ABSTRACT

Chronic back pain is a serious problem but many patients suffer from treatable conditions believing there to be no solution. This concise and clearly presented manual explains the principles and methods behind the Kieser training methods for tackling and preventing back problems. As well as discussing the benefits of using weights to develop and maintain the musculoskeletal system, Full Strength explodes some of the popular myths about strength training.

chapter |19 pages

Why we need strength

chapter |28 pages

Theory and practice

chapter |11 pages

Technology

chapter |12 pages

Muscles

chapter |85 pages

Exercises

chapter |15 pages

Programmes and methods

chapter |9 pages

Therapy

Chronic low back pain

chapter |4 pages

Supplementary action

chapter |10 pages

Fallacies and prejudices