Total Body Training

By Richard H. Dominguez

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684173204
• ISBN13: 9780684173207
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Scribner
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Rehabilitation with a purpose

Every athlete should read this book and carefully follow the principles outlined in each chapter. Athletes who are struggling with injuries will especially benefit from the sections of the book devoted to rehabilitating various problems. As an athlete trying to get back to top form, I can attest to the exercises represented in the book. Robert Gajda knows his stuff, he has trained many, many top athletes, thus he speaks and writes from years of experience. Please, do yourselves a favor and get a copy of this book.

CORE Body Training-The Opportunity and the Program

Drs Dominquez and Gadja truly understand all the dynamics of body movement and how to educate us about the "Core" so we will move with power, strength and dynamic wellness forever. Once you embrace their explanation of Total "Core" Body Training you will "float like an eagle and sting like a bee" as Mohammed Ali so aptly put it! Of course if "stinging" is not your thing then just imagine floating on the earth with the correct body integration to make your every movement effortless and a bonus besides: you will look like a million and feel like it also! This book makes sense! It breaks down the necessary components of stabilization, dynamic range of motion, healing, prevention of injury and the overall training program to begin then adopt for success. It is a program of cycles and progressions with efficiency. There are no short cuts and you'll reject them as you track your daily success of effortless powerful movements with their program. Drs D and Bob are enthusiatic,knowledgeable educators with a verve and respect for themselves and all of us who pursue the well being and healthy movement we deserve. It removes the myths of body training with understandable explanation and tweeks your curiousity for flowing, strong movement. There is joy in this education of mind - body movment. Learn it today - one step at a time and you'll float through your life'e movements with elation, balance, power and wellness. Smile! They have helped and trained the best in everyday life and in pro athletics. Be your crusader today with the knowledge this book emparts...forever. Enjoy!