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Foam Roller Workbook: Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques

Foam Roller Workbook: Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques

Description for Sales People: First foam roller book Illustrates 100 exercises and stretches with over 150 step-by-step photos Includes a variety of exercises for all levels of injury and rehab...

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Ulysses Press

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Description for Sales People:
First foam roller book

Illustrates 100 exercises and stretches with over 150 step-by-step photos

Includes a variety of exercises for all levels of injury and rehab as well as a plan for maintaining long term health to prevent re-injury

Author is an MD and author of several respected and well-reviewed rehab books

Table of Contents:
Part 1. Getting Started -- Foam Roller: The Magic Bullet? -- Why Use Foam Rollers? -- Choosing a Roller -- Before You Begin -- Part 2. The Programs -- General Fitness -- Proper Posture -- Hamstring Flexibility -- Shoulder Flexibility -- Baseball/Softball -- Basketball -- Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts -- Cycling -- Football/Rugby -- Golf -- Running/Jogging/Hiking -- Rowing/Kayaking -- Skiing: Downhill/Cross-Country -- Swimming/Surfing -- Tennis/Racquetball -- Part 3. The Exercises -- Seated Series -- Pelvic Tilt -- Ankle Sequence -- Lying Series -- Supine Orientation -- Supine Stabilization-Arms -- Supine Stabilization-Legs -- Supine Stabilization-Combination -- Supine Marching -- Supine Pelvic Lift -- Pelvic Lift Marching -- Supine Leg Press-Out -- Supine I, Y & T -- Supine Bench Press -- Supine Fly -- Prone Reverse Fly -- Push-Up -- Plank to Pike -- Spine Extension -- Side Salutation -- Kneeling Series -- Mad Cat -- Pointer Sequence -- Hip Flexor Stretch -- Kneel Stance -- Wrist Stretch -- Standing Series -- Roller Squat -- Roller Stand -- Standing Slide -- Standing Mini Squat -- Standing Ball Pick-Up -- Tightrope Walk -- Rock and Roll -- One-Leg Balance -- Sword Fighter -- Frontal Raise -- Lateral Raise -- Skiing -- Compound Skiing -- Rotator Cuff Exercise -- Obstacle Course -- Tightrope Challenge -- Massage Series -- Gluteal Massage -- Quad Massage -- Iliotibial Band Massage -- Inner Thigh Massage -- Calf Massage -- Hamstring Massage -- Arch Rocks -- Upper Back Massage -- Forearm Massage -- Lat Massage -- Neck Massage -- Index -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author.

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Brief Description:
"Amplify your stretches and exercise using the foam roller. Once used exclusively in physical therapy settings, the foam roller has made its way into yoga and pilates studios, gyms and homes. With this simple device, you can: Improve core strength, Increase flexibility, Release tension, Alleviate pain, Rehabilitate injuries. Foam Roller Workout offers 50 effective exercises paired with clear captions and step-by-step photos that will help you roll your way to better posture, balance and relaxation. In addition, special programs will enhance your sporting life, whether you hit the track, the court, or the slopes" -- Back jacket.

Biographical Note:
Dr. Karl Knopf has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for more than 40 years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.

While at Foothill College, Karl was the coordinator of the Adaptive Fitness Technician Program and Lifelong Learning Institute. He taught disabled students and undergraduates about corrective exercise. In addition to teaching, Karl developed the "Fitness Educators of Older Adults Association" to guide trainers of older adults. Currently, Karl is a director at the International Sports Science Association and is on the advisory board of PBS's Sit and Be Fit show.

In his spare time he has spoken at conferences, authored many articles, and written numerous books on topics ranging from water workouts to fitness therapy. He was a frequent guest on both radio and print media on issues pertaining to senior fitness and the disabled.

Publisher Marketing:
Unleash the power of the foam roller with exercises to massage muscles, rehab injuries, and build flexibility from bestselling health and fitness author Dr. Karl Knopf.Once used exclusively in physical therapy settings, the foam roller has made its way into yoga and pilates studios, gyms and homes. With this simple device, you can:

-Improve core strength
-Increase flexibility
-Release tension
-Alleviate pain
-Rehabilitate injuries

Foam Roller Workout offers 50 effective exercises paired with clear captions and step-by-step photos that will help you roll your way to better posture, balance and relaxation. In addition, special programs will enhance your sporting life, whether you hit the track, the court, or the slopes.


Contributor Bio:Knopf, Karl
Dr. Karl Knopf has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for more than forty years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.

While at Foothill College, Karl was the coordinator of the Adaptive Fitness Technician Program and Lifelong Learning Institute. He taught disabled students and undergraduates about corrective exercise. In addition to teaching, Karl developed the "Fitness Educators of Older Adults Association" to guide trainers of older adults. Currently Karl is a director at the International Sports Science Association and is on the advisory board of PBS's Sit and Be Fit show.

In his spare time he has spoken at conferences, authored many articles, and written numerous books on topics ranging from water workouts to fitness therapy. He was a frequent guest on both radio and print media on issues pertaining to senior fitness and the disabled.


Author: Knopf, Karl
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2011-04-01
BISAC: Health & Fitness|Exercise|Stretching|Sports & Recreation|Equipment & Supplies|Health & Fitness|Massage & Reflexology
Subjects: Physical fitness|Hatha yoga|Pilates method|Foam rollers (Exercise equipment)
Weight: 0.48 lbs
ISBN: 9781569759257
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781569759257

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