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Fitness Through Aerobics, 5/E
Jan Galen Bishop, Ed.D., Health and Fitness Educator

ISBN-10: 0205341012
ISBN-13: 9780205341016

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 205 pp
Published: 11/15/2001

Fitness Through Aerobics uses unique tools and strategies to put vital health and fitness information directly into the hands of students.

Using the most up-to-date fitness and wellness information on aerobic dance exercise, the 5th 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 Websites and new worksheets (such as BMI) make it even easier for instructors and students to access and apply information.

Strategies and tools instruct students on exercising safely and properly.

Up-to-date and user-friendly information on fitness and wellness.

New information and photographs reflecting the current trend in group fitness, weights, and the value of resistance training.

Updated information on nutrition, plus a new exercise log, goal setting worksheet, and Body Mass Index (BMI) worksheet promote awareness of personal health and fitness.

New list of related Websites allows students access to additional material on the chapter contents.

New material emphasizing the relationship between posture, exercise, and back care.

1. Aerobics, Wellness, and You!

2. Individual Differences: Let's Talk About You.

3. The Aerobics Look: Clothing and Equipment.

4. Fitness Components and Exercise Principles.

5. The Aerobic Target Zone.

6. Setting Goals: Reach for Your Dream.

7. Posture for Exercise and Healthy Living.

8. Warm-up and Cool-Down.

9. Rhythmic Aerobics: Variations and Styles.

10. Muscle Toning Exercises.

11. Muscle Toning With Bands and Water.

12. Nutrition and Weight Control.

13. Prevention and Care of Injuries.

14. Aerobics Beyond the College Setting.

Bibliography.

Glossary.

Appendix.

Muscles of the Body.

Aerobics (Health, Kinesiology & Nutrition)

Fitness through Aerobics, 7/E
Bishop
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 272 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805346171 | ISBN-13: 9780805346176
Net price: $33.30 (What's this?)Brief Description

Fitness through Aerobics, Seventh Edition, teaches steps and methodologies for performing all types of aerobic dance exercises, as well as strength and flexibility exercises that contribute to proper technique. Instructors like this book for its straightforward, accessible writing style, the wide range of topics and activities it covers, and the appropriateness of its content for a one-semester course.

Suitable for students in aerobics, step aerobics, or aerobic dance courses, Fitness through Aerobics, Seventh Edition, illustrates step-by-step exercises, highlights various exercise methodologies, teaches injury prevention, and provides coverage of new trends in aerobics in addition to basic information like warm-up/cool-down activities and injury prevention. The text also supplies a list of websites and worksheets that make it easy for instructors and students to access and apply information.

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©2006 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321186079 | ISBN-13: 9780321186072
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