Cardio Kickboxing Elite
Author: Frank Thiboutot
From the creator of today's hottest fitness craze comes the definitive program that brings Cardiokickboxing back to its origional Kickboxing roots with real techniques, equipment and bag work.
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Reviewer: Katherine L. Dec, MD (Integrated Musculoskeletal Medicine Institute)
Description: This well-illustrated, instructional text describes cardio kickboxing, an exercise/training program designed by the author. The text outlines the program and its relationship to the sport of kickboxing.
Purpose: The author's purpose is to promote an understanding of the sport of kickboxing, in addition to outlining the program, equipment, and fitness benefits of cardio kickboxing as a fitness option for all ages. The author meets the primary component of his objective.
Audience: Written by a recognized martial arts practitioner and instructor, this resource is directed towards the fitness professional involved in program selection and teaching. It is easy to read and accessible to the general athlete; however, it is limited in description of precautions or modifications that a novice would need to pursue the program independently.
Features: The logical, easy-to-follow, compact format leads readers through the history and sport of kickboxing into the movements used and basic program. There are excellent, sequential black-and-white photographic descriptions of the written content to clarify all components and equipment. Some photographs have poor contrast between the model and the background but this doesn't detract from their overall usefulness. The additional chapters on optional and advanced techniques are thoroughly illustrated. The glossary and chapter on fundamentals are easily understandable for a novice or experienced practitioner. Although the bibliography is limited in references, the appendix lists valuable information for further resources in kickboxing and fitness, in addition to the rules and regulations in the sport of kickboxing.
Assessment: This exercise/training program is true to the sport of kickboxing. It is geared towards fitness professionals as the description and adaptability is lacking for application to all ages and abilities. The well-illustrated, easy to follow format and the descriptive glossary make this text stand out in the numerous martial arts/fitness texts available.
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Frank Thiboutot is the man who created the original "Cardio Kickboxing" program and in Cardio Kickboxing Elite provides the reader/user with a complete martial arts program that is ideal for self-defense, fitness, and sports enthusiasts. Thiboutot presents the history, techniques, and equipment of cardio kickboxing with all aspects of the various exercises profusely illustrated with more than 380 photos for detailed, easy-to-follow instruction; a cardio and circuit training of professional kickboxers, real self-defense techniques and bag work; as well as an excellent cross-training regimen which will enhance any physical active, sport, or martial arts performance. Cardio Kickboxing Elite is an impressive and much appreciated addition to any personal or professional physical fitness and martial arts reference collection.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody
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