books by Human Kinetics Publishers

books by Human Kinetics Publishers

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Jack Daniels

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Best running bok period
I wish I would of had a book like this when I was running in high school and college. Loaded with valuable info, covering just about everything.

Strength Training Anatomy

Frederic Delavier

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Essential reading for strength training.
I have a huge collection of books, many on strength training and fitness, this is the one I refer to most frequently. This book is only about muscle anatomy as relates to strength training. As such it really helps you to focus your energy to where you need it. and I ...

Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook

Nancy Clark

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2008

absolutely wonderful
I recommend this book to everyone. Although Nancy Clark calls it a Sport's Nutrition Guidebook, this is really a guide on the way everybody should eat in order to be healthy. She begins by giving general guidelines on what eating every day should be like. She explains ...

Women's Strength Training Anatomy

Frederic Delavier

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003

A BRILLIANT BOOK for WOMEN who use WEIGHTS
I LOVE this book!! Hiss Boo Sucks to all those who whine about it not including the woman's upper body. When I discovered this, after having already been totally impressed by the quality and thoroughness of the medical knowledge, anatomical detail, terminology and ...

Stretching Anatomy

Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006

What a great book - clear easy diagrams- good info
This book clear pictures and instructions show the muscles being stretched. I like it a lot - I can identify muscles being stretched and work out a routine using their stuff.. very good

Hatha Yoga Illustrated

Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, ...

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Great
Great book to help anyone remember what they are/were doing after a yoga session .

Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2008

Good overall textbook for strength and conditioning
My main reason for purchasig this textbook was for a study material for the C.S.C.S exam. Having read through 100 pages already, this book is well organized and easy to apply the concepts in understanding anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, bioenergetics, ...

Yoga Anatomy

Leslie Kaminoff

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007

Great
Very Revealing for those with trouble with one or two poses. You can really see where your muscles move.

Strength Training Past 50

Wayne L. Westcott, Thomas R. Baechle

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007

It's an important pick for any considering strength training efforts past 50
Strength training has many advantages, from decreasing symptoms of arthritis and diabetes to increasing endurance and weight loss, but most strength training titles focus on the under-40 crowd. STRENGTH TRAINING PAST 50 offers a range of workouts and programs designed ...

Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness: Special Book/DVD Package

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005

Great Drill Book
If you're looking for drills to improve you or your athletes speed, agility, or quickness- look no further. The book starts out with a short chapter on preparing for the drills followed by another short chapter on "needs analysis" (which shows you how to evaluate ...

Nsca's Essentials of Personal Training

National Strength & Conditioning Association (U. S.)

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003

Incredibly high quality
This is a great book, incredibly high quality like a college text, and a long term part of your library. No wonder it costs a few bucks, but it's worth it. The information was well laid out and different experts wrote each chapter.

Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery

Eric N. Franklin

Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996

Forget the Aspirin, Take a Franklin Instead and Call Me in the Morning
The body is an amazing thing. We look at architecture and don't see a simularity in it with us, yet just as beams and walls and cielings support buildings, bones, ligaments and skin support what we inhabit and live in. Just as a building's foundation and subsequent ...

Lore of Running

Timothy D. Noakes

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2002

Substance, Facts, Form and all, simply awsome!
This book not only contains all you need to know about running but also goes into great medical and scientific details. Dr. Tim Noakes is a true schollar of sports science and had managed to blend the experience of many elite athletes together with medical research ...

Pilates

Rael Isacowitz

Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006

VERY THOROUGH
Wow. This is one thorough treatment of Pilates. Whether you're a beginner who needs to start out with the basics, or an experienced practitioner who needs some of the more advanced moves, it's all here for you. You can use this book for mat work or for the various ...

Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)

Joe Friel

Human Kinetics Publishers, 1998

Surprising
I expected some discussion of problems people over 50 have keeping their weight down. There is almost no mention of weight or weight loss, except to say that losing weight slowly, as advised, consists of not eating the equivalent of a small piece of cake each day. A ...