Canine & Human Athletics - Fitness & Nutrition Guide

This book is a compilation of my past guides to help you and your dog succeed in whatever sport or activity you choose, or just for everyday health and fun. We will show you the similarities and differences in human & canine exercise programs, anatomy, safety, and athletic nutritional needs. Included in this book are guides on: FITNESS Warm up/cool down, Flexibility, Strengthening, Endurance, Agility/Reactivity/Speed Intensity, Duration, Frequency, Type of exercise (Specificity of training) Examples of exercises & Safety Body Types & Weight/Height ratio Anatomical directions/planes Human muscles/skeleton & corresponding Canine muscles/Joint action NUTRITION Nutrition for Sprinting versus Endurance Athletes Nutrients, including: Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Water/Fluid, Vitamins & Minerals SPORTS Human and Canine Sports - Canicross, Rollerjoring, Skijoring, Bikejoring, Scootering Dog Pulling Sports - Weight Pulling (Lug Nuts), Carting/Sulky, Mushing, Dog Sled, Pulka Instinct Sports - Earthdog, Field Trials (Retrieving, Flushing, Pointing), Herding Water Sports - Dock Diving, Surfing, Water Works/Rescue Outdoor Sports - Backpacking/Hiking, Camping, Kayak/Canoe Protection Sports - Schutzhund, French, Mondio & Belgian Ring Sport Popular Sports - Lure Coursing, Agility, Flyball, Disc Dog, Treibball Swimming and Walking