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Do you realize that Progressive Resistance exercise equipment can provide training benefits not available with free weights and many weight machines? The most common Progressive Resistance equipment includes products like resistance bands, stretch cords and elastic tubing. In addition to providing information about a variety of General Exercise topics, the book entitled How To Exercise with Elastics includes directions for over 50 different exercises that can be used by individuals at all training levels. This book also provides information and training recommendations for improving General Strength, Power, Toning and Muscle Endurance. Book ContentsIntroduction Explains the Contents of this Book: How to maximize your training results when using Progressive Resistance Exercise EquipmentAbout the Author Provides a brief Background of the Author including Advanced Degrees, National Recognition and Awards, National Certifications in the areas of Health-Fitness Specialist, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Personal Training, Health Promotions Director, etc.Types of Strength Training Exercises Isotonics, Isokinetics, Isometrics and Progressive ResistanceExercise Directions Name of the Exercise, the Specific Muscle used, the Locations of these Muscles, Instructions for performing the Exercise including Pictured IllustrationsProgram Tips Setting Short-term Goals, setting Long-term Goals, finding Time to Exercise, Repetitions and Resistance, Motivation, Record KeepingWarm-up Exercises Preventing Injuries, General Warm-ups, Specific Warm-ups, Passive Warm-ups, Active Warm-upsGlossary Exercise Terminology with DefinitionsMuscles Used for Each Exercise Exercise Name, Muscles Involved including Anatomical and Common-Knowledge NameExercises 1 Through 55 Lists each Exercise by Number to find Exercise Location in Book In addition to being the sole author of How To Exercise with Elastics, Dr. Borkowicz is the author of The All-Sports Fitness Program – Sports Medicine’s Answer To Fitness and The Portable Physical Therapy Program plus numerous articles pertaining to Exercise, Health and Wellness. Dr. Borkowicz served as a Strength Trainer for a professional baseball team and he authored the Become Your Own Personal Trainer Series for instructors of student Personal Trainers. In addition to inventing various pieces of exercise equipment, he served as a University Instructor to Athletic Trainers, Personal Trainers, Physical Therapists, etc. You can purchase this book now for yourself, for members of an exercise class or as a gift for a friend.ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ronald J. Borkowicz, Ph.D. has been a nationally recognized authority on Healthy Lifestyles and Wellness Promotion since the 1990s. As a university professor, in addition to teaching future Athletic Trainers, Personal Trainers and Physical Therapists, he also created some of the courses that were required for these degrees. In his Masters Degree, Dr. Borkowicz specialized in Exercise Biomechanics along with Educational Program Development. His Ph.D. Degree was focused on Exercise Physiology and Allied Health. Borkowicz’s post-Doctoral work specialized in creating educational programs which help to prevent health problems rather than treating them after-the-fact. He also earned national certifications in the areas of Health-Fitness Specialist, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Personal Trainer, Health Promotions Director, etc. Borkowicz has trained a variety of populations from high school students to senior citizens. He also served as a strength coach for professional athletes. Borkowicz owns over two-dozen Registered Trademarks, National Disclosure Documents and Copyrights on various pieces of Exercise Equipment and Exercise-Wellness Programs he invented.
