Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training: An Illustrated Guide to Your Muscles in Action Paperback – August 1, 2006 Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Vella Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0071475338 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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From the Back Cover
See How Your Muscles Work Before You Work Your Muscles!
More than 200 full-color drawings pinpoint the muscle groups used during the most popular exercises
Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training provides a magnificent visual insight into what happens to your muscles when you exercise. By understanding how your body responds to each movement, you'll be able to isolate specific muscle groups and design the most targeted program possible.
Turn to Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training for:
- 200+ muscle-by-muscle illustrations for an inside look at how exercise affects 70 different muscles
- 90+ exercises-ranging from free weights to machines to yoga and Pilates-that will sculpt your entire body and give you a buffer, more powerful and sexy chest, legs, hips, back, shoulders, arms, and abs
- Tips for good form to maximize safety and effectiveness
- Expert commentary on each exercise covering everything from history to cautions and benefits
- Specific exercise programs for muscle tone and strength
- A difficulty rating for every exercise ranging from beginner to advanced
- A brief overview of anatomy, from anatomical definitions and terms to how to analyze an exercise
About the Author
Mark Vella has been involved in the field of health and fitness for more than 15 years as a personal trainer, lifestyle counselor, and massage therapist. He lectures to fitness professionals on a variety of health science topics.
Dr. Nick Walters, an exercise physiologist with more than 20 years' experience, is the vice principal and head of research at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London.
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- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 1, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071475338
- ISBN-13: 978-0071475334
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #92 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Weight Training
The muscles fascinate me. And when I plan my workouts, I like to plan them according to the needs of my muscles. For example, if my back is bothering me, I try and plan exercises that will soothe and strengthen my back muscles and not further injure them.
If I want more strength in my upper body, I want to train the muscles that will help me accomplish this in the fastest, most efficient manner. That's why I find this book so helpful.
The book shows you all of the muscles that a person uses in most all compound and isolated weight bearing exercises. Also you'll find the muscles used in yoga and stretching, fitness in general. So it's a book for everyone.
Exercising without knowing what you're doing, what muscles you're working, is not a good idea. It's more fun and more productive when you understand what muscles you're working and exactly how to work them to get the most benefit. That's why you need this book.
There are other books on muscular anatomy. But I find this one to be the best.
You'll discover how often and for how long you'll need to workout to accomplish your own unique goals. You'll also learn how to deal with injuries. I was a bit surprised, however, that the book failed to give modifications for many of the exercises. Unfortunately, most books of this type have the same failing. I guess it's expected the reader will know the modifications. Fortunately, I do. I hope you do to. If not, you need to invest in a book that shows the different modifications for those with injuries or limitations.
I suggest you read at least the first part of the book. Then you can skim the rest if you like. But carefully read the information about the muscles and exercises you're going to do.
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