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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...
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 c...
Throughout the 1960s until her untimely death in 1974, Afro-Cuban filmmaker Sara Gómez engaged directly and courageously with the social, political, economic, and cultural transformations promised by the Cuban Revolution. Gómez directed numerous documentary films in 10 prolific years. She also made De cierta manera (One way or another), her only feature-length film. Her films navigate complex experiences of social class, race, and gender by reframing revolutionary citizenship, cultural memory, and political value. Not only have her inventive strategies become foundational to new Cuban cinema and feminist film culture, but they also continue to inspire media artists today who deal with issu...
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.
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...
Beginning with 1962, references are not limited to material in the English language.
In this new edition of her bestselling guide, internationally recognized sports nutritionist Monique Ryan explains the latest cutting-edge research on essential topics for endurance athletes such as how to fuel workouts, savvy race preparation, effective recovery, smart weight loss, and safe supplements. Unlock your athletic potential with Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, the ultimate guide to fueling your performance in running, cycling, triathlon, and swimming. In this newly updated fourth edition, Monique Ryan, a renowned nutritionist with more than 30 years of experience advising elite athletes and pro sports teams, demystifies high-performance nutrition, offering clear and pract...
Promotes value of lifelong moderate exercise.
This guide starts with a conditioning programme before tailoring the training exercises and drills to the development of sport-specific performances. The training programme is designed for peak performance during the competitive season.