Master the Art of Working Out by Malcolm Balk

Master the Art of Working Out by Malcolm Balk

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Although gym membership is on the increase, the way people actually exercise in the gym is rarely correct and frequently causes injury. Activities that should be pleasurable and fulfilling often end up being frustrating, can cause injury or are simply regarded as boring. Often the desired effects are not achieved due to bad technique.

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Master the Art of Working Out by Malcolm Balk

Although gym membership is on the increase, the way people actually exercise in the gym is rarely correct and frequently causes injury. Activities that should be pleasurable and fulfilling often end up being frustrating, can cause injury or are simply regarded as boring. Often the desired effects are not achieved due to bad technique. 'Master the Art of Working Out' teaches us how to approach our gym workout in a new and refreshing way. We are encouraged to look at working out as an art rather than just a means to an end. Balk and Shields have developed a way of improving a gym workout using the principles of the Alexander Technique. This simple method promotes coordination, balance, posture, the importance of the relationship between the head neck and back, body awareness and efficient body use. The book teaches that if you focus on what you are doing and all these things are done properly, then the workout will achieve the desired effect. The author look at all aspects of gym exercise including resistance training, using gym machines, fitness classes including aerobics, step, pilates, yoga and Tai chi. The book has illustrations showing the wrong and right technique.
Malcolm Balk has taught sell-out Art of Running workshops for the past 15 years. These have helped thousands of people improve their running technique. They have also taken him around the world including North America, Australia and Europe.
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ISBN 13 9781843403500
ISBN 10 1843403501
Title Master the Art of Working Out
Author Malcolm Balk
Series Master The Art Of
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2007-01-25
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.