The complete idiot's guide to functional training illustrated
By: by Justin Price and Frances Sharpe
Contributors: Sharpe, Frances
Publisher: Alpha Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9781592579259
Subjects: Physical fitness; Physical education and training; Exercise; Muscle strength
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Functional training illustrated
Description: You know you need to exercise to stay in shape and be healthy, but there's more to a healthy body than buff biceps. Welcome to functional training! Learn a practical fitness program that improves your ability to handle everyday movements.--
Table of contents: title: Functional training 1-2-3. What is functional training? ; Functional training and your anatomy; title: Preparing for your workout. Getting started ; Tools of the trade ; The dynamic duo: foam roller and warm-up; title: Beginner functional exercises. Beginner body weight exercises ; Beginner resistance band exercises ; Beginner medicine ball exercises ; Beginner TRX exercises ; Beginner BOSU exercises ; Beginner kettlebell exercises; title: Intermediate functional exercises. Intermediate body weight exercises ; Intermediate resistance band exercises ; Intermediate medicine ball exercises ; Intermediate TRX exercises ; Intermediate BOSU exercises ; Intermediate kettlebell exercises; title: Advanced functional exercises. Advanced body weight exercises ; Advanced resistance band exercises ; Advanced medicine ball exercises ; Advanced TRX exercises ; Advanced BOSU exercises ; Advanced kettlebell exercises.