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En este libro se considera la práctica del ejercicio físico, regular y controlado, como un instrumento terapéutico de primer orden. El lector encontrará la respuesta adecuada a muchas cuestiones que son habituales a la hora de recomendar a los pacientes una determinada actividad física. Se presenta la valoración funcional y cardiológico previa al entrenamiento físico -los protocolos más adecuados en función del tipo de población estudiada y de los parámetros más utilizados-, se brinda las orientaciones básicas para la elaboración de programas de ejercicios en el ámbito no competitivo, se clasifica las actividades físicas y los deportes más comunes según su repercusión car...
This book "provides the latest information on the fundamentals of fitnes, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Used in the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshops since 1986, it will help you develop meaningful and safe fitness programs, including exercise for special populations." - back cover.
Obesity and overweight have been under estimated as public health problems in Latin America and the Caribbean and both conditions are on the rise in the region. This book is a review of the prevalence of the problem and the medium and long term adverse effects of the conditions and the implications for planning public health actions.
Beginning with 1962, references are not limited to material in the English language.
Colombia's status as the fourth largest nation in Latin America and third most populous—as well as its largest exporter of such disparate commodities as emeralds, books, processed cocaine, and cut flowers—makes this, the first history of Colombia written in English, a much-needed book. It tells the remarkable story of a country that has consistently defied modern Latin American stereotypes—a country where military dictators are virtually unknown, where the political left is congenitally weak, and where urbanization and industrialization have spawned no lasting populist movement. There is more to Colombia than the drug trafficking and violence that have recently gripped the world's atte...
A practical guide to important principles and theories in exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, psychology and measurement and their application to physical fitness testing and exercise programme design.
"A step-by-step guide through every aspect of the divorce process, whether it is smooth-sailing or a battle till the end. The updated edition includes new material on bankruptcy and foreclosure issues"--Provided by publisher.
The sequel to "Dynamic Aikido", this book expands on the fundamentalrinciples in finer detail. It covers the basic postures and movements,lacing special emphasis on perfecting the key techniques for achievingaxumum effect with minimum effort. It is aimed at beginners and advancedtudents.
The legendary David Bronstein, artist and sorcerer of the chess board, uses examples from his own brillant games to develop club player's skills. An unconventional book with interesting stories and easy-to-understand teaching material. This is a revised and expanded edition of a modern chess classic, written by an icon of chess in the 20st century.