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    A Conceptual Model for Dieting and ExercA Conceptual Model for Dieting and Exerc
    An easy-to-understand overview of the problems that can result from an excessive level of thinness or obesity. Topics include dieting and exercise principles, psychology of behavioral change, low calorie diets, fat loss guidelines, blood glucose model and more.


    Sku: WEL0181


    A Health and Wellness Inventory AimingA Health and Wellness Inventory Aiming
    A straightforward review of the most popular approaches to health and wellness and a look at why they are seldom effective. Provides an alternative approach which incorporates the needs of the mind and the body.


    Sku: WEL0067


    A Personal Trainer's Guide to DevelopingA Personal Trainer's Guide to Developing
    Covers client turnover, customer service, effective listening, and much more.


    Sku: WEL0182


    ABCDE'Ss of Cardiac RehabilitationABCDE'Ss of Cardiac Rehabilitation
    Overview of the major risk factors in a sound cardiac rehab program. Includes the role of aspirin, beta-blocker therapy, behavior change, B-vitamin therapy, cholesterol-lowering medications, diets, exercise, estrogen and much more.


    Sku: WEL0160


    ACE's Guide to Exercise and Weight ContrACE's Guide to Exercise and Weight Contr
    Dispels the myths and misconceptions associated with weight control and how they can negatively impact the results that individuals achieve from their weight-control efforts. Specifically addresses the current issues regarding nutrition, exercise, and weight control. Includes the role of strength training, android obesity vs. gynoid obesity, guidelines for safe and effective program design and much more. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 45 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0002


    ACE's Guide to Resistance Training forACE's Guide to Resistance Training for
    Offers the essential information that fitness professionals need to provide older adults with safe and effective resistance-training programming. Covers the rationale for having older adults engage in strength-training programs, special considerations when designing programs for older adults, identifying the health/medical benefits of strength training for older adults, guidelines for safe and effective programs and more. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. 26 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0003


    Adam Fords Swiss Abs -  DVDAdam Fords Swiss Abs - DVD
    Experience incredible results, in just 20 minutes, with our Swiss Ball Abs Phase 1, 2 and 3 training program. Adam Ford, CFT, utilizes a comprehensive and efficient 3-phase progression to condition your entire midsection with functional, integrated movements. Cutting edge core exercises train your abs and back safely through their full range of motion. The unique exercises in Swiss Ball Abs will also improve your balance and flexibility.


    Sku: RDG0003


    Adam Fords Swiss Ball BasicsAdam Fords Swiss Ball Basics
    Look great and feel even better! Reshape your body by activating deep core muscles in your abs and back. With Swiss Ball Basics, you will master the fundamentals of Swiss Ball training, a vital part of any exercise program. Adam Ford, CFT, clearly demonstrates exercises in an easy, follow along format that suits all levels of ability. Swiss Ball Basics will increase your functional strength and flexibility while improving balance and posture.


    Sku: RDG0002


    Addiction Recovery and Physical ActivityAddiction Recovery and Physical Activity
    Explains how a moderate level of daily physical activity can help the body's balance that is so essential for a comfortable and functional recovery. Also shows how the stress avoidance of addiction can be replaced with stress management of physical activity.


    Sku: WEL0068


    Advanced Strength Training (Intensity)Advanced Strength Training (Intensity)
    Maximize strength gain with these scientifically proven training methods!Focusing on techniques rather than specific exercises, the Advanced StrengthTraining Series will help you design more effective strength training workouts,either for yourself or for your athletes or clients.

    High-Intensity Training, the final video in the series, shows you how todesign and safely execute a challenging, high-intensity training program. Thehosts also demonstrate techniques such as breakdowns, slow reps, partials,pre-exhaustion, negatives, and negative accentuated reps. And since individualswho use high-intensity training are especially prone to overtraining, the videodiscusses common symptoms of this problem and how to correct it.

    The series is hosted by Dana Brown and Dan Drury. Brown is the Director of theWomens Exercise Research Center at George Washington University and a formercollegiate gymnast. Drury is an assistant professor of exercise physiology atSlippery Rock University and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

    These information-rich videos are perfect for anyone who is serious aboutstrength training and wants a more sophisticated approach. Strength andconditioning coaches and trainers can incorporate the advanced techniques intotheir athletes or clients programs. The videos are also a greateducational tool for strength training coaches to share with their athletes.



    Sku: HKP0058


    Advanced Strength Training (Volume)Advanced Strength Training (Volume)
    Maximize strength gain with these scientifically proven training methods!Focusing on techniques rather than specific exercises, the Advanced StrengthTraining Series will help you design more effective strength training workouts,either for yourself or for your athletes or clients.

    The second video, High-Volume Training, explains why and how to usetraditional multiset techniques to optimize strength, muscular endurance, andpower gains. Youll learn how to get maximum payoffs through training systemslike tri-setting, weight stripping, light-to-heavy and heavy-to-light,pyramiding, multipoundage, split routines, and negatives.

    The series is hosted by Dana Brown and Dan Drury. Brown is the Director of theWomens Exercise Research Center at George Washington University and a formercollegiate gymnast. Drury is an assistant professor of exercise physiology atSlippery Rock University and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

    These information-rich videos are perfect for anyone who is serious aboutstrength training and wants a more sophisticated approach. Strength andconditioning coaches and trainers can incorporate the advanced techniques intotheir athletes or clients programs. The videos are also a greateducational tool for strength training coaches to share with their athletes.



    Sku: HKP0059


    Advanced Strength Training Keys-SuperiorAdvanced Strength Training Keys-Superior
    Maximize strength gain with these scientifically proven training methods!Focusing on techniques rather than specific exercises, the Advanced StrengthTraining Series will help you design more effective strength training workouts,either for yourself or for your athletes or clients.

    The first video in the series, Keys to Superior Strength, shows how toget more out of a strength training program by varying both the elements in anindividual workout and the types of workouts performed during the week. Youlllearn about changing the order of exercises, trying new exercises, controllingrecovery time, and using other training variations that will lead to greater muscle strength, size, and power. The video also demonstrates progressive,scientifically sound exercises for building powerful abdominal muscles.

    The series is hosted by Dana Brown and Dan Drury. Brown is the Director of theWomens Exercise Research Center at George Washington University and a formercollegiate gymnast. Drury is an assistant professor of exercise physiology atSlippery Rock University and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

    These information-rich videos are perfect for anyone who is serious aboutstrength training and wants a more sophisticated approach. Strength andconditioning coaches and trainers can incorporate the advanced techniques intotheir athletes or clients programs. The videos are also a greateducational tool for strength training coaches to share with their athletes.



    Sku: HKP0060


    Aerobic Dance Exercise Movement ProgressAerobic Dance Exercise Movement Progress
    How to design creative choreography and build seamless combinations for aerobic dance exercise classes.


    Sku: WEL0069


    Aging of America Implications for ExerciAging of America Implications for Exerci
    Examines the impact of the biological changes of aging on an individual's level of functional capacity. Reviews target population descriptions, osteological and cardiorespiratory changes, functional capacity and implications for exercising.


    Sku: WEL0161


    All New Advanced Slide WorkoutAll New Advanced Slide Workout
    The All New Advanced Slide Workout, featuring Heather Day.

    58 minute video: 8 min. warm-up, 46 min. of sliding (first segment: super slide choreography, second segment: sports specific slide training, third segment: total body conditioning), 4 min. cool-down and stretch.

    Sku: CIA0014


    Amazing Step StyleAmazing Step Style
    Rob holds a bachelor degree in Exercise Science and is diretor of group exercise for Crunch Fitness. He has presented in over 300 fitness events in over 28 countries. He is part of the Nautilus Group Presenter Team, and a BOSU Master Trainer.

    Rob will warm you up (8 min.), then will take you through 3 different step workouts (taught with different styles) for 60 minutes. This extra-long step workout ends with a cool down and stretch. (7 min.)

    Sku: CIA0018


    AquaJive AudioAquaJive Audio
    AquaJive audio cassette, Featuring award winning instructor, Karen Andes, 30 minutes of upbeat workout music & poolside instruction.

    Sku: AQJ0018


    Assistive Exercises for Explosive LiftsAssistive Exercises for Explosive Lifts
    Reviews the fundamentals and techniques involved in a number of assistive exercises, including: plyometric sit-ups with medicine balls, knee-ups, leg-ups, box jumps, core exercises with a physio-ball, back extensions, lunge progressions, walking lunges and good morning exercises. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 30 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0004


    Attracting and Motivating  SedentaryAttracting and Motivating Sedentary
    An overview of the inactive population in the US and how to get them regularly involved in activity programs. Includes information on barriers to regular physical activity, program design, client-trainer relationship, behavior change and much more.


    Sku: WEL0183


    Awesome Strength VideosAwesome Strength Videos
    Awesome Strength, featuring Mindy Mylrea, National and World Aerobic Champion.

    60 minute video or DVD: 8 min. warm-up, 42 min. of strength training with choreographed moves using the medicine ball and stability ball. Multiple variations are shown at the same time for different workouts.

    Sku: CIA0028


    Basic Strength Training for WheelchairBasic Strength Training for Wheelchair
    Presents an invaluable overview of why and how the 1.5 million Americans who utilize a wheelchair on a daily basis should participate in a resistance exercise program. Covers the need to deal with the impact of a sedentary lifestyle, the risk of secondary disabilities, health-risk factors, upper-body movement and exercise limitations, traditional exercise modalities, stability issues, systemic/physiological factors, safety considerations and more. Includes exercise demonstrations. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 25 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0005


    Bench Step Choreography Progression MethBench Step Choreography Progression Meth
    Explains the progression method and how it can be incorporated into bench step aerobic exercise classes to enhance student success and body awareness.


    Sku: WEL0071


    Beth Shaw's YogaFit WorkoutBeth Shaw's YogaFit Workout
    Beth Shaws YogaFit Workout takes you step by step through thepopular YogaFit Classic routine, from breathing and warm-up to heat-buildingexercises, deep stretches, cool-down, and relaxation. YogaFit studentsdemonstrate how poses can be modified to meet the needs of beginning andadvanced students and how props such as blocks can be used to strengthen andrelax tight muscle groups.

    During the challenging 43-minute video, youll have the opportunity to try ayoga/fitness routine like youve never experienced beforea routine of threesections or mountains for you to climb. This will be followed by the "essentials" of the YogaFit program. In other words, youll learnthe right way to perform the six basic yoga poses required. The "essentials" have been placed at the end of the video so you dontalways have to fast forward to get to the routine. You can watch the "essentials" section once, and then go back to it only when needed fora refresher. For your convenience, a handy timecard is included with the video so you know exactly where to find what youre looking for!

    "I encourage anyone striving to reach a higher level of fitness to giveYogaFit a try," says Shaw. "Before beginning the program, however,it should be understood that the word workout is used in its literal sense.YogaFit makes you sweatprofusely at times. But when youre finished,youll know youve done something good for your body...and youll alwayswant to come back for more."

    About the Author
    Beth Shaw, president and founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide,Inc., is recognized throughout the United States and Europe as one of theleading experts in fitness today. She also stars in her own exercise video, BethShaws YogaFit Workout.

    Her accomplishments dont stop there. She is also an award-winning producer ofYogaFit TV and has been published in numerous consumer and fitnesspublications including SHAPE, Athletic Business, Fitness, The Yoga Journal,CBI, Fitness Product News, Recreation Resources, IDEA Today, and LAParent.

    With 15 years of experience in fitness training and 11 years of yoga practice,Shaw has received teacher certifications from Yoga White Lotus Foundation,Integrative Yoga Therapy Association, Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing,and Reebok University. She has also completed coursework in the UCLA FitnessInstructors Certification Program. She also holds a bachelor of science degreein health marketing from Long Island University.

    Shaw founded YogaFit in 1994 and opened her own signature studio in HermosaBeach, California, in 1998. Her studio presently serves more than 2,000 studentsa month. Offering an ACE, AFAA, and IHRSA-approved teacher training andcertification program, thousands of fitness instructors from across the U.S. andEurope have been trained by YogaFit in the last three years.
    When not teaching and lecturing internationally, Shaw enjoys reading and takinglong bike rides along the beach. She resides in Hermosa Beach, California

    Sku: HKP0055


    Boot Camp Plus Cardio KickBoot Camp Plus Cardio Kick
    Boot Camp plus Cardio Kick-It, featuring Terrie Reeves, 4-time National Aerobics Champion.

    90 minute video:
    • workout #1- 8 min. warm-up, 35 min. boot camp training which intervals sports/athletic moves in a tough, fun way.
    • workout #2- 35 min. of the latest kickboxing workout techniques, 12 min. conditioning and stretch

    • Sku: CIA0005


    BUDOKON for BeginnersBUDOKON for Beginners
    Cameron Shayne's Budokon system is a simple yetenergizing and easy to learn. Anyone looking for a high-energy workoutthat also sharpens mental focus and brings a deeper feeling of purpose will findit on their own terms with Budokon. Learn the authentic Japanese and Koreancombination of martial arts, yoga and meditation in this 40 minute DVD. You will experience high intensity, low impact total body cardio plus trainingand yoga. Cameron Shayne has created a workout that will change how youenvision power. This is martial arts at its best!


    Sku: HRS0020


    Building a Successful Personal TrainingBuilding a Successful Personal Training
    Discusses the core values, attitudes and beliefs that should be fundamental to every personal trainer.


    Sku: WEL0184


    Building an Attitude of ExcellenceBuilding an Attitude of Excellence
    Explores the intriguing relationship between attitude and behavior. Includes information on positive attitude, self appreciation, positive self-disclosure, motivation, goal setting, and more.


    Sku: WEL0072


    Cardio Crazy Plus Bonus CoreCardio Crazy Plus Bonus Core
    AVIA Fitness Athlete, BOSU Pro Trainer, 1994 IDEA Intnl Presenter, 1993 recognized as New Jerseys best. Inside Editions Fitness Expert, and official Step Trainer of the New York Jets. Star of CIA 2K01 and 2104 Videos.

    Gay will warm you up (8 min.), move you into three interval segments consisting of step combos, moving strength exercises with tubing and weights, and hi-low combos(47 min.).

    Sku: CIA0022


    Cardio PartiesCardio Parties
    Cardio Parties, featuring Franny Benedetto, Reebok Trainer.

    115 minute video:
    • Workout#1- 10 min. warm-up, 43 min. step, 10 min. cool-down, abs, and stretch
    • Workout#2- 9 min. warm-up, 42 min. hi/lo, 1 min. cool-down

    • Sku: CIA0012


    Circuit Resistance Training for PersonsCircuit Resistance Training for Persons
    Reviews how resistance training can be employed to enhance the lifestyle of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Features a series of resistance exercises that can be performed in circuit fashion and combined with low-resistance arm ergometry exercises to collectively minimize the demands placed on the users shoulders. Specific topics include: the challenges facing individuals with spinal cord injuries, injury-related deficits, function-limiting adaptations, secondary disabilities suffered by individuals with spinal cord injuries, circuit resistance training and more. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 25 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0006


    Clinical Exercise Physiology UnderstandClinical Exercise Physiology Understand
    Easy-to-understand overview of the basic concepts in clinical exercise physiology. Covers maximal oxygen uptake, metabolic equivalents (mets), anaerobic threshold, acute cardiorespiratory response to exercise, and much more.


    Sku: WEL0073


    Communication to Enhance ParticipationCommunication to Enhance Participation
    Reviews different communication styles, and show how personal trainers can recognize and "tweak" their style. Includes information on verbal and non-verbal communication, feedback, process and outcome based clients, and more.


    Sku: WEL0074


    Complete Water Workout VideoComplete Water Workout Video
    Featuring Juliana Larson, author of Water Dance, 1 hour video featuring 60 different exercises and the latest techniques in both shallow and deep, water, Beginners through advanced.

    Sku: AQJ0015


    Concepts of LeadershipConcepts of Leadership
    Examines leadership in the context of team management, decentralized decision making, and flatter organizational structures. Defines the differences between leadership and management, explains how to develop leadership potential and much more.


    Sku: WEL0075


    Conducting YMCA Fitness Testing andConducting YMCA Fitness Testing and
    Provides visual demonstrations of the procedures of the YMCA physical fitness test battery. Covers pre-test procedures, height & weight, resting heart rate, blood pressure, skinfold, cycle ergometer, flexibility, bench press, ab crunch, and step tests.


    Sku: WEL0076


    Core Concepts in Negligence and LegalCore Concepts in Negligence and Legal
    Explains what constitutes negligence and explores how negligence and legal liability are established through the courts. Also covers defenses against negligence and much more.


    Sku: WEL0077


    Core Concepts in Risk ManagementCore Concepts in Risk Management
    Focuses on fundamental elements of what constitutes negligence and provides advice and guidelines. Also covers developing a risk audit, emergency action plans and more.


    Sku: WEL0078


    CSI-Creative Step Illusion & Cardio MoveCSI-Creative Step Illusion & Cardio Move
    Arth-Tavia has been a fitness professional for 18 years and is an East Coast aerobics phenomenon. He is the first Fresh Face Aerobics Winner. Well known for his animated cutting-edge style.

    Workout One: (CSI) Warm-up (7 min.), followed by Creative Step Illusion moves and choreography that give the illusion of being easy, but youre really working hard! (35 min.). Fun and funky cool-down (6 min.)

    Workout Two: (Cardio Moves) Warm-up (7 min.), followed by Hi-Low moves that get you right into your target heart-rate zone for a super cardio workout (35 min.).

    Sku: CIA0026


    Cycle ReebokCycle Reebok
    Robert Sherman is president and owner of F.I.T., Inc., a corporation focusing on yoga, personal and athletic training. Robert is a program developer and a Master Trainer for Reebok International, Ltd.

    Foundations: A 45 min ride for everyone. This is the cornerstone to understanding how to create Cycle Reebok workouts that are suitable for all fitness levels.

    Interval Training: Also taught in a class format, a second 45 min. Interval Training ride focuses on advanced cycling techniques.

    Sku: CIA0027


    Cycle Reebok Foundation Training Part 1Cycle Reebok Foundation Training Part 1
    Part one of a two-part video series that demonstrates how to create safe and effective studio cycling workouts for riders at all levels. Presents the physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology and motivational guidelines and methods of Cycle Reebok.


    Sku: WEL0079


    Cycle Reebok Foundation Training Part 2Cycle Reebok Foundation Training Part 2
    Part two of a two-part video series, this video features a review of the seven foundation riding techniques, a discussion of how to prevent common injuries, and a summary of the leadership skills necessary for cycling instructors.


    Sku: WEL0080


    Cycle Reebok Interval TrainingCycle Reebok Interval Training
    Explains the four key elements of a balanced and maximally effective cycling program. Provides fitness instructors with an overview of the scientific basis for interval training. Also offers new details and techniques to aid in incorporating these ideas into cycling classes.


    Sku: WEL0081


    Cycle Reebok Performance PlusCycle Reebok Performance Plus
    Shows instructors how to put progression and periodization into a dynamic cycle fitness program. Features a demonstration of a system that will instructors to individualize workouts to three ability levels.


    Sku: WEL0082


    Decreasing Risk of Eating DisordersDecreasing Risk of Eating Disorders
    Explains how to educate athletes of all ages about what constitutes sound weight management practices. Covers risks, feedback, cultural bias concerning body weight, treatment, causes, detection and more.


    Sku: WEL0083


    Dehydration Heat Injuries and SportsDehydration Heat Injuries and Sports
    Examines the temperature-related complications of exercise and the role of adequate hydration in preventing heat injuries. Covers before, during, and after exercise fluid replacement.


    Sku: WEL0084


    Developing a Great StaffDeveloping a Great Staff
    Explains the key elements of developing highly competent employees in a fitness/wellness environment. Offers advice on goal and expectation setting, educational resource support, performance evaluations and much more.


    Sku: WEL0185


    Developing a Home Based FlexibilityDeveloping a Home Based Flexibility
    Covers factors to consider when developing a stretching program for older adults, flexibility needs, effects of flexibility on the aging process, exercise prescription, demonstrations with modifications for older adults.


    Sku: WEL0186


    Developing a Home Based Muscular FitnessDeveloping a Home Based Muscular Fitness
    How to design a safe, effective resistance training program for home use by older adults. Covers benefits, effects on the aging process, exercise prescription, and demonstrations.


    Sku: WEL0187


    Developing a Pre Natal and Post NatalDeveloping a Pre Natal and Post Natal
    Maternal exercise guidelines designed to enable women to safely include exercise in their pre- and postnatal health care. Covers physiological changes, benefits, ACOG guidelines, contraindications, exercise prescription and more.


    Sku: WEL0085


    Developing a Safe Pre Natal and PostDeveloping a Safe Pre Natal and Post
    Reviews the contraindications to exercise and discusses which exercises should be included and excluded in a sound pre/post natal exercise program.


    Sku: WEL0086


    Developing a Stretching Program forDeveloping a Stretching Program for
    Reviews the elements of a safe and sound stretching program for older adults. Discusses the ACSM stretching exercise prescription guidelines, medical conditions, psychology of aging, benefits of stretching, instructor communication and leadership, and demonstrations.


    Sku: WEL0087


    Developing Advanced Choreography forDeveloping Advanced Choreography for
    Explains how to create innovative choreography for funk dance, kickboxing, martial arts, boot camp, and other specialty group exercise classes.


    Sku: WEL0088


    Developing an Equipment Replacement FundDeveloping an Equipment Replacement Fund
    Shows administrators how to apply financial principles to maintain and expand their equipment inventory in a systematic and organized way. Covers depreciation, replacement costs, formulas, maintenance, acquisition costs and more.


    Sku: WEL0089


    Developing Distance and Interval TraininDeveloping Distance and Interval Trainin
    Step-by-step overview of how to develop and implement two proven methods for fitness walking. Covers benefits of fitness walking, scientific foundation, structure and components, various methods and approaches and much more.


    Sku: WEL0090


    Developing Exercise Programs forDeveloping Exercise Programs for
    Field-tested model for getting the physically inactive to engage in meaningful exercise. Covers needs and motivations, model program, fundamentals and basics, program design and more.

    Sku: WEL0091


    Developing Fitness Walking ProgramsDeveloping Fitness Walking Programs
    Step-by-step instructions for developing various types of walking programs. Explains benefits, program design, components, techniques, special population considerations, promotion, marketing and more.


    Sku: WEL0188


    Developing Hospital CollaborationsDeveloping Hospital Collaborations
    Explains how to develop a profitable relationship with the medical industry. Special emphasis is placed on walking program design and integration with medical programs.


    Sku: WEL0189


    Developing Quality Programs for ChildrenDeveloping Quality Programs for Children
    Explains the financial benefits of sound health/fitness programming for children. Answers why to develop programs for children, choosing programs, pricing, marketing, samples and more.

    Sku: WEL0092


    Do It Right: Exercise EvaluationDo It Right: Exercise Evaluation
    Teaches personal trainers the process of evaluating different exercises for different clients. Focuses on technique rather than a list of do's and don'ts.

    Sku: WEL0093


    Doing More with Less Making YourDoing More with Less Making Your
    Outlines and explains the three requirements and seven opportunities common to all successful organizations, and shows how they can successfully be applied by recreational sports administrators. Covers myths about not-for-profit organizations, market positioning, innovation & collaboration, and more.

    Sku: WEL0094


    Dollars and Sense of Selling CampusDollars and Sense of Selling Campus
    Shows campus recreation administrators how to successfully market and sell their programs & services.


    Sku: WEL0162


    Dollars and Sense of Selling FitnessDollars and Sense of Selling Fitness
    How health/fitness professionals can successfully market their services, products, and programs to potential clients. Explains closing techniques, prospecting, communication, addressing objections, and more.


    Sku: WEL0199


    Dose Response Issue in Exercise PrescripDose Response Issue in Exercise Prescrip
    Edited videotape of keynote presentation at 1999 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. Reviews guidelines by the CDC, NIH and ACSM for exercise recommendations. Covers intensity, type, duration, accumulation, and more.


    Sku: WEL0163


    Drills for Speed Agility and QuicknessDrills for Speed Agility and Quickness
    Drills for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the perfect companion to Trainingfor Speed, Agility, and Quickness. Using multiple camera angles and slowmotion, this video shows exactly how to execute complex drills from the book.

    The video demonstrates 30 drills gathered from the top minds in sport trainingto improve speed, agility, and quickness. Expert strength and conditioningcoaches walk you through the drills and explain how you can integrate them intoan individual or group sport training program.
    drills have a practical application to a wide variety of sportsforexample, improvement on stealing bases in baseball. Athletes in football,basketball, soccer, track and field, and tennis will also see direct performanceresults.

    Drills for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is an important tool for everyperformance-minded athlete, as well as strength and conditioning coaches,fitness professionals, and serious recreational athletes who want to getresults.

    NOTE: This is not an official video from SAQ INTERNATIONAL. Fordetails of videos including SAQ Soccer, and SAQ Rugby andofficial SAQ Resources visit www.saqinternational.com



    Sku: HKP0061


    Dumbbell Exercise TechniquesDumbbell Exercise Techniques
    Upper- and lower-body strength training exercises using dumbbells. Covers the importance of dumbbell exercises in a strength and conditioning program, special considerations, how to warm up, how to correctly perform and spot dumbbell exercises, progressions for mastering difficult dumbbell exercises and more. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 38 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0007


    Eating Your Way to Better HealthEating Your Way to Better Health
    Explains how individuals can make healthy eating habits. Covers planning, selection, control and temptation, the food guide pyramid, understanding food labels.

    Sku: WEL0095


    Emergency Readiness for Health Fitness FEmergency Readiness for Health Fitness F
    Covers risks of serious emergencies in exercising adults, standards of care and professional guidelines, personal injury case law, steps to organize, prepare, and maintain readiness and more.


    Sku: WEL0050


    Environmental Influences on Physical ActEnvironmental Influences on Physical Act
    Explains current thinking about how our environment influences physical activity. Includes possible influences, summary of research, model to guide interventions, examples of environments that facilitate physical activity and more.

    Sku: WEL0096


    Ergogenic Aids Top 15 Ergogenic AidErgogenic Aids Top 15 Ergogenic Aid
    Easy-to-understand discussion of the top 15 ergogenic aids. Examines properties of supplements, theory of how they work, whether they work, safety and legal considerations, and recommendations regarding their use.


    Sku: WEL0097


    Exercise and  Menstrual CycleExercise and Menstrual Cycle
    The basic endocrinology of the female menstrual cycle and the hormonal changes that can occur with strenuous exercise training. Also addresses physiological and psychological consequences of exercise, amenorrhea, menstrual disturbances, and more.


    Sku: WEL0099


    Exercise and AgingExercise and Aging
    Discusses aging and life expectancy trends, physically inactive groups, physiological parameters that decrease with age, coronary risk factors and aging, health benefits for older adults, special considerations and much more.


    Sku: WEL0190


    Exercise and DiabetesExercise and Diabetes
    Explains how diabetes can be positively affected through exercise. Also provides exercise prescription guidelines, blood glucose control, risks, and more.


    Sku: WEL0098


    Exercise and Diabetes A Carefully ConsidExercise and Diabetes A Carefully Consid
    A basic overview of the pathophysiology of diabetes, and how exercise can help diabetics control their condition and reduce their risk of lie-threatening complications.


    Sku: WEL0191


    Exercise and Weight Control: Myths andExercise and Weight Control: Myths and
    Covers the causes and consequences of obesity, body composition assessment, advantages of exercise therapy, role of resistance training in weight control, spot reducing, ineffective gadgets and gimmicks and more.


    Sku: WEL0100


    Exercise Behavior Change from Inside OutExercise Behavior Change from Inside Out
    Explains how physically inactive people are more likely to become regular exercisers by focusing on specific intrinsic factors.


    Sku: WEL0101


    Exercise Behavior Change Programs forExercise Behavior Change Programs for
    Provides a comprehensive overview of the core principle (one-to-one) of developing and implementing effective behavior change programs for sedentary and physically inactive individuals.


    Sku: WEL0102


    Explosive LiftsExplosive Lifts
    How to teach the basics of the explosive lifts. Features hands-on instruction to help show and explain the techniques involved in the Romanian dead lift, the squat and its progressions and variations, the Olympic-style pull, power snatch and power clean. Includes the proper grip, body mechanics, and exercise techniques for each lift. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.


    Sku: WEL0033


    Fat Burning Exercise: Strategies to BurnFat Burning Exercise: Strategies to Burn
    Review of caloric equivalents, myths and misconceptions concerning fat burning theory, strategies to increase caloric expenditure, exercise duration, resistance training and more.


    Sku: WEL0103


    Female Athlete TriadFemale Athlete Triad
    Describes the clinical and psychological basis for the female athlete triad (disordered eating, amenorhea, and osteoporosis). Up to date information on warning sings, symptoms, and treatment.


    Sku: WEL0164


    Fibromyalgia Exercise ConnectionFibromyalgia Exercise Connection
    Introduction to fibromyalgia, techniques for a healthier life, phases of fibromyalgia, fitness level determination, pain and muscle soreness, chair exercises and more.


    Sku: WEL0105


    Fibromyalgia Pain for  Present HopeFibromyalgia Pain for Present Hope
    A thoughtful analysis of what the future holds for victims of fibromyalgia. Covers causes, symptoms, treatments, and the future.


    Sku: WEL0104


    Fibromyalgia What Trainers Need to KnowFibromyalgia What Trainers Need to Know
    Explains the positive role that exercise can play in treating this condition. Covers medical history, psychological preparation, phases and exercise prescription, pain and muscle soreness and more.


    Sku: WEL0106


    Fibromyalgia What Trainers Need to KnowFibromyalgia What Trainers Need to Know
    Detailed overview of the different phases of firbomylagia and the factors to be considered when prescribing exercise. User-friendly explanations also cover fitness levels, contraindications, injury prevention, and exercise recommendations.


    Sku: WEL0107


    Fit and Stressed A Survival GuideFit and Stressed A Survival Guide
    How to maintain mental and physical health while helping others to do the same. Covers emotional and physical concerns, mind-body demands, stress, immune and reproductive systems, and much more.


    Sku: WEL0108


    Fit Over Fifty 30 Minute Assisted StretFit Over Fifty 30 Minute Assisted Stret
    Terrific workout for increasing range of motion and overall flexibility for time-strapped individuals aged 50+.


    Sku: WEL0051


    Fit Over Fifty Balance WorkoutFit Over Fifty Balance Workout
    Designed to enhance muscle memory for better posture, alignment, stability, and control.


    Sku: WEL0052


    Fit Over Fifty Bottom Line WorkoutFit Over Fifty Bottom Line Workout
    Muscle conditioning workout that focuses on lower body. Addresses core muscles that enhance control and stability.


    Sku: WEL0057


    Fit Over Fifty Lite & Easy Aerobic WorkFit Over Fifty Lite & Easy Aerobic Work
    Low impact, dance-oriented movement that is perfect for individuals of all ages.


    Sku: WEL0053


    Fit Over Fifty Muscle Conditioning WorkFit Over Fifty Muscle Conditioning Work
    Total body conditioning with strength training exercises for every major muscle group. Ideal for building bone density for those at risk for osteoporosis.


    Sku: WEL0054


    Fit Over Fifty Stability Ball WorkoutFit Over Fifty Stability Ball Workout
    Challenging and effective movement workout designed to help strengthen primary and stabilizer muscles.


    Sku: WEL0055


    Fit Over Fifty Step WorkoutFit Over Fifty Step Workout
    Offers 30 minutes of fun step combinations that keep you moving and help you burn lots of calories. Recommended 3 to 5 times per week.


    Sku: WEL0056


    Fit Over Fifty Total Body StretchFit Over Fifty Total Body Stretch
    A proven workout for enhancing flexibility and increasing range of motion. Also promotes stress reduction and relaxation.


    Sku: WEL0058


    Fitness Testing for Fire FightersFitness Testing for Fire Fighters
    Discuses the physical abilities that fire fighters should possess to meet their unique challenges. Covers legal factors for health/fitness professionals, key issues concerning fire fighters, physical ability tests vs health-related fitness testing, "to norm" or not "to norm", sample physical ability tests, and more.


    Sku: WEL0059


    Flexibility and  Science of StretchinFlexibility and Science of Stretchin
    Shows health/fitness professionals the various factors that limit and enhance flexibility, the basic elements of a good stretching program, how to apply physiological and biomechanical principles of flexibility, and more.


    Sku: WEL0109


    Flexibility for Sport and FitnessFlexibility for Sport and Fitness
    Like Teaching Flexibility, this video covers flexibility assessment,basic principles of stretching, and the HK Stretch Routine-but the content isgeared to the athlete or client rather than the fitness professional, trainer,or coach.

    Athletes and active people often ignore flexibility in their workouts. This newvideo shows you how to assess and increase your flexibility so youll look,feel, and perform better, no matter what your sports and fitness goals.

    First the video explains the physiology of stretching. Then youll learn 13simple tests to check your own range of motion for all major joints. Finally,youll learn the HK Stretch Routine for each major muscle group-14 stretchesproven to increase and maintain maximum flexibility.

    Part I covers the benefits of stretching, including: increasing range of motion, improving physical performance through increased flexibility, balancing strength with flexibility, and reducing chance of injury.

    You'll also learn factors that affect flexibility, including: age, gender, joint laxity, muscle balance, type of sport or activity, and, most important, stretching.

    Part I also takes a fascinating look at the physiology of stretching. Youlllearn what happens to your muscles and tissues when you stretch. And, you'll learn how to use this knowledge to develop your own flexibility program.

    Part II youll learn 13 tests for checking your range of motion for allmajor joints-neck, shoulders, back, hips, knee, and ankles. For the first time,YOU can assess your own flexibility! The video explains when and how to conducteach test and shows you the normal range of motion for each joint. These tips include: how to position yourself, how to adjust for your individual needs, how to pinpoint your areas of stiffness, and differences in range of motion between men and women.

    Part III reviews the principles of stretching before introducing you to the HKStretch Routine-14 stretches proven to increase flexibility for each musclegroup. These principles include: when and how often to stretch, how far to stretch, how many reps yield top results, how to individualize a stretching program, and what conditions prohibit a program of stretching.

    Next the video demonstrates the HK Stretch Routine. For each stretch youll learn: its intended benefit, what the stretch does for each muscle group, proper breathing and mechanics, and how long to hold each position.

    Flexibility for Sport and Fitness
    is a handy insert thatillustrates the 13 range of motion tests and 14 flexibility exercisesdemonstrated in the video.

    Trainers and coaches can show the video to classes or teams in a group setting,and individuals can watch the video at home. Viewers will learn how to assesstheir own flexibility and theyll see demonstrations of all the stretches inthe HK Stretch Routine.

    Sku: HKP0056


    Forming a Medical Advisory CommitteeForming a Medical Advisory Committee
    Explains how a health/fitness organization can establish and advisory committee to deal with medically related issues. Covers appropriate roles, where to find members, recommendation developments, sample recommendations and more.


    Sku: WEL0110


    Functional Core Training for BaseballFunctional Core Training for Baseball
    A comprehensive package of exercises designed to mimic the explosive, rotational movements involved in baseball. Covers exercises for developing a total athlete on the baseball diamond. Uses medicine balls, wobble boards, stability balls, and free weights to explain and illustrate an extensive array of exercises designed to improve balance, agility and power in baseball-related movements. Ideal for developing agile baserunners, explosive hitters, and powerful pitchers. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 100 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0009


    Functional Shoulder Training for AthleteFunctional Shoulder Training for Athlete
    A detailed package of exercises designed to integrate the shoulder into the rest of the bodys kinetic chain. Shows the viewer how to build a kinetic chain with no weak links by using medicine balls, wobble boards, stability balls, and free weights. Perfect for individuals who play racquet sports, swimmers, and any other overhead athletes. Covers scapular stabilization exercises, training the decelerators, integrating the rotator cuff into the rest of the body, explosive rotation of the upper body and shoulder in multiple directions and planes and much more. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 62 minute video.


    Sku: WEL0010


    Games As Aerobics Approach to PhysicalGames As Aerobics Approach to Physical
    An approach to exercise that stresses fun, pleasure, and repeated success. Provides innovative ideas for individual and partner stationary activities, individual and partner continuous movement activities, group activities, recreational games, relays and more.


    Sku: WEL0165


    Greatest Step WorkoutGreatest Step Workout
    Perfect Body Conditioning, featuring Gay Gasper, Avia Fitness Athlete.

    90 minute video: 10 min. warm-up, 45 min. step, 5 min. cool-down, 30 min. strength with spri, weights, and body bar.

    Sku: CIA0001


    Handling Difficult ClientsHandling Difficult Clients
    Provides a detailed overview of the types of clients who are difficult to handle, how to treat them, and how to terminate a client relationship.


    Sku: WEL0111


    Healthy Ways to Deal with StressHealthy Ways to Deal with Stress
    A detailed overview of the physiological processes mediating the stress response. Also covers psychological perception, hormones, neurotransmitters, cytokines, coping strategies, exercise and more.


    Sku: WEL0112


    Hi-Lo To The Max Plus Athletic JamHi-Lo To The Max Plus Athletic Jam
    Donna Read is an International Presenter, a Nike Athlete, a 3 star IDEA presenter, Executive Producer and star of her own all new video series, Master Trainer for Resist-A-Ball, a kids TV show choreographer, and fitness expert for several TV shows.

    Donna will start with a warm-up (8 min.) that prepares you for new hi/low choreography and moves intervaled with athletic/sports moves (50 min.). She finishes with a cool-down, core abdominal training and stretch (17 min.).

    Sku: CIA0021


    How To Be Your Own HeroHow To Be Your Own Hero
    Keynote address to the 1999 ACSM Fitness Summit. Covers overcoming challenges, taking advantage of opportunities for success, job perspective, moving out of comfort zones, and adhering to 9 top career tips.


    Sku: WEL0113


    How to Develop a Hospital Based FitnessHow to Develop a Hospital Based Fitness
    Examines the components of a successful hospital-based fitness center, target markets and market strategy, integration models of health care and health club organizations and more.


    Sku: WEL0114


    How to Get Quality Results with SubmaximHow to Get Quality Results with Submaxim
    In-depth information on the ways that health/fitness professionals can perform this test to emphasize maximal useful information, technical precision, and elimination of error factors.


    Sku: WEL0060


    How to Make a Good Professional PresenteHow to Make a Good Professional Presente
    Explains how health/fitness professionals can enhance their level of credibility by learning to communicate with focus and clarity.


    Sku: WEL0115


    How to Teach a Safe and Effective GroupHow to Teach a Safe and Effective Group
    Reviews guidelines for selecting choreography, music, cuing and more. Also discusses professionalism, ACSM guidelines, overexertion, posture, and body alignment.


    Sku: WEL0192


    I Never Learned Anything by TalkingI Never Learned Anything by Talking
    An in-depth exploration of the importance and dynamics of listening effectively. Covers how to resist distractions, adapt an attitude of listening, questioning skills, mental argumentation, concentration and more.


    Sku: WEL0116


    Impact of Stress Exercise and LifestyleImpact of Stress Exercise and Lifestyle
    Reviews the components of the immune system and their functions. Demonstrates how stress, exercise, and lifestyle affect the immune system. Also explains long-term health consequences.


    Sku: WEL0166


    Improving Flexibility and Strength withImproving Flexibility and Strength with
    Provides a detailed overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques involved in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). In an easy-to-understand manner, the video explains and shows how PNF can be effectively employed to develop both flexibility and strength. Topics include: stretch reflex, autogenic and reciprocal inhibition, muscle action (concentric, eccentric, isometric), PNF stretching and strengthening techniques, as well as rhythmic initiation and stabilization. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 20 minutes.


    Sku: WEL0013


    Improving Flexibility with Self GuidedImproving Flexibility with Self Guided
    Features hands-on demonstrations to illustrate effective stretching for both the upper and lower extremities. Includes static stretching, active (dynamic) stretching, considerations for effective stretching, as well as specific stretching exercises for the neck, shoulders and chest, posterior arm, back, hips, torso, thighs and groin, and the calf. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.


    Sku: WEL0014


    Injury Prevention Strategies for theInjury Prevention Strategies for the
    Offers an easy-to-understand review of the primary musculoskeletal problem areas. Demonstrates a series of exercises and stretches for treatment and prevention of associated injuries.


    Sku: WEL0117


    Instructing Muscular Conditioning ClasseInstructing Muscular Conditioning Classe
    How to select and employ innovative exercises into group fitness classes to enhance an individual's level of muscular fitness.


    Sku: WEL0118


    Internalizing Healthy Motivation BetterInternalizing Healthy Motivation Better
    Explains the factors that motivate and demotivate individuals to engage in exercise on a regular basis.


    Sku: WEL0119


    Jumping Into PlyometricsJumping Into Plyometrics
    The Jumping Into Plyometrics Video shows your athletes how to perform21 core exercises found in the book Jumping Into Plyometrics. Using slowmotion, freeze frames, and graphics, the video demonstrates, in detail, how eachexercise is executed.

    Like the book, the Jumping Into Plyometrics Video features sevencategories of exercises that will improve your athletes speed, quickness, andjumping ability while giving them greater coordination, body control, andbalance. The categories include: jumps-in-place, standing jumps, multiple jumps, box drills, depth jumps, bounding, and medicine ball exercises.

    The video demonstrates exercises of low, moderate, and high intensity for eachcategory and explains techniques for adjusting the intensity levels to make theexercises appropriate for any caliber of athlete.

    Sport-specific applications and objectives are provided for each exercise so youcan use plyometrics for training regimens in a wide variety of sports.Accompanying the video is a guide that describes practical tests for assessingathletes skill levels and a reproducible chart for monitoring progress.



    Sku: HKP0062


    Keeping Your Athletes Healthy: IdentifyiKeeping Your Athletes Healthy: Identifyi
    Explains why addressing imbalances involving tight and weak muscles will enable an athlete to train harder with less chance of injury. Shows how to dynamically assess balance and screen for potential knee injuries, how to assess the lower abdominals and how tight hip flexors will cause weakness of this region, how to assess the spine for rotational strength and how weakness will affect the shoulder of the overhead athlete. Also how to assess hip rotational strength and flexibility and how this contributes to lateral speed. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.


    Sku: WEL0015


    Keeping Your Athletes Healthy: IdentifyiKeeping Your Athletes Healthy: Identifyi
    Explains why addressing imbalances involving tight and weak muscles will enable an athlete to train harder with less chance of injury. Shows how to screen and evaluate athletes for muscle imbalances before they begin a strength training program, as well as the most common muscle imbalances, how latissimus tightness affects the overhead athlete, how a rounded back affects the shoulder function of a pitcher, how posture affects the strength of the rotator cuff muscles and why some athletes are more prone to tendontious than others, and how to change workouts based on the athletes posture and sport. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.


    Sku: WEL0016


    Kick ItKick It
    Kick It, featuring Janet Saffell, host of ESPN's "Crunch Fitness", and host of Fit TV's "Reebok Versa Training".

    93 minute video: 8:15 min. Kick-it warm-up, 29 min. Kick-it drill, 36 min. Kick-it choreography, 30 min. Kick-it sculpting, 6 min. Tai Chi Stretch.

    Sku: CIA0017


    KICKbox Fitness: Volume 1 ProgramKICKbox Fitness: Volume 1 Program
    The conceptual basics of Kickboxing fitness. This video offers detailed information on the "hows" and "whys" of a challenging, safe, and effective kickboxing workout.


    Sku: WEL0121


    KICKbox Fitness: Volume 2 Basic RhythmicKICKbox Fitness: Volume 2 Basic Rhythmic
    An explanation of how to teach (and learn) punching and kicking techniques, and how to incorporate these techniques into an aerobically demanding exercise class. Explains the jab, cross, and hook punches, fighting stances, beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques.


    Sku: WEL0193


    KICKbox Fitness: Volume 3 Basic Bag WorkKICKbox Fitness: Volume 3 Basic Bag Work