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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Pilates is exercise for your mind, body, and spirit, but what if your body won't cooperate? How can you take advantage of all Pilates has to offer--strengthening your core, enhancing your flexibility, and even improving your posture--if you think you're too old or too big or too physically unable to perform the Hundred, the Shoulder Bridge, or the Double-Leg Stretch? No matter what your age, size, or physical ability is, you can do every exercise...
Author
Publisher
Alpha, an imprint of DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"No matter who you are, you can perform every exercise in this book. You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to exercise but think everything seems too difficult. You want to develop a fitness routine but don't want to be forced into something. You want simple, flexible, and effective. This book offers these features: 50 exercises that have modifications for every body type, 10 fitness routines for specific...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Weight Training For Dummies makes it easy to get started with weight training by offering trusted and straightforward guidance on the latest circuit and resistance training, and all-new information on the highly popular bodyweight and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Whether you're working with dumbbells, free weight sets, or machines, you'll find out how to combine weight training with other exercise to properly strength train and get in...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Get ready to break a serious sweat with this scientific guide to HIIT training! Discover everything you need to know to achieve the best results from your HIIT workouts by understanding the muscle action needed to perfect each exercise.--
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A health and exercise book that teaches readers of all ages and fitness levels how to get fit anywhere by focusing on body weight exercises, using their own body as weight and resistance. Readers are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and achieve their personal and fitness goals.
Author
Language
English
Description
"For the first time, McGraw will share the details of the mental and physical routine that got him in the best shape of his life. He suggests that there is no magic formula to getting stronger and healthier: it is about making a commitment to do and be better, and holding yourself accountable each day. McGraw didn't follow a playbook or have a squad of trainers overseeing his every step. He describes his way of getting into shape as more 'maverick'--tuning...
Author
Language
English
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Description
From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes.
It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we.
It’s a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated.
It’s a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow...
It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we.
It’s a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated.
It’s a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow...
Author
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"For many runners, running technique is an afterthought--one they don't think about until an injury or plateau keeps them from achieving their goals. Running Form underscores the importance of proper form and shows you how to elevate your performance to the greatest possible extent with the smallest risk of injury." -- From back cover.
Author
Publisher
Tiller Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
For years, Meg Boggs believed the narrative told to her by society: she thought that as a plus-sized woman, she could never be fit; she could never be strong; she could never love exercise; she could never be enough. But when Meg became a mom, she decided to rethink her preconceived notions and embrace her body for what it is, not what diet culture said it should be.
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Sticking to a fitness routine has never been this much fun! Jump start your best life with dozens of fun, healthy and creative fitness challenges for every month of the year. We all know we should be getting some level of physical activity every day. But it's hard to decide which kind. And it's even harder to find the time. Packed with fun fitness ideas, this creative and colorful book offers over 60 month-long challenges that solve both those issues....
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A life-changing and accessible guidebook on the fundamentals of building muscle, losing fat, and staying healthy at any age and any ability from the million-copy bestselling fitness guru and founder of Legion Athletics. Forget drastic and dangerous diets or unrealistic workout routines. Health and exercise expert Mike Matthews's Muscle for Life will be your new go-to fitness bible, providing you with the science-backed tools to achieve and maintain...
Author
Publisher
Hinkler Book Distributors
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Anatomy of fitness: Core includes: comprehensive introduction to core training; over 65 essential step-by-step warm-up, core stability, core strengthening, and cool-down exercises; and a complete program of different core exercise workouts, so anyone can tailor a program to suit their fitness requirements.
Author
Publisher
Tarcher
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"After serving a decade behind bars for a murder he did not commit, Ryan Ferguson learned that physical strength and confidence are keys to survival. Now a free man, Ryan shares his strength secrets in the smartest, realest, and most doable fitness guide you'll ever read"--Provided by publisher.
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