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Fit to Ride in 9 Weeks!
by Heather SansomRegardless of discipline, level of expertise, training philosophy, body shape, or fitness level, all riders do better—in horse-related activities both on the ground and in the saddle—when they take care of their bodies and maintain their fitness in ways other than just riding. While riding is a great way to enjoy an active lifestyle, on its own it is not enough to condition and tone the body to the degree we need, and then the horse must make up the fitness gap in our physical partnership. If our reflexes are slow, if our bodies fatigue, if our position collapses, if tension patterns appear, then the horse suffers repetitive asymmetrical strain or develops compensatory movement habits. It is for his good, as well as ours, that certified personal trainer and riding coach Heather Sansom has developed an utterly achievable 9-week plan to give every rider the straightness, suppleness, strength, and stamina she needs to ride her best. With hundreds of one-of-a-kind illustrations depicting accurate musculature on the rider's body, and dozens of proven exercises organized in a progressive fitness program with easy-to-use schedule charts, Sansom's book is the key to enjoying the ride, being fair to your horse, and getting into fabulous shape—in just a couple of months.
Fitness - Um Novo estilo de vida
by Tiago Caldas Lucas GrahamMais que nunca as pessoas ao redor do planeta estão-se exercitando cada dia mais, isto pode resultar contraditório quando se elevaram as estatísticas de doenças cardiovasculares e diabetes, é justamente por isto que as pessoas estão tomando medidas. Mais que nunca as pessoas ao redor do planeta estão-se exercitando cada dia mais, isto pode resultar contraditório quando se elevaram as estatísticas de doenças cardiovasculares e diabetes, é justamente por isto que as pessoas estão tomando medidas a respeito, conhecendo os efeitos devastadores da má alimentação e sedentarismo. A proliferação de disciplinas desportivas e tendência ao fitness foi motivada em grande medida pelo efeito global das redes sociais e o fazer viral, o efeito positivo de exercitar-se e comer apropriadamente. Fitness para todos os gostos Dependendo da tua idade, composição, tempo e gostos poderás encontrar uma disciplina fitness para ti, com efeito existem até personalizadas por coach nutricionais e físicos. Desde a namorada que se prepara para que lhe sirva o vestido, até quem vai atrás do adorado corpo de praia antes que chegue o verão, homens preocupados com a sua aparência e parceiras que desejam manter-se saudáveis todos querem exercitar-se.
Fitness - Um Novo estilo de vida
by Tiago Caldas Lucas GrahamMais que nunca as pessoas ao redor do planeta estão-se exercitando cada dia mais, isto pode resultar contraditório quando se elevaram as estatísticas de doenças cardiovasculares e diabetes, é justamente por isto que as pessoas estão tomando medidas. Mais que nunca as pessoas ao redor do planeta estão-se exercitando cada dia mais, isto pode resultar contraditório quando se elevaram as estatísticas de doenças cardiovasculares e diabetes, é justamente por isto que as pessoas estão tomando medidas a respeito, conhecendo os efeitos devastadores da má alimentação e sedentarismo. A proliferação de disciplinas desportivas e tendência ao fitness foi motivada em grande medida pelo efeito global das redes sociais e o fazer viral, o efeito positivo de exercitar-se e comer apropriadamente. Fitness para todos os gostos Dependendo da tua idade, composição, tempo e gostos poderás encontrar uma disciplina fitness para ti, com efeito existem até personalizadas por coach nutricionais e físicos. Desde a namorada que se prepara para que lhe sirva o vestido, até quem vai atrás do adorado corpo de praia antes que chegue o verão, homens preocupados com a sua aparência e parceiras que desejam manter-se saudáveis todos querem exercitar-se.
Fitness And Wellness: A Way Of Life
by Carol K. Armbruster Ellen M. Evans Catherine M. Sherwood-LaughlinWith content targeted specifically toward the college-age population, Fitness and Wellness: A Way of Life With Web Study Guide presents evidence-based physical and mental health guidance to point students toward healthy choices that will develop into healthy lifestyles. Authors Carol K. Armbruster, Ellen M. Evans, and Catherine M. Laughlin have more than 80 years of combined health and wellness professional experience, the majority of which has focused on the college population. This enables them to present the material in a contemporary manner that is easily relatable and understood by students. Relevant information on topics such as cardiovascular exercise, strength training, stretching, nutrition, weight management, stress management, substance abuse and addiction, and sexual health will start students on the path to developing a healthy mind and body, which can lead to a better quality of life. Additionally, because Fitness and Wellness: A Way of Life emphasizes behavior modification to develop desired habits, students are armed with the tools they need to make healthy lifestyle changes—for both the present and future: • A web study guide offers 48 video clips and practical learning activities to provide real-life context to the material • Behavior Check sidebars help students integrate health and wellness concepts into their daily lives • Now and Later sidebars encourage students to consider how their actions today will affect them in the future • The Functional Movement Training section shows exercises to strengthen specific muscles and explains their importance for common activities • Infographics, evidence-based tables, and figures illustrate and reinforce key concepts so they are easy to understand The companion web study guide offers students the unique opportunity to engage directly with the content and practice the exercises and strategies presented. Lab activities for each chapter will guide students in completing individual assessments, setting goals, and identifying the pros and cons of modifying their behavior. Video clips of 48 exercises demonstrate proper exercise technique, and additional learning activities and quizzes gauge student comprehension of the content. In addition, students will benefit from learning aids such as key terms, a glossary, and review questions for each chapter. Instructors will benefit from an abundance of online ancillaries: a presentation package plus image bank, test package, chapter quizzes, and an instructor guide that includes chapter summaries, chapter objectives, class outlines, sample answers to the chapter review questions, and suggested class project activities. The primary goal of Fitness and Wellness: A Way of Life is to provide a personal, evidence-based tool to help students embrace living well. They will learn how to make healthy choices and positive behavior changes to lead and sustain healthier, happier, and more productive lives, now and in the future.
Fitness Doping: Trajectories, Gender, Bodies and Health
by Thomas Johansson Jesper AndreassonThis book compiles several years of multi-faceted qualitative research on fitness doping to provide a fresh insight into how the growing phenomenon intersects with issues of gender, body and health in contemporary society. Drawing on biographical interviews, as well as online and offline ethnography, Andreasson and Johansson analyse how, in the context of the global development of gym and fitness culture, particular doping trajectories are formulated, and users come into contact with doping. They also explore users’ internalisation of particular values, practices and communications and analyse how this influences understandings of the self, health, gender and the body, as well as tying this into wider beliefs regarding individual freedom and the law. This insight into doping goes beyond elite and organised sports, and will be of interest to students and scholars across the sociology of sport, leisure studies, and gender and body politics.
Fitness Education for Children
by Stephen J. VirgilioThe complete guide to developing a fitness education program at the elementary school level
Fitness Steps To Success
by Nancy L. NaternicolaFinally, a progressive, easy-to-follow plan for total-body fitness that produces results Packed with group and at-home exercises, recreational activities, yoga, balance work, core work, and nutrition essentials, Fitness: Steps to Success provides a variety of options to create the perfect program for your goals, desires, and schedule. Step-by-step instruction, full-color photo sequences, and expert advice accompany the most effective exercises and activities for cardiorespiratory endurance, balance, strength, flexibility, and core strength. The easy-to-administer assessments will help you identify where to start your program and track your progress along the way. You'll also learn the benefits of each activity; recommendations for what, when, and how often; and the best exercises for achieving specific results. With tips for staying motivated, recovering from lapses, and avoiding missteps in your fitness journey, you have all the tools you need to feel better, look great, and lead an active, healthy lifestyle. As part of the popular Steps to Success series--with more than 2 million copies sold--Fitness: Steps to Success is an instant action plan you can trust.
Fitness Walking
by Therese IknoianAdd structure and variety to your walks with specific programs and 60 workouts to use on your path to improved fitness and health. Fitness Walking offers a full menu of walks from which you can choose the duration, distance, speed, and nature of the walk you prefer each day while staying on track to meet your overall fitness goals.
Fitness Walking Everyone
by Kathryn L. DavisFitness walking has become a very popular fitness activity at many colleges and universities across the nation. This book has been specifically written for college level fitness classes. However, Fitness Walking Everyone will assist walkers of any age and gender to learn the necessary skills and concepts for a lifetime of walking enjoyment. Chapters have been devoted to muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The techniques, or body mechanics, of fitness walking are presented to aid beginners and experienced walkers in developing more efficient walking patterns.
Fitness Walking For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
by Liz NeporentCall it power walking, fitness walking, or just plain walking. Indoors or out, walking is one of the healthiest and most rewarding forms of exercise available to all sorts of people, young and old. In fact, walking burns about the same number of calories per mile as running (and it's a lot easier on your knees). Walking is one of the most adaptable workout activities around – you can walk for an hour straight to make your walking program effective and to achieve your goals, or you can accumulate this hour over the course of a day. Fitness Walking For Dummies is for anyone who wants to start an exercise program but may not have the knowledge or motivation to do it. If you're already a walking fanatic, you'll find out how to become a better fitness walker. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who are on track to Lose weight Decrease blood pressure Control cholesterol Relieve stress Prevent heart disease Deal with depression Explore what it takes to begin an exercise program by setting goals, choosing shoes, and considering nutrition to optimize your workout. Fitness Walking For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: Warm-up and cool-down routines Strength training The four levels of walking: Lifestyle, Fitness, High-Energy, Walk-Run Weight-training routines and stretches that add variety Buying and using a treadmill Age, pregnancy, and walking with your dog Dealing with pain and injuries Like 67 million other people in the United States who log over 201 million miles a year, you want to take advantage of all of the great things a regular walking program can do for you. Whether your goal is to improve your health or your appearance, lose weight, get stronger, feel good about yourself, or all of the above, walking can help you get to where you want to go. This book can help you do that by showing you everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a walking program.
Fitness a New Lifestyle. Tips and advices.
by Lucas GrahamMore than never people all around the world are exercising more every day, this could turn out to be contradictory when heart disease and diabetes statistics have risen, this is exactly why people are taking measures about it, learning the devastating effects of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle. The proliferation of sport disciplines and the trend to fitness has been motivated in big measure by the global effect of social media and making viral the positive outcome of working out and eating adequately. Depending on your age, composition, time and tastes you can find a fitness discipline for you, in fact, there are even personalized ones made by nutritional and physical coaches. Going from the bride that prepares for her dress to fit, to those who go after the longed for "beach body" before summer arrives, men worried about their looks, and couples that want to stay healthy, they all can work out.
Fitness and Nutrition The best binomial
by Lucas GrahamStreet Work: Get fit on the street Diets: Caloric calculations per meal or together? Not only of exercising, man lives Why should you exercise? Tone your muscles with isometric exercises Muscular Training: Toning Vs Hypertrophy Useful data to perform abdominal exercises. The Importance of the Right Posture in Exercise The Benefits of Training with a Friend or Group Ways to maintain fitness if you are a busy person Sport and female menstruation Exercises in pregnancy Aerobics, exercises at home that will change your life. The 10 Most Frequent Errors in the Gym Fruits that reduce muscle pain Healthy meals and their relationship with the quality of life. Avocado, a powerful food for your health Oats, the food that slims Include citrus fruits in your diet Coconut milk, the ally of athletes Include stevia in your life Green juices: Effective detoxifiers Drink beer for muscle recovery?
Fitness auf dem Prüfstand: Testen Sie Ihre sportliche Leistungsfähigkeit
by Klaus Bös Janina Krell-RöschWollten Sie schon immer wissen, wie es um Ihre körperliche Fitness bestellt ist? Brauchen Sie eine zielgerichtete Diagnose, um effektiv trainieren zu können? Dieses Sachbuch liefert Ihnen eine fachgerechte Anleitung zur Überprüfung der eigenen Fitness – sportwissenschaftlich fundiert und einfach in der Durchführung. Neben allgemeinen Grundlagen zum Messen und Testen werden zahlreiche Fitnesstests für Kinder, Jugendliche und Erwachsene vorgestellt. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Tests selbst oder mit anderen Personen durchführen, auswerten und die Ergebnisse interpretieren können. Dabei werden sämtliche Fitnessparameter wie z. B. Ausdauer, Kraft, Schnelligkeit, Beweglichkeit und Koordination adressiert. Durch eine anschauliche Bebilderung und mithilfe von abrufbaren Videoanleitungen ist das Sachbuch sehr leserfreundlich gestaltet und animiert zum Selber-Testen. Zudem wird Ihnen ein Fragebogen zur Selbsteinschätzung der eigenen Fitness an die Hand gegeben. Werden Sie Ihr eigener Cheftrainer und nutzen Sie die Testergebnisse, um Ihr Fitnessniveau zielgerichtet und individuell zu verbessern.
Fitness e Conselhos: 2017
by Lucas Graham Victor CordeiroVocê quer e decidiu mudar seus hábitos por uns mais saudáveis. Viver uma vida fitness até agora parecia apenas para famosos, mas são cada vez mais os que se animam. Conhecer qual é a maneira mais adequada de ser fit sem fracassar na tentativa. Uma coisa de cada vez. É muito cansativo mudar tudo o que vem fazendo de um dia para o outro. Mesmo que muitas pessoas tracem a meta de serem saudáveis e a princípio a motivação os ajuda, ao fim de algumas semanas o mais certo é que o cansaço os faça desistir da ideia. Por isso, o caminho é fazer ajustes em sua rotina por semana. Por exemplo, nos hábitos alimentícios, a meta da primeira semana pode ser beber mais água, para a segunda mantenha a água e diminua as bebidas açucaradas, álcool e farinhas. Enquanto que para a terceira já pode começar a diminuir as porções do prato e fazer 5 refeições por dia.
Fitness e Nutrição - O Melhor Binômio
by Claudio Vaz Lucas GrahamStreet Work: Fique em forma na rua. Dietas: Cálculos calóricos por refeição ou em conjunto? Não só de exercitar-se vive o homem. Por que fazer exercícios? Tonifique seus músculos com exercícios isométricos. Treinamento muscular: Tonificação X Hipertrofia. Dados úteis para realizar exercícios abdominais. A importância da postura correta no exercício. Os benefícios de treinar com um amigo ou em grupo. Maneiras de manter um bom preparo físico mesmo sendo uma pessoa ocupada. O esporte e a menstruação feminina. Exercícios na gravidez. Aeróbicos, exercícios em casa que mudarão sua vida. Os 10 erros mais frequentes na academia. Frutas que reduzem a dor muscular. As comidas saudáveis e sua relação com a qualidade de vida. Abacate, alimento poderoso para sua saúde. Aveia, o alimento que emagrece. Inclua as frutas cítricas em sua dieta. Leite de coco, o aliado dos atletas. Inclua a estévia em sua vida. Sucos verdes: Desintoxicantes efetivos. Tomar cerveja para a recuperação muscular?
Fitness e nutrizione:il migliore binomio
by Lucas Graham Simona CasacciaStreet Street: mettiti in forma per strada Se preferisci fare esercizi all'aperto che in palestra e vuoi completare il tuo allenamento in esecuzione, questo è per te. Fuori dal convenzionale, senza limiti, per qualsiasi tipo di persona, questo è il "workout di strada" , un'attività sportiva che è nata nelle strade di Brooklyn, negli Stati Uniti e che si è espansa in tutto il mondo, e rendere l'esercizio disponibile a tutti e non ci sono scuse per non rimanere in forma e avere un contatto quotidiano con l'esercizio. Street Work si è posizionato sulle strade del mondo ed è diventato un boom tra coloro che preferiscono l'outdoor piuttosto che una palestra e soprattutto nel suo tempo, spazio e ritmo. Un allenamento per tutti, che cambia positivamente il tuo stile di vita per accogliere l'esercizio che richiede forza, decisione e costanza molto importante per essere in grado di allenarsi per strada.
Fitness nuovo stile di vita. Consigli
by Lucas Graham Elena StellaPiù che mai la gente di tutto il pianeta si sta allenando ogni giorno di più. Questo potrebbe sembrare contraddittorio se si pensa che, secondo le statistiche, sono aumentati i casi di malattie cardiovascolari e diabete. Ma è proprio per questo che la gente sta adottando misure al rispetto, conoscendo gli effetti devastanti di una cattiva alimentazione e sedentarietà. La proliferazione di discipline sportive e la tendenza al fitness sono state motivate in gran parte dall’effetto globale delle reti sociali, che hanno reso virali gli effetti positivi dell’esercizio e del mangiare in modo appropriato. Fitness per tutti i gusti In base alla tua età, struttura, tempo e gusti potrai trovare una disciplina fitness adatta a te. Difatti, ce ne sono persino di personalizzate in base ai tuoi parametri nutrizionali e fisici. Dalla sposa che si sta preparando per entrare nel suo vestito a chi insegue, prima che arrivi l’estate, il “corpo da spiaggia” di cui sente la mancanza, uomini preoccupati per il loro aspetto e coppie che desiderano mantenersi in salute: tutti possono fare esercizio.
Fitness, Technology and Society: Amusing Ourselves to Life (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)
by Brad MillingtonThe fitness industry is experiencing a new boom characterized by the proliferation of interactive and customizable technology, from exercise-themed video games to smartphone apps to wearable fitness trackers. This new technology presents the possibility of boundless self-tracking, generating highly personalized data for self-assessment and for sharing among friends. While this may be beneficial – for example, in encouraging physical activity – the new fitness boom also raises important questions about the very nature of our relationship with technology. This is the first book to examine these questions through a critical scholarly lens. Addressing key themes such as consumer experience, gamification, and surveillance, Fitness, Technology and Society argues that fitness technologies – by ‘datafying’ the body and daily experience – are turning fitness into a constant pursuit. The book explores the origins of contemporary fitness technologies, considers their implications for consumers, producers, and for society in general, and reflects on what they suggest about the future of fitness experience. Casting new light on theories of technology and the body, this is fascinating reading for all those interested in physical cultural studies, technology, and the sociology of sport.
Fitness: primi passi
by Michelle AndersonIl fitness è una nuova concezione di sport che si considera quasi come filosofia di vita. Unisce l'esercizio fisico ad una dieta equilibrata e ad abiti di vita sani. Migliorare la tua muscolatura? Bruciare grassi e perdere peso? Sentirsi meglio e più attivi? Per tutto questo e molto di più abbiamo voluto essere chiari e realizzare un libro pratico e semplice da capire. Sicuramente molte volte hai pensato che hai bisogno di un cambio e che non puoi più seguire così. Bene, è arrivato il momento.
Fitte kinderen, sportieve tieners: over de invloed van bewegen en sport op de gezondheid van jongeren
by Han C.G. KemperWat is nu precies de invloed van bewegen en sport op de gezondheid en fitheid van jongeren? Dit boek geeft actuele, wetenschappelijke informatie over fysiologische aspecten van groei, ontwikkeling en rijping van jongeren. Daarmee biedt het inzicht in de effecten van lichaamsbeweging op hun gezondheid. Fysiologische en anatomische verschillen tussen opgroeiende jongeren, jongens en meisjes worden op een heldere wijze uitgelegd. Waarom bijvoorbeeld hebben verschillen in proporties van kinderen (met kortere armen, benen en groter hoofd) invloed op het lichamelijke prestatievermogen? Tegelijk wordt afgerekend met een aantal vooroordelen. Zo groeien pubers niet uit hun krachten en leveren fysiek vroegrijpe kinderen niet de grootste sporttalenten op.De auteur behandelt niet alleen alledaagse activiteiten als fietsen, wandelen en traplopen, maar ook het sporten op school en in de vrije tijd. Alle vormen van lichaamsbeweging worden uitvoerig en kritisch besproken. Hoe kun je het activiteitenpatroon van jongeren beïnvloeden? Zowel objectieve beweegmonitoren en hartslagentellers als hippe beweeggadgets worden op waarde geschat. Ook de ethische kanten van (top)sportbeoefening door kinderen en talent scouting bij jongeren worden voor het voetlicht gebracht. De auteur sluit af met een pleidooi voor een ¿beweegvriendelijke¿ woon- en leefomgeving met veilige voet- en fietspaden. Een integrale aanpak van de bewegingsarmoede bij jongeren kan de nadelige invloed van te weinig lichaamsbeweging op de gezondheid voorkomen.Fitte kinderen, sportieve tieners is bestemd voor iedereen die beroepsmatig geïnteresseerd is in het bewegen van jongeren. Daaronder vallen kinder-, school- en jeugdartsen, fysiologen, fysiotherapeuten, vakleerkrachten bewegen en sport en sporttrainers, maar ook psychologen, pedagogen en ouders of verzorgers.
Fitter. Calmer. Stronger.
by Ellie GouldingListen to your body. Calm your mind. Find your strength.Forget prescriptive 28-day plans and fad diets that are sooner or later abandoned. The truth is they don't work - and they don't make you happy. Pop powerhouse Ellie Goulding's much sought-after fitness and health philosophy is based around becoming the brightest, strongest version of yourself. This means prioritising self-care and flexibility, and approaching wellness from a perspective that is sustainable; one that doesn't leave you feeling like you've failed and, most importantly, allows room for fun and creativity.Combining a mindful approach to exercise with delicious, nutritious recipes, this book will help you kickstart healthy habits, develop a positive mindset and establish clear and achievable goals. Going far beyond diet and exercise, Ellie shares a holistic approach to feeling and being your best. From learning to listen to your body to establishing permanent rituals that work for you, it encompasses all that improves your relationship with your physical and mental health.Ellie Goulding has amassed multiple UK #1 singles, Brit Awards and Grammy nominations over the past decade of her stellar career. Now, after years of inspiring fans with her love of fitness and wellness, in her first book Fitter. Calmer. Stronger. Ellie shares her favourite recipes, workouts and training principles. Drawing on her own experiences, as well as the advice of friends and experts like Matt Roberts, Fearne Cotton and Katie Taylor, these are tools and techniques you can implement every day to build a calmer, stronger you.
Fitter. Calmer. Stronger.
by Ellie GouldingListen to your body. Calm your mind. Find your strength.Forget prescriptive 28-day plans and fad diets that are sooner or later abandoned. The truth is they don't work - and they don't make you happy. Pop powerhouse Ellie Goulding's much sought-after fitness and health philosophy is based around becoming the brightest, strongest version of yourself. This means prioritising self-care and flexibility, and approaching wellness from a perspective that is sustainable; one that doesn't leave you feeling like you've failed and, most importantly, allows room for fun and creativity.Combining a mindful approach to exercise with delicious, nutritious recipes, this book will help you kickstart healthy habits, develop a positive mindset and establish clear and achievable goals. Going far beyond diet and exercise, Ellie shares a holistic approach to feeling and being your best. From learning to listen to your body to establishing permanent rituals that work for you, it encompasses all that improves your relationship with your physical and mental health.Ellie Goulding has amassed multiple UK #1 singles, Brit Awards and Grammy nominations over the past decade of her stellar career. Now, after years of inspiring fans with her love of fitness and wellness, in her first book Fitter. Calmer. Stronger. Ellie shares her favourite recipes, workouts and training principles. Drawing on her own experiences, as well as the advice of friends and experts like Matt Roberts, Fearne Cotton and Katie Taylor, these are tools and techniques you can implement every day to build a calmer, stronger you.
Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu
by Alexander L. CoSimple, direct, and deadly - it's the art of ngo cho kun, or fists of the five ancestors. In its approach to iron body training, its reliance on the sam chien stance, and its special emphasis on hard and soft techniques, this Fukien style of kung-fu is believed to be the root of the Goju-ryu and Uechi-ryu Okinawan karate systems. During the declining years of the Ching dynasty, Sijo Chua Giok Beng combined the salient features of five styles from five masters into the formation of ngo cho kun, a distinct blend of both external and internal Chinese martial arts. Aside from being an effective form of self-defense, diligent practice of ngo cho kun can balance the body's metabolism, strengthen internal organs, and improve general well-being. Ngo cho kun is at once historically significant and practical for modern-day self-defense needs. Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu is a must for those who are interested in the historical connection between kung-fu and karate, or who wish to expand their self-defense repertoire.
Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu
by Alexander L. CoSimple, direct, and deadly - it's the art of ngo cho kun, or fists of the five ancestors. In its approach to iron body training, its reliance on the sam chien stance, and its special emphasis on hard and soft techniques, this Fukien style of kung-fu is believed to be the root of the Goju-ryu and Uechi-ryu Okinawan karate systems. During the declining years of the Ching dynasty, Sijo Chua Giok Beng combined the salient features of five styles from five masters into the formation of ngo cho kun, a distinct blend of both external and internal Chinese martial arts. Aside from being an effective form of self-defense, diligent practice of ngo cho kun can balance the body's metabolism, strengthen internal organs, and improve general well-being. Ngo cho kun is at once historically significant and practical for modern-day self-defense needs. Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu is a must for those who are interested in the historical connection between kung-fu and karate, or who wish to expand their self-defense repertoire.
Five Ancestors Out of the Ashes #1: Phoenix (Five Ancestors Out of the Ashes #1)
by Jeff StoneIt is 350 years after the events of The Five Ancestors. Phoenix Collns lives in Indiana with his grandfather who is teaching him kung fu. But Phoenix's real love is dirt-bike racing. When unsettling events reveal that his grandfather is not only one of the legendary five Cangzhen monks, but also almost 400 years old, Phoenix must race the clock if he is going to keep his beloved ancestor alive. Traveling to China, he meets an intriguing young woman who is a talented biker and a terrific mechanic. She offers to help him, but can she be trusted?