Fitness Through Aerobics

Name: Fitness Through Aerobics
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ISBN: 9780205294176

ISBN-10: 0205294170

ISBN-13: 9780205294176

Edition: 4th (Teachers Edition, Instructors Manual, etc.)

Authors: Jan Galen Bishop

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Fitness Through Aerobics uses unique tools and strategies to put vital health and fitness information directly into the hands of readers. Using the most up-to-date fitness and wellness information on aerobic dance exercise, the Fifth Edition reflects current trends in group fitness by adding information and photographs for resistance exercises using weights. It also includes a discussion of other group fitness activities, such as group cycling and stair stepping. A list of web sites and new worksheets (such as BMI) make it even easier to access and apply information. For college instructors and students.

Book details

Edition: 4th
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English

Preface	p. ix
Aerobics, Wellness, and You!	p. 1
Aerobics	p. 1
Wellness and You	p. 2
Exercise and Wellness	p. 3
The Physical Benefits of Aerobic Dance Exercise	p. 5
Summary	p. 11
Knowledge Tips	p. 12
Individual Differences: Let's Talk About You	p. 13
Exercise and Back Care	p. 14
Exercise and Asthma	p. 15
Exercise and Diabetes	p. 15
Exercise and Pregnancy	p. 15
Exercise and Hypertension	p. 17
Exercise and Low-Risk Coronary Artery Diseases (CAD)	p. 17
Exercise and Aging	p. 17
Summary	p. 18
Knowledge Tips	p. 18
The Aerobics Look: Clothing and Equipment	p. 19
Shoes	p. 19
Other Clothing	p. 21
Equipment	p. 22
Summary	p. 23
Knowledge Tips	p. 23
Fitness Components and Exercise Principles	p. 25
Components of Fitness	p. 25
Principles of Exercise	p. 26
Summary	p. 28
Knowledge Tips	p. 28
The Aerobic Target Zone	p. 29
Frequency	p. 29
Time	p. 29
Intensity	p. 30
Summary	p. 36
Knowledge Tips	p. 36
Setting Goals and Reaching Your Dream	p. 37
Establishing Your Fitness Goals	p. 37
Finding Motivation	p. 40
Choosing the Activity	p. 40
Tracking Your Progress	p. 41
Evaluating the Program and Your Goals	p. 41
Protecting Your Commitment	p. 42
Summary	p. 43
Knowledge Tips	p. 43
Posture: A Dynamic Concept	p. 45
Flexibility and Posture	p. 45
Muscle Strength and Body Alignment	p. 45
Exercise Alignment Checks	p. 46
Posture and Healthy Living	p. 48
Other Influences on Posture	p. 48
Posture and Sports and Dance	p. 51
Summary	p. 52
Knowledge Tips	p. 52
Warm-Up/Cool-Down: Flexibility	p. 53
Warm-Up	p. 53
Flexibility Exercises	p. 56
Cool-Down	p. 66
Summary	p. 67
Knowledge Tips	p. 67
Rhythmic Aerobics: Variations and Styles	p. 69
Dance Aerobics	p. 69
Combat and Martial Arts Aerobics	p. 69
Cardio-Machine Aerobics	p. 70
The Aerobics Portion of Class	p. 70
Techniques That Apply to All Rhythmic Aerobics	p. 71
High-Impact Aerobics	p. 71
Low-Impact Aerobics	p. 72
Step Aerobics	p. 73
Basic Steps for Step Aerobics	p. 73
Water Aerobics	p. 78
Circuit Aerobics	p. 80
Slide Aerobics	p. 80
Aerobics Videotapes	p. 83
Commonly Asked Questions	p. 83
Summary	p. 84
Knowledge Tips	p. 84
Body Toning Through Resistance Exercises	p. 85
Benefits of Muscular Strength and Endurance	p. 85
Resistance Exercises: Before, After, or During Aerobics?	p. 86
Achieving Resistance	p. 86
The Muscular Strength-Endurance Continuum	p. 86
Frequency	p. 86
Intensity	p. 87
Time	p. 87
Static and Dynamic Training	p. 87
Technique Tips for Resistance Exercises	p. 88
Resistance Exercises	p. 89
Summary	p. 102
Knowledge Tips	p. 102
Weights, Bands, Water: Adding Resistance	p. 103
Weights	p. 103
Resistance Exercises with Weights	p. 104
Exercise Bands	p. 109
Resistance Exercises with Bands	p. 109
Water	p. 114
Resistance Exercises in the Water	p. 115
Summary	p. 115
Knowledge Tips	p. 116
Nutrition and Weight Control	p. 117
Basic Nutritional Information	p. 117
The Food Pyramid	p. 120
Weight Control Information	p. 121
Weight Management	p. 127
Commonly Asked Questions	p. 130
Summary	p. 131
Knowledge Tips	p. 132
Prevention and Care	p. 133
Foot Injuries	p. 133
Shin Injuries	p. 134
Knee Injuries	p. 135
Multiple Site Injuries	p. 135
Heat-Related Injuries	p. 137
Commonly Asked Qustions	p. 137
Summary	p. 138
Knowledge Tips	p. 138
A Lifetime of Aerobics ...	p. 139
Summary	p. 141
Knowledge Tips	p. 141
Muscles of the Body	p. 143
Internet Resources	p. 145
Worksheets
Health and Fitness History	p. 147
Summary Record Sheet	p. 149
Calculating Your Target Heart Rate--MHR Formula	p. 151
Calculating Your Target Heart Rate--Karvonen Formula	p. 153
Heart Rate Chart	p. 155
Goal Setting	p. 157
Fitness Log	p. 159
Cardiorespiratory Fitness--Step Test	p. 161
Cardiorespiratory Fitness--12-Minute Walk/Run Test	p. 163
Cardiorespiratory Fitness--1.5-Mile Timed Run Test	p. 165
Flexibility--Trunk Forward Flexion Tests	p. 167
Quick Check Flexibility Tests	p. 169
Muscular Endurance--Partial Curl-Up Test	p. 173
Muscular Endurance--Push-Up Test	p. 175
Healthy Weight--Waist/Hip Ratio, BMI, Percent Fat	p. 177
Nutrition Awareness--Weekday	p. 179
Nutrition Awareness--Weekend Day	p. 181
Bibliography	p. 183
Glossary	p. 189
Index	p. 193
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