Stress is a major health threat to us today's society. A unique feature of many forms of Asian exercise is the goal of achieving serenity. The exercises in this book were created to reduce the negative effects of stress on you. This manual, designed for b
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This is a welcome addition to exercise physiology and martial arts literature by an experienced researcher and teacher in both these fields. There is a merging of exercise science with Asian martial arts instruction which is often lacking scientific background. There is a wealth of information on diet, exercise, health risk factors, pain, flexibility along with evaluation of these factors in relation to martial arts.
The first sections of the book are related to the health benefits of exercise. Ten causes of death are listed. The author defines metabolic syndrome and discusses research on risks of heart attack such as inflammation and stress and how exercise reduces them. The basics of exercise and measurement of power during exercise are described. There is a review of research on the benefits of exercise on health problems such as diabetes and aging. Different types of training such as aerobic and anaerobic and importance of a balanced program and methods of flexibility are described.
He then goes on to describe Indian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese methods of exercise and the martial arts of some of these countries. A description and history of Yoga and Chinese internal martial arts of T'ai-Chi, Hsing-I Ch'uan, and Pa-Kua Chang and also Ch'i Kung and meditation are discussed and the health benefits of T'ai-Chi and Ch'i Kung are pointed out. Different styles of T'ai Chi are described. In some sections step by step instructions are given such as Soaring Crane Ch'i Kung and the first section of the short form of Yang style T'ai Chi. Numerous references are given in each chapter. The book is meant as a supplement to class study but has many pictures of some of the forms.
The first sections of the book are related to the health benefits of exercise. Ten causes of death are listed. The author defines metabolic syndrome and discusses research on risks of heart attack such as inflammation and stress and how exercise reduces them. The basics of exercise and measurement of power during exercise are described. There is a review of research on the benefits of exercise on health problems such as diabetes and aging. Different types of training such as aerobic and anaerobic and importance of a balanced program and methods of flexibility are described.
He then goes on to describe Indian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese methods of exercise and the martial arts of some of these countries. A description and history of Yoga and Chinese internal martial arts of T'ai-Chi, Hsing-I Ch'uan, and Pa-Kua Chang and also Ch'i Kung and meditation are discussed and the health benefits of T'ai-Chi and Ch'i Kung are pointed out. Different styles of T'ai Chi are described. In some sections step by step instructions are given such as Soaring Crane Ch'i Kung and the first section of the short form of Yang style T'ai Chi. Numerous references are given in each chapter. The book is meant as a supplement to class study but has many pictures of some of the forms.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Asian Mind-Body Techniques Revealed is an excellent companian to the Tai Chi classes I am involved in with Harvey Kurland as my instructor. He covers a variety of physical problems that can greatly benefit from the practices and excercises described in his book. Our class consists of ages from 55 to 90. Those that have been in class on a consistant basis have seen quite an improvement in balance, lowering of blood pressure and flexiblity. I highly recommend this book.
Suzy L.
Suzy L.
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