise and nutrition.The hip graphics and photos of many different types of people demonstrating the exercises make the book interesting to browse through. The instructions for the exercises not only tell you how to do a certain move, but they tell you what you should be feeling and where.No special equipment is needed for the workout routines - in place of weights you may use cans, books, rollerblades, anything. The only part I didn't find especially helpful was the body type section - once you find out your body type, there's not a lot of info. on what types of exercises are best for it.All in all, though this is an easy-to-follow and informative read that will make you want to get moving. ... Read more

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Do You Have Piles Of Body Building Magazines Stacked Up In Your Room? Do You Look At Each Item On Your Dinner Table And Wonder How Much Protein It Contains? Do You Dream Of Having The Ultimate Muscles To Show-Off To Whoever Would Watch...?

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This pathbreaking look at aqua aerobics, deep-water running, and swimming for all fitness enthusiasts includes information on equipment, technique, workouts, and rehabilitation, plus guidelines on heart rate monitoring, nutrition, and flexibility, and strength. 50 line drawings.Amazon.com Review
There's a lot of mythology surrounding swimming and waterexercises: that water work is only for senior citizens, arthritissufferers and rehabbing professional athletes; that it's not anefficient way to build cardiovascular endurance or burn fat; that it'sinferior to land-based exercise programs like running and weighttraining. Water Workouts not only attacks those myths, it showshow to use a swimming pool and a few pieces of equipment to improveeverything: strength, endurance, flexibility, muscularity. If youdon't mind getting wet, this is one of the best workout manuals you'llfind. ... Read more

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Informative
I got some good ideas on how to increase muscle strength in the water.Excellent service.

The first book on water exercise that truly makes sense.
A well-written first person summary from two authors who are authorities in water exercise, one a swimming coach and triathlete, the other a Harvard sports medicine surgeon.A concise description of what is medically and scientifically sound for water exercise, yet dispersed with real-life exercises and experiences.There are many mentions of their experiences in the water with famous athletes and details of what works for them.There is a very informative guide at the end which explains their philosophy on nutrition, aerobic exercise and flexibility.It is an inspirational reading on a topic which needs more authority.I want to read the next book they write together!It is easy and informative reading, and a must for both the serious athlete and the athlete looking for a tough workout in a forgiving environment. ... Read more

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Do You Feel You Are Not Even Close To Be Calling Fit? Do You Worry About Your Health, But Not Sure Which Fitness Regime To Follow? Are You Longing To Get Back To Your Earlier Fit Self…Full Of Energy Enthusiasm And Vigor…?

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Pilates Certification Courses: An Overview
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Slim down, tune up, and feel better in eight weeks

With proper technique, aerobic walking is one of the safest and most beneficial forms of exercise and a terrific way to lose weight. Now from bestselling health and fitness expert Dr. Mort Malkin offers a complete, step-by-step aerobic walking program that you can customize to reach your personal fitness and weight-loss goals. Drawing on the latest scientific findings on proper walking techniques, weight loss, safety, and nutrition, Dr. Malkin explains everything you need to know to walk your way to a slimmer, healthier you, including how to:

• Reduce stress and lower your blood pressure
• Control your appetite
• Determine how far, fast, and often to walk for your health and fitness level
• Slow down, and even reverse, osteoporosis
• Select the best footwear and accessories

Here is a complete program that will bring you a healthier and more satisfying life. ... Read more

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good place to start
I thought that it was a volume 2 to "walking for pleasure exercise" but it is really a revision of it. So either one is sufficent, no need for both books by this author. Covers the topics needed to get a good start on exercise walking, a little bit more on diet than the earlier book.

Informative, straightforward, no surprises nor bad advice, a worthy start to any walking library.

A good choice for beginners
Malkin's book is excellent for the beginner. I can say that because I am one.
All Malkin wants is for people to reap the benefits of exercise, all their lives, and enjoy it at the same time. His program is so hassle-free that you think it's under-acheiving, but it works.
With the facts, and a sense of humor, Dr. Malkin shows that walking is the ultimate win-win exercise, with lasting benefits.
He gives you all the basics you need, plus refined techniques, to integrate walking into your life effortlessly. Not only that, you don't have to do it every day, if you don't want to...

Thoroughly informative!
Dr. Mort Malkin is one of the nation's leading authorities on aerobic walking. He has developed clinics, programs, seminars across the states. Also, check out his other best seller, "Walking, The Pleasure Exercise."

Malkin's first attempt to persuade you to walk aerobically us by convincing you how good you will look. He will focus on the fundamentals of the whole esthetic picture, your weight, shape, posture, presence and grace, yes, grace; he believes the conveniences of modern civilization have made us into sitters instead of walkers.The computer world alone has us sitting more than ever. As for presence, Dr. Malkin says aerobic walking will bestow a more youthful appearance.

You will learn plenty on the aerobic diet guide for reducing, he informs us on carbs, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, fiber, foods with grains, salad vegetables, green and yellow vegetables, starches, dairy, fruits, etc.,

In the chapter called "How Far, How Fast, How Often", he discusses an 8-week program that is simply increasing your pace from 15 minutes at a gentle pace, every other day to 45 minutes at a very brisk pace every other day. That's all that is in the 8-week program, a doable increase in pace and time.

Included is plenty of info on preventing injuries.This is an excellent book...MzRizz

For the motivated or advanced walker
This book was fairly easy to read although it can be technical at times.The book is a good second or third step to walking for fitness but tends to leave out the beginning walker and does little to help motivate the couchpotato.The book does give good advice on the importance of warming up andcooling down.Overall a good book, but not for beginners. ... Read more

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The first...
This book is excellent.40 years old, but excellent.It is presented in a logical, easy to understand format.The information in the book is based on research that Doctor Cooper did as an Air Force doc in Texas.While giving "aerobic points" to a variety of exercises and sports, Dr. Cooper presents to the reader that jogging/running is the simplest, most effective way, to improve your cardiovascular and pulmonary health.

I have read this book twice now and find it well worth the time.

Useful and a time saver.
You will find Arthur Lydiard (running to the top) arguing but the Cooper program is easily understood.

I for one have no time for 100 mile weeks of running. ... Read more