| Capoeira Conditioning: How to Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements Contributor(s): Taylor, Gerard (Author), Kjaergaard, Anders (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 158394141X ISBN-13: 9781583941416 Publisher: Blue Snake Books OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful--and fun--it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and endurance. "Capoeira Conditioning" is an illustrated guide to whole-body training based on this increasingly popular Brazilian martial art. Designed for all ages and all levels of experience, the book is a step-by-step training manual with photographs that guide users through every movement and sequence. Accompanying text gives special pointers and describes the fitness benefits of each individual technique. "Capoeira Conditioning" offers no-frills advice about nutrition, regularity of training, capoeira in relation to other sports, and capoeira conditioning for children, along with a simple Q&A section. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Exercise - Dance - Performing Arts | Dance - Folk |
| Dewey: 793.319 |
| LCCN: 2005028921 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 7.26" W x 9.3" (0.60 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A whole-body training program using exercises from the Brazilian martial art of capoeira--perfect for staying in shape and improving your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and agility The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful--and fun--it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and endurance. Capoeira Conditioning is an illustrated guide to whole-body training based on this increasingly popular Brazilian martial art. Designed for all ages and all levels of experience, the book is a step-by-step training manual with photographs that guide users through every movement and sequence. Accompanying text gives special pointers and describes the fitness benefits of each individual technique. Capoeira Conditioning offers no-frills advice about nutrition, regularity of training, capoeira in relation to other sports, and capoeira conditioning for children, along with a simple Q&A section. |