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No-Risk Abs Blandine Calais-Germain

No-Risk Abs By Blandine Calais-Germain

No-Risk Abs by Blandine Calais-Germain

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An illustrated guide to the anatomy of the abdominal muscles and how to tone them successfully without injury.

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No-Risk Abs: A Safe Workout Program for Core Strength by Blandine Calais-Germain

Presenting a new type of abdominal exercise program designed with the body's anatomical relationships in mind, Blandine Calais-Germain reveals the 6 underlying principles for working the abs efficiently, 7 exercises to get you ready, and the 16 most effective and safest abdominal exercises for a flat belly. Pointing out that ab exercises are not without risk, she reviews the most common abdominal exercises, such as crunches and leg lifts, and explains how to avoid injury to the neck, lower back, pelvic floor, diaphragm, prostate, and internal organs as well as how to protect these vital structures with appropriate abdominal work.

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No-Risk Abs answers crucial questions about the safety of abdominal exercises and presents a unique system for stretching and strengthening abdominal muscles without stress to the low back, pelvic floor, and neck. * Colleen Craig, author of Pilates on the Ball *
No-Risk Abs is indispensable reading for movement and fitness educators. Calais-Germain's careful exposition of the anatomical logic that grounds her abdominal regimen will eliminate harm caused by the misinformation and cultural confusion surrounding this region of our bodies. Her approach beautifully contributes to holistic body organization. * Mary Bond, author of The New Rules of Posture and Movement Faculty Chair at The Rolf Institute *
This book is especially valuable for those who work with the elderly or who are returning to exercise after an absence. It would be very hard to go wrong with these moves. * Publishers Weekly, June 2011 *
The focus on how to avoid injury while exercising is specific and black and white illustrations throughout provide specific instruction assuring clarity. Any library strong in exercise programs will appreciate this very specific, clear title. * Midwest Book Review, August 2011 *
This book is as powerful as any exercise machine, filled with solid guidelines for a holistic approach to achieving a strong and healthy body. * Vicky Thompson, New Connexion, September 2011 *
Read this book especially if you are a teacher or client with back issues...This is a brilliant book that finally addresses the poor training of abs and the possible effects of this training. * Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot *

About Blandine Calais-Germain

Blandine Calais-Germain is the author of the bestselling Anatomy of Movement, The Female Pelvis: Anatomy and Exercises, and Anatomy of Breathing. In addition to being a dancer and a dance teacher, she is a certified physical therapist and attended the French School of Orthopedics and Massage in Paris. Known for her innovative method for teaching the physical structures of anatomy in relation to movement, she teaches workshops to students from all over the world. She lives in Limoux, France.

Table of Contents


Author's Note

Acknowledgments


Part One
What Are the Abs?

Introduction

The Rectus Abdominis
The Broad Muscles and the Abdominal Aponeuroses
The Transversus Abdominis
The Internal Obliques
The External Obliques
Understanding Some Key Words

Part Two
Abdominal Strength versus a Flat Belly

Evaluating the Flat Belly
Flat Belly and Protruding Belly
A User's Guide to a Flat Belly
Customized Strengthening Programs

Part Three
The Five Most Common Abdominal Exercises

Working the Abdominals
Crunches
Leg Lifts
Push-ups
Supine Trunk Rotation
Pulling In the Belly on a Forceful Exhalation

Part Four
Safe and Effective Exercises for Great Abs

The Six No-Risk Abs Principles
Seven No-Risk Abs Preparatory Exercises
Sixteen No-Risk Abs Exercises


Appendix. Important Ideas to Remember

Courses in the No-Risk Abs Method

Further Reading

Index

Additional information

GOR011494739
9781594773891
1594773890
No-Risk Abs: A Safe Workout Program for Core Strength by Blandine Calais-Germain
Blandine Calais-Germain
Used - Like New
Paperback
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
20110512
176
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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