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Make the Pool Your Gym
No-Impact Water Workouts for Getting Fit, Building Strength and Rehabbing from Injury
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This book is ideal for anyone seeking a gentle yet effective fitness routine, including those recovering from injuries, older adults, athletes looking for low-impact cross-training, and individuals with chronic conditions. It suits readers interested in improving fitness safely through water exercise.
Water workouts provide a safe and fun way to lose weight, build muscle, and heal from injuries with zero harmful impact. Featuring clear instructions and helpful line drawings, Make the Pool Your Gym provides guidance for everyone to design their ultimate wet workout plans to get fit and feel great.
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STEP INTO THE NON-IMPACT, TOTAL-BODY BENEFITS OF WATER EXERCISE
Once used primarily for rehabilitation, water exercise has been proven to build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness and burn calories - all without the strain and trauma of land-based activities. This flexible training tool can help you:
• Improve muscular strength
• Increase flexibility
• Enhance cardiovascular fitness
• Alleviate pain
• Rehabilitate injuries
With step-by-step instructions and clear photos, Make the Pool Your Gym shows how to create the effective and efficient workout best suited to your needs. Whether you're a non-swimmer, an elite athlete, or someone with a chronic condition, you can make a splash in your fitness level without even getting your hair wet.
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ISBN: 9781612430140
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Ulysses Press
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 190.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 530g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Dr. Karl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California.
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