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Qigong Illustrated by Christina Barea NEW 168 pages Get other Fitness books here About Qigong Illustrated Strengthen your body. Strengthen your mind. Each year millions of people worldwide discover qigong and the incredible healing power of qi. Now with Qigong Illustrated you can too. Qigong Illustrated is a step-by-step guide complete with detailed instructions and full-color photo sequences of the most effective movements exercises and traditional routines including Daoist Five Eight Silk Brocade and Turning and Winding the Belt Vessel. Centered on the three essential components of qigong (body mind and breath) Qigong Illustrated’s straightforward highly visual approach is the quickest and most effective way to experience the physical and mental benefits of each routine such as improving your posture strengthening your body and reducing tension. You will also learn to put together an effective qigong flow and combine routines to address your health and fitness needs. Whether you are compl more here.....

Your Personal Trainer by Douglas Brooks NEW 264 pages Get other Fitness books here About Your Personal Trainer Are you struggling to develop an exercise program? Having trouble sticking with your current program? Dissatisfied with the results you`re seeing-or not seeing? Your Personal Trainer gives you customized expert training advice that will help you get the results you want. And it does so at a fraction of the cost of hiring your own trainer! Douglas Brooks-one of the top personal trainers in the United States-shares his no-nonsense results-oriented approach to training. He offers no quick fixes but what he does offer are proven effective exercise programs and techniques similar to those he prescribes to his clients every day. Your Personal Trainer provides individually tailored programs structured workouts and planned training cycles all featuring the latest exercise information available to more here.....

Untitled Document Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk Brooke Boon and Daniel DiTuro NEW 248 pages Get other Yoga books here About Hatha Yoga Illustrated Experience the physical benefits and body awareness from hatha yoga—the most popular form of yoga today. Hatha Yoga Illustrated presents nearly 650 full-color photos to visually demonstrate 77 standard poses from hatha yoga that apply to all major hatha styles including Iyengar Astanga Anusara and Bikram. Individual poses are presented from start to finish showing you how to achieve proper alignment and breathing to ensure challenging yet safe execution. The result is an increase in the effectiveness both physically and mentally you’ll experience with each pose. Several pose variations based on your personal preference ability and fitness level are also included. Eleven sample yoga routines show how to a click here.....

Action Plan for Menopause by Barbara Bushman Janice Clark-Young and American College of Sports Medicine NEW 232 pages Get other Fitness books here Get other Action Plan books here About Action Plan for Menopause Reduce menopausal symptoms promote bone health and decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease with Action Plan for Menopause. Based on the latest research this exercise-based plan will help you live more comfortably and take control of your diet fitness level and health. Learn the best and safest exercises for perimenopause menopause and postmenopause and how diet medication and exercise interact to affect symptoms. Use one of the sample programs provided or tailor a program to your own needs with workouts to gain strength flexibility and stamina. Developed in cooperation with the American College of extra info.....

Diabetic Athlete's Handbook by Sheri Colberg-Ochs NEW 296 pages Get other Fitness books here About Diabetic Athlete's Handbook Don’t let diabetes slow you down. Whether you’re a recreational exerciser or a competitive athlete the Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook has the training and performance advice you need to remain active and at the top of your game. Renowned researcher and diabetes expert Dr. Sheri Colberg has developed a practical guide specifically for athletes of all ages with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook provides you with the most up-to-date information on insulins and other medications glucose monitors blood sugar management nutrition and supplements injury prevention and treatment and mental strategies for maximizing performance and optimizing health. Featuring more than 100 sport-specific training guidelines for fitness endurance power and outdoor ac more here.....

Pilates Illustrated by Portia Page NEW 248 pages Get other Fitness books here About Pilates Illustrated Pilates Illustrated is your guide to lengthening and strengthening muscles while improving posture flexibility and balance. Renowned instructor Portia Page shows you how to perform the essential movements exercises and mat work routines. You’ll also learn to incorporate equipment such as a stability ball stretch band and Pilates ring to isolate muscles for targeted results. Pilates Illustrated’s straightforward highly visual approach and 13 predefined routines (including those for perfecting posture low back care morning energy evening relaxation and total-body strength) offer the quickest and most effective way to experience the physical and mental benefits of Pilates. Throughout you’ll also find execution cues modifications and variations al more here.....

Untitled Document Pilates by Rael Isacowitz NEW 360 pages Get other Pilates books here About Pilates Strengthen lengthen and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. In Pilates world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train 10 Olympians including U.S. figure skater Sasha Cohen and diver Wendy Williams as well as an elite group of professional instructors who work with celebrities and athletes around the world. Starting with the foundation for all the exercises Pilates presents an in-depth treatment of mat work including photo illustrations and detailed breathing instruction to help you perform the movements correctly. A unique set of challenging exercise sequences allows the movements to flow in one continuous motion. Following mat work where most books stop entirely P find out more.....

Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan by Bonnie Berk NEW 232 pages Get other Fitness books here About Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan Be strong comfortable healthy and active throughout your pregnancy with Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan. Considered by health professionals as the gold standard of maternity exercise Motherwell’s medically proven program is designed specifically to meet the needs of women before during and after pregnancy. For maximum comfort and mobility through each trimester the program includes breathing core conditioning flexibility strengthening motivation relaxation and nutritional advice to meet the needs of mother and baby. Choose among many fitness options such as walking swimming water walking stretching yoga and meditation to be as active and healthy as possible up to more here.....

Action Plan for High Blood Pressure by Jon Divine and American College of Sports Medicine NEW 200 pages Get other Fitness books here Get other Action Plan books here About Action Plan for High Blood Pressure Lower blood pressure boost energy and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with Action Plan for High Blood Pressure. Based on proven research this exercise-based plan will help you take control of your diet and your health. Learn the best exercises for controlling blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet medication and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. Use one of the sample programs provided or tailor a program to your own needs with workouts to gain strength flexibility and stamina. Developed in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine Action Plan for High Blood Pressure is the healthy way to manage hypertension. Take action now to feel and function better and add quality years to your life. About Jon G. Divine Jon G. Divine MD MS FACSM is currently associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and medical director of the Sports Medicine Biodynamics C find out more.....

Untitled Document Sculpting Her Body Perfect by Brad Schoenfeld NEW 256 pages plus DVD Get other Fitness books here About Sculpting Her Body Perfect The best is now even better! Sculpting Her Body Perfect has helped hundreds of thousands of readers improve muscle tone sculpt their physiques and tone up hard-to-reach and troublesome body areas. This third edition of Sculpting Her Body Perfect not only provides the exercises you need to achieve your body-shaping goals but it also demonstrates them in an easy-to-follow fashion on the accompanying 60-minute DVD! With Brad Schoenfeld’s proven conditioning program you will build an essential foundation for further muscle development. Then with targeted bodysculpting instruction to smooth out any remaining problem areas you can add the specific definition you need to complete click here.....

First Steps Your Healthy Living Journal by Active Living Partners NEW 168 pages Get other Fitness books here About First Steps Do you want to eat better and become more active but are unsure about where to even begin? Then get on the path to lasting lifestyle change with First Steps: Your Healthy Living Journal the one tool you need in order to overcome bad habits permanently and shape the healthy life you want. Both a journal and guidebook First Steps presents a simple four-step process to improving your health habits: Build awareness of your starting point desired results and obstacles. Create solutions to your barriers to healthy living. Boost your confidence in order to achieve your goals. Sustain commitment to your new healthy lifestyle. First Steps: Your Healthy Living Journal allows you to track click here.....

.style3 {color: #660066} Yoga Anatomy Second Edition by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews NEW 288 pages Get other Yoga books here About Yoga Anatomy The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated expanded and better than ever!  With more asanas vinyasas full-color anatomical illustrations and in-depth information the second edition of Yoga Anatomy provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself.  From breathing to inversions to standing poses see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness; and how the spine breathing and body position are all fundamentally linked.  Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years  Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource—one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. With Yoga Anatomy Second Edition authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews both internationally recognized experts and teachers in anatomy breathing and bodywork have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners instructors a click here.....

Prescriptive Stretching by Kristian Berg NEW 152 pages Get other Stretching books here About Prescriptive Stretching Elite athletes have long relied on personalized stretching programs to improve flexibility and prevent injury. What you might not know is that many of those targeted stretches have a much broader application one that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine: pain relief. Prescriptive Stretching features full-color anatomical illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 40 of the most effective stretches to eliminate pain alleviate muscle soreness improve balance and flexibility and prevent common injuries. In addition you’ll find sample stretching programs that you can follow as is or personalize to meet your body’s needs. Best of all Prescriptive Stretching shows you how to qu click here.....

ACSM Fitness Book by American College of Sports Medicine NEW 184 pages Get other Fitness books here About ACSM Fitness Book Start where you are and go wherever your goals take you. No other guide offers a more comprehensive plan for developing a personal fitness program and sticking with it. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine ACSM Fitness Book offers the total package from one of the most respected organizations in the field. In its first two editions the ACSM Fitness Book sold more than 100 000 copies. Now the classic has been enhanced and expanded with the tools you need to succeed. From simple step-by-step instruction to new insights on nutrition weight control motivation and overcoming setbacks the authors provide the help you need to reach beyond your personal best. The key to making any fitness program effective is finding the right level of difficulty for your current ability and creating a plan that will take you to the next level. With a simple and scientifically proven fitness test the ACSM Fitness Book gives you everything you need to determine your starting point and monitor your ongoing progress. With sample programs worksheets and more ACSM Fitne more information.....

Fitness Illustrated by Brian Sharkey NEW 328 pages Get other Fitness books here About Fitness Illustrated Tired of the same old fitness advice? You know the drill: Eat less exercise more and life will be grand. Sounds easy enough so why don’t the results follow? And most of all what can you do to achieve your fitness goals? Fitness Illustrated allows you to see exercise and activity from a whole new perspective. In this one-of-a-kind guide author Brian Sharkey takes you inside each type of activity to show you what works what doesn’t and why! You’ll go beyond the basics to see how your body changes with increased activity. From how muscles gain size and strength to the effect of aerobic activity on heart and lung function this is fitness as you have never seen it before. Straightforward explanations expert advice and hundreds of full-color extra info.....

Precision Heart Rate Training by Edmund R. Burke NEW 224 pages Get other Fitness books here About Precision Heart Rate Training Over the past 20 years heart rate monitors (HRMs) have gained widespread popularity among fitness enthusiasts and elite athletes. These wireless devices monitor the body`s levels of cardiovascular and physiological stress during exercise so users can adjust their training intensity for the safest most effective workouts. While more people are buying HRMs few know how to maximize their use. Precision Heart Rate Training is the best most complete resource for anyone who wants to use an HRM to get optimal results. Written by prominent authorities from a variety of sports and fitness activities and backed by Polar Electro the leading manufacturer of HRMs Precision Heart Rate Training fully explains why and how to train with a heart rate monitor. Editor Edmund R. Burke a former Olympic coach who began working with HRMs in 1983 introduces the basic concepts of heart rate training. He explains how various more information.....

Untitled Document Athletic Abs by Scott Cole NEW 224 pages Get other Fitness books here About Athletic Abs Attain the essential core strength that will result in rock-hard abs without doing endless crunches! Scott Cole the fitness celebrity made famous on the Abs of Steel video presents his revolutionary program to develop and maintain a sculpted midsection. This workout can be done at home and no expensive equipment is necessary! Rather than focus on endless repetitions of painful crunches this program uses your entire body to condition your core. Athletic Abs combines principles found in sport training martial arts gymnastics and yoga to isolate and develop the four abdominal regions. Not only will these exercises result in a chiseled look they’ll also increase your overall strength flexibility and balance. Plus a special section combining nutrition and interval training will help you burn fat and showcase your abs. In addition to starring in the bestselling Abs of Steel Scot click here.....

Untitled Document Morning Yoga Workouts by Zack Kurland NEW 232 pages Get other Yoga books here About Morning Yoga Workouts A yoga routine to fit every morning schedule! You know that exercising in the morning is the best way to maintain a regular exercise schedule manage weight and energize your day. Morning Yoga Workouts makes it easy to find a way no matter how you sleep what your energy level is and how much time you have to spare. Nine workouts include light moderate and intense sessions that last for 15 to 20 minutes 30 to 40 minutes and 50 to 60 minutes at home or in a studio. Poses include an in-depth exploration of the sun salutations and the full range of yoga asana and breathing techniques which appeal to all levels of yoga experience for building strength and flexibility improving postural alignment and stabilizing the inner core. Warm-up routines are included so you can use your yoga practice to prepare for other activities and visualization and meditation mantras im click here.....

Untitled Document Facilitated Stretching by Robert McAtee and Jeff Charland NEW 192 pages plus DVD Get other Flexibility and Stretching books here About Facilitated Stretching The third edition of Facilitated Stretching is now revised reorganized and packaged with a DVD—surpassing its popular predecessor as the best source for the latest PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching techniques. Facilitated Stretching Third Edition provides a useful overview of PNF stretching—a safe and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle contracting it isometrically against resistance then stretching it again to a new range of motion. These steps apply whether you are isolating one muscle at a time or using the spiral-diagonal patterns of PNF to stretch groups of muscles simultaneously. The third edition contains all the great features of the previous edition click here.....

Untitled Document Morning Cardio Workouts by June Kahn and Lawrence Biscontini NEW 224 pages Get other Fitness books here About Morning Cardio Workouts A cardio workout to fit every morning schedule! You know that exercising in the morning is the best way to exercise regularly manage weight and energize your day. Morning Cardio Workouts explains how to maximize the benefits of your morning exercise routine. With a variety of workouts you can customize a program that fits your needs and your schedule. Including outdoor walking and running and indoor activities such as stair stepping elliptical training and swimming the various options allow you to diversify your routine eliminate boredom and remain dedicated to your fitness goals. You’ll learn how to combine activities for recovery injury prevention and cross-training. And nutrition advice shows you how to optimize morning eating and hydration to maximize energy upon waking. Tips to improve your fitness environment are also included to make workouts even more more here.....

ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness and Health by American College of Sports Medicine NEW 408 pages Get other Fitness books here About ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness and Health You know the importance of good health but how do you achieve it? And how do you maintain it through the years as your body and lifestyle change introducing obstacles to physical activity and optimal nutrition? In ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness Health you will find the answers and much much more. The American College of Sports Medicine the largest and most-respected sport science and medicine organization in the world has created the ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness Health to strip away common fads myths and misconceptions and provide you with the latest research sound advice and age-specific recommendations that you can trust.  You will learn these strategies: Optimize your weight improve heart health and increase aerobic fitness strength flexibility and balance. Improve your health by managing diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol arthritis and joint pain pregnancy and osteoporosis through exercise and proper nutrition. Determine your body composition and current cardiorespiratory and more details.....

Action Plan for Allergies by William Briner and American College of Sports Medicine NEW 200 pages Get other Fitness books here Get other Action Plan books here About Action Plan for Allergies Relieve symptoms from allergic reactions hay fever and asthma! Action Plan for Allergies was developed in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. This book shows you how to take control of your health boost your energy and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with the latest scientific research and proven exercise plans. Because fitness level diet environment and medication—such as albuterol loratidine diphenhydramine and salmeterol—affect allergies Action Plan for Allergies allows you to tailor the exercise programs to your individual needs. Including information on creating an more.....

Fit in 5 5 10 and 30 Minute Workouts for a Leaner Stronger Body by Greg Whyte NEW 192 pages Get other Fitness books here About Fit in 5 Build fitness into your lifestyle with 5- 10- and 30-minute workouts that can be done anywhere anytime! Fit in 5 explains how to maximize your time meet your goals and reap the rewards of exercise. Select from a variety of exercises and workout options to create a customized exercise program targeting strength flexibility and endurance as you work toward your goal of 150 minutes of exercise per week. Choose from a wide range of exercises: • Core strength and stability • Glutes abs and thighs • Strength and power • Resistance bands • Flexibility Then choose your intensity level—easy medium or hard. Fo more details.....

Untitled Document Sport Stretch by Michael Alter NEW 232 pages Get other Flexibility and Stretching books here About Sport Stretch This new edition of Sport Stretch is a complete guide to flexibility for both weekend warriors and elite competitors. It features more stretches than the first edition a new user-friendly layout and more background information on the hows and whys of stretching. The centerpieces of this comprehensive book are its illustrations and step-by-step guidelines for 311 different stretches. The stretches can be used individually or grouped with other stretches to form a personalized flexibility program. Athletes looking to use the stretches to improve performance in a specific sport will love the book`s Stretching Program section. It`s full of handy tables that detail the most effective exercises for individual sports. There are sample programs for 41 sports in all! Sport Stretch also provides a click here.....

.style2 {color: #660066} Full-Body Flexibility Second Edition by Jay Blahnik NEW 272 pages Get other Flexibility and Stretching books here About Full-Body Flexibility Improve flexibility balance and strength in three steps! Only the Full-Body Flexibility system blends the best stretching methods from yoga Pilates martial arts and sports training into stretching sequences for your every need.  In this updated edition you’ll find 175 stretches and 23 routines that will help you take these steps: Strengthen muscles to support your body and maximize your entire range of motion. Enhance flexibility by challenging your muscles with multiple techniques. Balance muscles in opposing muscle groups on both sides of your body. Use the book's step-by-step instruction and detailed full-color photo sequences to enhance your body’s natural movement reduce muscular tension strengthen joints improve posture and take your athletic performance to new heights. Whether you’re seeking to improve overall fitness or simply searching for a more effective way to stretch  Full-Body Flexibility is your guide for staying more here.....

The Health Fitness Handbook by B. Don Franks Edward Howley and Yuruk Iyriboz NEW 208 pages Get other Fitness books here About The Health Fitness Handbook One of the most difficult aspects of getting fit is knowing where to start. Few people know how to take that first step on the road to a more active healthy lifestyle. And with all the quick fixes and instant "experts" in the market today it`s difficult to know who to trust to guide you in the right direction. The Health Fitness Handbook is the answer. This no-nonsense information-packed guide combines the latest research with sound medical advice. Together the authors have 95 years of experience researching prescribing teaching and writing on fitness and other health-related topics. They offer honest reliable answers to your fitness questions in easy-to-understand language. Inside this book you`ll find everything you need to start a safe effective fitness program or to make your current program even more beneficial. Franks Howley and Iyriboz help you: • understand what`s important for your own health and fitness • evaluate your current fitness level • set realistic fitness goals based on your individual nee more details.....

Fitness and Health by Brian Sharkey and Steven Gaskill NEW 440 pages Get other Fitness books here About Fitness and Health Discover how to achieve the maximum benefits of physical activity. This sixth edition of Fitness Health is your guide to both a deeper understanding of the exercise–health relationship and a map for meeting your individual needs and goals. The book clearly explains how the body responds to physical activity why physical activity is so beneficial to health and the way in which physical activity enhances these areas of fitness: Aerobic and muscular fitness Weight control Performance in work and sport Energy and vitality Authors Brian Sharkey former president of the American College of Sports Medicine and a world-renowned fitness authority and sport physiologist and more here.....

Active Start for Healthy Kids Activities Exercises and Nutritional Tips by Stephen Virgilio NEW 240 pages Get other Fitness books here About Active Start for Healthy Kids When it comes to physical activity and proper nutrition young children need more encouragement and structure than ever before—especially in a culture inundated by video games television and fast food. Active Start for Healthy Kids: Activities Exercises and Nutritional Tips contains a wealth of fun easy-to-implement activities that are specifically designed to teach 2- to 6-year-old children important health concepts. With this book as your guide you can reach children in their formative years and help them develop positive behaviors that will last a lifetime. Dr. Stephen Virgilio has been a children’s health expert for more than 25 years. In this book he provides a wealth of safe inexpensive and developmentally appropriate activities that parents teachers and caregivers can implement: More than 50 developmental exercises and activities for flexibility muscular fitness and cardiorespiratory endurance 20 fun family physical activities 16 motor skill activities 21 yoga poses and game more information.....

Massage for Sport Performance by Michael McGillicuddy NEW 192 pages plus DVD Get other Flexibility and Stretching books here About Massage for Sport Performance Train harder recover quickly and improve performance! Today’s top athletes rely on sport massage to stay healthy at the top of their game and a step ahead of the competition. With Massage for Sport Performance you can too. In this special book and DVD package renowned sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy demonstrates the same techniques he has used to train and prepare the world’s elite track and field athletes for Olympic competition. Massage for Sport Performance will show you how to perform both self-massage and partner-assisted massage; administer the most effective routines for pre- and postcompetition; stretch warm up and activate primary muscles; treat critical muscle groups for elevated performance; speed recovery; and minimize injury pain and fatigue. Throughout you’ll also find advice tips and variations for specific sports as w extra info.....

Action Plan for Arthritis by Audrey Millar and American College of Sports Medicine NEW 216 pages Get other Fitness books here Get other Action Plan books here About Action Plan for Arthritis Take control of your arthritis! Reduce symptoms and keep joints mobile with Action Plan for Arthritis. This guide will help you determine the type and extent of exercise you need to counteract the pain limitations and expense associated with the disease. Developed in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine Action Plan for Arthritis is a complete and effective guide. Inside you will find strength training flexibility and aerobic training programs; guidance in customizing the programs based on your level of fitness and degree of arthritis; joint-friendly exercise options including water exercise tai chi click here.....

YMCA Healthy Back Book by YMCA of the USA NEW 120 pages Get other Fitness books here About YMCA Healthy Back Book If you're troubled by back pain you're not alone. This problem affects over 70% of all adults at some time in their lives. The suffering can range from a periodic twinge that makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks to excruciating pain that makes it impossible to get out of bed. Now you can beat the odds and learn how to overcome back problems with the YMCA Healthy Back Book. Developed by the world leader in back care education this medically sound and easy-to-follow back program will help you • understand the causes of back pain and various treatment options • learn how to exercise to help prevent painful back problems and • discover ways to reduce back pain when it occurs. This book contains the most up-to-date practical information available from the YMCA--an organization that has helped over 300 000 people find relief from back pain. The book features more than 80 full-color illustrations and a reader-friendly format that makes learning about back care easy. In chapter 1 of the YMCA Healthy Back Book you'll learn the warnin extra info.....

28-Day Body Shapeover by Brad Schoenfeld NEW 248 pages Get other Fitness books here About 28-Day Body Shapeover In just one month make the mirror your best friend—by giving your body a shapeover! 28-Day Body Shapeover provides real sustainable results with the fastest way to shape the body you’ve always wanted. You’ll be taken step by step through four weeklong stages of workouts and menus that are set up to fit practically any lifestyle. The key is the structured yet highly flexible plan which features the following: Concise workouts just 30 to 40 minutes in length A choice between daily workouts or three workout days per week A variety of exercises that can be performed at home or in the gym Menus that list everything you need to eat for 28 days and allow you to substitute your favorite foods And once you have finished more details.....

Untitled Document End Back and Neck Pain by Vincent Fortanasce David Gutkind and Robert Watkins NEW 224 pages Get other Flexibility and Stretching books here About End Back and Neck Pain If you suffer from back and neck pain you want answers. You want relief. Now there is one book that brings you both: End Back Neck Pain. In End Back Neck Pain the leading names in back health join together to provide the latest research professional insights and proven programs to prevent and relieve pain and discomfort. You’ll get straight answers to questions such as these: Why does my back or neck hurt? What can I do now to alleviate my discomfort? How do I prevent my pain from returning? Could I have a serious or debilitating condition? Is my doctor properly diagnosing m more.....

Fitness After 50 by Walter Ettinger Brenda Wright and Steven N. Blair NEW 256 pages Get other Fitness books here About Fitness After 50 It’s never too late to get fit! Fitness After 50 shows you exactly how to get there addressing all of your questions about exercise—and more. Whether you are completely new to exercise or are looking to fine-tune your existing program this information-rich book will show you how to get started stay on track and have fun as you meet your fitness goals. This easy-to-understand manual also serves as a self-paced workbook which teaches you what to ask your doctor about physical activity how to exercise safely and how to fit activity into your busy schedule. If you have an existing medical condition such as heart disease osteoporosis or diabetes you will also find ways to adapt your activity level to your condition. S extra info.....

Performance Massage by Robert King NEW 160 pages Get other Flexibility and Stretching books here About Performance Massage Now effective high-energy massage techniques are easy for anyone to learn! In Performance Massage Robert K. King former National President of the American Massage Therapy Association explains massage therapy for athletes dancers and other physically active people. Coaches and fitness professionals will also find this book to be a valuable reference. Even if the reader has never given or received a massage this book makes it easy to do! The book is loaded with over 150 color photos that guide the reader step-by-step through all of the skills needed to do Performance Massage with a training partner. Performance Massage is different from popular relaxation or medical massages in several ways. First it features a unique combination of muscle stretching and high-impact massage techniques designed to enhance athletic and a click here.....