Resistance Band Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques

Karl Knopf

Apr 2013 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Over seventy safe, simple exercises you can do virtually anywhere for better strength, balance, and functional fitness—no heavy weights required!

Resistance bands were first used in physical therapy settings to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients. Today they’re an increasingly popular fitness tool that comes in all levels of resistance and is perfect for targeting and working every major muscle group. Using this simple, lightweight, easily portable device, you can:

• Increase Muscle and Bone Strength

• Improve Balance

• Reduce Lower Back Pain

• Rehabilitate Injuries

Resistance Band Workbook offers more than seventy safe, effective exercises paired with clear captions and step-by-step photos that can be done practically anywhere, anytime. In addition, special programs will enhance your daily life, whether you’re looking to revamp your physique, elevate your sports performance, or just improve your functional fitness.

Ratings and reviews

While it has the fundamentals, there are no embedded links where one can jump to a page for descriptions. I was under the impression I had a 15 minute grace period after purchase and would have the chance to refund if not satisfied like an app. But not so with books apparently. And no way of telling what a book of this nature is really going to be like in terms of format when you read the sample. I'll be more careful next time. Lucky it wasn't expensive

You dont need a book to tell you how to use resistance bands. If you can dwep the burn in your muscle. You're probably doing it right

Good book, highlights exercises and how to properly do them. Good book for beginners or advanced people.

About the author

Dr. Karl Knopf has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for more than forty years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.

While at Foothill College, Karl was the coordinator of the Adaptive Fitness Technician Program and Lifelong Learning Institute. He taught disabled students and undergraduates about corrective exercise. In addition to teaching, Karl developed the “Fitness Educators of Older Adults Association” to guide trainers of older adults. Currently Karl is a director at the International Sports Science Association and is on the advisory board of PBS’s Sit and Be Fit show.

In his spare time he has spoken at conferences, authored many articles, and written numerous books on topics ranging from water workouts to fitness therapy. He was a frequent guest on both radio and print media on issues pertaining to senior fitness and the disabled.