By Jiawen Miao. #270. 7 X 10, 136 pages, paperback. ISBN #1-892515-19-9. For centuries, China's martial arts masters have developed extraordinary strength and fortitude while maintaining optimal health and vitality into old age. This book provides instruction in the traditional exercises that make this possible. Illustrated with over 350 step-by-step photos, this manual presents a traditional kung-fu master's workout. Designed to promote overall health and fitness, the exercises themselves consist of various stationary poses and simple repeated movements. Daily practice of these exercises bring vast improvements in overall levels of fitness, health, and vitality. Many of the exercises presented here are over a thousand years old, having been handed down and improved upon by generations of martial arts masters. Although developed by martial artists, most are simple enough for the average person to perform. So delve in and discover for yourself just how the kung-fu master's workout can improve your life!