Summaries of books about Exercise & Workout Guides:
The Vital Psoas Muscle
Connecting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Well-Being
Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones
The book delves into the anatomy and function of the psoas muscle, highlighting its role in physical alignment, flexibility, and strength, as well as its influence on emotional and spiritual well-being. It provides exercises and techniques for maintaining a healthy psoas muscle, which is essential for overall body health and balance.
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Treat Your Own Back
Robin McKenzie
The book provides a self-help regimen for individuals suffering from lower back pain, outlining exercises and postural adjustments designed to alleviate discomfort and promote spinal health. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the mechanics of one's own back to prevent future episodes of pain through a series of illustrated step-by-step techniques.
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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi
12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind
Peter M. Wayne
The book presents a 12-week program that integrates the principles of traditional Tai Chi with modern scientific understanding, offering readers practical guidance for improving physical health and mental acuity. It includes step-by-step instructions, health benefits explanations, and insights into the underlying philosophy of Tai Chi, tailored for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
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Deskbound
Standing Up to a Sitting World
Kelly Starrett|Glen Cordoza
The book provides a comprehensive guide on the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and the health issues associated with prolonged sitting. It offers practical strategies for incorporating more movement into daily life, including exercises and ergonomic solutions to improve posture, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being.
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The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion
Revolutionary Program of Stretching and
Pete Egoscue
The book presents a series of stretching and strengthening exercises designed to alleviate pain and improve physical function by restoring the body's natural alignment and motion. It emphasizes the importance of proper posture and movement to maintain musculoskeletal health and offers a personalized approach to fitness and injury prevention.
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The Concise Book of Muscles
Chris Jarmey
The book provides detailed information on human muscular anatomy, including illustrations, origins, insertions, innervations, and actions of the muscles. It also covers stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as the biomechanics of movement, aimed at students and professionals in sports therapy and bodywork.
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Somatics
Reawakening The Mind's Control Of Movement, Flexibility, And Health
Thomas Hanna
The book introduces the concept of "somatics," a field of bodywork that emphasizes internal physical perception and experience, and provides a method for reeducating the mind and body to improve movement and flexibility. It offers practical exercises designed to relieve chronic pain, reduce muscular tension, and enhance bodily health by retraining the nervous system's control of muscles.
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Pilates Anatomy
Rael Isacowitz|Karen Clippinger
The book provides a detailed exploration of Pilates exercises, illustrating the specific muscles being engaged and how they work together to improve strength, flexibility, and posture. It includes anatomical drawings, step-by-step instructions, and information on the principles and techniques for optimizing the benefits of Pilates practice.
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Your Body, Your Yoga
Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe, and Best Suited To You
Bernie Clark
The book delves into the anatomy and physiology of yoga, providing readers with an understanding of how different bodies experience yoga postures differently. It offers personalized alignment cues and guidance to help practitioners develop a yoga practice that is safe, effective, and tailored to their unique physical constitution.
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Anatomy Trains E-Book
Thomas W. Myers
The book presents a unique understanding of the role of fascia in human anatomy, exploring how muscles are interconnected through myofascial meridians that distribute strain and affect posture and movement. It provides detailed illustrations and comprehensive information on the myofascial 'anatomy trains' which are essential for therapists and movement professionals in assessing and improving a person's biomechanics.
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