Appealing to the motivational, upgrade your life through fitness audience for bestsellers like Own the Day, Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus, The Resistance Training Revolution reveals how weight training is the best form of exercise to burn fat, boost metabolism, and avoid injury and illness. This is the first authoritative, comprehensive guidebook from Mind Pump Media, one of the fastest-growing brands in the health and fitness industry. Building muscle and burning body fat is often one focus and overall health & wellness is often another. The Resistance Training Revolution brings both of those elements together. Mind Pump co-founder Sal Di Stefano blows the lid off the same old "30 minutes of cardio a day" advice, revealing how to optimize your time spent in the gym--at least 2-3 days a week for the average person, following Mind Pump's Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS)--to transform your health in a way that cardio alone cannot. The book draws on the many recent studies and expert advice from MDs and other health experts (including many guests featured on the Mind Pump podcast) to show the superiority of resistance training for all aspects of health including injury prevention and anti-aging.

Perfect for beginning and advanced fitness practitioners alike, this is an in-depth look into the most magnificent machine ever created--the human body. Using detailed anatomical illustrations, The New Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training provides you visual insight into what happens to this organic machine during exercise--muscles and tendons working in concert to strengthen your body's building blocks. With a basic knowledge of how the body works, you can buff up your body with the book's 90 exercises, grouped by body region and involving gym machines, free weights, and body weight/stretching, as well as yoga and Pilates. Each exercise is vividly illustrated by a full-color anatomical illustration of the targeted muscles, together with instructions on execution and technique.

Despite society's current preoccupation with interrelated issues such as obesity, increasingly sedentary lifestyles and children's health, there has until now been little published research that directly addresses the place and meaning of physical activity in young people's lives. In this important new collection, leading international scholars address that deficit by exploring the differences in young people's experiences and meanings of physical activity as these are related to their social, cultural and geographical locations, to their abilities and their social and personal biographies.

The book places young people's everyday lives at the centre of the study, arguing that it this 'everydayness' (school, work, friendships, ethnicity, family routines, interests, finances, location) that is key to shaping the engagement of young people in physical activity. By allowing the voices of young people to be heard through these pages, the book helps the reader to make sense of how young people see physical activity in their lives.

Drawing on a breadth of theoretical frameworks, and challenging the orthodox assumptions that underpin contemporary physical activity policy, interventions and curricula, this book powerfully refutes the argument that young people are 'the problem' and instead demonstrates the complex social constructions of physical activity in the lives of young people. Young People, Physical Activity and the Everyday is essential reading for both students and researchers with a particular interest physical activity, physical education, health, youth work and social policy.

Flip through these flashcards to learn new poses and refresh yourself on your favourites with ease. Easy-to-follow yoga routines and simple instructions meant to fit your busy schedule, not strain it. Yoga routines designed for any time of the day so that you can find balance and relaxation whenever you most need to. With dozens of poses in flash card format, getting your inner yogi on has never been easier.

A newly revised edition of the best-selling classic that launched thousands of people on the road to fitness
The Ultimate Workout Log is an easy-to-use diary and goal tracker with a unique format and six months' worth of space to record training routines and accomplishments. Ever popular and endlessly useful, the log makes it easy for users to note cardio, strength, and flexibility and balance workouts, while also including space for nutrition notations. Research shows that goal setting and daily self-monitoring lead to increased participation and greater weight loss. So whether you're a veteran marathoner or a first-time gym-goer, this log will provide motivation, tools for analyzing patterns in your workouts, and a record of your achievements.
"Bound to help you stay on track."--"Men's Fitness"

Sports Nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald has spent nearly twenty years studying the diets of top professional endurance athletes, who are among the fittest and healthiest people in the world. As a result, he has identified five core habits,most of which are contrary to what popular diets advise,that are essential to maximizing workout benefits. The Endurance Diet shares key strategies for optimal health and performance: eat everything, eat quality, eat carbohydrate, eat enough, and eat individually. Whether you want to lose weight, win a race, or look a little more like an elite athlete, this plan is for you. I am always amazed at how much I learn from Matt Fitzgerald's books."-Shalane Flanagan, Olympic bronze medalist

Your Body, Your Yoga goes beyond any prior yoga anatomy book available. It looks not only at the body's unique anatomical structures and what this means to everyone's individual range of motion, but also examines the physiological sources of restrictions to movement. Two volumes are provided in this book: Volume 1 raises a new mantra to be used in every yoga posture: What Stops Me? The answers presented run through a spectrum, beginning with a variety of tensile resistance to three kinds of compressive resistance. Examined is the nature of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, bones and our extracellular matrix and their contribution to mobility. The shape of these structures also defines our individual, ultimate range of movement, which means that not every body can do every yoga posture. The reader will discover where his or her limits lie, which dictates which alignment cues will work best, and which ones should be abandoned. Volume 2 will take these principles and apply them to the lower body, examining the hip joint, the knee, ankle and foot, and will present how your unique variations in these joints will show up in your yoga practice.

Are you ready to get the body you love and discover a more confident, happy and energetic you? If so, then Gemma's plan is for you. The Ultimate Body Plan is a combination of 75 delicious recipes plus a workout plan that can deliver real results. Gemma's 10 Strength Commandments will set you on your way to success, building your positive mental attitude as you embark on your way to a fit, strong, healthy body! Here's your ticket to changing how you look and feel forever and giving the middle finger to anyone who says it can't be done.

Aged 16, Rachel Krentzman was diagnosed with scoliosis. At 32 she suffered a herniated disk and was told she would have to modify her activities for the rest of her life - instead, Rachel is now a walking testimonial for how yoga can be used therapeutically to heal your back pain. An easy and straightforward read, this manual contains step by step illustrated instruction for you to address the physical and emotional factors of your scoliosis. The exercises are easy to follow and perform, and no technical knowledge or prior experience of yoga is required. Foundational anatomy is carefully explained so that you can understand your body and your scoliosis before applying the exercises. Exemplary case studies will help you on the path to alleviating your back pain without surgery.

Anatomy of Exercise is revolutionary for its insights into how different muscles of the body actually work during exercise. The book is organized by body area and shows common sequences in the progression of a typical workout. Lifelike anatomical illustrations demonstrate each exercise and reveal in colorful detail exactly which muscles are engaged, which are being conditioned and how those muscles respond.

The following features help the reader gain the greatest benefit from each exercise and thereby improve fitness and well-being:

Detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations for all the exercises Annotations identifying the active and stabilizing muscles Concise how-to instructions for each exercise Identification of the specific muscles that benefit the most from each exercise Suggested modifications for different levels of difficulty Instructions on stabilizing the body throughout each movement A visual index of exercises that allows easy navigation through the book A glossary of anatomical terms.

No other book provides such rich detail tailored to the general reader. Beginners, those already committed to exercise, competing athletes, trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, massage therapists and the many others involved in fitness will find Anatomy of Exercise fascinating, instructive and practical.

From Dr. Michael Mosley, the author of The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, comes a comprehensive volume combining the #1 New York Times bestseller The FastDiet and his results-driven high-intensity training program FastExercise for the ultimate one-stop health and wellness guide that helps you reinvent your body the Fast way!

Eat better and exercise smarter than you ever have before.

Dr. Michael Mosley's #1 New York Times bestseller The FastDiet gave the world a healthy new way to lose weight through intermittent fasting, limiting calorie intake for only two days of the week and eating normally for the rest. In FastExercise, Mosley dispensed with boring, time-consuming fitness regimens to demonstrate that in less than ten minutes a day, three times a week, you could lose weight, lower blood glucose levels, reduce your risk for diabetes, and maximize your overall health.

Now, in The FastLife, Dr. Mosley combines the power of intermittent fasting and high-intensity training in one must-have volume that offers a complete program to radically bolster your health while not depriving you of the things that you love. In this book, you will find:

-More than forty quick, easy fast day recipes

-Revealing new insights into the psychology of dieting

-The latest research on the science behind intermittent fasting and high-intensity training

-A variety of simple but effective exercises that you can adopt into your weekly routine

-Calorie charts and other data to help you plan your daily regimen

-Dozens of inspiring testimonials

The FastLife is a practical, enjoyable way to get maximal benefits in minimal time, a sustainable routine that will truly transform your mind, body, and spirit.

Lose weight for good without deprivation, skipping meals, or eliminating food groups with The Sculpt Plan, a holistic lifestyle approach designed for the busy modern woman. Have you tried every diet in the book, only to end up back where you started? So had Anita Rincon, when she developed the effective, results-driven, multi-tiered program that would become the foundation of her popular weight-loss brand, Sculpt. Inspired by her own weight loss journey of 100 pounds in 18 months, the successful approach has been perfected by Sculpt's all-female team of wellness professionals: 3 certified trainers, 3 registered dietitians, a sports nutritionist, and a recipe creator. Designed for busy women who don't have time for weeklong spa retreats or juice cleanses, it's Weight Watchers for the next generation. The Sculpt Plan is the first weight loss program to cater to both a standard diet and 5 specialty diets, including gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, along with a workout program. And most importantly, it includes a post-loss maintenance program so you can stick to your new, healthy habits for a lifetime. The Sculpt Plan includes: Three weight-loss programs based on desired weight Simple instructions on how to get started and succeed A meal-by-meal guide and sample meals for every weight-loss group A food-swap table to easily customize your meals, with ideas for delicious new foods to try Free access to workout plans and exercise demonstrations in Sculpt's mobile app Over 60 easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks, sides, and treats So get off the dieting rollercoaster and change your relationship with food-forever. The Sculpt Plan will show you how!

Here is the ultimate guide to power yoga -- one of the fastest growing mind-body fitness trends in the U.S -- by the world's foremost instructors of Ashtanga.Power Yoga For Dummies demystifies the secrets of Ashtanga, revealing how various yoga exercises promote flexibility and mental focus while a rapid pace adds aerobic benefit to the total power yoga workout. Explore the many ways yoga affects the mind and the body. This friendly guide provides power yoga workouts customized for adults, teens, children and seniors!

These never before published teaching stories of the yoga master Swami Kripalu are at once down-to-earth and transcendent. The Swami was fond of telling stories as a way of making his often subtle and surprising points. For example, in a parable about mind control, "The Demanding Daughter," we learn of a young spoiled woman who will only marry on the condition that she can find a husband who will allow her to strike him on the head seven times a day with her shoe. Each story is set off by a particular yoga principle that the Swami illustrates through the story.

The eXercise Factor shows you how to ease into the best shape of your life, regardless of your age, weight, or current fitness level. Learn how to increase your life expectancy and significantly improve the quality of your life by the actions you take. This is not about a quick fix; it is about a long-term, sustained lifestyle. There are four key success drivers-knowledge, nutrition, exercise, and the X Factor-which work together holistically to turbo-charge your ability to live a long, high-quality life. While exercise is the secret sauce, the X Factor is probably the most important ingredient, and no book addresses the critical importance of these two ingredients like The eXercise Factor.

World-renowned yoga master Amrit Desai melds ancient wisdom with modern practicality as he offers piercing insight into the nature of relationships as a road map to fulfillment. The appendix includes outline of the basic life-observances of yoga, guidelines for day-to-day living, and meditations on healing relationships.Yogi Amrit Desai is recognized as one of the pioneers of the authentic teachings of yoga in the West. Today he oversees the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, Florida, with its many affiliate branches and teachers in North America and Europe. He travels extensively giving talks and workshops.

The secret key to losing weight ... easily! Train your brain and say goodbye to diets ... forever! You think losing weight is all about diet and exercise. You think: "If only I could just stick to that diet, resist the carbs and exercise daily, I would lose weight! But I am too weak and don't have the willpower..." You are stuck in a vicious cycle, going from failed diets to bouts of secret indulgence, from deprivation to frustration! What you don't know: You are fighting a war against yourself and subconsciously setting yourself up for failure! Your subconscious mind rules how you think, react ... and eat. The good news is: You can train your brain to work for you, to automatically achieve weight loss for life! Sleep Your Fat away reveals: * How to shrink your stomach and lose weight effortlessly. * How to train your brain while you sleep ... and much more! Your personal coach at your bedside While you are sleeping, your subconscious mind receives seven hours of positive affirmations and empowering beliefs. It is the pain-free path to your ideal weight. The Authors Joy Martina, MD is a Rapid Change Coach, founder of the Christallin Method, and trainer of weight-loss experts and an ex-carb and chocolate addict! Roy Martina, MD is the number one Holistic Thought Leader of Europe. Roy effortlessly lost forty pounds in six months and has kept his ideal weight since. Today the Martinas are healthy, happy, and slim and with Sleep Your Fat Away, you can be too.

The achievement journal is Perlus' first of many steps along her journey to becoming the expert on inspiring and guiding individuals toward achieving their peak performance in every domain.   All fitness professionals and current success/achievement journals tell the consumer what to eat and how to train. The missing element is how to develop mental toughness. Therefore, using proven mental toughness techniques and sport psychology, Perlus teachs consumers how to achieve their goals while recommending they follow what they've been told to eat and how they've been advised to train.  The niche it fills: The majority of individuals who achieve their health and fitness goals use journals to track their progress. Top fitness professionals have provided success journals to help their readers follow their fitness and nutrition programs. Perlus' achievement journal is designed for fitness enthusiasts who are searching for mental toughness tools to help them achieve their goals using the fitness program they have already created.

Do you want to eat well, exercise and be happy? Does a lack of time stand in the way? If so, it’s time to fit healthy habits into your busy schedule, without turning your life upside down.
Finding Life’s Secret Sauce provides a recipe for happy, healthy living. You simply have to find the ingredients that work for you.
Eat Up! Forget about diets and deprivation and enjoy good food.
Shape Up! Add new twists to the old routine so you get fit and stay that way.
Live it Up! Make sure there’s plenty of time leftover for fun.
Motivation without intimidation, Finding Life’s Secret Sauce will help cure the wellness blues!
   

Most of us know that we need to work out to be healthier and live longer lives, but did we know that our success at work depends on it? Elite personal trainer and workplace wellness expert Perry Lieber knows it, but he doesn't want you to take his word for it. In Work Out and Grow Rich, interviews with his most successful clients (such as Greg Renker, founder of Guthy-Renker, and Mark Bissell, CEO of Bissell) reveal the habits that helped them become rich in every meaningful sense of the word-and how you can too.

As a result of the current economic conditions, more and more Americans are joining the ranks of the small business owner, seeking to start or grow their own business. Many of these new and existing entrepreneurs are struggling with the demands of the business and making time for their family, friends, and most importantly, themselves. If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur who finds it challenging to find the time to focus on you, your weight, your fitness and your health this book is for you. In The SlimPreneur: How to Lose Weight While You Make Money, you'll learn the secrets successful entrepreneurs know, the better you take care of yourself, the more successful your business will be. Author Janet K. Fish shares the short cuts and strategies that ensure that you meet your weight loss and fitness goals no matter how busy your schedule is. You'll learn to think like a healthy and wealthy entrepreneur and how those unique thought patterns make the difference between success and failure.

You already know that running can be invigorating, therapeutic, fun, and challenging. And you are likely painfully aware that it can lead to stiffness, muscle imbalances, and overuse injuries such as knee pain, shin splints, sciatica, and hamstring and groin strains. Let Yoga for Runners show you how to incorporate yoga and breathing techniques into your workouts, help you eliminate chronic aches and pains, and keep you running stronger and longer. Each of the featured yoga poses was exclusively selected for runners and is described in detail to ensure correct execution and improve strength, mobility, and flexibility. Every part of the body is addressed to help you strengthen the spine, core, upper body, hips, hamstrings, knees, and feet and ankles. Accompanied by full-color photos, the poses are also arranged into 13 yoga sequences to address specific areas of concern such as core stability, strengthening and lengthening the hamstrings, increasing mobility of the hip joint, speeding up the recovery process after a practice run or race, and loosening the neck and shoulders, which is particularly beneficial for runners who sit much of the day. Anatomical illustrations and descriptions explain how the poses and sequences decrease your risk of acute or chronic injury as well as why they are beneficial to your training regimen. Yoga for Runners also features breathing and mindfulness techniques to help you become more alert to the signs of a possible injury developing and to know when you can push your body a bit harder. Now is the perfect time to start a yoga program that will help your endurance, strength, breathing, and mental sharpness and make your running experience more productive, pain free, and enjoyable for years to come. CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. Yoga for Runners Online CE Exam, Second Edition, may be purchased separately or as part of the Yoga for Runners With CE Exam, Second Edition, package that includes both the book and the exam.

I Hate Yoga poses an intriguing question: How is it possible to become so disenchanted with an age-old activity that historically offers so much healing and serenity? Sadly, even yoga can fall prey to the dark influences of Western society. Social media, a bad boy guru, religion, competitive yoga and "a multiplying spawn of self-righteous yoga knowers" are just a few of the culprits that are scrutinized in showing that yoga has lost its path. But it's not too late to put it back on the Buddha-bus to paradise. How? With an exorcism that humorously and earnestly rids yoga of its imposed impurities. Then, as author Paul McQuillan explains, "Once we have cathartically performed our ugly yoga striptease and thrown down each garment of bogus credibility and confusion, we will then focus on watching the Yoga-Phoenix rise from the ashes ... this will take place only after the affectations surrounding yoga have been laid bare and exposed as nothing more than a societal red herring, distracting us from the beauty of a profoundly beneficial art form." Such a transformational journey doesn't happen easily, but once it begins, you may just find that there is an unlikely and surprising beneficiary: You.