Stretch Exercise Dvd

Benefits of Stretching Exercises

Physical exercise is essential for the development and to maintain one's physical fitness. By adapting exercises in our daily routine, we not only improve alertness, but also improve our overall health. Exercises help us in maintaining a healthy weight by giving strength to muscles. There are various types of exercises that we can choose as per our requirements. Stretching Exercises play a very important role in maintaining a healthy body. We can develop flexibility when connective tissues and muscles are elongated through proper stretching in the regular way. So, it diminishes over time when these tissues are not stretched or exercised.

 

Stretching exercises increase our mental and physical relaxation and it also develop body awareness too.  Moreover, it also reduces the risk injuries as well as back problems. If you do stretching exercises on the regular basis, it can aid in maintaining physically balanced and postural body. These stretching exercises also reduce our body stiffness and gives relaxation to the muscles for improving movements flexibility.  Although these exercises bring many benefits for us, yet we should do it with warm-up training programs and it should be done under the proper guidance of trainer.

 

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Stretching Exercises
play a very important role in maintaining a healthy body. We can develop flexibility when connective tissues and muscles are elongated through proper stretching in the regular way
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Stretching and Exercise - The Truth! (DVD) $44.73 Considerable debate exists concerning the value of stretching prior to activity. Stretching and Exercise—The Truth! sifts through the available research on the topic and uncovers several misconceptions and oversights that can help shed light on the issue. The DVD is a terrific resource for health/fitness professionals who want to better understand the scientific rationale of why individuals should or should not stretch before engaging in physical activities. Among the topics covered: introduction to stretching, research studies—decrease in performance, research studies—no change in performance, research studies—increase in performance, studies on injury prevention, interpreting the research, and questions we need to ask. Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Stretch And Re-Energise (DVD) $12.43 A number of exercise routines designed to help improve fitness and alleviate stress. Cast List: Susan Fulton (Pres/Narr) Running Time: 52 min

Water Exercise Progressions (DVD) $62.64 Water Exercise Progressions presents a comprehensive overview of water exercise progressions for developing the musculature of both the upper and the lower body. Featuring two separate video programs—Upper Body Water Exercise Progressions and Lower Body Water Exercise Progressions, the DVD explains and demonstrates a variety of exercises that can be performed in shallow and deep water. The DVD also reviews how to apply sound biomechanical principles to a water-exercise class format. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

DAILY STRETCH BY LEWIS,MADELEINE (DVD) $16.25 Artist: LEWIS,MADELEINE Genre: Exercise/Fitness Rating: NR Release Date: 10FEB2004

Exercise and Diabetes (DVD) $44.73 Exercise and Diabetes explains how diabetes can be affected in a positive way by exercise. The DVD reviews how exercise can have a significant effect in helping diabetics control their disease and reduce their risk to life-threatening complications. Information and guidelines for health/fitness professionals concerning how to prescribe sound exercise programs for their diabetic clients are provided. The DVD explains why and how regular exercise can be sound medicine for diabetic sufferers when properly prescribed. Among the topics covered: blood glucose control (normal; diabetic), benefits of exercise for diabetics, risks of exercise for diabetics, how to avoid the risks of exercise how to avoid hypoglycemia, and exercise prescription for diabetics. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Stretch Bands $7.99 Increase strength and flexibility without wear and tear on your knees and ankle joints with these easy-to-use, latex Exercise Stretch Bands. This exercise equipment provides low-impact resistance to trim and firm arms, legs, buttocks, chest, shoulders, waist and abs. Great for men and women. Easy-to-follow, illustrated exercises included. Set of 3 color-coded bands at graduated resistance levels. 4'L x 5 1/2"W. • Trims & Firms Legs, Arms, Chest, Shoulders, Back & Abs • Tone, Strengthen & Improve Flexibility Without Joint Stress!

Stronger Seniors: Core Fitness Chair Exercise (DVD) $28.67 STRONGER SENIORS-CORE FITNESS CHAIR EXERCISE(DVD)

The Risks of Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 The Risks of Exercise Training examines the degree to which exercise might be dangerous for “healthy� adults. The DVD reviews the historical risk of exercise-related complications occurring and examines the need for establishing and practicing emergency procedures to handle such situations should they arise. Among the topics covered: bad outcomes during exercise, the value of exercise according to the Greeks and Romans, “athlete’s heart�, historical risk of exercise-related complications, sudden cardiac death vs. myocardial infarction, and risk of complications in cardiac rehab. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Fire Fighters Exercise and Stretch in Front of Their Station $39.99 Joel Sartore Fire Fighters Exercise and Stretch in Front of Their Station - Photographic Print

Functional Exercise Training (DVD) $67.12 Functional Exercise Training explains and demonstrates exercise progressions for increasing the level of muscular strength and endurance for the primary muscles of the lower body, upper body, and torso. A progressive, functional exercise continuum for each of these key muscles is reviewed in detail. Features three separate video programs on one DVD: Lower- Body Functional Training; Upper-Body Functional Training; and Functional Abdominal and Lower Back Training. The progressive functional continuum presented in the DVD is applicable for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and program directors. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Monitoring Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 Monitoring Exercise Training presents a detailed overview of how individuals can determine whether their exercise program is working. The DVD reviews approaches to monitoring training that are designed to help individuals know whether their exercise program is achieving the desired results and whether they need to make adjustments in their training regimen based on the results of their evaluation. Among the topics covered: approaches to monitoring training, anaerobic threshold, How do athletes actually train?, evaluating training, and summary. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Through Menopause (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Through Menopause reviews the role that exercise can play in dealing with the symptoms and increased health risks associated with traversing menopause. The DVD discusses what type of training should be included in an exercise prescription to help empower women in their midlife to take charge of their health and their bodies. Among the topics covered: physiologic changes and health effects associated with menopause, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, weight management, and pelvic floor issues related to menopause, exercise prescription guidelines for midlife women, and how to correctly perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Dumbbell Exercise Training (DVD) $62.64 Dumbbell Exercise Training presents a comprehensive overview of how to perform upper-body and lower-body strength training exercises using dumbbells. Featuring two separate video programs—Dumbbell Exercise Techniques and Total Body Exercises with Dumbbells, the DVD offers information and instructional advice on techniques, errors, spotting, and progressions for performing dumbbell exercises. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Stronger Seniors: Yoga Chair Exercise for Fitness (DVD) $28.79 STRONGER SENIORS-YOGA CHAIR EXERCISE FOR FITNESS FOR FITNESS (DVD)

The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise (DVD) $44.73 While the frequency and duration of exercise are the same for all persons, exercise intensity is more complex because it can be expressed in absolute terms (METs, Kcal/min) and in relative terms (%VO2 max, % 1RM). Disagreement exists whether exercise intensity should be expressed relative to a maximal value (%VO2 max, %HRmax) or to a submaximal value (% above or below the lactate or ventilatory threshold). The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise discusses the importance of exercise intensity for various health states, as well as its importance for prescribing exercise. Among the topics covered: definition and discussion of absolute and relative intensity of exercise, importance of exercise intensity for total mortality, coronary heart disease, serum lipids, stroke, hypertension, weight loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease, problems associated with high-intensity exercise, effect of exercise intensity and fitness on a) exercise duration and b) responses to exercise, and need for more detailed information in order to give more individualized exercise prescriptions. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription (DVD) $44.73 The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription offers a detailed overview of exercise prescription as it relates to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In a practical, easy-to-understand manner, the DVD explains and demonstrates objective and subjective ways to determine exercise intensity and to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: how age and attitude affect an individual’s overall fitness level, how to determine the “best� form of exercise, how to determine exercise intensity—objectively & subjectively, and how to apply the “art� of exercise prescription. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise Prescription When There's No Exercise Test: The Talk Test (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Prescription When There’s No Exercise Test: The Talk Test details a unique way of prescribing exercise that can be useful when an exercise test is not available. The DVD reviews the steps involved in employing the talk test to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: exercise training, exercise prescription, training intensity, historical background—studies, and talk test for exercise RX. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions (DVD) $44.73 Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions explores the differences between exercise progressions for training on land and training in water. The DVD also details how to create an effective exercise progression on either land or water. In addition, the DVD discusses how exercise progressions should be incorporated into the overall training regimen. Among the topics covered: 1978 ACSM guidelines, 1990 ACSM guidelines, 1994 healthy people update, 1998 ACSM guidelines, new science vs. old science, how does a muscle work, muscle group actions and progressions, gluteus medius, rhomboids, and triceps. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Stretchwell Stretch 8 Exercise Tube, X-Light Resistance, Yellow $4.26 Stretchwell Stretch 8 Exercise Tube, X-Light Resistance, Yellow

Stretchwell Stretch O Exercise Tube, X-Light Resistance, Yellow $3.97 Stretchwell Stretch O Exercise Tube, X-Light Resistance, Yellow

Upper-Body Exercise Techniques (DVD) $44.73 Upper-Body Exercise Techniques offers an easy-to-understand explanation of how to perform exercises for the upper body. The DVD primarily focuses on multi-joint, free-weight exercises. Instructional tips and guidelines on exercise technique, errors, spotting, and progressions for exercises like pull-ups and dips are also included. Among the topics covered: exercise considerations, benefits of upper-body exercise, warm-up, bench press, incline press, decline press, dips, military press, behind-the-neck press, upright rows, pull-ups, pull-downs, bentover barbell rows, barbell curls, and triceps extensions.

Altus Exercise Stretch Strap $6.49 Multi-Loop Design Allows For Variable Resistance Levels

GoFit Exercise Ball - Red $19.99 This exercise ball and exercise sampler offer a variety of exercises to help you stretch, tone and tighten your muscles for overall fitness.

Exercise and Aging (DVD) $44.73 Aging is a reality. While everyone ages somewhat differently, the key issue that individuals must consider is not whether they can extend the length of their life, but how they can improve the quality of their life. In other words, how are they going to live until they die? In Exercise and Aging, one of the most renowned exercise physiologists in the field provides his insights, thoughts, and suggestions for health/fitness professionals who work with older people. Among the topics covered: aging and life expectancy trends in the United States, physiological parameters that decrease with age, overview of a long-term UNLV epidemiological study of the effect of daily activity on coronary risk factors and the aging process, the health benefits of physical activity for older adults, and factors that should be considered when working with older adults. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise (DVD) $44.73 Muscle imbalances need to be addressed asymmetrically in order to create balance and symmetry. Everything, from the way individuals stand, lift, and carry, affects this asymmetry. The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise teaches assessment of hypermobility and rigidity, and how to correct problems involving asymmetry, from scoliosis to sports-related imbalances. Among the topics covered: warm-up, first movement, second movement, third movement, fourth movement, fifth movement, sixth movement, seventh movement, and cool-down. Produced in cooperation with Inner IDEA.

The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training (DVD) $44.73 Genetic factors influence how people are at the present time and how they respond to external stimuli or changes in their environment (for example, exercise training). The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training provides a basic introduction to the field of genetics and how it applies to exercise and training. It summarizes some of the findings of a large-scale study (The HERITAGE Family Study) on the effects of genetic factors and exercise training on fitness and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The DVD also discusses the practical application of these findings to health and fitness. Among the topics covered: basic introduction to genetics, examples of variables (e.g., body weight, muscle fiber composition) where the effects of genetic factors are known, variability in response to training, lack of difference in training responses between a) men and women, b) blacks and whites, and c) young, middle-aged and older subjects. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Ann Smith - Inhale, Exhale, Stretch And Move (DVD) $8.93 A complete exercise system to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In just 10 minutes per day, Ann demonstrates how her breakthrough 'slow motion' exercise system can get anyone moving. Using her series of easy-to-do therapeutic, isometric movements it's possible for even the most sedentary individuals to achieve greater mobility. Running Time: 30 min

Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market (DVD) $44.73 Despite the fact that a substantial amount of documented information concerning the benefits of exercise exists, less than twenty percent of Americans engage in exercise on a regular basis. Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market offers a field- tested model for getting physically inactive individuals to participate in exercise. In addition, the DVD details the key factors that have to be addressed if such lifestyle changes are to occur. Among the topics covered: external barriers to exercise, traditional approaches to exercise behavior change, support for the one-to-one approach, program design components, program design success factors, the traditional exercise experience vs. the one-to-one exercise experience, program design options, benefits of computerized equipment, and program-development plan.

Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs (DVD) $44.73 Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs presents a detailed overview of the factors that affect exercise compliance. The DVD also reviews a series of practical strategies for increasing the level of participant compliance. Among the topics covered: predictors of compliance—socioeconomic, physical/biological, psychological, and characteristics of the exercise program, strategies to improve compliance—coordination of time of day the exercise program is offered, reinforcement during or shortly after the participant’s behavior by the instructor, stimulus control whereby participants are encouraged to make use of cues, cognitive strategies, and behavioral contracting. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Methods of Group Exercise Instruction [With DVD] $49.6 Completely revised, "Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition," highlights the commonalities of a variety of group exercise formats through common training principles, correction techniques, and safety. Comprehensive, practical, and research based, this text features applied learning through practical mini-teaching assignments that are referenced with demonstrations found on the DVD. Teaching techniques convey appropriate training for each muscle group and methods for warm-up, cardiorespiratory training, muscular conditioning, and flexibility. In addition, starter routines, modification strategies, and assessments are presented for eight class formats: hi/low impact, step training, kickboxing, sport conditioning, stationary indoor cycling, water exercise, yoga, and mat-based Pilates. Merging both text and video, the second edition is an in-depth and practical resource for beginning and preprofessional group exercise instructors working to improve their teaching skills and confidence. New to this second edition are the following features: -Three chapters discussing popular group exercise formats for sports conditioning, yoga, and mat-based Pilates -Research highlight boxes that share supporting research for the guidelines and procedures recommended in the text -Three skill levels of instruction for many formats featured on the DVD -DVD quizzes in the instructor guide for use in conjunction with the video segments -An expanded instructor guide and test package "Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition," moves from theory to practice in a logical progression that is helpful for both students and methods course instructors. The text is also organized for easy reference, putting the techniques that group exercise instructors need to know at their fingertips. Part I of the text presents foundational knowledge for group exercise instructors, which is applied in part III of the book. An introduction to the field of group exercise instruction discusses differences between student-centered and teacher-centered instruction, presents research on group cohesion, and offers options for professional certificiation and continuing education. Insights on the evolution of group fitness, cultural influences, the instructor as role model, and basic business practices provide a deeper level of understanding that moves beyond the class routine to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all class participants. The final two chapters in part I present practical discussion of core concepts in class design and appropriate use of music, choreography, and cueing methods. Chapters in part II are aligned with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for the four components of health and fitness: warm-up and stretching, cardiorespiratory training, muscular condititioning, and flexibilty training. Special focus is given to presentation of muscle groups, joints, and proper exercise techniq

Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Program Design for the “New� Fitness Participant presents a detailed overview of the rapidly emerging condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X. The DVD provides exercise program guidelines for clients suffering from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The DVD also features invaluable information regarding special precautions that need to be taken when designing exercise programs for such individuals. Among the topics covered: Metabolic Syndrome X, exercise and obesity, waging war on obesity, high protein diets, exercise and diabetes, exercise and hypertension, and the law on initial value. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

GoFit Exercise Ball - White $22.99 Stretch, tone and tighten your muscles with this exercise ball that features an exercise sampler that offers a variety of exercises to improve your overall fitness.

Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery (DVD) $44.73 Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery examines the key factors involved in determining the optimal blend of exercise intensity versus time for recovery. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the DVD details how individuals can know whether they are working too hard or not enough. The DVD also presents an overview of a physically active individual’s hydration, nutrition, and sleep needs. Among the topics covered: identifying the sources of information, the optimal level of exercise intensity vs. time for recovery, why people exercise, the body’s hormonal response to exercise, heart-rate monitoring during exercise, exercise-related fatigue, overtraining, workout stimulus/intensity, hydration needs, nutrition needs, sleep needs, and the plan. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Bayview BAY108 Powerbody Ice Interval Core Exercise $26.33 A bold new advanced exercise program: The ICE Workout: Interval Core Exercises. This workout combines intervals of strength and cardio which will incinerate calories and boost metabolism. This program is great for the intermediate to advanced exerciser who is ready to elevate fitness to an even higher level with an extra focus on core exercises. After a vigorous warmup instructor Jody Trierweiler launches into the workout with a series of exercises that will get your heart and metabolism pounding: plies jogs ankle hops spinal rotations plyometric split lunges plank jumps pushups with jack legs 180 degree jump squats and much more. A soothing stretch and cooldown round out this intense and effective DVD program. No equipment needed suitable for men women. About Jody Trierweiler Jody has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine with an emphasis on Exercise Science. A former college cheerleader and international dance and cheer instructor Jody has a passion for fitness. AFAA certified she has over 10 years of teaching experience. She is also a NPC competitor for the first time in 2010 and hopes to earn her pro status in the IFBB. Her teaching philosophy is to continually challenge her students helping each person achieve their ultimate potential. My ICE workout is incredible; your body will begin responding immediately . Rating: NR

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