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Can't put your socks on without sitting down? Tight hips,
hamstrings, hip flexors, back and shoulders... sound familiar? Then
this is the book for you! For men who want to improve their
flexibility, reboot their energy levels, decrease stress and, most
importantly, regain their zip and zeal for life, Stiff Guy Yoga is
here to help. Yoga teacher Nikki Lynds-Xavier invites readers to
take her 30 day challenge. The focus of the book is very much on
the mechanics of the yoga body. The appeal of Stiff Guy Yoga has
led to Nikki teaching the British Army and the Fire Brigade.
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Boxing Fitness
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Clinton McKenzie, Hilary Lissenden
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Boxing is well-known for its training regime, which produces some
of the strongest, fittest athletes in the world. 'Boxing fitness',
a recent development in personal fitness, has adapted elements of
this training into a safe, enjoyable and effective workout. A
non-contact discipline, it's fun and suitable for everyone.
In essence, it's a great cardiovascular workout that also helps
develop strength, speed, coordination, balance and flexibility. In
this book, two experts describe the techniques involved - a circuit
that includes shadow boxing, skipping, punch bag and focus-pad work
- and explain how a regime can be tailored to address each
individual's fitness goals, whether it be weight loss, general
toning, increased stamina or improved strength.
The unique structure of a boxing fitness session evokes the
traditional boxing experience, adding an authentic touch to a
modern exercise regime that's suitable for men and women, young and
old. Whether you're a cross-training athlete or simply want to
enjoy a great workout, this clear and well-illustrated guide will
help you reach the top of your game.
Celebrated yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn shares pivotal
accounts of her life with raw honesty--enriched with in-depth
spiritual teachings--to help us heal, evolve, and change the world.
"My first lessons in spirituality and yoga had nothing to do with a
mat, but everything to do with waking up. They included angels,
seeing God, and being in Heaven. But, believe me, not the way you
might think." So begins Revolution of the Soul. What comes next
reads like a riveting memoir filled with uncensored moments of joy,
pain, wonder, and humor. Except this book is so much more than
that. Seane's real purpose is to guide us into a deep, gut-level
understanding of our highest Self through yoga philosophy and other
tools for emotional healing--not just as abstract ideas but as
embodied, fully felt wisdom. Why? To spark a "revolution of the
soul" in each of us, so that we can awaken to our purpose and
become true agents of change. To take us there, she shares "the
highlights, lowlights, and what-the-Fs" of her own evolution,
including: - How, in the gritty clubs and cafes of New York's 1980s
East Village, Seane meets the first everyday "angels" that will
change her path forever - Her first yoga classes (with dirty
sweats, Marlboros, and the mother of all monkey minds in tow) - How
a variety of unconventional therapists masterfully helped Seane
embrace her shadow and resolve her childhood trauma, OCD, unhealthy
behaviors, and relationship wounding - A pilgrimage to India where
Seane receives stinging truths about false gurus and our need to
trust the teacher within - How she comes to understand the
connection between the inner work of transformation and the outer
work of social change - And many other stories, each illuminated by
immersive teachings "When we heal the fractured parts of ourselves
and learn to love who we are and the journey we've embarked upon,"
writes Seane, "we will see that same tender humanity in all souls.
This is the revolution of the soul." With this book, you're invited
to be a part of it.
Fitness Professional's Handbook, Seventh Edition With HKPropel
Access, provides current and future fitness professionals with the
knowledge to screen participants, conduct standardized fitness
tests, evaluate the major components of fitness, and prescribe
appropriate exercise. The fully updated text uses the latest
standards, guidelines, and research from authorities in the field
to prepare readers for certification and arm them with the
knowledge to work with a variety of clients and populations. This
full-color text incorporates information from the 10th edition of
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and the
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans exercise and physical
activity recommendations for adults, older adults, children, and
those with special needs. The text embraces the importance of
communication between allied health and medical professionals with
those in the fitness arena to provide readers with a foundation for
prescribing exercise and delivering need- and goal-specific
physical activity and fitness programs. Every chapter has been
updated, allowing readers to explore the newest theories and
research findings and apply them to real-world situations. The
following are among the most significant changes to the seventh
edition: * Related online content delivered via HKPropel that
includes an online video library containing 24 video clips to help
readers better apply key techniques covered in the book, as well as
fillable forms that students can use beyond the classroom * A new
chapter, "Training for Performance," helps professionals expand
their practice to work with recreational athletes who have
performance-related goals * New information, including the
consequences of exercise-induced muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis),
devices used to track physical activity and estimate energy
expenditure (e.g., accelerometers), relative flexibility and the
role of lumbopelvic rhythm in back function, the importance of
progression in an exercise prescription, and the professional
standard of care associated with HIIT programs reflects recent
topics of interest and research * Updated statistics on CVD and CHD
from the American Heart Association, adult and childhood obesity,
and the prevalence of COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
ensure accurate representation of data * Chapter quizzes have been
added to an updated ancillary package that also includes an
instructor guide, test package, presentation package, and image
bank With a comprehensive and practical approach, this text enables
readers to help individuals, communities, and groups gain the
benefits of regular physical activity in a positive and safe
environment. It provides background to the field, scientific
fundamentals, and up-to-date recommendations to help readers better
understand the role of physical activity in the quality of life and
guidelines for screening, testing, supervising, and modifying
activity for various populations. Note: A code for accessing
HKPropel is included with all new print books.
Standing qigong is a simple, effective form of exercise suitable
for all ages that can increase health, balance and vitality. This
complete and accessible guide introduces standing qigong for health
and martial arts. Beginning with an introduction describing his own
discovery of the practice and an exploration of the health
benefits, the author provides detailed instruction on the basic
health postures and the process for diaphragmatic breathing. The
second part of the book focuses on the martial postures and
provides guidance on the subtle variations of the movements that
help to cultivate and strengthen healing and internal power.
Practice sequences are also included to help readers get started
immediately, including, in the third part of the book, the Xing Yi
Five Element linking form. Easy-to-follow, and covering all the
basics, this guide to standing qigong is perfect for anyone who is
looking for ways to improve their health, or with an interest in
the internal or martial arts, especially practitioners of Taiji,
Qigong, XinYi, Bagua,YiQuan and yoga.
This book offers a scientific approach to understanding the
practice of hatha yoga. Through four-color, three-dimensional
illustrations of major muscles, tendons, and ligaments, Ray Long
describes the practice and benefits of hatha yoga. Specific
anatomical and physiological descriptions highlight the agonist,
antagonist, and synergist muscles that come into play with each
pose.
Volume II of the series illustrates the correct muscle use
during key poses of hatha yoga. From beginners to experts, this
book will become a constant companion.
The human heart is the sturdiest and toughest organ of the body. It
is designed to last a lifetime. But because of wrong eating habits
at a young age this important organ of our body refuses to work
properly. This book contains a sensible selection of low-fat and
low-cholesterol foods.
Thinner, bigger, faster, stronger... which 150 pages will you read?
Is it possible to:
Reach your genetic potential in 6 months?
Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours?
Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing?
Indeed, and much more. This is not just another diet and fitness
book.
"The 4-Hour Body" is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning
more than a decade, to hack the human body. It contains the
collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and
thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From
Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon
Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferriss, the #1 "New York Times"
bestselling author of "The 4-Hour Workweek, " fixated on one
life-changing question:
For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce
the biggest results?
Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both
men and women.
From the gym to the bedroom, it's all here, and it all works.
YOU WILL LEARN (in less than 30 minutes each):
How to lose those last 5-10 pounds (or 100+ pounds) with odd
combinations of food and safe chemical cocktails.
* How to prevent fat gain while bingeing (X-mas, holidays,
weekends)
* How to increase fat-loss 300% with a few bags of ice
* How Tim gained 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days, without steroids,
and in four hours of "total" gym time
* How to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested
* How to produce 15-minute female orgasms
* How to triple testosterone and double sperm count
* How to go from running 5 kilometers to 50 kilometers in 12
weeks
* How to reverse "permanent" injuries
* How to add 150+ pounds to your lifts in 6 months
* How to pay for a beach vacation with one hospital visit
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 50
topics covered, all with real-world experiments, many including
more than 200 test subjects.
You don't need better genetics or more discipline. You need
immediate results that compel you to continue.
That's exactly what "The 4-Hour Body" delivers.
This is a self-help book written by John M. Kirsch, M.D., an
Orthopedic Surgeon for the common man. It is the result of 25 years
of research into a new and simple exercise to prevent rotator cuff
tears and impingement syndrome in the shoulder, as well as treating
these conditions and frozen shoulder. Testimonials and research CT
scan images are included as well as images of the exercises
performed by models and patients.
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