Fitness & Exercise (SCPL)

"52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer--physical, spiritual, and emotional--backed by the latest scientific research to inspire readers to develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle"-- Provided by publisher.

"Here are forty-seven inspirational pieces that are smart, hip, accessible, and rich with insight; forty-seven bite-sized stories of struggle, triumph, and contemplation based on sharp observations and anecdotes from the author's life. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by anecdotes and observations that give the teachings of Lao Tzu's applicability to contemporary life. Each chapter concludes with a section that offers an actionable...

A veteran science journalist explores the latest research on the relationship between brain health and physical activity and discusses how the simplest movements can reactivate our bodies and help relieve anxiety and depression and improve memory and creativity.

Simon Waterson's job is to turn actors into athletes. Now you can learn how to transform your fitness and wellbeing with the film industry's most in-demand trainer. Simon's client list reads like a who's who of A-list actors. He has transformed Daniel Craig into the formidable James Bond for five blockbuster films, shaped Chris Evans into superhero Captain America, trained Chris Pratt for Guardians of the Galaxy and prepared actors such as Thandiwe...

"Partner Workouts introduces partner exercises to those who want to incorporate them into their daily exercise routines. The book is divided into three parts. Part I discusses the benefits of partner training, key fitness components, the foundations of training, and how to make partner workouts successful. Part II includes a library of partner exercises. Part III provides sample training workouts. The appendixes of the book offer tips and suggestions...

Do leg day like America's toughest firefighter, join a bicycle race in the mountains of Colorado, or get pumped like a POTUS with this unique and well researched collection of exercises that will encourage and inspire you to try some of the most challenging and ridiculously fun workouts at home and around the world! For most of us, exercise can be a dreaded task, one to be postponed, procrastinated, or avoided. We all know the excuses: exercise is...

"A fitness guide that takes an outside-in approach to show how strengthening the body first leads to a stronger mind and inner self, explaining how exercise creates the sound mind and changes us on the inside and then by describing the workouts to create the sound body"-- Provided by publisher.

"Staying active is an important part of keeping fit. But as we age, it can be harder to keep up with a fitness routine. Fitness Over 40 delivers a comprehensive method for staying in shape and improving the energy levels that may decline from aging. Find a six-week plan specially geared toward anyone over 40 looking to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance"--Amazon.com.

"Fitness guru Krissy Cela wants to transform your life with her 360-degree approach to exercise, eating well and mindset, with results that really work. Happy Healthy Strong is a simple and achievable plan that you can do at home, focusing on three key elements for life-long success...Looking after your body and mind is the most important thing you can do for happiness and wellbeing; it means so much more than a number on the scales. Through Krissy's...

Dining table stretch for hips, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. Kitchen counter standing plank to improve posture. Featuring simple to follow exercises with no special equipment required (you don't even have to change out of your pjs!), this book makes it fun and easy to get healthy, whether you're in bed easing into the day, in the bathroom brushin your teeth, or in the kitchen waiting for the coffee to brew-- Provided by publisher. "Improve your...