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The Complete Guide to Personal Training: 2nd Edition (Complete Guides)
by Morc CoulsonA revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Aimed at anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. The text will be revised throughout, with a new chapter on fitness testing (around 32pp new content) It will also include new sections on HIIT, CrossFit, adapting exercises for outdoor spaces, as well as updates to the nutrition chapter to reflect current thinking and updates to the Occupational Standards which have changed since the last publication in August 2013. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: The foundations of personal training; Planning and delivering exercise programmes; Training methods and exercise techniques; Nutrition; Health and safety; Setting up, marketing and growing a successful business.
The Complete Guide to Personal Training (Complete Guides)
by Morc CoulsonA complete reference guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for personal training clients. Contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd.The Complete Guide to Personal Training also covers all of the Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework pertaining to personal training, and provides the theoretical underpinning of how to programme appropriate exercise for your clients.Includes information on:The foundations of personal trainingPlanning and delivering exercise programmesTraining methods and exercise techniques – this enhanced epub also contains nine videos of key exercisesNutritionHealth and safetyIdeal for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry as well as those wishing to undertake qualifications in this area.
The Complete Guide to Personal Training: 2nd Edition (Complete Guides)
by Morc CoulsonA revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Aimed at anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. The text will be revised throughout, with a new chapter on fitness testing (around 32pp new content) It will also include new sections on HIIT, CrossFit, adapting exercises for outdoor spaces, as well as updates to the nutrition chapter to reflect current thinking and updates to the Occupational Standards which have changed since the last publication in August 2013. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: The foundations of personal training; Planning and delivering exercise programmes; Training methods and exercise techniques; Nutrition; Health and safety; Setting up, marketing and growing a successful business.
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide To Health And Fitness (PDF)
by Morc CoulsonNew and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3). Topics covered include:The skeletal systemmuscles and tendonsthe energy systemcirculation and respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning and programme designexercise evaluation. Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc CoulsonNew and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3).Topics covered include:The skeletal systemmuscles and tendonsthe energy systemcirculation and respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning and programme designexercise evaluation.Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 4th edition (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc CoulsonThe Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 4th edition, is the ultimate resource for students and qualified fitness professionals alike. This edition includes new advice on how to avoid poor exercise technique that can increase injury risk as well as a brand new section on field protocols for typical health and fitness tests with guidance on how instructors can standardise them. Other essential updates are also included that reflect changes to the National Occupational Standards for both Level 2 and 3 qualifications. At the end of each chapter you will find revision questions to sharpen your knowledge and help with exam prep.Chapters include:The skeletal systemMuscles and tendonsThe energy systemCirculation and respirationComponents of fitnessSafety issuesCustomer serviceScreening clientsPlanning and programme designExercise evaluationOffering the perfect blend of theory and practice for every aspect of health and fitness, this is the resource you will refer to time and again.
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 4th edition: A Complete Guide To Health And Fitness (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc CoulsonThe Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 4th edition, is the ultimate resource for students and qualified fitness professionals alike. This edition includes new advice on how to avoid poor exercise technique that can increase injury risk as well as a brand new section on field protocols for typical health and fitness tests with guidance on how instructors can standardise them. Other essential updates are also included that reflect changes to the National Occupational Standards for both Level 2 and 3 qualifications. At the end of each chapter you will find revision questions to sharpen your knowledge and help with exam prep.Chapters include:The skeletal systemMuscles and tendonsThe energy systemCirculation and respirationComponents of fitnessSafety issuesCustomer serviceScreening clientsPlanning and programme designExercise evaluationOffering the perfect blend of theory and practice for every aspect of health and fitness, this is the resource you will refer to time and again.
The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc Coulson David ArcherThe Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook follows on from The Fitness Instructor's Handbook.It is the first textbook to cover the National Occupational Standardsand the Qualifications framework for Level 3 and Level 4 Instructorsteaching Exercise and Fitness - required to teach one-on-one, and thestandards which gyms are increasingly expecting staff to attain.
The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc Coulson David ArcherThe Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook follows on from The Fitness Instructor's Handbook.It is the first textbook to cover the National Occupational Standardsand the Qualifications framework for Level 3 and Level 4 Instructorsteaching Exercise and Fitness - required to teach one-on-one, and thestandards which gyms are increasingly expecting staff to attain.
Practical Fitness Testing: Analysis in Exercise and Sport (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc Coulson David ArcherThis is an indispensible guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and practice of fitness testing, in both exercise and sport settings, are covered in a clear and accessible way. The information is fully up to date with current research and population norms, and lots of diagrams and illustrations make the content easy to understand.The content covers all the topics identified in the competency framework for Levels 3 and 4 of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Instructors within the Health and Fitness Industry. Includes: assessment techniques, sample questions, normal population data, basic measurement and analysis, methods of testing, how to test strength, aerobic endurance, speed and agility, flexibility and power.
Practical Fitness Testing: Analysis in Exercise and Sport (Fitness Professionals)
by Morc Coulson David ArcherThis is an indispensible guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and practice of fitness testing, in both exercise and sport settings, are covered in a clear and accessible way. The information is fully up to date with current research and population norms, and lots of diagrams and illustrations make the content easy to understand.The content covers all the topics identified in the competency framework for Levels 3 and 4 of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Instructors within the Health and Fitness Industry. Includes: assessment techniques, sample questions, normal population data, basic measurement and analysis, methods of testing, how to test strength, aerobic endurance, speed and agility, flexibility and power.Written by the authors of The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, and The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook, this is the must-have guide to Fitness Testing for anyone working in fitness or sport.
The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness
by Morc Coulson Sarah BolithoThe Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness is an invaluable reference manual for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for pregnant women. Packed with practical tips on designing activity programmes, as well as how to apply the correct techniques to over 40 exercises, aided by full colour photos.This is an up-to-date practical guide to the underpinning theory and includes comprehensive recommended reading for each chapter. Learn about the physiological changes during pregnancy and how this affects exercise programmes, including contra-indications to be considered when working with pregnant clients. Also covered are the required legal and insurance elements.
The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness (Complete Guides)
by Morc Coulson Sarah BolithoThe Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness is an invaluable reference manual for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for pregnant women. Packed with practical tips on designing activity programmes, as well as how to apply the correct techniques to over 40 exercises, aided by full colour photos.This is an up-to-date practical guide to the underpinning theory and includes comprehensive recommended reading for each chapter. Learn about the physiological changes during pregnancy and how this affects exercise programmes, including contra-indications to be considered when working with pregnant clients. Also covered are the required legal and insurance elements.
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness (Fitness Professionals)
by Mr Morc CoulsonNew and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3).Topics covered include:The skeletal systemmuscles and tendonsthe energy systemcirculation and respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning and programme designexercise evaluation.Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.
Cookies for Everyone: 99 Deliciously Customizable Bakeshop Recipes
by Mimi CouncilFrom soft and chewy basics to sandwich cookies, biscotti, macarons, and Florentines, easy recipes to help home bakers master the art of cookies, including tips for gluten-free, vegan, and high-altitude bakingWith its "baking 101" approach, Cookies for Everyone has something for every baker -- naturally gluten-free recipes, with easy swaps for vegan or nut-free options, even including instructions for baking at any altitude. Mimi's Tips and Tricks walk readers through key steps and techniques, demystifying baking; her clear instructions cover everything from basic cookies to sandwich cookies and biscotti. And for anyone who thinks more sophisticated cookies (such as macarons and Florentines) are impossible to make at home, let alone for "special diets," think again -- Mimi's excellent counsel will have you baking up a storm in no time.
Cookies for Everyone: 99 Deliciously Customizable Bakeshop Recipes
by Mimi CouncilFrom soft and chewy basics to sandwich cookies, biscotti, macarons, and Florentines, easy recipes to help home bakers master the art of cookies, including tips for gluten-free, vegan, and high-altitude bakingWith its "baking 101" approach, Cookies for Everyone has something for every baker -- naturally gluten-free recipes, with easy swaps for vegan or nut-free options, even including instructions for baking at any altitude. Mimi's Tips and Tricks walk readers through key steps and techniques, demystifying baking; her clear instructions cover everything from basic cookies to sandwich cookies and biscotti. And for anyone who thinks more sophisticated cookies (such as macarons and Florentines) are impossible to make at home, let alone for "special diets," think again -- Mimi's excellent counsel will have you baking up a storm in no time.
100 Plants that Heal: The illustrated herbarium of medicinal plants
by François Couplan Gérard DebuigneDiscover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide. Thanks to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of all parts of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognise them when out foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the beautiful photographs make this book an absolute treasure. Discover the fascinating history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence. The plants are ordered alphabetically, and each species has its own dedicated page packed with information. The guide covers a huge range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage, caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper, nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus, fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine, lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary, St. John's-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow. At the end of the book, you'll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for complete beginners. Use the two handy indexes at the end of the book to search for plants by health benefit or by name, making it quick and easy to find the perfect remedy for any ailment, condition or illness. You'll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more. This magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.
Three Men on a Diet: A Very English Approach to Losing Weight
by George Courtauld'An excellent stocking filler' SpectatorThree Men on a Diet is the very funny and brutally honest story of three mighty men with nothing to gain and so much to lose: a diet book with a difference.Three Men on a Diet is the story of George, Reggie and Sebastian, three middle-aged friends and food- and drink-lovers, learning how to lower their calorie intake without losing their joie de vivre.Determined to improve his looks and health before it's too late (and after being told that he looked like a pregnant bulldog), Reggie persuades the others to join him on a five-month quest to shed three stone. Each has his own degree of cynicism, commitment and willingness to compromise on breakfast, parties and alcohol.Amidst the bewildering array of information on offer (what is a carb? What is saturated fat? How many units in a bottle of wine?), together they learn how to navigate stumbling blocks such as mayonnaise, chocolate and cheese, and support each other through fortnightly weigh-ins and varied levels of success with the Fast Diet, the Atkins Diet and others. At the very least, they hope to give up snoring and rekindle their love lives.Join the trio on their journey as they learn the truth about dieting. This hilarious and realistic guide rips up the rule books: it is an anti-diet book for those who enjoy the finer things in life.
500 Most Important Health Tips: An A–Z of alternative health hints to help over 250 conditions
by Hazel CourteneyPacked with the latest cutting-edge alternative research, 500 of the Most Important Health Tips You’ll Ever Need has become the UK’s leading A–Z alternative healthcare manual on avoiding and treating a huge range of health problems. In this fully updated edition, award-winning health journalist Hazel Courteney reveals myriad ways to take more responsibility for our individual health. Covering conditions from arthritis to angina, cancer to cramps, liver problems to low blood sugar, this latest version also includes thousands of little-known facts, plus remedies, dietary advice, and helpful hints on how to prevent, heal, and where to find more help for over 250 ailments—even rarer ones such as electrical pollution and autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, which are on the increase. Discover, too, which are the best supplements and super foods, such as pomegranates and tomatoes, and how they can help you. Updated with the latest scientific evidence on how to improve and maintain your health, day by day, this one-stop, easy-to-read reference book is the only guide you’ll need to prevent and heal most health problems the alternative way.
Cooking Without Made Easy: Recipes Free From Added Gluten, Sugar, Yeast And Dairy Produce
by Barbara CousinsThis is the third book in the ‘Cooking Without’ collection written by nutritional therapist Barbara Cousins. This series of cook books has been an enormous success. They have been recommended by nutritional therapists all over the world and have transformed the lives of thousands of people.
Cooking Without (Text only): (text Only)
by Barbara Cousins‘Cooking Without’ written by nutritional therapist Barbara Cousins is not only a collection of delicious and easy to make recipes but is also a book about health – how to gain it and how to keep it.
Easy Tasty Healthy: Delicious Everyday Recipes All Free From Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, Soya, Eggs And Yeast
by Barbara Cousins‘Easy Tasty Healthy’ is nutritional therapist Barbara Cousin’s latest cookbook.
Easy Tasty Healthy: Delicious Everyday Recipes All Free From Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, Soya, Eggs And Yeast
by Barbara Cousins‘Easy Tasty Healthy’ is nutritional therapist Barbara Cousin’s latest cookbook.
Vegetarian Cooking Without (Text only): Recipes Free From Added Gluten, Sugar, Yeast, Dairy Products, Meat, Fish, Saturated Fat (text Only)
by Barbara Cousins‘Vegetarian Cooking Without’ by nutritional therapist Barbara Cousins was written following requests for a vegetarian version of ‘Cooking Without’. So many vegetarian books rely heavily on the use of cheese, milk, cream and wheat and appetizing dishes without these ingredients are harder to find.
