The graceful joint-relaxing dance-like exercises of Da Wu, an ancient qigong, are presented here with step-by-step explanations and photographs illustrating each movement. Recorded in ancient documents, Da Wu lays stress on flexing movements and the rotation of joints throughout the body to help improve health and wellbeing. This book explains ......
Discover one of the latest fitness trends. "Sling Training - Full Body Suspension Workout" finally makes an easy and portable resource available to all kinds of athletes. This book will show you how to stay in shape. Sling Training is the ultimate guide to bodyweight suspension training. This is functional fitness at its best: Agility, ......
101 Inspirational Stories of Energy, Endurance, and Endorphins
You'll be motivated by these 101 inspirational running stories from a wide collection of authors, from elite Olympians to casual joggers, including co-author Dean Karnazes. Dean says Chicken Soup for the Soul helped him reinvigorate his passion for running... and life!
101 Encouraging Stories about Dieting and Fitness... and Finding What Works for You
You'll be inspired by these 101 encouraging stories about dieting and fitness... and finding what works for you. Join Richard Simmons in the great adventure of Shaping the New You!
Resource for physical activity instructors working with older adults in fitness settings, including senior wellness centers, assisted living facilities, and retirement residences; also a text for university courses in fitness programming and exercise prescription for older adults.
Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too. Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu and mind-body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most ......
This is for those who have never done yoga before, as well as those with yoga experience, or who are currently taking a yoga class. Personal stories are woven into the text, so that women can relate to the author and others who have struggled with fertility challenges. It also includes suggestions for friends and family members to help them better ......
Prevention and Recovery for Sport's Most Devastating Knee Injury
Features close to 50 ACL-specific exercises designed by a physical therapist for the Norwegian national women's handball, soccer and volleyball teams, and an expert on the science of ACL injury prevention. This title shows you how to better balance your body and strengthen the muscles around your knee to provide greater stability and endurance.
This is the ultimate guide for women who want to improve their health and fitness by getting into running."Running and Fat Burning for Women" is packed with expert advice from former Olympian Jeff Galloway and his wife Barbara, dealing with everything from how to get started and keep motivated, to the process of fat deposition and burning.With ......