Fitness & Conditioning Home Exercise Guide & Workbook

It has been proven that exercise and nutrition are two of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not know how to start or progress an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This also includes worksheets to help you track your exercises and progress.This book is for:The beginner who has never exercised beforeThe individual that has mastered the basics, but wants to know how to advance to the next level.Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed.This book is not for or may need modification:Chronic or acute disorders/injury’s that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.If you are over 40 and have never exercised before, it is advised that a physician clears you first.Undiagnosed painThe person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab. These issues will be addressed in other volumes: Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Cardiac & Pulmonary Disease, Cancer, Diabetes and More.What is covered in this book?Home Exercise Programs and workbook - pictures and explanationsMyofascial releaseFlexibility - StretchingCore StabilityBalance with progression to Standing Strengthening exercisesStrengtheningLower extremity - Lying and SeatedUpper extremityBenefits and Factors to consider before starting an exercise programVital signs and how to monitor exercise intensityTemperature - Heat and ColdDehydrationAnatomy - Anatomical Positions and DirectionsMuscles/Joint actions, Skeleton/Range of MotionEquipment needed for home exercisePre-workout Self TestsWarm up/cool downDuration, Frequency, Intensity and Primary Movement Patterns