中國傳統運動養生學是中國傳統醫學與傳統體育之間的一門交叉學科，兼具中醫養生和體育養生的性能。陳小蓉、李重申編著的這本《中國傳統運動養生圖典》在闡擇運動養生理論的基礎上，介紹了歷代經典的運動養生功法，如導引、五禽戲、八段錦、易筋經、太極拳等。配有在一定歷史條件下的圖片，以及多種傳統運動養生的實際套路演示，以圖示文，讓讀者一目了然。同時有利於中國讀者掌握中國傳統運動養生領域的英語表達，促進中國讀者與海外讀者的溝通。

陳小蓉、李重申編著的這本《中國傳統運動養生 圖典》的英文簡介如下： 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)