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Capoeira Conditioning

How to Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements

By: Gerard Taylor

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Paperback | 1 January 2011 | Edition Number 1

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A whole-body training program using exercises from the Brazilian martial art of capoeira-perfect for staying in shape and improving your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and agility

The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful-and fun-it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and endurance. Capoeira Conditioning is an illustrated guide to whole-body training based on this increasingly popular Brazilian martial art. Designed for all ages and all levels of experience, the book is a step-by-step training manual with photographs that guide users through every movement and sequence. Accompanying text gives special pointers and describes the fitness benefits of each individual technique.

Capoeira Conditioning offers no-frills advice about nutrition, regularity of training, capoeira in relation to other sports, and capoeira conditioning for children, along with a simple Q&A section.

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Capoeira Conditioning: What It Is and Why It's Good for You	p. 1
Strength and Flexibility Capoeira Style	p. 1
What Is Capoeira Conditioning?	p. 1
Conditioning for Capoeira "Fitness"	p. 2
Total Fitness	p. 4
Who Is Capoeira Conditioning For?	p. 4
The Fat-Burning Power of High-Intensity Interval Training	p. 8
The Training	p. 19
Core Movements	p. 19
Workout Menu	p. 23
7 1/2-Minute Capoeira Conditioning Maintenance Workouts	p. 24
The Next Stage	p. 26
Training Game: "Capoeira Fartlek"	p. 27
15-Minute Capoeira Conditioning Aerobic Sessions	p. 29
30-, 45-, and 60-Minute Capoeira Conditioning Sessions	p. 31
The Exercises	p. 33
Training Effects Chart	p. 34
Cocorinha (stationary)	p. 36
Cocorinha Variations	p. 38
Cocorinha (squat)	p. 40
Ginga (basic capoeira footwork)	p. 42
Ginga with a Reverse Twist at the Waist	p. 44
Ginga with a Full Twist at the Waist	p. 46
Ginga with Cocorinha Squat	p. 48
Wrist Rotation	p. 50
Cabecada (static posture)	p. 52
Reverse Wrist Press Against the Wall	p. 54
Wrist Stretch Against the Wall	p. 56
Basic Bridge Warm-Up	p. 58
Basic Forward Bend	p. 60
Ponte (back bridge)	p. 62
Back Bridge (heels raised)	p. 64
Back Bridge (assisted stretch)	p. 66
Advanced Back Bridge (with leg raised)	p. 68
Back Bridge Push-Ups	p. 70
One-Armed Bridge (push-up optional)	p. 72
No Cheat Bridge	p. 74
Wall Wheel Bridge	p. 76
Bridge Walking	p. 78
Esquiva Lateral	p. 80
Au Warm-Up	p. 82
Au Normal (cartwheel)	p. 84
Au Walkback	p. 86
Au Push-Ups	p. 88
Au Pistols	p. 90
Negativa Lateral	p. 92
Moenda with Crown of the Head on the Floor	p. 94
Moenda on the Hands	p. 96
Queda de Quatro-Chapa	p. 98
Plantanda Bananeira (handstand)	p. 100
Bananeria Push-Up	p. 102
Bananeira Leg Stretch	p. 104
Queda de Rins	p. 106
Leg Stretch Push-Ups	p. 108
Side Split Twists	p. 110
Leg and Lower Back Stretch	p. 112
Cobra Running	p. 114
Bencao	p. 116
Questions and Answers	p. 119
About the Author	p. 125
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How to Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements

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