Author Description

Do you realize that Progressive Resistance exercise equipment can provide training benefits not available with free weights and many weight machines? The most common Progressive Resistance equipment includes products like resistance bands, stretch cords and elastic tubing. In addition to providing information about a variety of General Exercise topics, the book entitled How To Exercise with Elastics includes directions for over 50 different exercises that can be used by individuals at all training levels. This book also provides information and training recommendations for improving General Strength, Power, Toning and Muscle Endurance. Book ContentsIntroduction Explains the Contents of this Book: How to maximize your training results when using Progressive Resistance Exercise EquipmentAbout the Author Provides a brief Background of the Author including Advanced Degrees, National Recognition and Awards, National Certifications in the areas of Health-Fitness Specialist, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Personal Training, Health Promotions Director, etc.Types of Strength Training Exercises Isotonics, Isokinetics, Isometrics and Progressive ResistanceExercise Directions Name of the Exercise, the Specific Muscle used, the Locations of these Muscles, Instructions for performing the Exercise including Pictured IllustrationsProgram Tips Setting Short-term Goals, setting Long-term Goals, finding Time to Exercise, Repetitions and Resistance, Motivation, Record KeepingWarm-up Exercises Preventing Injuries, General Warm-ups, Specific Warm-ups, Passive Warm-ups, Active Warm-upsGlossary Exercise Terminology with DefinitionsMuscles Used for Each Exercise Exercise Name, Muscles Involved including Anatomical and Common-Knowledge NameExercises 1 Through 55 Lists each Exercise by Number to find Exercise Location in Book In addition to being the sole author of How To Exercise with Elastics, Dr.