Freestyle (book)

What is the best way to improve physical performance? The fitness industry offers countless methods that claim to do just that, but none can serve as a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. With ‘Freestyle’, former professional artistic gymnast and current CrossFitter Carl Paoli presents a fully customisable programme that can be adapted to a wide variety of fitness goals. Readers learn interactively how their bodies move in three-dimensional space and cope in changing environments. Armed with this knowledge and just four basic movements, each linked to specific purposes, Paoli helps trainees maximise their performance in everyday life and in any sport. Freestyle is a practical handbook for further developing our universal human movement patterns, regardless of any specific sporting discipline. It fosters a new awareness of human movement, as well as the ability to personalise any training programme to make it work for one’s own goals. About the authors: Carl Paoli was a professional artistic gymnast. In Spain, he was among the country’s elite for 15 years and won numerous awards, including the gold medal in the vault at the national championships. He studied environmental sciences and initially worked as a marine biologist. Since 2004, he has been working as a coach in San Francisco, collaborating with San Francisco CrossFit and AcroSports. In 2010, he founded the website GymnasticsWOD.com, currently the largest online portal for training gymnastics movements for CrossFit coaches and athletes. In 2011, he was part of the coaching team for Annie Thorisdottir, who in 2011 and 2012 became the first female CrossFitter to win the CrossFit Games twice in a row. Anthony Sherbondy studied and obtained his PhD in engineering and neuroscience at Stanford University and is the author of numerous scientific articles. He practises Capoeira. Damaged copies Books in Germany are subject to the statutory fixed book price system. Exceptions to this are so-called ‘damaged copies’, for which the fixed book price has been officially waived. These are books with minor damage sustained during storage or transport, which are no longer considered to be in mint condition. They are marked with a stamp reading ‘damaged copy’. The books are unused and have never been in private ownership.

The comprehensive handbook featuring over 230 self-defence and combat techniquesThe highly effective self-defence and close-quarters combat system Krav Maga was developed specifically for the Israeli Defence Forces. Today, it is used by military, special forces and police units, security services and bodyguards, as well as by civilians all over the world.The techniques require minimal physical effort but are highly effective, as they are based on our natural reflexes and reaction patterns and specifically exploit the attacker’s weaknesses.Whether man or woman, young or old – anyone can train in and use Krav Maga to defend themselves and others.This book teaches both quick escape and defence techniques as well as powerful counter-attacks. It features a wealth of exercises ranging from beginner to advanced level and is the perfect complement to practical training.About the authorDarren Levine holds a Level 6 black belt in Krav Maga; he is the founder of the Krav Maga Association, as well as CEO and Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Worldwide.