Exercise and workouts Books
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Rbg Workout The
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£13.49
Arcturus Publishing Yoga Mudra Oracle Book and Card Deck
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£23.40
HarperCollins Espanol El Valor Para Levantarse
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£17.04
F&W Publications Inc Modern Yoga Bible
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£18.69
Grand Central Publishing Ballerina Body
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£29.70
DK Yin Yoga
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£19.54
DK Stay Fit for Life
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£17.95
DK Strengthen Your Back Exercises to Build a Better
Book SynopsisImprove your health and strengthen your back and neck with this informative visual guide.Banish back pain and improve your flexibility and core stability with Strengthen Your Back. Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives and this can significantly affect your sleep as well as your capability to carry out daily tasks. This clear, accessible book is the perfect tool for treating an existing condition or learning to improve posture to avoid future injury.Covering a range of problems such as poor posture, back pain, neck pain, and recurring injuries, this helpful handbook provides clear step-by-step advice for complete wellness, right from identifying the anatomy of the spine to performing exercises for maintenance. This comprehensive volume also features invaluable advice on coping with neck and back pain and getting the best results from rehabilitation. Whether you are an active sports enthusiast or a sedentary office wTrade Review"[P]rovides a comprehensive overview that includes a basic anatomy of the spine, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal problems, ideas for preventing and coping with pain, as well as maintenance and rehabilitation exercises." – Radish Magazine
£12.34
DK 15 Minute Gentle Yoga Four 15Minute Workouts for
Book SynopsisFit exercise into your busy life with quick, gentle yoga programs.Do you struggle to find time for regular yoga practice? Stress no more: these four 15-minute programs for beginners offer the flexibility and ease of use that busy lifestyles demand. At home, with just a mat and a few household items, ease tension, increase vitality, and get the flexible body you've always wanted by regularly practicing these 15-minute routines.Clear, step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do in each asana, and at the end of each 15-minute program there's an at-a-glance summary of the routine.15 Minute Gentle Yoga will inspire you to make yoga part of your weekly routine, so you soon reap the benefits of enhanced health and wellness.
£14.25
Human Kinetics Publishers Foundations of Physical Activity and Public
Book SynopsisThe first textbook to clearly define the intersection of kinesiology and public health, Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, Second Edition With Web Resource, has been newly updated to reflect the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The new edition has been updated with additional contemporary research findings and international examples. With a solid introduction to the concepts of public health and kinesiology, techniques used to measure physical activity, and health effects of exercise and physical activity, the text will show readers how to advance the use of physical activity as a significant component in public health initiatives. Joining field leaders Harold (Bill) Kohl and Tinker Murray on this second edition is Deborah Salvo, an international expert with a special interest in the relationship between the built environment and health. Other updates to this edition include tTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Physical Activity and Public Health Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Public Health Defining Moments in Public Health Areas of Specialization in Public Health Core Functions of Public Health Public Health LawChapter 2. Fundamentals of Kinesiology Kinesiology Subdisciplines and Exercise Training Principles of Exercise Training, Prescription, and Planning Applying Physical Activity and Exercise Training Principles Health and Fitness Benefits of Physical Activity and ExerciseChapter 3. Integrating Public Health and Physical Activity History of Physical Activity and Public Health Role of Physical Activity in Chronic Disease Development From Science to Practice and Back Promoting Physical Activity for Health Practitioners of Physical Activity in Public HealthChapter 4. Measuring Physical Activity Evidence-Based Recommended Levels of Physical Activity for Health Laboratory Measures of Energy Expenditure Electronic Devices to Measure Physical Activity Direct Observation Techniques Self-Report Instruments Surveillance in Populations Combining Measurement ApproachesPart II. Health Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity Chapter 5. Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Kinesiology and Cardiorespiratory Health Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessments General Recommendations for Cardiorespiratory Health Prevalence and Economic Costs of Metabolic Disease Metabolic Disease Risk Factors Kinesiology and Metabolic Health Common Tests of Metabolic Function General Recommendations for Metabolic HealthChapter 6. Overweight and Obesity Caloric Balance Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight and Associated Health Consequences Obesity and Overweight Risk Factors Obesity and Overweight Challenges Kinesiology and Body Weight Common Assessments of Obesity and Overweight Physical Activity Guidelines for a Healthy WeightChapter 7. Musculoskeletal and Functional Health Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Related Health Challenges Risk Factors Associated With Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Health Challenges Kinesiology and Musculoskeletal Health Common Tests of Musculoskeletal Fitness or Function Physical Activity and Musculoskeletal Health Functional Health Risk Factors for Poor Functional Health Common Tests of Functional Health Fitness Recommendations for Functional HealthChapter 8. Cancers Prevalence of Cancers Cancer Risk Factors Kinesiology and Cancers Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer PreventionChapter 9. Brain Health Prevalence and Economic Costs of Brain Health Disorders Common Brain Health Conditions Risk Factors Associated With Brain Health Disorders Physical Activity and Brain Health Physical Activity and Brain Cognitive Function Physical Activity Guidelines for Brain HealthChapter 10. Health Risks of Exercise and Physical Activity Musculoskeletal Injuries Kinesiology and Musculoskeletal Injuries Sudden Adverse Cardiac EventsPart III. Strategies for Effective Physical Activity Promotion Chapter 11. Informational Approaches for Promoting Physical Activity Understanding the Community Guide Rationale for Informational ApproachesChapter 12. School-Based Approaches to Promoting Physical Activity Rationale for School-Based Physical Activity Programs Kinesiology and Physical Activity Outcomes for Youth School-Based Physical Activity and Physical Fitness Assessments of Youth Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents International and National Trends in Youth Physical Activity Levels School-Based Physical Education Developmental Considerations for Physical Activity in YouthChapter 13. Behavioral and Social Approaches to Understanding and Promoting Physical Activity Behavioral Theories and Theoretical Models of Behavior Change Social Support for Health Behavior Change Individually Adapted Health Behavior Change Programs Socio-Ecological Model of Behavior Social Support Interventions in Community Settings Chapter 14. Environmental and Policy Approaches to Promoting Physical Activity Access Urban Design Measuring the Built Environment Physical Activity Policy Land Use Policy Co-Benefits of Activity-Promoting Environments and PoliciesChapter 15. Program and Policy Evaluation for Physical Activity and Public Health Ways to Measure Program and Policy Effectiveness Logic Models for Physical Activity Promotion and Policies Evaluation Designs Data Collection and Analysis Publishing and Communicating ResultsChapter 16. Partnership Development and Advocacy Key Factors in Building Partnerships Strategies for Physical Activity Advocacy
£89.30
Tyndale House Publishers Well to the Core
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£23.60
Skyhorse Publishing The Time-Saver's Workout: A Revolutionary New
Book SynopsisFitness researcher and pioneer John Little has spent years researching the science underpinning our most prevalent beliefs about exercise and is convinced that we need a new paradigm, one that would involve reliance on briefer workouts. He presents this revolutionary new approach here.There is something terribly wrong with the state of exercise as we know it presently. Sales of treadmills, running shoes, gym memberships, and yoga classes are at an all-time high, but so too are our national levels of obesity and type II diabetes.Ever since the 1960s the exercising public has been told to stretch for flexibility and to perform low-intensity steady-state aerobic exercise for their cardiovascular systems and some form of resistance training to keep their muscles strong. With regard to diet, they have been told to restrict or omit macronutrients such as fats and carbohydrates and lots of other advice with regard to calorie-counting. Could it be that this information, however well intended, was mistaken? And is it really necessary to devote so much time to the pursuit?Among the fascinating revelations presented in this book: Certain types of exercise can actually make you less healthy and fatter. Taking large doses of food supplements might actually shorten your life and put you at greater risk for disease. Stretching to become more flexible or to recover quicker from injury has been found to do neither of these things. Resistance training, once considered to be the weak sister of exercise, is now looking like the best form of exercise one should engage in. The new protocols that Little exposes offer a far safer alternative for those looking to become stronger, fitter, and healthier without spending their lives in the gym.Trade Review"Too many people flounder about on unproductive exercise routines, or worse: engage in activities that cause significant wear and tear that will ultimately, if not immediately, catch up with them. This book presents an alternative for those who have no desire to suffer those outcomes and for those who desire to invest time in alternative pursuits, rather than accumulating hours in the gym."--Simon Shawcross, Founder of HITuni “When you combine [John Little’s] decades of experience training thousands of subjects with his unique intellectual orientation, the result is the book you hold in your hands. The Time-Saver’s Workout is the perfect title for this book. It will not only show the most time efficient way to get the body you want, it will save you years wasted going down blind alleys or getting injured.”--Doug McGuff, MD, Coauthor of Body By Science "The Time-Saver's Workout is a very well researched book. It successfully challenges the myths surrounding the risk/benefits of many popular forms of “exercise.” I am a believer and a 10-year veteran client of John's at Nautilus North-- 20 minutes a week! Anyone can commit and benefit from this training method."--Graeme Gair, MD
£16.61
Skyhorse Publishing Resistance Band Workouts: 50 Exercises for
Book SynopsisImprove Your Strength and Body Composition with 3 Types of Resistance Bands!This is your one-stop-shop for anyone who wants to improve their strength and body composition without having to purchase a gym membership. Fitness coach and author Karina Inkster will teach you about the overall benefits of strength training, and resistance ban
£14.24
Random House The 247 Body The Sunday Times bestselling guide
Book SynopsisMatt Morsia (MattDoesFitness) is the UK's No.1 Fitness Vlogger, with over 240 million views on YouTube. A former athlete, PE teacher and personal trainer, he is known for his funny, honest and informative fitness advice and videos, and for his hilarious son Luca and wife Sarah. He has attempted some of the world's hardest, most extreme and most unusual training and diet regiments. From the Rock's workout to the Navy Seals fitness test, he shares what works, and what doesn't. And based on cutting-edge sports and nutritional science, Matt dispels the myths, fad diets and workouts, to provide viewers with incredible results that last.
£22.68
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual
Book SynopsisThis is the first book on Ortho-Bionomy, a bodywork technique which is quickly gaining popularity among laypeople and therapists from all bodywork disciplines. Kathy Kain gives clear descriptions of the philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. The illustrations and easy to understand technical instructions show the standard releases taught in Ortho-Bionomy classes. The student is guided from the beginning of a session to the end in learning this gentle, effective approach to somatic re-education. Ortho-Bionomy’s primary benefit lies in helping people to break the cycle of pain by learning how to correct structural and somatic dysfunction and to release stress. This noninvasive, quick acting approach is an effective preparation for mobilization, movement and therapeutic exercise.
£19.55
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Natural Chi Movement: Accessing the World of the
Book SynopsisThe modern world is largely focused on the physical—on the appetites and senses, on doing and having—which can blind us to the spiritual realm. In Natural Chi Movement, Tienko Ting articulates a theory of life that unites the physical and spiritual worlds. He suggests there is nothing to learn or master; each of us—and every living thing—is a product of the merging of physical and spiritual energy, already endowed with the capacity to thrive and heal. Activation of our chi is the component to wellness that most of us have been missing. It is the essence of the practice of Natural Chi Movement.Natural Chi Movement guides modern seekers in embracing their spiritual nature and accessing the boundless potential of energy. Doing so, says Ting, can also help address global problems from health care to ecology. Featuring 23 illustrations, the book draws on Chinese history, philosophy, and medicine, as well as from the author’s own work with spiritual energy. Natural Chi Movement is an exploration into the nature of spiritual energy and how to access and use it for vibrant health and optimal well being. Written in a simple, lucid style, Natural Chi Movement sheds much-needed light on the nature of the energy that makes up all life, opening up a world of extraordinary healing for everyone.
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health: A Lifelong
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£27.00
Shambhala Publications Inc The Deeper Dimension of Yoga: Theory and Practice
Book SynopsisAn in-depth primer on the history, philosophy, spirituality, and current practices of yoga, from a respected scholar and longtime yoga practitioner Here is a comprehensive survey of the full breadth and depth of the 5,000-year-old Yoga tradition, emphasizing its potent philosophy and spiritual vision. Georg Feuerstein demonstrates that Yoga is much more than a system of physical exercises—it is a profound path of self-transformation that encompasses a range of teachings, practices, and sacred texts that can help us cultivate wisdom, balance, and inner freedom, as well as physical health. Feuerstein is one of the few Western scholar-teachers of Yoga whose writing and teaching penetrate the full richness and depth of this ancient tradition. Here he offers a collection of essays touching on all facets of the discipline.Topics include: • The different branches and styles of Yoga • The ethical teachings of Yoga • Yoga and vegetarianism • Meditation and mantras • Choosing a teacher • Tantric Yoga • The experience of ecstasy
£22.10
Conari Press,U.S. Simple Yoga
Book SynopsisThis guide introduces the reader to the history, principles and practice of the physical and spiritual exercise of yoga.
£12.34
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Walk the Weight Away!: The Easiest Weight-Loss
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£14.77
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Workout:
Book SynopsisWhether you summer in the Hamptons or Malibu, it''s time to start getting ready for that itsy-bitsy bikini.Today''s beach fashions have never been more revealing. Tankinis, bikinis, thongs—you have to be in shape to wear the fashions of the season. Now let renowned trainer James Villepigue show you the way to physical perfection and the hottest summer of your life.Special features: * New exercises that target the thighs * Toning exercises for the abs and obliques * A glutes workout for the best butt on the beach * Diet tips, workout plans, meal schedules, and more The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Edition for Women will make you your sexiest best just in time for the beach.
£11.30
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Workout: Men's
Book SynopsisWhether you summer in South Beach or on the Jersey Shore, it''s never too early to get ready for hot fun in the summertime.Building on the amazing success of his best-selling book The Body Sculpting Bible for Men, James Villepigue will get you ready for the beach fast with The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Edition. He''s designed a very specific, targeted workout plan that''s guaranteed to put you in the best beach shape of your life!Special exercises will show you how to: * Build powerful biceps * Sculpt chiseled abs * Achieve well-defined pecs * Plus diet tips, workout plans, meal schedules, and more The Body Sculpting Bible Swimsuit Edition for Men will make you confident, strong, fit, and toned!
£11.30
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates
Book SynopsisImprove your posture, increase your flexibility, flatten your abs, and boost your energy with Pilates Perfect--The complete guide to Pilates exercise at home.Fitness professional and Pilates instructor Dianne Daniels has combined two cutting-edge exercise methods, Pilates and Feldenkrais, to create a revolutionary workout program that produces real results for people of all fitness levels--from Pilates veterans to those who thought they’d never be able to do a Pilates routine--in just three workouts a week.With Pilates Perfect you will: • Develop a stronger core• Increase your energy levelsBuild longer, leaner muscles• Stand taller with better posture• Improve your flexibilityPilates Perfect is for everyone! These exercises that can be done at home--with little or no need to purchase equipment. With its 'Power It Up' or 'Power It Down' options, every exercise can be customized to your current fitness level. Everyone from beginners to serious exercisers will find a workout that’s just right.
£14.29
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Powersculpt For Men: The Complete Body Sculpting
Book SynopsisJoin the PowerSculpt revolution! Build muscle, strength and stamina. The revolutionary fitness ball program: designed now just for men.It''s a fact. The fitness ball is one of the most effective ways for men to build muscle and lose body fat. Elite personal trainer, Paul Frediani, has developed a muscle and strength building personal fitness program that provides a full-body workout and delivers results fast. PowerSculpt combines the best elements of strength training, body sculpting, flexibility and core conditioning in a program you can do at home or the gym.With PowerSculpt for Men you will:* Build muscle and burn body fat.* Gain core strength and stability.* Increase flexibility and energy.* Flatten your abs and tone your whole body.* Look and feel great - in record time! Ready to get in the best shape of your life? Then get on the ball with PowerSculpt for Men. Bonus DVD features follow-along routines for home and gym workouts.
£12.99
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Body Sculpting Bible for Brides
Book SynopsisYour big day is on the way!On your wedding day, you want to look your absolute best in even the most revealing of wedding gowns. Are you ready to bare your shoulders, back, and arms with a strapless, backless wonder? And don''t forget the honeymoon bikini!Together with personal trainer RoseMarie Alfieri, James Villepigue and Hugo Rivera--the experts who started the body sculpting phenomenon--have designed a series of unique workouts that will get you in your best shape in as little as four weeks. Whether you''ve booked a cathedral or plan to elope to Vegas, they have the perfect workout for you.The Body Sculpting Bible for Brides includes:· Exercises to tone and shape your arms and shoulders· Stretching and breathing exercises to relieve those wedding day jitters· Four, eight, and twelve-week programs to fit any schedule· Tips to revitalize your energy levels and improve your posture· Plus, nutritional tips, meal schedules, motivational hints, workout plans, and more!From dumbbells to wedding bells, brides everywhere will be saying 'I do' to The Body Sculpting Bible for Brides.
£13.10
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Body Sculpting Bible for Chest & Arms: Men's
Book SynopsisJoin the Body Sculpting revolution with this companion book specially designed to target men''s upper bodies. Using ground-breaking research in exercise science, The Body Sculpting Bible for Chest and Arms—Men''s Edition will give you the chiseled chest, broad shoulders, and bulging biceps you''ve always wanted. From break-in routines for the novice to advanced training for the expert—this book has something for everyone. The 14-day body sculpting workout for men is a program that drives the body hard in two-week increments. The workout never stays the same for long and the results just keep on coming. The Body Sculpting Bible for Chest and Arms will: • teach you the most up-to-date exercises and fitness techniques to gain lasting results • provide an easy-to-follow diet plan that provides essential nutrition just for men • give detailed progress charts, workout schedules and resistance training guidelines to help you stay on track. Hundreds of thousands of men have used The Body Sculpting Bibles for stunning results. Now thousands more will have the upper body of their dreams with The Body Sculpting Bible for Chest and Arms.For video channel, online support and much more, visit www.getfitnow.com.
£13.09
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Body Sculpting Bible for Buns & Legs: Women's
Book SynopsisJoin the Body Sculpting revolution with this companion book specially designed to target women''s trouble spots. Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue, authors of the widely popular Body Sculpting Bible series, are at it again with a program to tone and tighten your buns, thighs, and legs. This book has something for everyone—from break-in routines for the novice to advanced training for the expert who wants to rise above that fitness plateau. And all of the exercises, fitness programs, and nutritional information have been custom-designed by the experts to sculpt, slim, and strengthen the unique contours of a woman''s body. Based on the periodization principle that made the original so effective, the 14-day body sculpting workout for women never stays the same for long and the results just keep on coming. The Body Sculpting Bible for Buns and Legs—Women''s Edition includes: • detailed, body-part specific exercises that target the thighs, hips, legs, and buns • meal charts, workout graphs, and fitness plans to help you chart your progress • specialized training tips for pregnant or menopausal women The Body Sculpting Bible for Buns and Legs is the essential guide to getting the body of your dreams, fast. For video channel, online support and much more, visit www.getfitnow.com.
£13.01
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The S.W.A.T. Workout: The Elite Law Enforcement
Book SynopsisA military fitness expert and former Navy SEAL presents a high-intensity exercise program that unitizes calisthenics, weights, and speed drills—for fitness enthusiasts in and out of uniform. Preparing to become a member of an elite SWAT squad requires determination, courage, and top physical conditioning. Carrying wounded hostages, breaking down barricades, and rappelling down the sides of skyscrapers are just some of the demanding tasks faced by our SWAT teams, requiring incredible agility, strength, and endurance.Now, in The S.W.A.T. Workout, you too can achieve the levels of fitness required by these elite operators. Its specially designed programs utilize calisthenics, weights, and speed drills to prepare you for the rigorous physical fitness entry exams required for SWAT teams. If you are already a SWAT member, our special programs will keep your physical performance levels at their highest.
£14.76
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Get Fit Through Gardening: Advice, Tips, and
Book SynopsisGet Fit Through GardeningA Fun Program to Get Your Body Fit, Your Food Fresh, and Your Mind CalmA new approach to gardening that shows how gardeners can get the maximum amount of health benefits from planting and tending to their gardenGardening is traditionally thought of as a gentle hobby suited for the weekend-not as exercise. It’s time to turn over a new leaf with Get Fit Through Gardening. Thousands of gardeners worldwide will benefit from this unique exercise program that will emphasize strengthening their backs and knees to prevent injury. It also introduces this novel approach to fitness enthusiasts everywhere, suggesting that the way to fitness may just be a Saturday afternoon spent weeding and raking.Get Fit Through Gardening is completely different than traditional gardening. It’s all about the gardener’s needs, health, and muscles-not the needs of the plants. What you grow becomes secondary to how you grow, and the focus is on getting the maximum amount of health benefits as possible from your exercising. Inside, you’ll learn how to:• turn your garden into your own personal fitness center• properly assume one of eight stances to protect your back and knees• stretch properly, before and after your gardening exercise• alternate hands and tools to get a complete body workout in 30 minutes a day, 3 times a weekYou can grow vegetables or flowers, or just use the techniques inside to monitor your perfect lawn. Either way, it’s up to you to reap what you sow: a fit and healthy body.
£13.49
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Complete Physique: The 12-Week Total Body
Book SynopsisLose weight. Build muscle. Get fit.
£18.89
Red Wheel/Weiser Compact Tai Chi: Combined Forms for Practice in
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£21.60
Red Wheel/Weiser Mudras Yogas in Your Hands
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£16.82
Red Wheel/Weiser Yoga for Real People: A Year of Classes
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£23.40
Red Wheel/Weiser The Little Book of Yoga Breathing: Pranayama Made
Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Yoga Breathing is a great little package that offers a lot. Pranayama, the practice of breath control, is detailed here in an easy-to-understand and even easier-to-practice format. Professional yoga instructor, Scott Shaw introduces 16 breathing exercises and how to get the best benefit from each of the forms by training, refining, and witnessing your breath. This book is for yoga practitioners and those who only consider themselves yoga admirers. Having trouble falling asleep? Try one of the calming breaths, Nadi Sudi, or the Nerve Purifying Breath. Have a long day ahead with no breaks until after dinner? Allow Ujjayi or the Hissing Breath to work its miracles. Also learn the Pranayama term in Sanskrit, how to pronounce it, what it means in English, and how to properly execute the breath to get the best results. And learn how to breathe while moving, standing, and leaning, and how each of these variations can affect your breathing practice.Feeling stressed? Try this:Sukha Purvaka or the Easy BreathSukha Purvaka is designed to quickly calm your mind and lower your cardiovascular rate in times of stress. It is also an excellent technique to practice prior to meditation, as it is known to invoke a clear and positive state of mind. To begin this exercise, sit down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and watch your breath naturally come in and then leave your body. Embrace its life-giving force.
£10.99
Rodale Press The Men's Health Hard Body Plan: The Ultimate
Book SynopsisBIGGER SHOULDERS! BULGING BICEPS! RIPPED ABS! A LEANER TORSO! STRONG LEGS! Get the Body You Want in Just 12 Weeks-- Guaranteed! For fast, effective results, look no further than The Men''s Health Hard-Body Plan by Larry Keller and the Editors of Men''s Health-- because you won''t find this information anywhere else! Based on solid scientific research and exclusively developed by two leading exercise and nutrition gurus, The Men''s Health Hard-Body Plan features:* Three cutting-edge 12-week full-body muscle plansChoose the level that''s right for you and start pumping* Revolutionary Quick-Set Paths to Power Get fast results without spending half your life in the gym* A sensible eating plan to keep you fueledThe Hard-Body Diet allows you to eat six times a day, so you''ll never be hungry! It includes hearty recipes for every meal, plus dozens of snack suggestions and fast-food take-out options Clear step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs ensure that you''ll have no trouble following the Hard-Body Plan. And a 3-week rotation of exercises means that you won''t get bored, either. Easily customized to meet your specific goals, this plan is the ultimate guide to building bulk and shedding fat. GOODBYE TO LOVE HANDLES AND SAY HELLO TO A BODY THAT WILL MAKE HEADS TURN!
£20.25
F&W Publications Inc The Yoga Bible
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£19.79
Penguin Books Ltd The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a
Book SynopsisIn The New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body.This book refutes the misconception that women will "bulk up" if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolism and promote weight loss -- it's that simple.The program demands that women put down the "Barbie" weights, step away from the treadmill and begin a strength and conditioning regime for the natural athlete in every woman.The New Rules of Lifting for Women will change the way women see fitness, nutrition and their own bodies.
£15.17
Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. Strong: Nine Workout Programs for Women to Burn
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking strength and conditioning plan for women, from the authors of The New Rules of Lifting for Women. Forget the elliptical machine and the candy-colored Barbie weights. Female athletes are hungry for real fitness. They want to be Strong. By now, it’s common knowledge that women can and should train the way men do. Today’s women want to be strong, with lean and athletic physiques. Fitness author Lou Schuler and renowned strength coach Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan to help women burn fat and build muscle by getting them off the machines and revolutionizing how they work out. Offering direct guidance and proven tools to help readers enhance their strength and get truly fit, Strong provides:• A three-phase training program, including nine unique total-body workouts • More than 100 exercises, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs • Simple nutrition guidelines to cut through the barrage of trendy diets in magazines • Inspiring success stories from women who have used this training program Schuler and Cosgrove’s The New Rules of Lifting for Women has empowered tens of thousands of women inside and outside the weight room. Filled with the latest research distilled in Lou and Alwyn’s signature direct style, Strong will help women remake their physiques and reimagine their lives.
£21.60
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition: Your
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£21.21
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Survivors on the Yoga Mat: Stories for Those
Book SynopsisAn inspiring collection of essays that reveal the healing power of yoga, Survivors on the Yoga Mat is an ideal companion for trauma survivors and yoga teachers alike. Weaving together stories from her classes, travels, and workshops, author Becky Thompson shows the brave and unique ways that survivors approach yoga: the creative ways that they practice, the challenges they face, and the transformative experiences they discover. Thompson skillfully draws connections between yoga and social-justice activism, demonstrating how a trauma-sensitive approach to yoga makes room for all of us—across race, class, gender, religion and nationality. Survivors on the Yoga Mat offers stories, reflections, and meditations for people who are healing from a wide range of traumas—sexual abuse, accidents, child abuse, war, illnesses, incarceration, and other injuries. The book consists of 90 true stories—alternately funny, surprising, and irreverent—that together provide a roadmap for survivors on their journey to wholeness. Organized into six sections, the book explores the challenges of beginning a yoga practice; the unique strengths of trauma survivors; the circuitous path of healing; yoga''s value as a lifelong practice; the special role of teachers; and the potential of yoga as an avenue for activism. Also included is a description of Pantajali''s Eight Limbs of Yoga, a list of resources, an appendix explaining the different styles of yoga, and a beautiful photo glossary with over 100 photos of the yoga postures mentioned in the book.
£18.00
Shambhala Publications Inc Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy
Book SynopsisAn insightful introduction to the basics and benefits of chi energy, a tenet of Taoism and of popular martial arts like T’ai Chi, qigong, and more Chi is the invisible energy of life that flows in and around us throughout the universe. Used skillfully, it can have a remarkable effect on health and vitality—to the degree that you’d be tempted to call it magical, if it weren’t so completely natural. Here is a perfect introduction to chi that explains in a direct and simple way what it is and why it is essential to a healthy and vital life. It provides an easy-to-understand explanation of chi, and then helps readers recognize, develop, and strengthen their own chi through specific breathing techniques and basic exercises, all demonstrated by the author. There are many books on chi development through T’ai Chi and qigong practice, but this one goes deeper to enable you to understand the fundamental principles as you cultivate it. This book is a reference for alternative health professionals such as acupuncturists and shiatsu therapists and their patients, as well as for anyone who practices T’ai Chi, qigong, aikido, and other chi-based martial arts.
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc The Path of Yoga: An Essential Guide to Its
Book SynopsisThe best-selling beginner’s guide to the history, schools, practices, and philosophy of the ancient Yoga tradition—from a renowned Yoga scholar This overview of the essentials of Yoga is meant to both broaden and deepen the understanding of beginning students. It covers all the basic elements of this ancient discipline and philosophy of India—including Yoga poses, diet, breath control, meditation, mantras, Kundalini energy, and more. It also includes newly translated excerpts from the scriptures and pays special attention to branches of Yoga, such as Tantra, that are of great interest to Western students but are frequently misunderstood.
£16.99
Shambhala Publications Inc Restoring Your Life Energy: Simple Chi Gung
Book SynopsisPoor diet, pollution, and the stresses of daily life all have a negative impact on our health and well-being; this program of simple movements and meditations taught by Master Waysun Liao, a renowned teacher of the Chinese movement arts of t’ai chi and chi gung, will restore both your body and mind. In our busy lives we are bombarded by physical and emotional stressors that tax us and deplete our vital life energy—known as chi. According to traditional Chinese medicine, chi is the fuel and essence that connects body, mind, and spirit, and without it we fall apart physically, mentally, and spiritually. Master Liao explains why protecting our chi is so important, how it gets taxed and damaged in our lives, and—most importantly—how to restore it. He demonstrates exercises and meditations to be done on a daily basis that are easy-to-learn, low-impact, and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. The healthful benefits of the practices are now recognized in mainstream medical circles where t’ai chi and chi gung classes are increasingly offered as complementary medicine. Master Waysun Liao’s selected exercises provide the essentials for a restorative, revitalizing practice.
£16.99
Select Books Inc What Happened to Moderation?: A Common-Sense
Book SynopsisWe live in a world of extremes in our politics and media. This lack of moderation is often displayed in our choice of health routines. “Experts” advocate dietary regimens in a mind-boggling array of vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more unusual options, and we are bombarded by ads for medicines and dietary supplements. As a result, millions consume unregulated, untested products hoping for a magical cure. We also follow the latest trends in exercising. Extreme workouts are the rage, and fitness is no longer about getting healthy; it’s more about being superhuman. As a veteran family medicine physician and the Medical Director at the Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Stephen Brewer has a wealth of experience, and his aim is to challenge our thinking about what is best for our health. Whatever Happened to Moderation? makes the case that a healthy lifestyle does not need to be an arduous endeavor, and common-sense solutions to health problems are often the best approach. This is a welcome guide for good living that’s suitable for men and women of all ages.
£14.20
Sounds True Inc Yoga Matrix
Book SynopsisWithin the Yoga Sutra, an ancient text about the practice of yoga, only two verses mention asanas, or the postures we commonly associate with yoga in the West. Patanjali, the legendary sage and author of this 2,250-year-old work, was concerned not solely with physical development, or even mental development. In fact, the original purpose of yoga was—and remains—to function as a complete spiritual path where the body serves as a gateway to enlightenment. On The Yoga Matrix, the renowned instructor Richard Freeman immerses us in the rich teachings and sutras that inform the many schools of yoga, and reveals how the body can serve as the ultimate laboratory, temple, and place of pilgrimage for spiritual inquiry. Looking back 5,000 years, Freeman uncovers the living roots of yoga philosophy, and observes how they have grown into many schools, techniques, and philosophies that are united by a vast, interpenetrating matrix that holds the key to understanding yoga's full depth and greater purpose. Freeman first traveled to India in 1968, where he began a lifetime of study with the living masters of yoga and its mysteries. Now he teaches these authentic lessons and their original subtleties, with the questions and concerns of the serious Western student in mind. What is the yogic view of reality? Why was yoga first developed? How is progress traditionally measured? What are the principles of working with the body's subtle energy? Where do I start? From profound concepts at the center of this ancient cosmic philosophy, to the cherished teaching stories and chants that enrich its daily practice, here is a complete audio curriculum with the power to catalyze your daily yoga practice. Highlights: Yoga, nondualism, and the present moment • How the major schools of yoga relate to one another • The Jeweled Net of Indra, and the metapattern of the yoga matrix • Your body—its surprising place in the yoga matrix • Asanas: containers for meditation practice • Nadis—the body's rivers of energy • Kundalini energy and how it awakens • Five Element Theory—its application to yoga • The Sankhya System—from solid earth to transparent mind • The nectar of Tantra • The nine obstacles to yoga practice, and how to overcome them • Yamas and Niyamas—yoga's core moral precepts • The ultimate guru • More than seven hours of chants, divine lore, and advanced yoga teachings
£45.00
Penguin Putnam Inc The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company No-Risk Abs: A Safe Workout Program for Core
Book SynopsisPresenting a new type of abdominal exercise program designed with the body’s anatomical relationships in mind, Blandine Calais-Germain reveals the 6 underlying principles for working the abs efficiently, 7 exercises to get you ready, and the 16 most effective and safest abdominal exercises for a flat belly. Pointing out that ab exercises are not without risk, she reviews the most common abdominal exercises, such as crunches and leg lifts, and explains how to avoid injury to the neck, lower back, pelvic floor, diaphragm, prostate, and internal organs as well as how to protect these vital structures with appropriate abdominal work.Trade Review“No-Risk Abs answers crucial questions about the safety of abdominal exercises and presents a unique system for stretching and strengthening abdominal muscles without stress to the low back, pelvic floor, and neck.” * Colleen Craig, author of Pilates on the Ball *“No-Risk Abs is indispensable reading for movement and fitness educators. Calais-Germain’s careful exposition of the anatomical logic that grounds her abdominal regimen will eliminate harm caused by the misinformation and cultural confusion surrounding this region of our bodies. Her approach beautifully contributes to holistic body organization.” * Mary Bond, author of The New Rules of Posture and Movement Faculty Chair at The Rolf Institute *“This book is especially valuable for those who work with the elderly or who are returning to exercise after an absence. It would be very hard to go wrong with these moves.” * Publishers Weekly, June 2011 *“The focus on how to avoid injury while exercising is specific and black and white illustrations throughout provide specific instruction assuring clarity. Any library strong in exercise programs will appreciate this very specific, clear title.” * Midwest Book Review, August 2011 *“This book is as powerful as any exercise machine, filled with solid guidelines for a holistic approach to achieving a strong and healthy body.” * Vicky Thompson, New Connexion, September 2011 *“Read this book especially if you are a teacher or client with back issues...This is a brilliant book that finally addresses the poor training of abs and the possible effects of this training.” * Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot *Table of Contents Author’s Note Acknowledgments Part One What Are the Abs? Introduction The Rectus Abdominis The Broad Muscles and the Abdominal Aponeuroses The Transversus Abdominis The Internal Obliques The External Obliques Understanding Some Key Words Part Two Abdominal Strength versus a Flat Belly Evaluating the Flat Belly Flat Belly and Protruding Belly A “User’s Guide” to a Flat Belly Customized Strengthening Programs Part Three The Five Most Common Abdominal Exercises Working the Abdominals Crunches Leg Lifts Push-ups Supine Trunk Rotation Pulling In the Belly on a Forceful Exhalation Part Four Safe and Effective Exercises for Great Abs The Six “No-Risk Abs” Principles Seven “No-Risk Abs” Preparatory Exercises Sixteen “No-Risk Abs” Exercises Appendix. Important Ideas to Remember Courses in the “No-Risk Abs” Method Further Reading Index
£18.99
Adams Media Corporation Zen and the Art of Running: The Path to Making
Book SynopsisAll that I am, I am because of my mind. --Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & fieldAll runners strive to get in the "zone," but here they'll learn to enter the ZEN "zone"! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder. This book shows how to align body and mind for success on - and off - the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to: Walk the talk: Get out and run Practice mindfulness: Train harder Visualize success: Race the Zen way Accept and let go: Cope peacefully with injuries and aging Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to pound the path to enlightenmentùone stride at a time!Table of ContentsThe book will cover the basics of Buddhism before delving into:; Zen motivation to get out the door and hit the streets; How to use running as a form of meditation; Tips for using Zen during training and racing; Coping peacefully with injury and aging.
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