Exercise physiologist and wellness expert Suzanne Falaschetti presents sound advice on how to design and implement a home exercise plan. Falaschetti guides the reader, step-by-step, as they prepare for exercise, design a workout plan, and select safe and appropriate exercise equipment. Includes logical, easy-to-follow exercises and workouts in sensible progressions that are suitable for beginners and advanced exercisers alike. The book thoroughly explains the benefits of exercise in a home gym, and offers chapters on preparing for exercise, personal workout plans, a shopping guide to home gym equipment (with specific information on cardiovascular and strength training equipment), and much more.
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Suzanne Falaschetti has served as a private personal trainer, corporate Health & Wellness Manager, and currently acts as a health coach to provide risk factor reduction counseling to managed care and corporate clients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sports science (Indiana University, 1990), her master’s degree in exercise science and cardiac rehabilitation (Northeastern Illinois University, 1992), and has practiced clinical exercise physiology and personal training for thirteen years. She has treated patients in a clinical setting, acting as supervisor of two hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation programs, and has coordinated numerous community wellness programs.
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Very good information,
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If you are looking to design your own home gym, I think you will find this resource very helpful. Some outdated fitness information by the author, but overall, very informative.
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In this chapter I will review the pros and cons of deciding to dedicate space in your home to a workout area. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
home gym owners, wet footprint test, home workout plan, exercise encyclopedia, personal workout plan, adjustable ankle weight, home exercisers, regular exercise training, other free end, split stance, home exercise equipment, resistance band, cardiovascular equipment, roller pads, cardiovascular exercise, static stretching, exercise mode, ski machine, regular exercisers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cardio Rest Warm-up, Shoulders Quadriceps, Flexibility Cool, Strength Warm-up, Duration Lifting, Duration Warm-up, Exercises Chest, Strength Training Mode Primary, Abdominal Muscles Frequency, Flexibility Mode Static Stretching Exercises Neck, Cardiovascular Mode Primary, Train Cool, Intensity Moderate Sets, Fitness Products Council, United States, Triceps Kickbacks New!
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home gym owners, wet footprint test, home workout plan, exercise encyclopedia, personal workout plan, adjustable ankle weight, home exercisers, regular exercise training, other free end, split stance, home exercise equipment, resistance band, cardiovascular equipment, roller pads, cardiovascular exercise, static stretching, exercise mode, ski machine, regular exercisers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cardio Rest Warm-up, Shoulders Quadriceps, Flexibility Cool, Strength Warm-up, Duration Lifting, Duration Warm-up, Exercises Chest, Strength Training Mode Primary, Abdominal Muscles Frequency, Flexibility Mode Static Stretching Exercises Neck, Cardiovascular Mode Primary, Train Cool, Intensity Moderate Sets, Fitness Products Council, United States, Triceps Kickbacks New!
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- Sports Medicine (British Medical Bulletin) by J. B. King in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Cardiac Rehabilitation by American Physical Therapy Association in Front Matter
- Fountain of Youth by Student Editors Association in Front Matter
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