中国传统运动养生学是中国传统医学与传统体育之间的一门交叉学科，兼具中医养生和体育养生的性能。陈小蓉、李重申编著的这本《中国传统运动养生图典》在阐择运动养生理论的基础上，介绍了历代经典的运动养生功法，如导引、五禽戏、八段锦、易筋经、太极拳等。配有在一定历史条件下的图片，以及多种传统运动养生的实际套路演示，以图示文，让读者一目了然。同时有利于中国读者掌握中国传统运动养生领域的英语表达，促进中国读者与海外读者的沟通。

陈小蓉、李重申编著的这本《中国传统运动养生图典》的英文简介如下：

Illustrated Book of Traditional Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise presents readers common knowledge about Chinese life-nurturing exercise with vivid pictures.It introduces the origin and principles of traditional life-nurturing exercises in ancient China. And in a practical manner,it illustrates all the classic methods for health preservation exercises with the introduction of detailed body movements guide and functions, such as Five Mimic-Animal Boxing, Six Healing Sounds and Shadow Boxing. Also it serves readers' enjoyment to know other Chinese folk methods for health preservation, such as shuttlecock kicking, dragon boat rowing,swinging, climbing, fishing, etc.

Chapter I An Overview of Traditional Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise

 1. Origin and Development of Traditional Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise

1.1 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Primitive Society

1.2 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Pre-Qin (2070 BC-221BC) Period

1.3 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Qin (221BC-206BC) and Han(206BC-220AD) Dynasties

1.4 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Wei (220-265) and Jin (265-420) Dynasties

1.5 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties

1.6 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Song (960-1279) and Yuan(1271-1368) Dynasties

1.7 Life-Nurturing Exercise in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing(1636-1911) Dynasties

1.8 Modem Life-Nurturing Exercise

 2. Theoretical Basis of Traditional Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise

2.1 Theory of Yin-Yang

2.2 Theory of Qi

2.3 Theory of Channels and Collaterals

2.4 Theory of Essence (Jing), Qi and Spirit (Shen)

2.5 Theory of Mind and Body

2.6 Theory of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids

 3. Philosophy of Traditional Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise

3.1 Man-Nature Harmony

3.2 Nothing More Worthy of Esteem than Life

3.3 Man Is the Master of His Destiny

3.4 Follow Ways for Nourishing Life

3.5 Life Expectancy Can Be Adjusted

3.6 Nip in the Bud

 4. Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise

4.1 Movement Pattern--Nourishing the Mind (Shen)and Body (Xing)

4.2 Movement Method--Combining Motion with Stillness

4.3 Exercise Load--Appropriate and Moderate

4.4 Exercise Time--Adaptability to Four Seasons

 5. Principles of Nurturing Life Through Exercise

5.1 Apprehend the Key Points

5.2 Balance Motion and Stillness and Combine Active Exercise with Inner Health Cultivation

5.3 Exercise in Moderation

5.4 Proceed Step by Step

5.5 Have Personalized Exercise Regimen

Chapter 2 Ancient Chinese Life-Nurturing Exercise

 1. Life Nurturing Through Oaoyin Exercise

1.1 Daoyin Diagram

1.2 Five Mimic-Animal Boxing

1.3 Six Healing Sounds (Liu Zi Jue)

1.4 Eight Section Brocade (Ba Duan Jin)

1.5 Sinew-Transforming Exercise (Yi Jin Jing)

1.6 Shadow Boxing (Taijiquan)

1.7 Daoyin Exercise to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms

1.8 The Schema of Breathing and Waidan (External Elixir) Exercise

1.9 Daoyin Exercise for Regulation of the Five Internal Organs

 2. Life Nurturing Through Massage

2.1 Basic Requirements for Massage

2.2 Exercise for Healthcare Massage

2.3 The Tian Zhu Massage

2.4 Kidney-Tonifying Massage

2.5 Digestion-Promoting Massage

2.6 Massage for Chronic Insomnia

2.7 Massage for Neurasthenia

2.8 Brain-Benefiting Massage

Chapter 3 Personalized Exercise Regimen

 1. Exercise Regimen for People with a Yin-Deficiency Constitution

 2. Exercise Regimen for People with a Yang-Deficiency Constitution

 3. Exercise Regimen for People with a Qi-Deficiency Constitution

 4. Exercise Regimen for People with a BIood-Stasis Constitution

 5. Exercise Regimen for People with a Phlegm-Dampness Constitution

 6. Exercise Regimen for People with a Qi-Stagnation Constitution

Chapter 4 Other Life-Nurturing Exercises

 1. Pitch Pot (Tou Hu)

 2. Shuttlecock Kicking (TiJian Zi)

 3. Ball Throwing (Pao Qiu)

 4. Jump/Skipping Rope (Tiao Suo)

 5. Archery (Gong Jian)

 6. Ball Kicking (Cu Ju)

 7. On-Foot Polo (Bu Da Qiu)

 8. Ball Hitting (Chui Wan)

 9. Swimming (You Yong)

 10. Dragon Boat (Long Zhou)

 11. Six Sticks (Liu Bo)

 12. Chinese Chess (Xiang Qi)

 13. Go (Wei Qi)

 14. Mountain Climbing (Deng Gao)

 15. Dragon Dance (Wu Long)

 16. Lion Dance (Wu Shi)

 17. Flying Kites (Feng Zheng)

 18. Swing (Qiu Qian)

 19. Tug-of-War (Ba He)

 20. Fishing (ChuiDiao)

 21. Spring Outing (Ta Qing)

 22. Ancient Weight-Lifting (Tuo Guan)

 23. Skiing (Hua Xue)

 24. Skating (Bing Xi)

 25. Healthy Walking (Zou Bai Bing)