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| exercises for high kicks: Stretching Scientifically Thomas Kurz, 1994 |
| exercises for high kicks: Ultimate Flexiblity Sang H. Kim, 2010-09-22 Ultimate Flexibility is the book you've been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, Ultimate Flexibility is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice.Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H. Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching. |
| exercises for high kicks: Relax Into Stretch Pavel Tsatsouline, 2002 Conventional stretching attempts to literally elongate your tissues, which is dangerous and ineffective. Relax into Stretch simply teaches your muscles to relax into a stretch. If you compare traditional training to a messy hardware reorganization, then Relax into Stretch is an efficient software upgrade.While stretching tissues may take years, changes in the nervous system are immediate Your muscles will start noticeably elongating from your first Relax into Stretch practice-and within months you will have achieved a level of flexibility uncommon in our species.-Pavel Tsatsouline. Own an illustrated guide to the thirty-six most effective techniques for super-flexibility. How the secret of mastering your emotions can add immediate inches to your stretch. How to wait out your tension-the surprising key to greater mobility and a better stretch. How to fool your reflexes into giving you all the stretch you want. Why contract-relax stretching is 267% more effective than conventional relaxed stretching. How to breathe your way to greater flexibility. Using the Russian technique of Forced Relaxation as your ultimate stretching weapon. How to stretch when injured-faster, safer ways to heal. Young, old, male, female-learn what stretches are best for you and what stretches to avoid. Why excessive flexibility can be detrimental to athletic performance-and how to determine your real flexibility needs.Plateau-busting strategies for the chronically inflexible |
| exercises for high kicks: Complete Kicking Sang H. Kim, 2009 This is a comprehensive guide to the kicks of Taekwondo from white belt to black belt and beyond. Sang H. Kim shares his expert knowledge of fundamental, jumping, spinning and multiple kicks. You will get in-depth instruction for over 40 kicks, including the purpose of the kick, key points to pay attention to when practising, step-by-step execution of the kick, the best targets for each kick, applications for sport fighting and self-defence, plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them. As you progress, you'll also learn exercises designed to improve your kicking flexibility, power, speed and balance. This book goes beyond the basics and explains the concepts behind awesome kicks including how to generate power using your whole body in every kick, how to generate maximum impact, how to use body mechanics to kick higher, and how to get the most out of every practice session. This is the ultimate reference for martial artists of all styles who want to master the art of kicking. Kicks included: Front Kick; Roundhouse Kick; Side Kick; Knee Kick; Raising Kick; Outside Crescent Kick; Inside Crescent Kick; Axe Kick; Whip Kick; Twist Kick; Pushing Kick; Flying Side Kick; Back Kick; Turn Kick; Spin Whip Kick; Hopping Kicks; Jumping Kicks; Jumping Spin Kicks; Multiple Kicks; Combination Kicks. |
| exercises for high kicks: Superkick Tony Higo, 2012-09 A complete 'How to' guide to martial arts kicking mastery by world's fastest kicker Tony Higo. Covering warm ups, cool downs, stretches, exercises and drills to build your kicks into an unstoppable force by the acknowledged master of kicking - Tony Higo. |
| exercises for high kicks: Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks Marc De Bremaeker, Roy Faige, 2012-04-17 A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more! |
| exercises for high kicks: The Art of Stretching and Kicking James Lew, 2018-07-16 James Lew, martial artist, tournament champion, actor, stuntman, director and Emmy Award winning Stunt Coordinator. This was the first book written by Lew and presents the secrets to his amazing flexibility. Useful for all sports, it covers the essentials to proper stretching required to prevent injury. The stretching exercises put forth in this book are the result of years of athletic training and study. Their worth has been substantiated by hundreds of his grateful students. Also included are some of Lew's favorite kicking techniques; including: the front drop kick; the lotus kick; the double side kick; the roundhouse heel kick and the butterfly kick. |
| exercises for high kicks: Complete Guide to Kicking & Punting Brent Grablachoff, 2013-01-16 Coach Brent Grablachoff teaches you the art of kicking and punting in this comprehensive instructional kicking book. Learn a proven step by step process of kicking quality field goals, kickoffs, punts, and onside kicks. Improve your kicking and punting form, technique, and fundamentals. Increase your distance, height, accuracy, and confidence! He teaches you stretches, workouts, and leg speed & strength exercises. Learn new kicking drills, practice routines, recruiting advice, secrets to optimize your equipment, and even tips on mastering the ‘mental game.’ The Complete Guide to Kicking & Punting is the best and most ‘complete’ instructional football kicking book available! |
| exercises for high kicks: ElasticSteel Method of Athletic Conditioning Paul Zaichik, 2005-01-01 ElasticSteel Method of Athletic Conditioning using body weight exercises to gain supreme strength and fitness. |
| exercises for high kicks: Strong Curves Bret Contreras, 2013-04-02 This is not your run-of-the-mill fitness book. Developed by world-renowned gluteal expert Bret Contreras, Strong Curves offers an extensive fitness and nutrition guide for women seeking to improve their physique, function, strength, and mobility. Contreras spent the last eighteen years researching and field-testing the best methods for building better butts and shapelier bodies. In Strong Curves, he offers the programs that have proven effective time and time again with his clients, allowing you to develop lean muscle, rounded glutes, and greater confidence. Each page is packed with information decoding the female anatomy, providing a better understanding as to why most fitness programs fail to help women reach their goals. With a comprehensive nutritional guide and over 200 strength exercises, this book gets women off the treadmill and furnishes their drive to achieve strength, power, and sexy curves from head to toe. Although the glutes are the largest and most powerful muscle group in the human body, they often go dormant due to lifestyle choices, leading to a flat, saggy bum. Strong Curves is the cure. |
| exercises for high kicks: Tranquility Through Movement Sang H. Kim, 2020-05-19 In tranquility, the body and mind are quiet and settled. Positive feelings prevail over negative feelings, and a sense of connection with the deeper self, and the force of nature rises. In Tranquility Through Movement, Sang H. Kim presents a sequence of 12 mindful movements to promote and sustain a tranquil inner state in the face of stress and uncertainty. The goal of each movement is to deliberately collect unhealthy tension that is held in the body and disperse it to help your body become tension neutral. These gentle movements can be modified for beginners or done as recommended for a more advanced challenge to balance and coordination. An excellent daily home practice routine that can be done anywhere you can stand and stretch your arms. |
| exercises for high kicks: 12 Week Marine Corps Recruit Training Prep Nick Koumalatsos, Josh Honsberger, 2017-10-16 This is a 12-week program designed to develop the strength and stamina to successfully complete every physical aspect of Marine Corps Basic Training. The overall goal of this program is to max out the PFT, CFT, and Swim Qual. While having the overall stamina to be physically superior while attending Marine Corps Basic Training. We have scientifically broken down this training to get you to optimize your potential without overtraining or causing injury. www.usmcprep.com https: //youtu.be/vekMzHfclzA |
| exercises for high kicks: ElasticSteel Method of Athletic Conditioning Paul Zaichik, 2005-01-01 Method of Athletic Conditioning which prepares the muscles and the joints for the strength and flexibility required to perform full splits and high kicks. |
| exercises for high kicks: The 12-Minute Athlete Krista Stryker, 2020-03-31 Unlock your athletic potential and get into the best shape of your life with Krista Stryker’s HIIT and bodyweight workouts—all of which can be done in just minutes a day! If you’ve ever thought you couldn’t get results without spending hours in the gym, that you’d never be able to do a pull-up, or that it’s too late to get in your best shape ever, The 12-Minute Athlete will change your mind, your body, and your life. Get serious results with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done in just minutes a day. Give up the excuses and learn to use your own bodyweight and a few basic pieces of portable equipment for short, incredibly effective workouts. Reset your mindset, bust through mental blocks, and set meaningful goals you’ll actually accomplish. You can finally ditch the dieting and enjoy food as fuel with simple eating guidelines to the 80/20 rule. In The 12-Minute Athlete you’ll also find: –A guide to basic calisthenics and bodyweight exercises for any fitness level –Progressive exercises to achieve seemingly “impossible” feats like pistol squats, one-arm push-ups, pull-ups, and handstands –More than a dozen simple and healthy recipes that will fuel your workouts –Two 8-week workout plans for getting fitter, faster, and stronger –Bonus Tabata workouts –And so much more! The 12-Minute Athlete is for men and women, ex-athletes and new athletes, experienced athletes and “non-athletes”—for anyone who has a body and wants to get stronger and start living their healthiest life. |
| exercises for high kicks: Why Stretching Won't Make You Flexible Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS, 2021-12-24 Flexibility training could possibly be the most misunderstood and perhaps the most undervalued component of wellness and physical conditioning. To you this probably means reaching down and touching your toes or getting deep into a squat. But the definition of flexibility is so much more complicated than simply being able to do a single stretch. Find out the 7 Ways to Become Flexible WITHOUT Stretching in this 27-page special report! |
| exercises for high kicks: Forza The Samurai Sword Workout Ilaria Montagnani, 2005-06-28 “Meet the Lara Croft of Manhattan” --The New York Post STRIKE, THRUST, CUT . . . YOUR WAY INTO GREAT SHAPE Feel the power and exhilaration of a Samurai sword workout with Forza, the full body exercise program based on Japanese sword fighting techniques. Build muscle and burn fat with this fantastic cardio workout that strings together controlled sword movements in to movie-like, choreographed combinations performed at high speed. |
| exercises for high kicks: Beyond Stretching Pavel Tsatsouline, 1998-01-01 Learn the complete Joint Mobility Training Program, a Russian system for improving your joints' health, even when damaged by arthritis. Discover Russia's most advanced method of Plyometric Flexibility Training speed-specific flexibility. Discover how to display maximal flexibility without a warm-up. Discover a unique technique to immediately boost your strength and explosiveness giving you the edge over your competition, the first time you use it. Learn a Soviet commando exercise that enables you to have maximal speed in your kicks even at the limit of your flexibility and a unique method for strengthening the knee ligaments, for faster and safer kicking. Discover why the stretches you have been doing compromise your strength, and what Russian weight lifters do instead. Discover three special stretching techniques that build super strength by manipulating your feedback loop, the same thing that enables desperate mothers to lift cars off their children! Learn how much flexibility you really need and how to develop it in a fraction of the time you spend stretching today. |
| exercises for high kicks: Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Yeon Hwan Park, Jon Gerrard, 2013-08 Black Belt Tae Kwon Do combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. This reference and study guide for black belt-level students is mindful that the ultimate aim of Tae Kwon Do is to bring its practitioners into harmony with the universe and help others achieve the same goal. -- Cover, p. [4]. |
| exercises for high kicks: Advanced Dynamic Kicks George Chung, Cynthia Rothrock, 1986 Learn how to build a personal kicking system for competition and self-defence from two members of the Black Belt Hall of Fame, George Chung, a taekwondo stylist, and Cynthia Rothrock, an expert in northern Shaolin kung fu, as they demonstrate the impeccable kicking skills that made them tournament kata champions. |
| exercises for high kicks: Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends Ray Long, Raymond A. Long (MD.), 2010 Master the science behind Vinyasa Flow and the standing poses of Hatha Yoga. Dr. Ray Long guides you on a visual narrative through the anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology of this ancient art, decoding each pose along the way. The Mat Companion series provides you with beautifully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to use scientific principles to obtain the maximum benefit from your practice. Each book includes the Bandha Yoga Codex, a simple five-step process that can be applied to any pose to improve strength, flexibility, and precision - no matter what style of yoga you practice.--Publisher's description. |
| exercises for high kicks: Performance Optimization in Taekwondo from Laboratory to Field Monoem Haddad, 2014-08-02 Performance Optimization in Taekwondo from Laboratory to Field provides the latest and most comprehensive information related to Taekwondo training and competition. Its accuracy and reliability make it a reference for both Taekwondo coaches and researchers. |
| exercises for high kicks: Running Anatomy Joe Puleo, Patrick Milroy, 2010 Detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations have drawn over a million readers to this popular anatomy series. Now Running Anatomy is the ideal resource for fitness runners and competitive runners hoping to improve performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing the efficiency of the running motion, while minimizing the risk for injury. Anatomical illustrations highlight the muscles in action during effective running exercises and help readers assess and rehab running injuries like plantar fasciitis and ITB syndrome. Original. |
| exercises for high kicks: T'ai Chi For Dummies Therese Iknoian, 2001-08-30 For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can’t be wrong. Whether you already dabble in T’ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you’re only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, T’ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes demystify T’ai Chi principles and practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms and concepts and break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors and authors either can’t or won’t. And with the help of crystal-clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, they get you on track with a T’ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you: Increase balance and flexibility Combat fatigue and reduce stress Tone muscles Unlock your power centers and boost energy Improve focus and concentration Breathe “mindfully” and meditate Enhance your sense of inner peace and well-being Discover just how easy it can be to make T’ai Chi and its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you’ll quickly master the basic movements and forms, as well as: T’ai Chi’s Yang 24-Movement Form Qigong and Push Hands techniques Techniques that help speed recovery from specific injuries T’ai Chi movements for aerobic exercise Exercise is good for the body and soul. Now let Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes show you how to energize, find inner peace, and tone your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi. |
| exercises for high kicks: FASTer Way to Fat Loss Amanda Tress, 2019-05-20 Are you one of the millions of individuals who have tried every fad diet on the market, and still can't meet your goals? Or maybe you're killing yourself at the gym, spending hours on the treadmill to maintain the perfect number on the scale. Regardless of your failing strategy, you're feeling exhausted, discouraged, and uninspired. Enter The FASTer Way to Fat Loss, a behind-the-scenes look at the lifestyle sweeping the health and wellness industry. Since the creation of the program in 2016, the FASTer Way has helped tens of thousands of men and women lose fat and regain confidence. Through the book, Amanda Tress, author and creator of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, details the core components of the FASTer Way and dives into the science that backs them up. Please note: Purchasing this book does NOT include participation in the official FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. Program registration must be purchased separately at www.fasterwaytofatloss.com. |
| exercises for high kicks: Total Immersion Terry Laughlin, 2012-03-13 Swim better—and enjoy every lap—with Total Immersion, a guide to improving your swimming from an expert with more than thirty years of experience in the water. Terry Laughlin, the world’s #1 authority on swimming success, has made his unique approach even easier for anyone to master. Whether you’re an accomplished swimmer or have always found swimming to be a struggle, Total Immersion will show you that it’s mindful fluid movement—not athletic ability—that will turn you into an efficient swimmer. This new edition of the bestselling Total Immersion features: -A thoughtfully choreographed series of skill drills—practiced in the mindful spirit of yoga—that can help anyone swim more enjoyably -A holistic approach to becoming one with the water and to developing a swimming style that’s always comfortable -Simple but thorough guidance on how to improve fitness and form -A complementary land-and-water program for achieving a strong and supple body at any age Based on more than thirty years of teaching, coaching, and research, Total Immersion has dramatically improved the physical and mental experience of swimming for thousands of people of all ages and abilities. |
| exercises for high kicks: Stan Lee Presents The Mighty Marvel Strength and Fitness Book Stan Lee, Ann Picardo, 1976-01-01 |
| exercises for high kicks: Natalie Jill's 7-Day Jump Start Natalie Jill, 2016-05-03 Social media sensation, fitness trainer, and sports nutritionist Natalie Jill offers her popular 7 day jump start program for weight loss, with recipes and tips |
| exercises for high kicks: Swimming Anatomy Ian A. McLeod, 2009-10-22 See how to achieve stronger starts, more explosive turns, and faster times! Swimming Anatomy will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscle strength and optimizing the efficiency of every stroke. Swimming Anatomy includes 74 of the most effective swimming exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action. Swimming Anatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the starting block, in the water, and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles for starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke) show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to swimming performance. You’ll also learn how exercises can be modified to target specific areas, improve your form in the water, and minimize common swimming injuries. Best of all, you’ll learn how to put it all together to develop a training program based on your individual needs and goals. Whether you are training for a 50-meter freestyle race or the open-water stage of a triathlon, Swimming Anatomy will ensure you enter the water prepared to achieve every performance goal. |
| exercises for high kicks: Return to Life Through Contrology Joseph H. Pilates, William John Miller, 2021-04-02 This seminal work, written by the creator of the Pilates method himself, guides you through a series of precisely designed exercises that strengthen the body, enhance flexibility, and promote overall well-being. With detailed instructions and accompanying photographs, Joseph Pilates demonstrates how his innovative approach to fitness can help you achieve a renewed sense of vitality, improve your posture, and gain mastery over your physical and mental health. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this timeless classic is an essential resource for anyone seeking to unlock their body's full potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. |
| exercises for high kicks: Stretch and Strengthen Judy Alter, 1992-02 Describes more than one hundred exercises and teaches how to stretch muscles overtightened by use, strengthen muscles too long on the stretch, and balance muscle strength with lifelong flexibility |
| exercises for high kicks: MARTIAL ARTS WOMAN Andrea Harkins, 2016-09-22 The Martial Arts Woman shares the stories and insights of more than twenty-five women in the martial arts, and how they apply martial arts to their lives. Unlike most other martial art books, the reader will catch a glimpse into the brave and empowered woman who dares to be all that she can be. Many of these women had to overcome great societal or personal challenges to break into the men's world of martial arts. This book will motivate and inspire you to go after your goals in life and to fight through every challenge and defeat every obstacle. The Martial Arts Woman will open your eyes to the power of the human spirit and the martial art mindset that dwells in each of us! |
| exercises for high kicks: Glute Lab Bret Contreras, Glen Cordoza, 2019-09-17 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER IMPROVE YOUR PHYSIQUE, BUILD LEAN MUSCLE, AND INCREASE STRENGTH For more than twenty years, Bret “the Glute Guy” Contreras has been on a quest to improve human performance, focusing his research on the gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in the human body. What started as an effort to improve his own weak, flat backside quickly evolved when he discovered the wide range of functional movements to which the glutes contribute. Properly trained glutes not only help you lift heavier, jump higher, sprint faster, and swing harder but also help prevent knee, hip, and lower back pain and injuries. Bret went on to earn a doctorate in sports science and is now known as one of the world’s foremost experts on strength and physique training. After helping thousands of people reach their strength goals and achieve their ideal physique in his world-renowned training facilities, Bret brings you Glute Lab, which pulls his field-tested and scientifically proven methods and techniques together into an all-in-one glute training system that will help you develop leaner, rounder, stronger, higher-performing glutes. This all-encompassing guide explains why glute training is important for health and performance, how the glutes function, what critical role they play in the body, and how to design the optimal training program to accomplish your aesthetic and performance goals. This book offers thirty-six weeks of programming and several training templates for those who want to dive right in, breaking down each technique with step-by-step photos and descriptions. Bret also reveals the most common faults people make when performing these movements and offers hundreds of tips for getting the most out of every training session. You can implement his system in your local gym or even in the comfort of your own home. Glute Lab is more than just a book on glute training. These principles and methods can help you maximize muscle growth and strength, improve body composition, overcome training and physique plateaus, train around injuries and discomfort, determine ideal training frequency and exercise selection, design periodized programs, and so much more. In short, this book gives you the tools to make strength and physique gains and design balanced programs that cater to a wide range of goals and work for your entire body. Whether you’re a regular person looking to improve your appearance, an athlete looking to boost your performance, a physique competitor or bodybuilder looking for an edge over the competition, a powerlifter looking to increase your strength, a CrossFitter inspired to gain knowledge, a personal trainer interested in offering your clients cutting-edge training techniques, or a physical therapist looking to improve your clients’ health, Glute Lab will equip you with the information you need. In this book you will learn: • The fundamentals of optimal glute training • The anatomy and function of the glutes • How to select exercises based on your physique and training goals • How to perform the most effective exercises for sculpting rounder, stronger glutes • Variations of the hip thrust, deadlift, and squat exercises • Sample training templates and splits that cater to different training goals and preferences • How to implement advanced methods into your training routine • Diet strategies to reach weight loss and body composition goals • Sample glute burnouts and templates • Twelve-week beginner, intermediate, and advanced full-body training programs with a glute emphasis • How to design your own customized training programs • How to overcome plateaus in training, strength, and physique |
| exercises for high kicks: Anatomy of Movement , 2007 Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body. In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise, and other physical disciplines. In this newly-revised edition, a majority of the thousand-plus illustrations are new or have been modified by the author from the original edition. The text has also been updated, and the sequencing of the presentation of the musculoskeletal anatomy has been revised in part. |
| exercises for high kicks: Ultimate Fitness Through Martial Arts Sang H. Kim, 1993 This is a one-stop reference for martial arts students, instructors and coaches that includes over 200 new and traditional martial arts exercises, games and drills for developing speed, power, flexibility, timing, co-ordination, agility, balance, and mental strength. Includes: Variations for individuals, partners and groups; Detailed explanations of fitness concepts; Injury prevention; Diet and nutrition; Beginner, intermediate and black belt workout plans; Exercise cautions; Martial arts applications for all exercises; Instructor guidelines; Organised for easy reference. |
| exercises for high kicks: The Happy Runner Roche, David, Roche, Megan, 2018-11-15 Is your daily run starting to drag you down? Has running become a chore rather than the delight it once was? Then The Happy Runner is the answer for you. Authors David and Megan Roche believe that you can’t reach your running potential without consistency and joyful daily adventures that lead to long-term health and happiness. Guided by their personal experiences and coaching expertise, they point out the mental and emotional factors that will help you learn exactly how to become a happy runner and achieve your personal best. |
| exercises for high kicks: Plyo-Flex: Plyometrics and Flexibility Training for Explosive Martial Arts Kicks and Performance Sports Marc De Bremaeker, 2018-10-07 Plyo-Flex is a system of plyometric exercises and intensive flexibility training designed to increase your kicking power, speed, flexibility and skill level. Based on scientific principles, Plyo-Flex exercises will boost your muscles, joints and nervous system interfaces to the next performance level. After only a few weeks of training, you should see a marked improvement in the speed of your kicks and footwork, the power of your kicks, the height of your jumps, your stamina and your overall flexibility. Hundreds of illustrations and photographs will guide you through the basic plyometric and stretching exercises. Once you've mastered the basics, add the kicking-oriented variations to your workout for an extra challenge. Plyo-Flex is packed with exercises and drills proven to boost kicking performance while building strength, speed and flexibility. The first edition of this book was reviewed and rated at 4.2 stars by Amazon customers. A representative review reads as follows: Excellent and to the point. By Oka Usi. The diagrams and descriptions are clear. The purpose and issues regarding each exercise are clearly described in simple English - no excessive jargon. The section on hamstrings and hip flexibility is excellent. |
| exercises for high kicks: Active Isolated Stretching Aaron L. Mattes, 1995 Demonstrates a technique of preventive muscle stretching based upon reciprocal innervation of muscle tissue, the agonist-antagonist reflex. With each exercise, the type of flexion and the muscle groups used are provided. The Mattes Method of Active Isolated Stretching is a myofascial release and therapeutic treatment for deep and superficial muscles, tendons and fascia. |
| exercises for high kicks: Lean in 15 Joe Wicks, 2016-01-05 The record-breaking no. 1 UK bestseller The Trainer everyone's following The Times EAT MORE. EXERCISE LESS. LOSE FAT. In his first book, Joe Wicks reveals how to shift your body fat by eating more and exercising less. Lean in 15 features 100 recipes for nutritious, quick-to-prepare meals and guides you through Joe's signature HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) home workouts - revealing how to combine food and exercise to ignite intense fat-burning. PRAISE FOR JOE WICKS His philosophy is simple: train hard and fuel your body. It's perfect if you're looking for a combination of food and fitness inspiration Harper's Bazaar |
| exercises for high kicks: The Science of Running Steve Magness, 2014 Reviews of The Science of Running:The Science of Running sets the new standard for training theory and physiological data. Every veteran and beginner distance coach needs to have this on their book shelf.-Alan WebbAmerican Record Holder-Mile 3:46.91 For anyone serious about running, The Science of Running offers the latest information and research for optimizing not only your understanding of training but also your performance. If you want to delve deeper into the world of running and training, this book is for you. You will never look at running the same.-Jackie Areson, 15th at the 2013 World Championships in the 5k. 15:12 5,000m best If you are looking for how to finish your first 5k, this book isn't for you. The Science of Running is written for those of us looking to maximize our performance, get as close to our limits as possible, and more than anything find out how good we can be, or how good our athletes can be. In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world's best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance. It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. You will take a tour through the inside of the body, learning what causes fatigue, how we produce energy to run, and how the brain functions to hold you back from super-human performance. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals. You will learn how to develop training plans and to look at training in a completely different way. The Science of Running does not hold back information and is sure to challenge you to become a better athlete, coach, or exercise scientist in covering such topics as:· What is fatigue? The latest research on looking at fatigue from a brain centered view.· Why VO2max is the most overrated and misunderstood concept in both the lab and on the track· Why zone training leads to suboptimal performance.· How to properly individualize training for your own unique physiology.· How to look at the training process in a unique way in terms of stimulus and adaptation.· Full sample training programs from 800m to the marathon. |
| exercises for high kicks: India Book of Records 2021 Team Book India, 2021-08-02 Young or old, rich or poor, Hindu or Muslim, all unite at one platform; it's the India Book of Re-cords 2021. The year 2021 can be called the year of record making as more records are created and even more records are attempted than any other year in the past, leading to the breaking of our own boundaries to present you a bigger and thicker India Book of Records 2020. Arguably this is the biggest national book of records ever produced by any country, which in itself can be called a record. Truly, Indians create more re-cords than anyone else on the planet. While many of the Indian record holders achieved a place in Asia Book of Records and World Record Union, more than 50 Indian re-cord holders featured in a plat-form created by the initiative of three countries that produce the India Book of Records, Viet-nam Book of Records and Indonesia Book of Records to showcase the top record holders at the global stage. As you are holding 'India Book of Records 2021', surely some of the records will inspire you to challenge yourself to create a record and see your name in India Book of Records 2021. |
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1 day ago · Below, Rachel outlines six at-home exercises that sculpt your body quicker than gym machines. Deadlifts. Shutterstock “Deadlifts are a compound movement and highly effective in …
10 Best Exercises for Everyone - Healthline
Feb 11, 2025 · We’ve rounded up the 10 best and most powerful exercises to do every single day. Do these for 30 days straight or twice a week to see and feel a difference.
Pictures of the 7 Most Effective Exercises to Do at the Gym or
Feb 24, 2025 · Let WebMD show you how to properly perform seven exercises including squats, lunges, crunches, and the bend-over row. Good technique is a must for effective and safe …
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The largest and most comprehensive database of free video exercise guides! Learn how to perform exercises using correct technique.
20 Best Strength Training Exercises For A Complete Workout
Feb 11, 2023 · Here are the 20 Best Strength Training Exercises for a Complete Workout. Squats are a multi-joint, compound exercise that are often included in strength training routines for …
19 Cardio Exercises for an Effective At-Home Workout - Verywell Fit
May 3, 2024 · No equipment or gym membership? No problem. Here are 19 high-intensity cardio exercises you can do in your living room.
The 13 best exercises for overall health and fitness - Medical …
Dec 22, 2020 · Here, we look at 13 of the best exercises for overall health and fitness. We explain what areas of the body each exercise primarily works and provide step-by-step instructions.
5 Types of Exercises To Add to Your Workouts - Cleveland Clinic …
Feb 17, 2025 · There are five main types of exercise: resistance/strength training, cardio, flexibility training, balance exercises and sport-specific training.
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Browse through total-body exercises or movements that target more specific areas of the body. Each comes with a detailed description and photos to help ensure proper form.
10 Best Exercises for Everyone - Baptist Health
May 11, 2022 · Incorporating a variety of exercises into your daily routine ensures a balanced workout that targets different muscle groups. Below is a list of the best workout exercises that …
6 At-Home Exercises That Sculpt Your Body Fast - Eat This Not That
1 day ago · Below, Rachel outlines six at-home exercises that sculpt your body quicker than gym machines. Deadlifts. Shutterstock “Deadlifts are a compound movement and highly effective in …
