Author: Anne Innis DaggPublisher: London : Wykeham Publications ; New York : Crane, Russak
ISBN:
Category : Animal locomotion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Running, Walking and Jumping
Author: Anne Innis DaggPublisher: London : Wykeham Publications ; New York : Crane, Russak
ISBN:
Category : Animal locomotion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Locomotion of Animals
Author: Robert AlexanderPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789401160100
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This book is about how animals travel around on land, in water and in the air. It is mainly about mechanisms of locomotion, their limitations and their energy requirements. There is some information about muscle physiology in Chapter 1, but only as much as seems necessary for the discussions of mechanisms and energetics. There is information in later chapters about the patterns of repetitive movement involved, for instance, in different gaits, but nothing about nervous mechanisms of coordination. I have tried to include most ofthe widely-used methods of locomotion, but have not thought it sensible to try to mention every variety of locomotion used by animals. This book is designed for undergraduates, but I hope that other people will also find it interesting. It is possible and sometimes illuminating to use complex mathematics in discussions of animal locomotion. This book includes many equations, but little mathematics. Such mathematics as there is, is simple. Discussions of the mechanisms and energetics of locomotion inevitably involve mechanics. I expect that some readers will know a lot of mechanics, and some hardly any. I have tried to help the latter without boring the former, by putting a summary of the necessary mechanics in an appendix (p. 140). References from the main text to the appendix will tell readers where they can find help, if they need it. Figures and equations in the appendix have numbers distinguished by a prefix A (for instance, Figure A.3).
Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping...
Author: Ed. JamesPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Ed. James' 'Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping...' is a comprehensive guide that delves into various physical activities and the training methods associated with them. Written in a clear and instructional style, this book provides detailed information on techniques, strategies, and exercises to improve one's athletic performance. The literary context of the book reflects a practical and hands-on approach to fitness, making it a valuable resource for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Throughout the book, readers will find step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and tips to help them achieve their fitness goals. Ed. James has compiled a wealth of knowledge on different sports and physical activities, making this book a go-to reference for anyone looking to enhance their skills and techniques in running, walking, rowing, wrestling, boxing, jumping, and more. As an experienced coach and athlete, James brings authority and expertise to the subject matter, making this book a valuable tool for individuals seeking to improve their athletic abilities. I highly recommend 'Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping...' to readers who are serious about refining their skills and achieving peak physical performance.
Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping, and All Kinds of Athletic Feats
Author: Ed. JamesPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385567254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
Running & Walking For Women Over 40
Author: Kathrine SwitzerPublisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1626812233
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A fun, easy, and economical route to fitness and health: “This book will give women everywhere the guidance they need” (Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon). Women’s fitness pioneer Kathrine Switzer has been on her feet for over fifty years. She knows how running or walking is the fastest, easiest, and least expensive road to fitness for women of any age. For women over forty in particular, it’s vital to fit an exercise regimen into their busy lives, and ensure they can stay active and healthy for many years to come. No matter how inexperienced or old you are, Switzer will guide and ease you into a new exercise schedule, making the time you give yourself the best part of your day—and your future life. Recommendations for shoes, clothing, injury prevention, nutrition, motivation, and finding the time in your life will keep you exercising safely and comfortably. For women over forty, Switzer’s expert running and walking programs are specifically designed for you, enabling you to keep healthy and enjoy life to the fullest for decades to come. “For many over-forty women, this book will be a passport to the best years of their lives.” —Joan Benoit Samuelson, Olympic gold medalist and US marathon record holder
The Run Walk Run® Method
Author: Jeff GallowayPublisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1782550828
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Jeff‘s quest for the injury-free marathon training program led him to develop group training programs in 1978, and to author Runner‘s World articles which have been used by hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN™, low mileage, three-day suggestions to an over 98% success rate. Jeff has worked with over 200,000 average people in training for specific goals. Jeff is an inspirational speaker to over 200 running and fitness sessions each year. His innovative ideas have opened up the possibility of running and completing a marathon to almost everyone. Philosophically, Jeff believes that we were all designed to run and walk, and he keeps finding ways to bring more people into the positive world of exercise.
ChiRunning
Author: Danny DreyerPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439164541
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
The revised edition of the bestselling ChiRunning, a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level. In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T’ai Chi. ChiRunning enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T’ai Chi: -Get aligned: Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past. -Engage your core: Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed. -Add relaxation to your running: Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance. -Make it a Mindful Practice: Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice. It’s easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step ChiRunning training program.
Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training
Author: Higdon, HalPublisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492517240
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training offers prescriptive programming for all levels of runners. Not only will it help you learn how to get started with your training, but it will show you where to focus your attention, when to progress, and how to keep it simple.
The Science of Running
Author: Steve MagnessPublisher: Origin Press (CA)
ISBN: 9780615942940
Category : Course à pied
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reviews of The Science of Running:"The Science of Running sets the new standard for training theory and physiological data. Every veteran and beginner distance coach needs to have this on their book shelf."-Alan WebbAmerican Record Holder-Mile 3:46.91 "For anyone serious about running, The Science of Running offers the latest information and research for optimizing not only your understanding of training but also your performance. If you want to delve deeper into the world of running and training, this book is for you. You will never look at running the same."-Jackie Areson, 15th at the 2013 World Championships in the 5k. 15:12 5,000m best If you are looking for how to finish your first 5k, this book isn't for you. The Science of Running is written for those of us looking to maximize our performance, get as close to our limits as possible, and more than anything find out how good we can be, or how good our athletes can be. In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world's best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance. It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. You will take a tour through the inside of the body, learning what causes fatigue, how we produce energy to run, and how the brain functions to hold you back from super-human performance. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals. You will learn how to develop training plans and to look at training in a completely different way. The Science of Running does not hold back information and is sure to challenge you to become a better athlete, coach, or exercise scientist in covering such topics as:· What is fatigue? The latest research on looking at fatigue from a brain centered view.· Why VO2max is the most overrated and misunderstood concept in both the lab and on the track· Why "zone" training leads to suboptimal performance.· How to properly individualize training for your own unique physiology.· How to look at the training process in a unique way in terms of stimulus and adaptation.· Full sample training programs from 800m to the marathon.
Author: Charles Hall