Pilates is well known as one of the best forms of exercise for people who want a longer, leaner physique. In Pilates for a Flat Stomach, expert Anna Selby has selected the specific exercises you need to do to achieve the toned stomach you’ve always dreamed of.Just 15 minutes a day of the low-impact, high energy Pilates exercises that work on your abdominal muscles will not only improve the appearance of your stomach, but will also work the muscles that support your back, improving your posture and making you feel great.This book is perfect for people with a busy lifestyle. Just 15 minutes a day of Pilates, the all-round healthy exercise, will leave you with a flat, toned stomach, making you look and feel fantastic!

The new kick-start fat loss programme from This Morning's Diet and Fitness presenter. How to lose fat quickly and, more importantly, how to keep it off using Joanna's own starch curfew plan and special exercises Everyone has those times when they want to lose their love handles quickly- to get back in their jeans, lose weight put on over Christmas, or look fantastic for a special occasion or a holiday. Joanna Hall, the UK's hottest fitness presenter, shows people how to achieve this and, more importantly, how to make sure the weight doesn't go straight back on! Tried and tested on 12 volunteers, Drop A Size In 2 Weeks Flat! includes: * A 14 day 'Get a Grip' plan * A great 'maintenance' system: how to keep your body trim in the long term using a simple points system, so you can eat the foods you want while following Joanna's no carbs after 5pm rule * 'Damage Limitation' tips: how to minimize the harm when away on business trips, cooking for a family, entertaining or eating out.

The stretching and strengthening techniques used in yoga are an ideal way for children to grow flexible and strong. As well as building supple muscles and flexible joints, yoga is also about positive thinking, self-confidence and inner calm: hyperactive, non-athletic or shy children will all benefit from the expression of feeling and imagination through movement that yoga brings. This volume is a practical workbook aimed at children of all physical abilities from the age of three upwards. Through a mixture of exercises, animal poses, meditation and gameplaying, it shows children what yoga can do for them, and will help to give them the best possible start in life.

Our abdominal muscles are rarely "broken"; rather their weakness is a reflection of how little we use our entire body. Whether you have diastasis recti, a hernia, are postnatal, or simply have a very weak midsection-this is the definitive "whole-body" guide to restoring your core! Abdominal muscles have many important jobs twisting the spine safely, accommodating pregnancy, protecting your abdominal organs, and even breathing are just some of the jobs we want them to do well. Many will try to fix their middle though crunches and other abdominal exercises without realizing that things like tight shoulder muscles, poor posture habits, and even our breathing patterns can be affecting what's going on in our abs. In Diastasis Recti, biomechanist Katy Bowman: Gives 30+ exercises, organized into Small, Medium, and Big Moves Expands the core to include essential parts, like the shoulders and pelvis (and how movement patterns here can worsen abdominal separations) Explains why it's better to think of a diastasis (abdominal hernias, or even weakness) as a symptom rather than as "the problem" Teaches 5 simple postural adjustments to change the forces on the front of the abdomen Notes that in addition to exercises, you can sit, stand, and walk for a stronger core By making the material understandable, approachable, and achievable, Bowman offers an outstanding and necessary guide to diastasis recti and many other abdomen-related issues. Everyone can benefit from these insights and improve their health in an empowered and proactive way. -Foreword Reviews Diastasis Recti is for anybody wanting to improve both the function and the appearance of their abdomen!

From powerful blows to explosive kicks, "Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy" takes you inside the action and impact of one of the world's most popular, grueling, and challenging sports.

Over 230 full-color photos and 120 anatomical illustrations allow you to go inside more than 120 exercises specifically selected for the neuromuscular demands of the sport. You'll see how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures and how variations and sequencing can isolate specific muscles to enhance the full arsenal of combat skills.

"Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy" features an anatomomorphological approach to allow you to choose the most effective exercises for your body type, physical conditioning, and fighting style. From boxing to ground fighting, you'll enhance your strengths and minimize your weaknesses with more than 20 proven programs.

Featuring the latest exercises for injury prevention and foam roller techniques for muscle regeneration, it's all here and all in the stunning detail that only Frederic Delavier can provide.

As seen on the Today Show! Dynamic Aging isn't that same old "senior fitness," "senior stretching," "senior strength" book you've seen again and again. This book is about using simple exercises to feel better and get back to living vitally no matter your age. "Don't blame your age if you're feeling creaky. It could just be the way you're using (or not using) your body." Washington Post on Dynamic Aging as a "Book for the Ages" Movement is a powerful tool and changing how you move can change how you feel, no matter your age. Dynamic Aging is an exercise guide geared to an over-50 audience that includes: 30+ illustrated exercises moves for pain-free feet and strong hips moves for better balance and getting over the fear of falling how to improve sitting, standing, and walking posture go from stiff shoulders to arms that can reach, carry, and lift how to stay fit to drive tips for moving more in daily life! Alongside Bowman's exercise and alignment instructions are stories and advice of four women over seventy-five who began this program over a decade ago. Along the way they found recommended surgeries unnecessary, regained strength and mobility, and ended up moving more than they did when they were 10 years younger. From hiking in the mountains to climbing ladders and walking on cobblestones with ease, each of these women embodies the book's message: No matter where you're starting, if you change how you move, you can change how you feel.

Introducing the fitness program designed by a physical therapist exclusively for women — proven to increase strength, tone muscles and reduce aches and pains in just 15 minutes a day!

Few women realize that most popular fitness regimens are designed for men. Yet women have their own unique fitness needs — and using a program developed with men’s bodies in mind is not only ineffective, but can actually result in injury.

Renowned physical therapist Peggy Brill has devoted her life to developing an exercise program specifically for women. Based on her understanding of movement dynamics and body structure, these exercises focus on developing and balancing the muscles in the anatomical center of the body — the core — which includes the back, hip and abdominal muscles.

Peggy’s remarkable head-to-toe workout targets the “hot spot” areas — neck, back, pelvis, hips, knees — that cause problems for even the healthiest women. In just 15 minutes a day, The Core Program’s easy-to-learn exercises will help women:

• Strengthen their bodies to achieve balance and alignment
• Eliminate everyday aches and pains
• Prevent bone loss
• Protect against osteoarthritis
• Improve sleep, digestion and circulation
• Enjoy better sex
• Feel energized all day long
• Overcome the effects of aging

With inspirational case histories, detailed photographs illustrating each exercise and self-tests for rating balance, flexibility and strength, The Core Program is an owner’s manual for the naturally strong, healthy body every woman should have.


From the Hardcover edition.

How would you like to have the mind, body, and spirit of someone half your age, and add more years to your life? Or have people stare in disbelief when they discover how old you really are? How would you like to become...ageless?

You can. It's possible. And the proof is inside this very book. Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever is the result of years of research into the science of longevity, written by a man who looks and feels eternal. He made it work, and it will work for you.

On this easy and effective plan, you'll:

* Lose stubborn belly fat and watch the pounds melt away.
* Enjoy amazing meals, workouts, and a sense of community.
* Look and feel noticeabley younger—for life!

Developed by media mogul Strauss Zelnick—founder of the private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital (ZMC) and Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.—the strategies contained inside are the same ones he used to evolve from a skinny business executive to "America's fittest CEO."

In Becoming Ageless, you'll discover:

* An easy and effective program for everyone that will help you flatten your gut and become healthier than you ever thought possible.
* Delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes including hearty breakfasts, easy-to-make lunches, filling dinners, and even desserts.
* A full workout plan that will sculpt your body and help you prevent back pain and sleep better.
* A holistic mind/body approach that really works. Look and feel better than ever without deprivation dieting, counting calories—or ever feeling hungry!

With Becoming Ageless, you'll feel fitter, sharper, and more energized than ever before—with the body of someone half your age!

Winner - 2012 International Book AwardFinalist - 2012 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineHonorable Mention - 2013 Eric Hoffer AwardWithin these pages, you will discover traditional karate; along the way, perhaps many of your own beliefs about karate will be confronted. You might have a body capable of mastering karate s physical techniques, but do you have a mind with a level of awareness that is able to grasp the true spirit of karate? For adults only. Regardless of how many people you can defeat in combat, the deeper aim of karate has always been to conquer your own ego, and by doing so, you increase the likelihood of avoiding conflict. When you can control your ego, you have a chance to establish peace in your life: this is the tradition of budo karate. Shin Gi Tai has a literal translation: mind technique body. A karate-ka s mind (shin) must be developed ahead of his technique (gi) if he is to discover a sense of balance within his body (tai). While the mental and physical aspects of karate are daunting and causes many to stop training, if you can just endure the early years, say - the first decade - then there is opportunity for real and lasting benefits. Budo is a concept more often discussed than put into practice, and yet, as part of traditional karate training, it has the capacity to dramatically change lives for the better, but only if you are prepared to move past the obvious and strive to understand the philosophy and the morality of budo. Your life is yours, your karate is yours, accept ownership of both and reap countless rewards.

From celebrity yoga instructor Kristin McGee comes this fun, accessible guide to 100 yoga poses and exercises that can be done in your chair and take just minutes a day. For the majority of Americans living a sedentary lifestyle (from the card-carrying couch potatoes to the 86% of American workers who sit all day at their job) comes a comprehensive guide to the most accessible form of yoga...Chair yoga! - Desk-bound? You can do chair yoga! - Have limited range of motion? You can do chair yoga! - Never done yoga before? You can do chair yoga! - Don't own a pair of stretchy pants? You can do chair yoga! - Own plenty of athleisure or loungewear, but haven't moved much in weeks/months/years? You can do chair yoga! Chair yoga is exactly what it sounds like: exercises you can do sitting down. In Chair Yoga, celebrity yoga instructor Kristin McGee takes you through 100 yoga poses and exercises that are easy enough for all levels and will help readers stay active, alert, and healthy. Divided into chapters organized by body part (say goodbye to back pain and hello to better posture), each exercise includes step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos. Plus, bonus chapters on 5-, 10-, and 15-minute routines help readers put it all together and find the time to perform these exercises. Now with Chair Yoga, anyone can benefit from just a few moves a day-and garner the remarkable physical and mental health rewards. "Kristin's classes strike a perfect balance of effort and letting go, seriousness and lightheartedness, movement and stillness. She is among the best teachers in the city and I consider myself lucky to be among her students."-Ellie Krieger

The latest and greatest in getting fit and staying that way

"Fitness For Dummies, 4th Edition, " provides the latest information and advice for properly shaping, conditioning, and strengthening your body to enhance overall fitness and health. With the help of fitness professionals Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, you'll learn to set and achieve realistic fitness goals without expensive fitness club fees Achieve motivation and social support from social networking sites such as Twitter and FacebookTake advantage of digital resources such as e-exercising programs, video instructors, digital training systems, apps, and moreGives you the latest tips and methods to test your own fitness level, set realistic goals, stick with your program, and get great resultsShows you how to spot where fat is sneaking into your dietGet the most out of high-tech exercise machines and equipment, plus tips for using dumbbells or a simple jump rope to achieve resultsOffers step-by-step instructions on creating a home gym on a budget

Featuring all-new informative fitness photos and illustrations, this revised edition of "Fitness For Dummies" is all you need to get on track to a healthy new body

Work In shares new mental and physical recovery techniques for athletes who give it all in every workout. Yoga and recovery coach Erin Taylor gives athletes practical tools and an integrated plan for real recovery from training-and everyday life. By making yoga and meditation easy for anyone, Taylor gives athletes a way to do recovery right. Just 5 minutes a day of "working in" can prime athletes for faster, fuller recovery and higher performance. With unprecedented access to training data and workout bragging rights on social networks, athletes are doing everything they can to "win the workout" and keep pace with the athletes around them. Every athlete knows that training brings results, but workouts are only half the equation. Workouts tear the body down. Athletes must also "work in" to gain full recovery, when the body rebuilds for higher performance. Taylor's Work In program brings real recovery to athletes wherever they are-at home or on the trail, track, field, or court. Work In techniques can be performance anywhere with minimal or no props and can be easily incorporated into any training plan. Work In offers * Low time commitment-just 5 minutes a day to fully integrate recovery into training * A 28-day recovery plan to introduce meditation and restorative yoga * 11 meditations for athletes and 3 visualizations for brain training and mental focus * 27 poses and 4 restorative yoga routines for physical relaxation * Tips to get started and prompts to stay engaged Erin Taylor's Work In will help athletes balance working out with working in so they can close the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

'Holly makes exercise seem effortless and fun.' - Sadie Frost We all want to feel fit, healthy and strong, but with today's fast-paced lifestyles it can be hard to find the time or motivation to work out. Holly Davidson is a top personal trainer who has used her years of experience to devise an exercise programme that is varied, flexible, fun and easy to fit into your day to day life. Holly is used to working with clients who have jam-packed schedules, so she has dozens of clever tips that will help fit your workout into your regular routine. This book will guide you to maximise the experience of training anywhere, and to use these tools and techniques to craft a regime that is not boring, repetitive, monotonous, but instead varied and diverse. Holly's sustainable, holistic approach is based on balance and setting realistic and achievable goals. It's not about crash dieting or scrambling to get a bikini body - it's about integrating fitness into your lifestyle and making workouts work for you. With her encouraging tone and easy-to-follow exercise routines, Holly is with you every step of the way. Feel happy. Feel healthy. Feel strong. And get active!