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This is the manual written by Dr Lawrence Whitmore to present a new method of physical training that uses a metal rod to build strength and endurance, and is the produce of several years of research and development. The exercises have application to all sports, postural maintenance, martial art, dance, and more.
From the outset the manual identifies two main aspects of physical strength - tonic and phasic, more generally known as postural and moving strength - and the bridge between the two which is known as core stability. This is fundamental to practice of the exercises which emphasise holding a firm stance while using the rod.
The book is exceptionally well presented in slightly larger than A5 format, full colour cover and high quality greyscale illustrations throughout.
The text works on several different levels in an attempt to responsibly present a complete training method. It includes a detailed and well thought out background section giving relation to existing and historical practices in the areas of weight training and martial art. It attempts to promote the idea of Training to Survive as well as Training to Excel.
40 routines are given in a graduated series of three phases so that progress can be made more safely and effectively. A number of diagrams are given to illustrate the timings and intensities for each phase as the different types of strength develop.
A clear method for determining rod weight and length is given, which should help make the exercises more accessible for the beginner and more effective for the advanced trainer.
Other sections include:
• Safey in training with a metal rod
• How to hold and manouvre the rod
• Mechanics of a moving rod
• Physiology, muscle contraction, core stability
• Stance, posture, balance
• Applications in sport, martial art and dance
• Preparation of the rod and training ecology
• A collection of 25 different stretches
A final chapter gives a range of supporting material to develop the training beyond the practical aspects. This includes nutrition, ecology, mind, training and development, and mind and mentality in training.
A glossary of technical terms is appended along with a list of further reading and additional technical details about the rods.
The book is attractively presented with a number of Chinese kanji illustrations to enrichen the overall work. Binding is the more durable section sewn, making this a very full and intriguing book that rests somewhere between practical refenece book and work of art.
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A simple yet advanced form of physical training, presented here for the first time with fully illustrated descriptions of 40 routines, and a host of supporting material.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent text, good value for money and very informative,
This review is from: Metal Rod Exercises: A Unique Collection of Exercises for Building Physical Strength (Paperback)
Seldom does an original piece of work reach into established fields, but this has the potential to do just that. Metal Rod Exercises propose training for strength using a metal rod and emphasise core strength and the development of balanced and well distributed strength. The principle is very simple, and the skeptical might say it couldn't work, but after 6 months of using the exercises it is clear they are extraordinarily effective.The book is obviously the result of much work, and the care and attention to detail is evident in every part of it. It is not over-done or loose with words but is concise and makes its points without nonsense. It seems several new principles are introduced that help understand basic exercise physiology and the way the mind can help with training. A few background areas could do with a slightly fuller exposition, but the further reading list fills any gaps that there might be. All exercises, called Routines, are very well covered with pictures and text descriptions. Parts of it are pretty advanced though.
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