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Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This ebook of toning techniques uses one simple and versatile tool--the fitness ball--and provides 50 ways to help tone and strengthen core stabilizers and maintain balance. First used in physical therapy to build resistance and regain strength in particular parts of the body following injury, fitness balls have rolled into the mainstream as popular and effective tools for muscle conditioning and for enhancing any overall fitness program. You'll have...
Author
Language
English
Description
Artistic. athletic. attainable: these three words represent the promise of Ballet Beautiful, a transformative approach to reshaping your body so that it becomes slender, long, and lean--with the strength and grace of a ballerina. Founder Mary Helen Bowers has used this method to help women lose weight, turn fat into lean muscle, and re-contour their bodies to achieve the regal posture, strength, and elegance of a ballerina. Helps you: achieve the...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Without Simon Waterson's help and guidance, I literally wouldn't have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond... It's been an honor working with him." -- Daniel Craig. Simon Waterson's job is to turn actors into athletes. Now you can learn how to transform your fitness and wellbeing with the film industry's most in-demand trainer. Simon's client list reads like a who's who of A-list actors. He has transformed Daniel Craig into the formidable...
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Publisher
Triumph Books
Language
English
Description
Removing guesswork from workout regimens, the programs in this guidebook are not only clearly explained and easy-to-follow, they are proven to be effective at burning more calories and body fat to achieve a firm, healthy, strong body. Designed specifically for women, this resource introduces to many different styles of working out-from barbells and dumbbells to machines and elastic bands-to maximize the effectiveness of each workout and to ensure...
Author
Publisher
Dragon Door Publications
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
How to Train As If Your VERY LIFE Depended on Your Degree of REAL Strength, Power and ToughnessMost physical training systems are designed for the "domesticated" human animal. That is to say, for us humans who live lives of such relative security that we cultivate our strength and power more out of pride and for a sense of accomplishment than out of an absolute need to survive in the wild. The professional athlete hones his body to function well in...
Author
Publisher
Presentation Dynamics Llc
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This Combo Millennium Edition includes both of the published works of Joseph Pilates. Newly edited and revised, this is the only authorized copy of the Library of Congress books written by Joe Pilates. It makes available in one volume all of his early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness, as well as the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to his exciting fitness program. You will also learn every...
Author
Publisher
Dragon Door Publications
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Master The Art of Bar Athletics and Forge the Upper Body of Your Dreams--Without the Need for Weights, Machines or Gym Memberships!The message is clear: you can earn yourself a stunning upper body with just 3 basic moves and 1 super-simple, yet amazingly versatile tool.And what's even better, this 3 + 1 formula for upper body magnificence hides enough variety to keep you challenged and surging to new heights for a lifetime of cool moves and ever-tougher...
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Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Unlearn the psychic and physical responses to stress that cause discomfort--in less than 15 minutes a day! These easy movements will relax and release chronically tight muscles, resulting in a more efficient, coordinated, and pain-free body. This gentle workout can be done anywhere, anytime, at any age.
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Radical in its simplicity, Dr. Eric Goodman's visionary approach to mindful movement corrects the complacent adaptations that lead to back and joint pain, and teaches us to harness the body's natural movement patterns into daily activities to make us fit, healthy, and pain free. Our sedentary lifestyle has led to an epidemic of chronic pain. By adapting to posture and movement that have us out of balance -- including sitting all day at a keyboard,...
Author
Publisher
Dragon Door Publications
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
With Enter the Kettlebell! Pavel delivers a significant upgrade to his original landmark work, The Russian Kettlebell Challenge. Drawing on five years of developing and leading the world's first and premiere kettlebell instructor certification program, and after spending five years of additional research into what really works for dramatic results with the kettlebell-we have Enter the Kettlebell! Pavel lays out a foolproof master system that guarantees...
Author
Publisher
Phoenix Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Body Transformation is not just another fad diet that offers great promise today but delivers only disappointment tomorrow. Rather, this book describes a way of eating and a lifestyle that with each passing day brings you closer to your ideal weight, optimal health, highest energy, and longevity. In this groundbreaking work, you will discover the secrets of: How to eat more and weigh less How to identify life-generating food vs. life-destroying food...
12) 5-Minute Self-Discipline Exercises: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Your Goals
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Regain personal power and eliminate procrastination --more than 100 exercises to master self discipline It's easy to get distracted by day-to-day life. Especially when the tasks feel endless and your motivation is nowhere to be seen. With 5-Minute Self Discipline Exercises, you can get back on track by gaining the tools you need to reconnect with your energy, overcome your resistance, and achieve your goals sans procrastination. Use the bite-sized...
Author
Publisher
Dragon Door Publications
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Have you noticed-the greater a man's skill, the more he achieves with less? And the skill of strength is no exception. From the ancient days of Greek wrestling, to the jealously guarded secrets of Chinese Kung Fu masters, to the hard men of modern spec ops, warriors and allied strongmen have developed an amazing array of skills for generating inhuman strength.But these skills have been scattered far and wide, held closely secret, or communicated in...
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Publisher
HarperCollins e-books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"No one is immune. For people from champion athletes to desk-bound white-collar professionals, many simple acts of life--a relaxing evening stroll through the neighborhood, an exhilarating run along a sandy beach, just bending down to tie a loose shoelace-are often acts of torture. The walking wounded suffer from torn rotator cuffs, tennis elbow, jogger's knees, bad backs, stiff necks, sore feet, and swollen ankles. It could, without exaggeration,...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Just ten minutes a day of these modified stretches is guaranteed to help you improve your mobility without pain or injury. Stretching for 50+ is filled with safe, easy routines for any age. Learn warm-ups and cool-downs, use tools like a strap, therapy balls and foam rollers, and discover plenty of other fitness tips to keep you moving.--
An easy-to-start program for maintaining a mobile, active, and healthy lifestyle after 50 and beyondJust ten...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Sticking to a fitness routine has never been this much fun!
We all know we should be getting some level of physical activity every day. But it's hard to decide which kind. And it's even harder to find the time. Packed with fun fitness ideas, this creative and colorful book offers over 60 month-long challenges that solve both those issues.
Each challenge is broken down day by day so you always know exactly what you should be doing, and provides...
Author
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Run for fun -- no matter your size, shape, or speed! Do you think running sucks? Do you think you're too fat to run? With humor, compassion, and lots of love, Jill Angie explains how you can overcome the challenges of running with an overweight body, experience the exhilaration of hitting new milestones, and give your self-esteem an enormous boost in the process. This isn't a guide to running for weight loss, or a simple running plan. It shows how...
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Publisher
Addicus Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Examining the effects of exercise on women and their babies, this book presents case studies of women who exercised regularly before, during, and after pregnancy. The book provides guidelines for exercise plans that safely fulfill a mother's needs during different phases of pregnancy, answering such questions as, How does exercise benefit the mother? How does exercise affect growth of the fetus? What is the effect of exercise on milk production? Does...
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ditch the gym! It's not about how long you exercise -- or where -- but about the type of moves you do. Bowflex Fitness Advisor Tom Holland introduces micro-workouts for optimal health that will help you achieve the body you want. Does the prospect of spending long hours at the gym deter you from exercising? Tom Holland has a much better approach: "excessive moderation" utilizing manageable micro-workouts that provide maximum, long-term results by...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Stay young with effective, efficient core strength training that will enhance your spine's stability and re-educate correct muscle activation patterns. From swinging a golf club to carrying a bag of groceries, the core is everything. Balance, agility and youthful stature are just a few of the benefits of a toned and powerful midsection. Core Strength for fifty+ has everything you need to: Improve posture Enhance sports performance Guarantee low back...
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