Get your Pilates on--no gym membership required! Pilates For Dummies teaches you the principles of the Pilates Method of stretching, exercising, and breathing, for amazing fitness results. The book guides you through basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises. It's packed with exercises to help you target problem areas, gain strength and flexibility, heal injuries, and feel better than ever. With step-by-step exercises and illustrations, this book shows you how to get the most out of your mat-based Pilates routines, in the comfort of your home or wherever you're exercising. You'll also find over 100 photographs and illustrations to ensure mastery of each movement. Lead a stronger, healthier life, with Pilates. Get step-by-step instructions on exercises targeted at toning problem areas like abs, arms, legs and more Find the right Pilates class for you and learn where to buy equipment, such as small balls, large balls, and Thera bands Combine Pilates with other forms of exercise Build your own home Pilates program to work out safely and with confidence Anyone, of any age or fitness level, can start practicing Pilates. Pilates For Dummies will help you live a stronger, healthier life.

'The case Phil makes for canned and frozen food is compelling.' - Waitrose Weekend Nutritious and convenient, canned and frozen food can be used for a wide range of value-for-money recipes. In The Canny Cook, Phil Vickery shows you not only how to spend and waste less, but also cook fast, fuss-free, good-for-you meals that are bursting with flavour. From vegan and vegetarian dishes, to pasta, meat and fish, desserts and healthy snacks, Phil's creative and inspiring recipes are perfect for anyone looking to feed a family using everyday supermarket ingredients.

Eat for your mental health and learn the fascinating science behind nutrition with this "must-read" guide from an expert psychiatrist (Amy Myers, MD). Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond. A triple threat in the food space, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In This Is Your Brain on Food, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and 40 delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.

Don't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great. The best-selling second edition has been updated to cover key information on managing pre-diabetes, plus new content on screening tests, medications and lifestyle advice. With additional information on the latest advances in therapy for diabetes and its complications, this new edition will make sure you're covered from every aspect.

**AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4** Just as Dr Michael Mosley's Fast Diet - the original 5:2 - alerted the world to a healthy new way to lose weight, Fast Exercise turns conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to the workout. Can you really get the benefits of exercise in just a few minutes a day? Michael Mosley and Peta Bee investigate the science behind a radically different approach to exercise - one that is incredibly time efficient.Research has shown the extraordinary impact that ultra-short bursts of HIT (high intensity training) can have, whatever your age or level of fitness. In Fast Exercise, Michael Mosley, a self-confessed sloth, teams up with super-fit health journalist Peta Bee to dispel common exercise myths. They offer practical advice and a range of workouts that take just a few minutes a day and can be done any time, anywhere. Fast Exercise is for everyone: those who don't enjoy exercise but want to lose fat and stay healthy, those who love exercise and want to enhance their performance, and those who just want to understand the science behind it all.

Reduce inflammation and the risk of chronic diseases with these 200 easy, satisfying recipes utilizing whole-food ingredients that are proven to reduce inflammation. Diets high in processed, fatty, and sugary foods are the main cause of chronic inflammation which wreaks havoc on your body and contributes to heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis-and even cancer. But following an anti-inflammatory diet can help you to reduce the risk of developing these serious, life-threatening conditions. In The Everything Easy Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook, you'll find guidance on identifying anti-inflammatory foods and advice on creating a personal anti-inflammatory plan that works best for you and your life. With flexible meal plans, 200 easy and delicious recipes, and meal prep tips, you'll have everything you need to create delicious, healthy meals using fresh, unprocessed foods that will satisfy your cravings and help improve your health once and for all.

Be more, don't do more. Train smart, eat better and balance your mindset and mood as you enter your mid-life. This is the first book that is specifically designed to help you optimise your physical health, mental well-being, energy levels and intellectual acuity with a simple, science-based plan of action. Life at 40 is very different from life in your 20s or 30s. This is the period when you begin to encounter roadblocks to peak wellness. In fact, it can be the most challenging decade of your life - when you reach peak tiredness, peak stress and when you realise that your body isn't what it used to be. That you can no longer eat, sleep, move or exercise as you used to. Peak 40 will guide you through the myriad confusing lifestyle messages and help you understand: How to restore flexibility How to train with achy joints, knees, back, shoulders... Whether a plant-based diet is right How to maintain bone health Whether to lift weights Who should do HIIT (and who shouldn't) The importance of glucose control in your diet Whether living with anxiety and/or low mood is normal How to reset expectations But these aren't questions with binary answers. Dr Bubbs will help find the best combination for YOU and maximise your mental and physical performance. This book is the roadmap to the BEST YOU in your 40s.

The Olami cookbook from Nirit Saban of the popular deli on Bree Street, Cape Town is all about simple, nourishing, wholesome food. Olami, a word used in Israel, means global, universal and worldly, and Nirit's recipes open the door to many fusions and intermingling flavours from the Middle East to South America. A book that keeps in mind the local, the recipes with easy-to-source ingredients make it accessible to everyone. 'There is something magical that happens at Olami every day, whether it be the flavours we combine, the music that streams through the sound of sizzling and steaming and bubbling, the voices of our customers and friends and family, the arrival and departure of our suppliers - the consistent flow of work and production all adds up to a melting pot of powerful elements that nourish the team and the customers in the most inspiring way. The intention behind Olami and my life is to be as connected to nature as nature is to us. We at Olami are incredibly humbled at this opportunity to share the food we love with everyone.' - Nirit Saban In the book one will find classic recipes with a twist, the focus being on using original flavour bases with different combinations to create meals with flair and flavour. One can roast butternut with a glaze of honey and sprinkled toasted sesame seeds or one can mash the butternut and top it with loads of parsley, lemon, olive oil and a dusting of sweet paprika.

Gluten-Free … Happily! Everything you need to know about a gluten-free lifestyle If you’re one of the millions of people considering giving up gluten, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies will help you break free and improve your wellbeing. Covering the practical, medical, scientific, and emotional aspects of the lifestyle, this book will inspire you with all the details on the benefits of giving up gluten, common and hidden sources of gluten, how to deal with the social and emotional challenges, tips and insight on shopping and eating out, and recipes for creating delicious, gluten-free meals and snacks. This new edition is updated with the latest research, information on testing, trending topics in the gluten-free community, what you should believe and what you shouldn’t, and easy-to-remember insights on living a happy, healthy gluten-free lifestyle. Understand how gluten affects the body and the benefits of going gluten-free Arm yourself with the latest research Connect the dots between behavior and gluten Learn to decipher labels and avoid hidden gluten sources Discover foods that are inherently gluten-free Develop an awareness of the social and emotional implications of a gluten-free lifestyle and how to deal with challenges Set yourself up for success when eating away from home Enjoy tips for raising happy, healthy gluten-free kids Eat gluten-free without breaking the bank This is the perfect read for anyone who needs a guide to managing a gluten-free lifestyle. If you are considering eliminating gluten for any reason, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is for you.

This unique cookbook with downloadable PDFs of printable recipes looks beyond intervening in the symptoms of health problems and addresses the ways in which diet can be used to help correct underlying imbalances in the body. Dealing with a range of different issues, including gastro-intestinal, immune system and hormone imbalances, this book clearly explains the intricacies of each problem and offers useful tips on how to truly make a difference through diet. The recipes provided for each imbalance are easy to follow and are accompanied by detailed nutritional information. The information throughout the book, including the chapter on healthy ageing, is designed for clients who wish to optimise their health, whether or not they are currently facing health problems. With its focus on a personalised approach to helping people through diet, this book is an invaluable resource for nutritionists, health professionals and their clients.

The second edition of Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters, the first being the "must-have" book for everyone wanting to learn more about fascia as a tissue and a system, maintains the high standard of the first book while expanding on everything that made it so popular. By focusing first on the fundamentals of fascia as a tissue that surrounds, supports, and permeates all the muscle, bones, nerves, and organs, Lesondak takes the reader on a journey throughout their entire body from the perspective of the fascial system, making many stops along the way to make sure the reader understands what it is that's important and why it matters to the body. From the new rules of biomechanics, biotensegrity, cellular processes, musculoskeletal issues, proprioception, neuroscience and cognition, somatic dysfunction, and restoration-Lesondak deftly weaves it all together with a deep appreciation for the history of science, fine storytelling sensibilities, and a sense of humor as well as a sense of wonder.

Sarah Wilson, bestselling author of I Quit Sugar, taught the world how to quit sugar in eight weeks, then how to quit sugar for life, incorporating mindful, sustainable, whole food practices. Now with I Quit Sugar: Simplicious she strips back to the essentials, simply and deliciously. She shows us: * How to shop, cook and eat without sugar and other processed foods * How to buy in bulk, freeze and preserve, with ease and without waste * How to use leftovers with flair All three hundred and six recipes - from guilt-free sweet treats to one-pot wonders and abundance bowls brimming with nutrients - expand our knowledge of age-old kitchen processes and tend to our profound need to be creative with food. Drawing on the latest nutrition research and kitchen hacks, this is the ultimate cooking guide for those who want sugar out of their life and are ready to embrace the life-affirming, health-giving, planet saving simpliciousness of real food.

Brimming with engaging exercise tips and colorful illustrations, this fun-to-read guide makes it easy to do pilates in your pajamas. Improve your strength, tone your body, and increase your flexibility with these 40 easy-to-follow exercises that you can do at home. Written by certified Pilates instructor Maria Mankin, the exercises include step-by-step instructions, notes on their physical benefits, and modification options. Readers will discover how to improve posture and core strength using a kitchen counter, stretch out their legs using the dining table, and tone their arms using the edge of the bathtub, plus so much more. Each exercise is paired with a colorful illustration of a pajama-clad person demonstrating the pose. Simple to follow and with no special equipment required (beyond pj's!), this accessible take on a popular exercise technique makes it easy to get fit without leaving the house. EXERCISE MADE EASY: Packed with achievable exercises, this interactive guide to at-home Pilates is perfect for people looking for easy, accessible ways to stretch and strengthen at home. No special equipment required! ALL-LEVELS AUDIENCE: With a range of practices and modification options, this book will appeal to a wide audience-from Pilates newbies looking for ways to get fit at home to experienced practitioners in need of exercise inspiration. The low-impact, high-reward practices can be done one at a time, or in a sequence for a more challenging routine. GREAT SELF-CARE GIFT: Brimming with healthy practices and colorful artwork, this package makes a great self-care gift for moms, workout enthusiasts, and Pilates lovers, and pairs perfectly with other self-care accessories or a set of pajamas. Perfect for: * Pilates enthusiasts * Mother's Day gift shoppers * Anyone looking for easy ways to stay fit * Anyone looking for at-home exercises * Anyone who works from home

A compilation of management, medical, nutrition, psychological, and physical activity facts, models, theories, interventions, and evaluation techniques, the Handbook of Pediatric Obesity: Clinical Management is the most clinically appropriate and scientifically supported source of information available for pediatric health care and research professionals. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and easy-to-use reference can be used to develop programs that provide the best possible care to overweight children in clinical settings. Melinda Sothern is co-winner of the 2009 Oded Bar-Or Award for Excellence in Pediatric Obesity Research sponsored by the Obesity Society Pediatric Obesity Section Covering clinical evaluation, medical aspects of treatment, and psychosocial, behavioral, nutritional, and physical activity considerations, the book discusses approaches to weight management such as diet, behavioral counseling, exercise, pharmacology, and surgery. It presents coverage of applied techniques, information, and tools for developing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating weight-management programs for children and adolescents in clinical settings. Worksheets, menu plans, and sample exercise programs are just a few of the features that make this book practical as well as informative. It is clear that there is no single solution for every overweight child and the number of options can seem overwhelming. This text provides clinicians with the information and tools necessary to match or tailor the available treatment plans to the medical, physical, nutritional and emotional needs of their patients.

"This useful title, which will also work well as a circulating item, presents that something extra for fitness enthusiasts who want to become serious about their conditioning." -Library Journal (starred review). The revolutionary series Anatomy of Exercise includes eight specialized titles that followed the first title, Anatomy of Exercise, each focusing on a specific sport or exercise programme. Since the release of the first book, the titles in this innovative series have sold over 250,000 copies. Compiling content from all nine titles, Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy enables the reader to tailor a personalized and professional programme that will meet specific needs. A runner can dip into yoga to improve his breathing; a muscle builder can shape her legs with cycling workouts; a gymnast can combine yoga with core stability and strength exercises, and a woman over 50 can design a programme that fits into her busy life. Comprehensive and informative, this big compendium includes these standard features: Full-body anatomy illustrations, front and back; Annotated full-colour anatomical illustrations for all exercises; Full-colour photographs of exercises; Visual identification of active and stabilizing muscles; Concise step-by-step how-to instructions and guidance; Level-of-difficulty modifications; "Best For" information boxes; Safety tips boxes; Pre-designed workouts; Visual index of exercises; Glossary of anatomical terms. For anyone who works on their fitness routines, whether at a gym, health club or in a sport personally, professionally or academically, Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy is the ideal resource for a lifetime of healthy living.

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.

75 one-pan recipes made with just a handful of ingredients! When you're looking for quick, easy, delicious meals, the sheet pan is your best friend. You can make a complete meal-including protein, vegetables, and a starch-using only one pan, and wind up with a fabulous meal. And in this book, Sarah Anne Jones shares recipes that only require five ingredients (plus a few staples, like common herbs and spices), so shopping is a breeze, too. With recipes for every diet and taste, Sheet Pan 5-Ingredient Cookbook will inspire you to get in the kitchen . . . knowing you won't have to stay there washing dishes late into the night. Find recipes such as: Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin Steak Fajitas Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Kale and Potatoes Stuffed Poblano Peppers Gnocchi and Vegetables Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Peach Raspberry Pie Pineapple Upside Down Cake Blueberry Vanilla Granola Raspberry Blackberry Sheet Pan Pancakes And more! Whether you need inspiration for a quick weeknight meal, a special Sunday brunch, or a sweet treat, you'll find it all here.

The Keto Cure 1 is one of Belgium's best-selling cookbooks. Pascale Naessens believes that this book owes its success to the fact that keto really does work. Most people following a keto diet lose weight - without going hungry - while still eating delicious food. The Keto Cure 2 takes this theme further: why do you lose weight? How does it work? What role do fats play, and how much fat are we allowed to eat? Topics such as saturated fats, cholesterol, intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating are also discussed in depth by experts. In the second part of the book, you can put the theory into practice. You will find a complete 14-day meal plan plus additional recipes: a total of 75 delicious recipes prepared with natural wholefood ingredients and plenty of vegetables. And you can still enjoy these tasty low-carb recipes even if you're not following a keto diet.

Brunch is often something decadent that should be reserved for lazy weekends. But what if brunch could be an everyday treat without the indulgence? Good Mornings is full of beautiful options that are as good for you as they are delicious. Featuring gorgeous, simple recipes, these dishes are all refined-sugar free, mostly vegetarian and packed with vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. With chapters focusing on fruits, vegetables, drinks, baking, eggs and grains, there's no reason every morning shouldn't be a Good Morning.

Kriya Yoga is an instrument through which human evolution can be quickened. Learn the essence of this spiritual science from its greatest proponent, Paramhansa Yogananda, in his own words. Heed his vibrant call,"Awaken! Arise from dreams of littleness to the realization of the vastness within you." A compilation and selection of the original writings of the a spiritual Master whose life-work was to spend over 30 years in the West as the Fountain of Life, from which countless have drunk. This volume consists of the complete 1925 versions of "The Science of Religion" and "Songs of the Soul" as well as critical excerpts from the 1946 1st edition of the "Autobiography of a Yogi." Included are also other excerpts from his writings in the 1920's which are still helpful to the spiritual seekers of the world.

Enhance your daily yoga practice by reflecting in this guided journal before and after each session, from the host of the popular YouTube series Yoga with Kassandra. Deepen your mindful practice of yoga with reflection in My Yoga Journey: A Guided Journal. Before you step on your mat, take 2 minutes to establish your daily affirmation, set your intentions, and ground yourself. After your practice, take 2 minutes to reflect on your experience and clear your mind. Each page of the journal includes space to record - the date - personal affirmations - intentions - what your practice entailed (poses, routines, stretches, and rests) - thoughts of the day - prompts to encourage you to think more deeply about your practice My Yoga Journey: A Guided Journal will help you track your journey and motivate you in your daily practice. As you grow and progress with different poses, this record will reflect how far you've come. Filled with beautiful illustrations, this yoga journal will help you boost your gratitude for your practice and life. EXPERT GUIDANCE: Let Kassandra Reinhardt, host of the popular YouTube series Yoga with Kassandra, guide you through her holistic approach to yoga for winter, spring, summer, and fall 180+ ENTRIES: Start a year's worth of journaling at any time with over 180 entries for you to reflect on before and after your daily practice HABIT TRACKER: Track your progress every day with a colorful habit tracker at the beginning of the journal DAILY MOTIVATION: Motivate yourself to practice daily by recording your progress COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Enhance your yoga practice and reflection with I Radiate Joy: Daily Affirmation Cards from Yoga with Kassandra [card deck].

Corrective and functional exercise is a rapidly advancing field. Exercise is an essential factor in all injury recovery, conditioning and performance, and if used correctly can play a preventative role in injury management. In the injured athlete, gym user or armchair athlete, corrective exercise can help to restore range of motion, re-build strength, endurance and power, re-establish neuromuscular control and balance, and provide positive progress for a specific sport or a healthier lifestyle. Written by an experienced specialist in the field of rehabilitative and performance exercise, this book provides an essential practical guide to corrective and functional exercise for every sports therapist and fitness trainer, particularly those taking diplomas or NVQs at level 3. Packed with photos and illustrations, and full of accessible step-by-step explanations of the latest rehabilitative methods, every corrective and functional technique is covered in detail, from initial consultation to whole body exercises.