FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE MECHANICS

The Applied Biomechanics book that will teach you the basics of Exercise Mechanics as they have never been explained to you. No exercise professional can reach a high level of competence and achieve results with the minimum risk of injury without a good understanding of the basics of Exercise Mechanics. Knowing how they act, how they are tolerated and how the Forces are produced in our body is as important for any Sports Trainer as knowing the properties of the different woods is for a carpenter. In this book, Lucas Leal explains how a good Trainer can use his knowledge in Biomechanics to create exercises and well-founded methodological processes, limiting the risk of injury as much as possible and achieving maximum effectiveness and efficiency in his training. The knowledge in Exercise Mechanics offered by the Resistance Institute will change the way you see Exercise and will give you new eyes to become an Exercise expert versus an expert in doing mindless exercises. What will you find in this book ?: ✔ Over 180 color pages with quality illustrations ✔ Principles of Physics and Mechanics with examples adapted to the human body and exercise ✔ Description of the forces and properties of the loads that enter the human body when exercising. ✔ Description of the functioning of joint mechanics and lever systems in an educational way and applied to Strength training ✔ Detailed explanation of muscle mechanics with industry-unique descriptions and illustrations. A book that will teach you to see exercise with new eyes and that has become a reference in the Exercise industry. You are only one click away from seeing the exercise with new eyes! We will not let you down! 1 FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE MECHANICS Introduction to the Fundations of Exercise Mechanics FUNDAMENTOS DE LAS FUERZAS Y PROPIEDADES DE LAS CARGAS What is force? Forces and vectors External and internal forces. That is not the point. Forces: different names depending on the context Creating resistances Types of load The human body responds to external forces...but it also creates reactive inertial responses through intention LEVER SYSTEMS Creating a lever system. Linkages. Linkages in the human body (Arthrokinematics) Arthrokinematics in Physical Exercise and health Anatomical directions Axes and planes of movements The kinematics of lever systems (linkages) Instructional progression of lever systems for Physical Activity Resistance profile and lever systems Velocity and introduction to dynamic mechanics FUNCIÓN MUSCULAR Y CONTROL ARTICULAR Creating internal forces Skeletal muscle: structure and function Structure and contractile ability Neurological control Force and mechanical characteristics Negotiating with forces and muscle participation Traditional kinesiology and muscle participation Stability and resistance training: muscle participation Muscle control Bibliography