CLEARANCE - 7 DAY RETURN POLICY Any returned clearance items must be in original packaging. Increase resistance to your workout with the All Pro weight vest. A special design to allow unrestricted movement during exercise and contour-foam padding that provides additional protection for chest, shoulders, upper back, spine, waist, and the entire inside of the vest. Designed with secure flaps to keep weight secure and the ability to add or remove weight for progressive weight training purposes. Includes the maximium weight, one size fits all. Adjustable in 1/2 lb. increments. 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
The GoFit Weighted Vest is perfect for adding resistance to yourworkout whether it be for aerobics, football or training for theFireman's Academy. The weighted vest is adjustable in weight (Eachweight packet weighs approx .75 lbs) The 10lb vest fits both men and women with it's unique one size fits all double closure design. Water bottle holster included. Granulated Steel Shot Packets conform to the body and the vest featuresneoprene padding for total body comfort. Adjustable in weight fromapprox .75lbs to 10 lb. One size fits all. This vest is NOT waterproof.
The GoFit Weighted Vest is perfect for adding resistance to yourworkout whether it be for aerobics, football or training for theFireman's Academy. The weighted vest is adjustable in weight (Eachweight packet weighs approx .75 lbs) The 20 lb vest fits both men and women with it's unique one size fitsall double closure design. Granulated Steel Shot Packets conform to the body and the vest featuresneoprene padding for total body comfort. Adjustable in weight from approx 0.75 lbs to 20 lbs. One size fits all. This vest is NOT waterproof.
The GoFit Weighted Vest is perfect for adding resistance to yourworkout whether it be for aerobics, football or training for theFireman's Academy. The weighted vest is adjustable in weight (Eachweight packet weighs approx .75 lbs) The 20 lb vest fits both men and women with it's unique one size fitsall double closure design. Granulated Steel Shot Packets conform to the body and the vest featuresneoprene padding for total body comfort. Adjustable in weight from approx 0.75 lbs to 40 lbs. One size fits all. This vest is NOT waterproof.
> The Bodywise Woman is more than just another women s health book - it s a complete guide for the active woman. Written from a woman s point of view, the book offers hard-to-find information on women s health specifically as it relates to physical activity. It combines research with women s personal experiences to present practical, scientifically sound advice. Based on 14 years of studies by the Melpomene Institute, the only research organization in the United States devoted to women s health and physical activity, this second edition offers the same easy-to-read style and understanding tone as the popular first edition, but the content has been revised in light of new research. Some sections have also been expanded, including those on menopause, body shape and weight issues, and physical activity for children. Plus, the book s improved visual presentation makes it even more enjoyable to read and helps to highlight important points. The Bodywise Woman addresses topics that cover the entire lifespan. Each chapter brings its subject matter to life with a profile of a real person facing an issue discussed in that chapter. The book first examines how society s view of active women has changed over the years. Next, it provides answers to questions such as: Why do women consistently choose ideal body shapes that are 20 percent underweight? Will physical activity alleviate menstrual cramps? What are the real reasons behind menstrual dysfunction? Does exercise put pregnant women at risk? What is the most important positive influence on your child s desire to be physically active? What changes can you expect as you age? You ll also learn how to choose and start an exercise program you ll enjoy, stay motivated to stick with it, and avoid injury. Specific guidelines are offered for eight favorite activities, including walking, water exercise, and weightlifting. Whether you are already enjoying the benefits of physical activity or are just considering becoming more active, The Bodywise Woman is the perfect guide to help you deepen your commitment and make informed choices about your health and lifestyle. About the Author Judy Mahle Lutter is the cofounder and president of the Melpomene Institute for Women s Health Research, America s only organization devoted to health issues affecting physically active women. Judy began running in 1973 at the age of 33. Five years later, she recorded her personal best time of 2:56 at the Boston Marathon and became known around town as an expert on women and running. Recognizing the shortage of research on physical activity and women s health, she began conducting her own studies and in 1982, she and her friend, Susan Cushman, formed the Melpomene Institute to help women make informed choices about their own health and lifestyles. A popular speaker on the topic of physical activity and health for women, Judy is on the advisory board of the Women s Sports Foundation. She has won numerous awards in the health and fitne
Maximize your strength and muscle definition by applying the latest breakthroughs in scientific research to your training. The new edition of Serious Strength Training presents scientifically based guidelines for periodization workouts, new information on incorporating popular bodybuilding systems into the periodization plan, 80 exercises that cause the greatest stimulation in the muscles, a nutrition periodization program that explains how to meet the body s changing dietary needs during each phase of training. Serious Strength Training begins by outlining the basic scientific principles of training for strength and muscle mass what happens to the body during training and why. Then it sets detailed guidelines for program design, explaining how to calculate training volume, intensity, rest intervals, number of exercises, and loading patterns. Lead author Tudor Bompa demonstrates how to use periodized workouts to peak at optimal times by manipulating six different training phases: anatomical adaptation, hypertrophy, mixed, maximum strength, muscle definition, and transition. This edition also presents a revolutionary metabolically based approach created by Maura Di Pasquale, an internationally renowned physician'that allows readers to structure their diets to meet their individual metabolic profiles. Serious Strength Training includes programs for strength trainers and bodybuilders as well as for those with special needs and interests. Scientifically sound and research-based, it s also ideal for strength and conditioning experts and exercise scientists who want to know the best methods for developing greater muscle power and mass. About the Author Tudor O. Bompa, PhD, revolutionized Western training methods when he introduced his groundbreaking theory of periodization in Romania in 1963. After adopting his training system, the Eastern Bloc countries dominated international sports through the 1970s and 1980s. In 1988, Dr. Bompa applied his principle of periodization to the sport of bodybuilding. He has personally trained 11 Olympic Games medalists (including four gold medalists) and has served as a consultant to coaches and athletes worldwide. Dr. Bompa s books on training methods, including Theory and Methodology of Training: The Key to Athletic Performance and Periodization of Training for Sports, have been translated into 17 languages and used in more than 130 countries for training athletes and educating and certifying coaches. Bompa has been invited to speak about training in more than 30 countries and has been awarded certificates of honor and appreciation from such prestigious organizations as the Argentinean Ministry of Culture, the Australian Sports Council, the Spanish Olympic Committee, and the International Olympic Committee. A member of the Canadian Olympic Association and the Romanian National Council of Sports, Dr. Bompa is professor emeritus at York University, where he has taught training theories for 25 years. He and his wife, T
CLEARANCE - 7 DAY RETURN POLICY Any returned clearance items must be in original packaging. Designed especially for women, this weight bench by Empower is easy touse and has everything you need to create the perfect total bodyworkout. The em40 bench features four bench positions (decline, flat, incline and upright) to target muscles from multiple angles. Anadjustable contoured backrest provides comfortable cushioning andallows you to increase the effectiveness of your bench exerciseworkouts while a built-in dumbbell organizer (dumbbells not included)keeps your weights close by. The bench also includes a rack and cablesystem to allow for more flexibility and versatility in your exercises.A weight cradle provides a simple way to increase or decrease theresistance. The em40 includes a follow-along workout DVD to keep youmotivated while exercising. A nice alternative to the typical bulky bench, this weight bench isdesigned to conveniently fold and lock for safe, easy storage. Features and Specifications: Includes four positions and adjustable contoured backrest cushion Built-in dumbbell rack (dumbbells not included) Rack and cable system and weight cradle to adjust resistance Folds and locks for safe, easy storage Unfolded dimensions: 69 inches long by 23 inches wide by 18inches tall Folded dimensions: 26 inches long by 23 inches wide by 45 inchestall Weight capacity: 250 pounds Manufacturer's Warranty Frame and welds - 10 years; pulley and parts - 3 years; upholsteredparts - 1 year
Most people realize that physical activity can help them look and feel good. But with so much hype and so many false claims about exercise today, it s difficult to know the real benefits and risks. In The Exercise-Health Connection, Dr. David Nieman sets the record straight. He presents the bottom line on what exercise can and cannot do to benefit personal health. Nieman examines how major diseases and health afflictions can be prevented and controlled by appropriate exercise programs. With the help of a question and answer format, he reveals what the latest research says about the benefits and risks of exercise on such conditions as: ? coronary heart disease, ? cancer, ? stroke, ? diabetes, ? osteoporosis, ? arthritis, ? low back pain, ? asthma, ? infection, ? high blood pressure, ? obesity, ? and more. This comprehensive, no-nonsense guide also devotes special attention to physical fitness and activity issues specific to children, teenagers, women, and the elderly. The book answers such important questions as? Does physical activity improve the health of children and youth and carry over into adulthood? Can too much exercise be harmful to women and? Is exercise as beneficial for older people as it is for younger people The Exercise-Health Connection cuts through the hype and presents the true benefits and risks of exercise. About the Author David C. Nieman, DrPH, FACSM, has been a professor of health and exercise science for more than 25 years. He currently teaches at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Not only is he the author of several books, including Fitness and Sports Medicine: A Health-Related Approach, Nutritional Assessment, and Fitness and Your Health, but he has written more than 200 articles that have appeared in such publications as Women s Sports and Fitness, ACE Fitness Matters, and Vibrant Life. He is also on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation, and Exercise Immunology Annual. Nieman received a doctorate in public health from Loma Linda University in California in 1984. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, he is certified as a Health/Fitness Instructor by that organization. He is also a member of the American Public Health Association and the American Physiological Society. Table of Contents Part I: Physical Activity, Health, and the Human Body Chapter 1. Physical Activity Components and Health Chapter 2. How the Body Adapts to Exercise Part II: Physical Activity, Disease, and Disability Chapter 3. Coronary Heart Disease Chapter 4. Cancer Chapter 5. Stroke Chapter 6. Diabetes Chapter 7. Osteoporosis Chapter 8. Arthritis Chapter 9. Injury and Low Back Pain Chapter 10. Asthma Chapter 11. Infection and the Immune System Chapter 12. Cigarette Smoking Chapter 13. Blood Cholesterol Chapter 14. High Blood Pressure Chapter 15. Nutritional Habits Chapter 16. Sleep Chapter 17. Weight Manageme
Ralph S, Jr Paffenbarger, Eric Olsen 1996 432pp ISBN: 0873224299 In LifeFit you ll find an easy-to-follow program for lengthening and improving the quality of your life. Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger presents this prescription based on more than three decades of studying the relations between physical activity, health, and fitness. More than an exercise guide, LifeFit is a clear and effective tool for making meaningful lifestyle decisions to benefit your long-term fitness. Paffenbarger s research shows it s never too late to reap the rewards of exercise. LifeFit is sure to give you a new perspective on (and timeline for) aging.
Few athletes will be among the best in their sport at such a young age as Martina Hingis and Tiger Woods. But accelerated athletic development is now possible because of better, smarter training starting at an early age. Total Training for Young Champions provides coaches, instructors, teachers, and parents of potential future sports stars the best conditioning advice and programs for establishing an overall fitness base and maximizing the athletic development of young people ages 6 to 18. Specifically, the book outlines how to increase a young athlete A™s coordination, flexibility, speed, endurance, and strength, thereby enabling them to excel in sports. Tudor Bompa, one of the world A™s foremost sports conditioning experts who has trained 11 Olympic medalists, presents a safe, proven training regimen that builds upon each of the four stages of youth development: ?A¢ Initiation-prepuberty? A¢ Athletic formation-puberty? A¢ Specialization-postpuberty? A¢ High performance-maturation For the first three phases, Bompa provides nearly 300 exercises covering different ability levels, with several alternatives for variety. He also offers sport-specific training programs in 11 sports, including baseball, basketball, ice hockey, football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. Total Training for Young Champions is the comprehensive guide to developing the next generation of superior athletes. Use it to boost the physical tools every young athlete needs to succeed-and shine-in sports. About the Author Tudor Bompa is recognized worldwide as the foremost expert on periodization training-conditioning programs that balance the loads, lengths, and intensities of workouts for maximum performance. He first developed the concept of "periodization of strength" in Romania in 1963, as he helped the eastern bloc countries rise to dominance in the athletic world. Since then, Bompa has used his system to train 11 Olympic Games medalists, and periodization training has become a standard method for conditioning champion athletes. A full professor at York University in Toronto, Bompa has authored several important books on physical conditioning, including Serious Strength Training (Human Kinetics, 1998); Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training (Human Kinetics, 1999); Periodization Training for Sports (Human Kinetics, 1999); and Power Training for Sport: Plyometrics for Maximum Power Development; as well as numerous articles on the subject. His work has been translated into nine languages, and he has made presentations on training theories, planning, and periodization in more than 30 countries. His publications, conferences, and ideas are highly regarded and enthusiastically sought after by many top professional athletes and training specialists. Bompa lives in Sharon, Ontario. Bompa currently offers a certification program in training, planning, and periodization called "The Tudor Bompa Training System." The program is designed f
Power Pacing is one of the most popular programs in today s fitness industry. The benefits of this type of indoor cycling to overall conditioning and cardiovascular endurance make it one of the best exercise options available to serious fitness enthusiasts. Because Power Pacing is both aerobic and anaerobic, many experts believe it is the ultimate workout. Here is your chance to learn all about this combination of athletic racing, strength training, rhythmic movements, and visualization. Power Pacing for Indoor Cycling is the first book available on group indoor cycling and gives you step-by-step instructions on how you can benefit from these nonimpact, full-body workouts. Choose from 11 workouts and 30 drills that vary in intensity and are based on your personal fitness goals. Throughout the book you will find exercise instruction, motivational tips, and sample programs based on real-life experiences from highly acclaimed instructors. The book features 113 photos showing you safe and correct cycling techniques to maximize endurance gains. You will also learn 48 strength exercises specially designed for indoor cycling to give you a full-body workout and overall conditioning. Furthermore, the book covers mind-body training and visualization, a combination unique to Power Pacing since most other fitness trends tend to fail to keep the body and mind inspired. Whether you re looking for a great new way to stay in shape, cycle year-round, or just want to add a little variety to your workouts, Power Pacing for Indoor Cycling has all the information you need. Use it to create a custom fitness program tailored to your individual needs. About the Author Kristopher Kory has been certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for more than a decade and is an international exercise and fitness workshop presenter. He is the North American Education Director for Keiser Corporation and is the co-developer of the Keiser Power Pacing Programs, along with fitness authority Karen Voight. He has certified over 5,000 new cycling instructors to teach the Keiser Power Pacing Programs. Kory has more than 16 years of aerobic, dance, fitness programming, and club management experience. He s been featured in and/or has authored over 50 publications and is the creator of Keiser s new cycling videos? Power Pace and Shape? and? Race and Pace. Kory has also been featured on Fox News with his own segment, ?Fit Tip of the Week. He is a popular speaker at fitness conferences, including those of the International Dance and Exercise Association and Club Industry. Kory lives in Naples, Florida. Tom Seabourne, a PhD recipient in exercise science, currently holds four Ultra Marathon Cycling Association (UMCA) world records and finished in the top ten in the Race Across America (RAAM). He is a two-time U.S. National Heavyweight Taekwondo Champion and was runner-up in the World Taekwondo Championships. He also is an accomplished tennis competitor. Certified by the ACE and the Am
Are you struggling to develop an exercise program? Having trouble sticking with your current program? Dissatisfied with the results you re seeing-or not seeing? Your Personal Trainer gives you customized, expert training advice that will help you get the results you want. And it does so at a fraction of the cost of hiring your own trainer! Douglas Brooks-one of the top personal trainers in the United States-shares his no-nonsense, results-oriented approach to training. He offers no quick fixes, but what he does offer are proven effective exercise programs and techniques similar to those he prescribes to his clients every day. Your Personal Trainer provides individually tailored programs, structured workouts, and planned training cycles, all featuring the latest exercise information available to help you achieve your fitness goals. Here s just a sampling of the many features you ll find: ? Guidelines for scheduling your workouts? Recommended stretches and strength exercises? Interval training models? Warm-up and cool-down techniques? Advice on cross-training? Nutrition tips? Hints for building in rest and recovery? Self-tests for tracking your progress Through it all, Brooks will keep you motivated and make your exercise program fun, not drudgery. Regardless of your fitness level, the time-tested techniques in Your Personal Trainer will give you a training advantage and empower you to take control of your fitness and health. If you re a personal trainer, you too can use Your Personal Trainer to better serve your clients. You ll find state-of-the-art advice on how to build a training regimen around your clients? specific needs, limitations, and goals. Plus, you ll learn Brooks? techniques for motivating clients. About the Author.
