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What allows kids to use a lot of energy, make funny noises, relax, and learn to focus all at the same time? Yoga! While many yoga books present individual poses, this book explains how to create a flowing yoga practice that will holds kids’ interest while providing the benefits of yoga. Here is a handbook for anyone–including parents, teachers, and kids–who wants to develop a fun yoga practice. In addition, the book provides ideas for yoga games, yoga at a wall, more relaxation games, and five-minute classroom yoga. Yael Calhoun, M.Ed., M.S., is an author and educator who has been studying yoga for 15 years. Yael lives in Utah with her husband and three sons, who have shared their yoga practices with her from the start. Matthew R. Calhoun is a certified children’s yoga teacher and holds three certifications in hypnotherapy. He created yoga programs for children at the Chicago Yoga Institute and at Onward Neighborhood House. Matthew lives in New York City.

Create a Yoga Practice for Kids

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The Men’s Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts: A Leaner, Stronger Body–in 15 Minutes a Day!

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A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

High-intensity bodybuilding advice from the first man to win a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition

This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results–and win competitions–by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. Extremely time-efficient, HIT sessions require roughly 40 minutes per week of training–as compared with the lengthy workout sessions many bodybuilders would expect to put in daily.

In addition to sharing Mentzer’s workout and training techniques, featured here is fascinating biographical information and striking photos of the world-class bodybuilder–taken by noted professional bodybuilding photographers–that will inspire and instruct serious bodybuilders and weight lifters everywhere.

High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way

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Stretching Scientifically tells you how to workout and what kept you from becoming more flexible faster. It tells you all the whys of dos and don’ts so now you will know how to develop your flexibility quickly and safely. You will know how to determine your potential flexibility (you will see if you have the potential to do front and side splits), how to make your muscles longer and stronger, and how to have your full range of motion without any warm-up.

Stretching Scientifically discusses all factors limiting flexibility (muscle tissue, connective tissue, and nervous system). Brilliantly simple tests of hip joint mobility and of your muscle length dispel common misconceptions on what limits your flexibility the most. You will learn how to develop each of the three kinds of flexibility (dynamic, static active, and static passive) to suit your athletic needs. Sensible design of exercises lets you stretch alone — without a partner or equipment while the use of knowledge of methodology of sports training improves your flexibility instantly with only a few minutes of stretching daily.

Do you know that it takes only eight weeks to attain maximum dynamic flexibility? Only eight weeks to high kicks with no warm-up! If you work on it for any longer than that it means that you or your instructor is doing something wrong.

Learn:

* How to stretch safely and quickly to achieve and maintain your maximum flexibility

* How to make your muscles grow stronger and longer so you stay flexible all the time

* How to attain maximum height in your kicks and to be able to kick at that height with no warm-up

* How to do splits even if you are over 40 or 50

* How to kick high and do splits with no warm-up

* What exercises are “no-no’s” if you want to stretch your muscles

Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training

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In Slow Burn, endurance master Stu Mittleman delivers a program for creating energy and increasing endurance so you can go the distance and feel great doing it every day, week, and year.

Think Stu shares his proven formula for breaking down seemingly insurmountable goals into a series of manageable tasks.

Train Learn to understand your body’s signals and refocus your training so that the movement — not the outcome — is the reward.

Eat Stu taeches you how to make nutritional choices that leave you energized — not exhausted — all day long.

You really can accomplish more — with less effort — than you ever imagined. All you have to do is change your focus and you’ll change your life. Let Slow Burn show you how to enjoy the journey and achieve the results.

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Exercise trends come and go, and one of the ones that went in the late 1990s was the idea of exercising slowly to burn more fat. The theory was well rooted in exercise science–you burn a higher percentage of fat while exercising slowly and a higher percentage of carbohydrate as you speed up–but not very practical for most people. If you’re only going to exercise for a half-hour a day, you burn a lot more calories by going fast than slow, regardless of how many of those calories come from fat.

Now Stu Mittleman, probably the foremost advocate of slow exercise, wants to reopen the argument. Slow Burn presents an entire lifestyle plan built around running slowly. He doesn’t disagree with the idea that you can lose weight faster by training faster; he just thinks it’s too stressful for the body to exercise that way.

Mittleman is one of the most famous long-distance runners in the world, and by long, we’re talking really long: he once ran 571 miles in six days. So the program he outlines in Slow Burn shows you how to slow down and achieve more–an exercise plan that’s less stressful to your body; a diet plan with less sugar and more healthy, unsaturated fats from fish and olive oil; and some tips about rethinking your everyday life to make it less stressful. (For example, he advocates the 85 percent rule: try to do everything the right way 85 percent of the time, and don’t knock yourself out over the last 15 percent.) He also peppers the book with theories he’s picked up from various branches of alternative medicine and nutrition–applied kinesiology, reflexology, and eating according to blood type. Mittleman’s plan isn’t for everyone. Certainly, if you like weight lifting or fast-paced sports like hockey and basketball, you won’t find much to like here. But if you hate the pressure to always go faster, faster, faster, in life and in exercise, you’ll find that Mittleman is on your side. –Lou Schuler

Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower

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Pre: The Story of America’s Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine

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The long-awaited, complete guide to the popular, vigorous American method of yoga that is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and scriptures

“In this day and age of health and fitness trends, it is assuring to know that Sharon and David encourage their students to draw inspiration from the classical texts of Yoga and timeless scriptural sources. What I appreciate so much about David and Sharon is how they help their Yoga students to understand and appreciate the wisdom of all the great saints and jivamuktas who have contributed to raising consciousness. Ultimately, it is Self-Realization, that is the true goal of Yoga.”
–SRI SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA

Creators of the extremely popular Jivamukti Yoga method and cofounders of the New York City studios where it is taught, Sharon Gannon and David Life present their unique style of yoga for the first time in book form. As they explain their intensely physical and spiritual system of flowing postures, they provide inspiring expert instruction to guide you in your practice.

Unlike many books about yoga, Jivamukti Yoga focuses not only on the physical postures but also on how they evolved–the origins of the practices in yoga’s ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions–the psychotherapeutic benefits that accrue with a steady practice, and the spiritual power that is set free when energy flows throughout the mind and body. Jivamukti Yoga, which means “soul liberation,” guides your body and soul into spiritual freedom, physical strength, peace of mind, better health, and Self-realization–the ultimate goal of any practice. Gannon and Life help you understand each of the practices that comprise the yoga path to enlightenment:
AHIMSA–The Way of Compassion: choosing nonviolence, respecting all life, practicing vegetarianism, living free of prejudice
ASANA–The Way of Connection to the Earth: postures and sequences, breathing, transforming energy, understanding the bandhas
KARMA–The Way of Action: creating good karma, giving thanks
NADAM–The Way of Sacred Music: appreciating the sacred sounds of yoga
MEDITATION–The Way of the Witness: how to sit still and move inward
BHAKTI–The Way of Devotion to God: living with love, grace, and peace

Whatever yoga you practice, Jivamukti Yoga will help you to strengthen and deepen that practice and lead you onto a path of spiritual clarity and self-discovery.

“If there is only one book you read about the practice of Yoga, this should be the one. Sharon and David are deeply dedicated students and teachers of Yoga who have the rare capacity to translate their profound understanding to the reader. This book is for anyone who wishes to find transformation through Yoga. I’m grateful for their work and teaching.”
–STEPHAN RECHTSCHAFFEN, MD
Co-founder & CEO, Omega Institute

Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul

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Want to turn your passion for fitness into a lucrative career? Each year, more than 5 million Americans use personal trainers to take their workouts to the next level—and this plain-English guide shows you how to get in on the action. Whether you want a part-time job at the gym or a full-time personal training business, you’ll find the practical, proven advice you need in this indispensable resource.

Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is for you if you want to become a certified personal trainer and start your own business—or if you’re a certified trainer looking to improve upon your existing practice. You get a thorough overview of what it takes to get certified and run a successful business, complete with expert tips that help you:

• Find your training niche
• Study for and pass certification exams

• Attract, keep, and motivate clients
• Interview, hire, and manage employees
• Update your training skills
• Expand your services

This user-friendly guide offers unique coverage of personal trainer certification programs, including tips on selecting the right program and meeting the requirements. You’ll see how to develop your training identity as well as practice invaluable skills that will make you a great personal trainer. You also receive savvy guidance in:

• Choosing the best fitness equipment
• Creating a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign
• Performing fitness assessments
• Developing individualized exercise programs
• Advancing your clients to the next fitness level

• Managing legal issues and tax planning

• Offering additional services such as massage and nutrition consultation
• Training clients with special needs

Complete with ten great starter exercises and a valuable list of professional organizations and resources, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies gives you the tools you need to get the most out of this fun, fabulous career!

Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies

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Discover your own personal fitness and wellness stories with Hoeger/Hoeger’s PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, 11th Edition. This book takes a personalized approach that guides you through the development of an attainable and enjoyable fitness and wellness program. The authors provide current, practical information and tips on health and fitness topics, from nutrition and stress management to flexibility and strength. PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS offers a variety of resources, including exercise videos, case studies, and portable reference cards, to turn active learning into active living and encourage you to take control of your lifestyle habits and meet your personal health and wellness goals.

Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness

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Stretching reconditions the myotatic reflex by teaching your muscles a new limit of safe extension. To counter the reflex, stretching must be slow and deliberate. If you overstretch you can injure the muscle and end up decreasing your flexibility. You may weaken the muscle, requiring a long slow recovery process. Set your stretching goals over a period of weeks or months, not days, for best results.

Below are the topics you’ll find inside this book:

Flexibility

How Stretching Improves Flexibility

Types of Stretching

Safety Guidelines

The Exercises

Upper Body:
Neck
Shoulders/Arms
Torso & Back
Chest

Lower Body:
Hamstrings & Quadriceps
Calves & Ankles

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Stretching reconditions the myotatic reflex by teaching your muscles a new limit of safe extension. To counter the reflex, stretching must be slow and deliberate. If you overstretch you can injure the muscle and end up decreasing your flexibility. You may weaken the muscle, requiring a long slow recovery process. Set your stretching goals over a period of weeks or months, not days, for best results.

Below are the topics you’ll find inside this book:

Flexibility

How Stretching Improves Flexibility

Types of Stretching

Safety Guidelines

The Exercises

Upper Body:
Neck
Shoulders/Arms
Torso & Back
Chest

Lower Body:
Hamstrings & Quadriceps
Calves & Ankles

Compound Stretches

Guide to Stretching