Fitness and Exercise Books

Click on any link below...

HOME

Personal Trainer Certification

Fitness Science Library

Fitness Science Library - 5000 pages... 9 volumes... 50 authors... hundreds of scientific references, charts, tables, and more. Click here for details.

Individual IART Book titles in PDF Over 30 books to choose from with no shipping charges or on CD. Click here for full listing and descriptions.

 

 

IART DVDs Training Technique and Instruction. Click here for full listing and descriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

Fitness Articles & Reports

Pro Shop & Equipment

I.A.R.T. BLOG

I.A.R.T. RoundTable

Contact the I.A.R.T.

Select Links

Fitness Logistics, the I.A.R.T.'s Testing & Performance Center

Journal of Applied Fitness

 

Fitness and Exercise Books

 Back to Fitness and Exercise books Selections

 DI-ChiDI-Chi is the Ultimate Martial Arts Conditioning Workout!

 

Click Here to add DI-Chi Hardcover to shopping cart (7 copies left)

Click Here to add DI-Chi PDF Email to shopping cart

Click Here to add DI-Chi PDF on CD to shopping cart

Not everyone wants to train to be a martial artist, yet there is something about the coordinated body movements that makes this method of conditioning appealing to millions of people. To date there are two versions of martial arts style of exercising: Dynamic and Slow Moving. An example of dynamic martial arts conditioning is Tae Bo, which consists of thousands of quick repetitions that yank and jerk at the joints and tissues. Conversely, a slow moving method would be Tae Chi, which is more of a medication activity than something that will develop and strengthen the muscles and cardio system.

With DI-Chi ('DI' refers to dynamic isometrics, and 'chi' means ultimate), fitness enthusiasts receive the best of both worlds, in that the workouts are vigorous and intense, and yet easy on the joints because of slow, controlled movements.

"I enjoyed this book so much I decided to get certified as a DI-Chi Instructor! This is an interesting and effective art that provides an extremely challenging workout in minutes. Ideas, moves and routines are clearly explained and the compass based photos bring it all together nicely. Mr. Johnston displays a rare combination of analytical ability intertwined with creative flare, sure to put a fresh spark in your exercise experience." Andrew Shortt, Fitness Clinician of the Year 2004

The DI-Chi Method

DI-Chi is about mimicking weapon and open-hand combat movements, but while utilizing resistance, such as dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, body bars, weighted vests, Clubbells, ankle weights, etc. If you have never tried performing a kata (a sequence of martial arts movements) with a dumbbell in each hand, or utilizing a barbell like a bo (4-6 foot pole/stick for self defense), then you are in for one of the most unique workouts ever! Yet, because movement is slow, while the trainee attempts to contract all the muscles of the body in various planes, the activity is safe and low-impact... all the while progressively loading the body for an unlimited challenge!

True Functional Training

Those who believe a Swiss ball or wobble board are required for 'functional training' are way off base. Any activity that enhances function is a functional exercise, whether using a machine, free weight or just body weight. Nonetheless, those who perform slow-motion kicks, strikes, and blocks while bending, twisting and turning the body with a weighted implement in DI-Chi fashion are doing far more for overall function than any of the latest gimmicks on the market today.

DI-Chi Certification

Although we provide the DI-Chi book and companion CD separately, fitness instructors who teach classes may be interested in our certification that involves this unique and popular method of exercise. Click here for details on DI-Chi Personal Trainer Certification.

*** ***

DI-Chi is $25 Canadian, emailed to you directly. No refunds on PDF books. Make certain your email provider can accept this file at 1.6 megs.

Click Here to add DI-Chi PDF Email to shopping cart

Click Here to add DI-Chi PDF on CD to shopping cart

Click here for Table of Contents and FREE excerpts (PDF)

We accept AMEX, MC, and VISA Better Business Bureau

Items billed in Canadian dollars.

 

 NanoGreens

 Free Stuff!

Omega 3-6, etc.

 

International Council on Active Aging