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Are you ready to take your triathlon training to the next level
with cutting-edge research and science? Triathlon Training with
Power is the first book written to help athletes integrate power
training into all three sports of triathlon. This book will
introduce you to power training principles and their applications,
developed by leaders in the endurance industry, can help you
achieve peak performance. While the application of power training
principles has been a mainstay for cycling training for some time,
authors and master coaches Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen expand
this powerful methodology to apply to swimming and running. You'll
learn how to develop an effective, revolutionary training program
using the power training principles and methodology. You'll explore
sample training plans across the multisport spectrum to help you
create a personalized training regimen to maximize your ability and
give you a competitive edge. Triathlon Training with Power provides
you with an innovative, research-based tool to transform the way
you think about triathlon training and elevate your personal
performance.
This spiral-bound version of Yoga Anatomy, Third Edition, lays flat
to make it easy for instructors and practitioners to reference
during their yoga class or in-home practice. With more than a
million copies sold, Yoga Anatomy has become an invaluable resource
for yoga practitioners, enthusiasts, and instructors around the
world. Expanded and updated, the third edition of Yoga Anatomy will
provide you with an even deeper understanding of yoga and of the
structures and principles underlying each movement. Building on the
success of its predecessors, this revamped edition features new
content to further augment your yoga practice: A new chapter
offering history and context for the idea that anatomy is a story
Updated chapters on the skeletal and muscular systems A new chapter
on the nervous system that outlines its key functions and roles in
the body Significantly expanded breathing and spine chapters to
address disc anatomy and damage as well as back pain Newly added
Cueing Callouts to provide tips and advice on teaching or
performing a pose New stick figure icons to simply depict the
alignment of each pose for quick reference A Breathing Inquiry
section with each asana to illuminate the connection between
breathing and a movement practice This beautifully illustrated
resource sorts yoga poses into six sections-standing, sitting,
kneeling, supine, prone, and arm supports-and provides an inside
look into each pose to offer a better understanding of the
interactions of the muscles, joints, and nervous system that we use
to create movement and breathing. Authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy
Matthews, both internationally respected specialists in yoga and
breath anatomy, offer a solid grounding in the principles of
physical practice common to many systems of yoga. Whether you are
just beginning your journey or have been practicing for years, Yoga
Anatomy will be an invaluable resource-one that allows you to see
each movement in an entirely new light.
Fitness expert Adam Zickerman presents a revolutionary exercise
program - slow strength training - that will forever change the way
people work out. The Power of 10 seems to contradict nearly
everything we're accustomed to hearing about exercise. Forget hours
on the treadmill, and forget daily visits to the gym. This new
program offers 20 minute workout sessions, once or twice per week,
with an alluring emphasis on rest and recovery on your days off.
The principle behind The Power of 10 is simple: by lifting weights
in slow motion, making each rep last 20 seconds (10 seconds lifting
and 10 seconds lowering) instead of the typical 7 seconds, you can
maximize muscle transformation. The short workouts are so effective
that your body will need days to recover and repair properly.
Studies have shown that such routines can increase lean body mass,
help burn calories more efficiently, and prevent cardio-vascular
disease more effectively than aerobic exercise alone.
An ideal resource for teens and young adults interested in
incorporating a yoga practice into their lives, this book answers
readers' questions about the origins, benefits, and potential risks
of yoga and offers practical advice for getting started. First
developed in northern India more than 5,000 years ago, yoga is now
practiced around the world. It can improve strength, flexibility,
and body awareness, as well as reduce stress and anxiety. As with
any form of exercise, however, it can lead to injury if done
incorrectly. For anyone interested in trying yoga for the first
time, it's important to find a style and qualified instructor that
are a good fit for their individual needs and goals. Part of
Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series, Yoga: Your Questions
Answered follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that
anticipates readerS' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and
misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of
case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable
stories and insightful recommendations. Each book in the series
also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and
young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding,
evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both
on and off the internet-important skills that contribute to a
lifetime of healthy decision-making. Explores the history and
benefits of yoga while offering practical advice for starting and
maintaining a yoga practice Makes the subject approachable and
accessible through a simple Q&A format Helps readers to hone
their research and critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health
Literacy section Presents real-world examples of concepts in case
studies Dispels popular misconceptions surrounding yoga and points
readers toward accurate information in a Common Myths section
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