MnM's (And I Don't Mean Chocolate...): A Muscle and Movement
Handbook is a book about muscles and movement, a resource for those
who would like to know more about the human body and how it works
without having to read a cumbersome textbook. Written in a
light-hearted yet informative style, the text includes detailed
material on location and actions of different muscles. The
illustrations and pictures demonstrate invaluable stretch and
strength exercises for each joint area, and cover a wide scope of
fitness areas: weight- training, Yoga, Pilates, sports, and dance.
The book's approach is unique because it can be used a handbook, a
'portable guide' to the correct use of the body. Each chapter
centers on a large muscle group, relating it to current concepts
and myths in the fitness industry, while giving in-depth
information. There is a sense of humor throughout the material; the
book is meant to be fun and interesting.
The text maintains that a person is capable of conditioning,
maintaining, and/or healing oneself without spending thousands of
dollars. With knowledge of the body's mechanisms, one can begin to
improve their physical as well as mental and emotional health,
relieve pain, and increase quality and longevity of life. Specific
areas addressed are alignment, injury prevention, rehabilitation,
the 'weekend' as well as professional athlete, and conditions such
as lower back pain, bursitis, and shoulder, hip, and knee problems.
There are an increasing number of people who want to know more
about their body and what can be done to improve it, no matter what
age and without the fitness "hype." This text will appeal to
teachers of exercise, fitness enthusiasts, andprofessionals in the
science of movement. It is precise yet readable, for anyone
interested in the human body and its potential.
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