We've all side-eyed the chipper runners jogging by at 6 a.m. in their short-shorts and sports bras and felt a little envious, despite our simmering resentment. How do they get out there and do it every morning? How did they become Runners-with-a-capital-R? Though running is theoretically one of the most natural sports for humans, the general response to running tends to be, "It's hard. It sucks. I wish I could do it." For those who wish they liked to run, Lisa Jhung'sRunning That Doesn't Suck has arrived. In this pithy, humorous, and down-to-earth guide, Jhung gets back to basics, breaking down the barriers for aspiring runners. She encourages readers to "embrace the suckiness" and gives advice on how to get started -- and how to keep going. (Hint: You don't have to run at 6 a.m. and you definitely don't have to wear short-shorts.) Jhung also offers body maintenance tips, nutritional advice, and running etiquette pointers. Smartly organized with chapters that don't necessarily need to be read in order, full of sage advice garnered from Jhung's two decades of writing about running, and including insights from professional runners, sports psychologists, coaches, physical therapists and more, this book has all the meat an aspiring runner needs to get hooked on the sport.

Get on the path to increased flexibility and improved muscular strength! With more than 450,000 copies sold worldwide, Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for seeing inside the stretches that will help you increase range of motion, enhance recovery, and facilitate ease of movement during physical and everyday activities. The visually stunning illustrations of 79 stretches cover all major joint areas of the body from the feet to the neck. Each stretch includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform the stretch, the names of the muscles stretched, and a Stretch Notes section detailing the procedures and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty. You'll find suggested stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility, including stretches for people who sit or stand for extended periods, as well as a program proven to help lower blood glucose. Sport-specific stretching routines for 23 different sports are included for athletes and their trainers who want to improve flexibility, maximize efficiency of movement, and enhance recovery from training and competing in their chosen sport. If tight hips, frozen shoulder, limited neck mobility, leg cramps, arthritis, or general muscle soreness are conditions you're all too familiar with, use Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, to develop a regular stretching routine that will help you move and feel better. CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam is available that can be completed after reading this book. The Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition Online CE Exam, may be purchased separately or as part of the Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition With CE Exam, package that includes both the book and the exam.

Based on new research in exercise physiology, author and running expert Matt Fitzgerald introduces a first-of-its-kind training strategy that he's named "Brain Training." Runners of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels can learn to maximize their performance by supplying the brain with the right feedback. Based on Fitzgerald's eight-point brain training system, this book will help runners: - Resist running fatigue - Use cross-training as brain training - Master the art of pacing - Learn to run "in the zone" - Outsmart injuries - Fuel the brain for maximum performance - And more Packed with cutting-edge research, real-world examples, and the wisdom of the world's top distance runners, "Brain Training for Runners" offers easily applied advice and delivers practical results for a better overall running experience.

Throughout history and in contemporary times, people worldwide have danced to cope with the stresses of life. But how has dance helped people resist, reduce, and escape stress? What is it about dance that makes it a healing art? What insights can we gain from learning about others' use of dance across cultures and eras? Dancing for Health addresses these questions and explains the cognitive, emotional and physical dimensions of dance in a spectrum of stress management approaches. Designed for anyone interested in health and healing, Dancing for Health offers lessons learned from the experiences of people of different cultures and historical periods, as well as current knowledge, on how to resist, reduce, and dance away stress in the disquieting times of the 21st century. Anthropologists and psychologists will benefit from the unique theoretical and ethnographic analysis of how dance affects communities and individuals, while dancers and therapists will take away practical lessons on improving their and their patients' quality of life.

DISCOVER:: How to FINALLY Make Those Golden Years Shine Brightly - Check Out THIS Winning Combination "I want to make sure that people realize fitness isn't owned by the under-50 crowd. Anyone can improve their health. Anyone." - Mirsad "Warning: This guide could result in you losing weight, feeling better than before, and shocking all of your friends " Here's something you need to realize, right off the bat: the fitness industry is only telling you part of the story. They want to parade a never-ending stream of perfectly tanned, toned, smiling beauties in front of you. They're the standard, they say. They're what you should be striving to become, they say. They're who you should put on a pedestal, they say. They're wrong. Look, it's like this: you are capable of so much more than what everyone's telling you about. You don't have to believe that good health is only held in the hands of the coiffed and oiled; it's in your hands too. We are all going to get old, so why fear old age? What we want is longevity. What we want is power over our own lives. What we crave, more than anything, is to know that the diseases that have claimed so many don't necessarily have to claim us as well. The truth is that you have the power to prevent many of the diseases that run rampant in the 45+ crowd. Heart disease, diabetes, and even sleep apnea can be prevented. I'm not talking about quackery or any magical thinking here. I'm showcasing some of the best solutions for losing weight, healing your metabolism, balancing your hormones and making you feel good form the inside out. YOUR MISSION:: Break Those Overweight Chains and Start Living the Life You Crave This book is a book designed to get you moving in a positive direction. It's an honest book that introduces several concepts, and gives you plenty more to look up. I wanted to blend in a good mix of science, common sense, and real world observations. Ready to embrace better health? Improve longevity? Burn off some fat and have the compliments coming in by the truckload? You need this book "Remember: this book isn't just for seniors. It's for anyone that wants to burn fat, lose weight, and reclaim their health. So if you don't have a senior citizen in your life that would benefit from the information in this book, it never hurts to apply these tips to your own weight loss journey." DOWNLOAD:: Supercharged Low Carb Solutions for Game Changing Weight Loss and Healthy Living When you download this book, you are going to learn: How to set up a walking plan that you can live with...even if you're in a wheelchair The REAL fast track to low carb eating that still lets you go out and have fun with friends (your social life won't miss a beat, I promise ) A clever way to go beyond walking that'll give you the challenge you're really looking for Why walking is so incredibly powerful...yet so ignored by most people Would You Like to Know More? Download this guide now and make your goals a reality. Scroll back to the top of the page and click the buy button.

Whether you want to boost your fertility, ensure your body is in the best possible shape before birth, or get it back afterwards, staying active and eating healthily is more important than ever. James Duigan's Clean & Lean philosophy has encouraged thousands to improve their diet and lifestyle and here he turns his attention to helping you achieve optimum health for you and your baby. A proud father, James uses first-hand experience to cover: - Gentle, safe exercises, illustrated with step-by-step photographs, for every stage of your pregnancy, including post-birth exercises designed to get rid of your 'mum tum' - Healthy eating dos and don'ts, plus advice on dealing with morning sickness and cravings, and simple, delicious recipes that deliver all the nutrition you need - Advice on life post-baby, including getting enough sleep, recovering lost energy and how, gently, to get yourself back in shape

A useful guide for getting fit for snowboarding, whether you are a seasoned boarder or taking to the slopes for the first time this guide will help you become fitter for the slopes and reduce the risk of injury and aches and pains associated with this sport Using Yoga and Pilates amongst more traditional exercises the programmes can be tailored to suit the individuals needs With full detailed explanation and colour photographs to guide you through the programmes Written by an experienced snowboarder, who is a teacher of dance and yoga as well as a fitness instructor