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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Fitness & diet > Exercise & workout books
'One of the most influential doctors in the country' Chris Evans
It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life. For good.
Feel Better in 5 is the first daily 5-minute plan that is easy to
maintain, easy-to-follow and requires only the smallest amount of
willpower.
Top tips include:
· A strength workout that you can do anywhere
· Gut-boosting snacks you can eat on the go
· Yoga moves to relax and stay supple
· Breathing exercises to calm the mind
Drawing on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's twenty years of experience and
real-life case studies from his GP practice, Feel Better in 5 is your
daily plan for a happier, healthier you at no extra cost.
Orthopaedic surgeon Ray Long blends modern science and the ancient
art of hatha yoga to create an indispensable resource for every
yoga practitioner -- from beginners to experts. A scientific
approach to understanding the practice of hatha yoga: through
full-colour, three-dimensional illustrations of major muscles,
tendons, and ligaments, Ray Long describes the correct positioning
of hatha yoga poses (asanas) and their benefits. Specific
anatomical descriptions highlight which muscles to activate in each
pose, bringing the experience of the pose to new sensory heights. A
novel approach to learning yoga poses: each of the four mat
companions focuses on one type of yoga pose: standing poses,
forward bends and hip openers, back bends and twists, and arm
balances and inversions. The illustrations and descriptions
describe the major movements that enable the poses, how to deepen
the posture, and sequences of muscle activation. The concealed
wire-bound pages make the books perfect mat resources during
practice.
This short time is all it takes to master the 38 simple exercises in this book. You will quickly grasp the ancient Yoga secrets of breathing, concentration, nutrition and muscle control -- in just minutes of your spare time and without any discomfort. Day by day you will notice astonishing results -- loss of weight, greater firmness, more energy, relief from pain, freedom from stress and an overall feeling of youthfulness and well-being. This Yoga regimen will become a lifetime program to keep your whole organism radiant with a natural beauty and health.
This Yoga regimen will become a lifetime program to keep your whole organsim radiant with natural beauty and health!
Ten unique programs for fat loss, muscle gain, and strength
improvement for beginners and elite lifters.
Want to get more out of your workout and spend less time in the
gym? Many guys devote so many hours to lifting weight yet end up
with so little to show for it. In many cases, the problem is
simple: They aren't doing exercises based on the movements their
bodies were designed to do. Six basic movements--the squat,
deadlift, lunge, push, pull, and twist--use all of the body's major
muscles. And, more important, they use those muscles in coordinated
action, the way they were designed to work.
"The New Rules of Lifting," now in paperback and with more than one
hundred photographs, gives you more than a year's worth of workouts
based on these six basic movements. Whether you're a beginner, an
experienced lifter looking for new challenges, or anything in
between, you can mix and match the workouts to help you get bigger,
stronger, and leaner. In addition, the comprehensive nutritional
information provided makes "The New Rules of Lifting" a complete
guide to reaching all your goals.
If you aren't using "The New Rules of Lifting," you aren't getting
the best possible results.
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Yoga can benefit every body, including yours! Discover how to take
advantage of all yoga has to offer with this all-encompassing yoga
guide. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for
Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for
everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga
for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and
modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your
own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of yoga to
ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will
also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different
poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health
benefits each pose has on your body. Dive straight in to discover:
-A visually illustrated yoga guide showcasing diversity in people
and their mixed fitness abilities -50 yoga exercises with a minimum
of 3 modifications for varying body types -10 sequences that
combine the above-mentioned exercise -Expert information in Yoga
and how to incorporate these exercises into everyday life For
years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backwards
(literally!) to conform to their physical demands. At DK, we
believe it's time to change that! Why not allow for readers to
demand that yoga conform to their individual needs instead? This is
yoga for real people! Once you familiarise yourself with the yoga
exercises that best suit you and your abilities, you'll begin to
notice the benefits of yoga and positive changes they have on your
body, whether it's your enhanced flexibility, your improved posture
or your stronger core. What a rewarding experience for readers!
Yoga for Everyone aims to teach readers that with a little
modification, anyone can practise Yoga, perfect their poses and
become stronger and more confident as you go. Whether you want to
structure your sun salutation or demand more from your downward
dog, this all-encompassing yoga book will be your one-stop guide to
achieving perfection with each pose no matter your physical
ability, and learn some top tips on yoga anatomy along the way. A
must-have volume for those who want to take up Yoga but don't know
where to begin, or simply those seeking to start a low-impact
exercise, Yoga for Everyone can be tailored to your individual
fitness needs, so you make the most out of your poses! Why not
stretch yourself, literally, this New Year and try something new?
Perhaps your mind, body and soul will thank you!
The top resource for strength band training is now expanded,
updated, and better than ever! Strength Band Training shows you how
to maximize strength, speed, and flexibility in the gym, at home,
or on the road. With more than 160 exercises and predesigned
workouts for fitness and sport-specific training, you will discover
why strength bands are the ultimate tool for targeting, isolating,
rehabilitating, and developing every major muscle group. The third
edition includes a strength assessment index to measure progress,
new chapters addressing training for older adults and
rehabilitation, training tips connecting research to specific
exercises, and injury prevention guidelines throughout. The book is
organized to group exercises by upper and lower body strengthening,
joint and muscle isolation, core stability, flexibility, and total
body fitness. The full-color photos throughout the book showcase
both flat bands and tubing. The elastic resistance exercises allow
you to add resistance in multiple directions--something free
weights and machines cannot do--for resistance routines that can
simulate sport-specific demands, strengthen your core, or help you
prevent or recover from common injuries. The book has a total of 27
different programs designed for optimal fitness, team sport
training, individual sport training, or rehabilitation. Portable
and easy to adjust, strength bands provide resistance for any level
of strength, fitness, or ability. If you're an athlete, fitness
enthusiast, older adult, or someone recovering from injury, you
will find the exercises and programs you need to improve strength,
shape your physique, and regain movement. CE exam available! For
certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can
be completed after reading this book. Strength Band Training, Third
Edition Online CE Exam, may be purchased separately or as part of
the Strength Band Training, Third Edition With CE Exam, package
that includes both the book and the exam.
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