Author: Lionel Shriver
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062328271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
In Lionel Shriver’s entertaining send-up of today’s cult of exercise—which not only encourages better health, but now like all religions also seems to promise meaning, social superiority, and eternal life—an aging husband’s sudden obsession with extreme sport makes him unbearable. After an ignominious early retirement, Remington announces to his wife Serenata that he’s decided to run a marathon. This from a sedentary man in his sixties who’s never done a lick of exercise in his life. His wife can’t help but observe that his ambition is “hopelessly trite.” A loner, Serenata disdains mass group activities of any sort. Besides, his timing is cruel. Serenata has long been the couple’s exercise freak, but by age sixty, her private fitness regimes have destroyed her knees, and she’ll soon face debilitating surgery. Yes, becoming more active would be good for Remington’s heart, but then why not just go for a walk? Without several thousand of your closest friends? As Remington joins the cult of fitness that increasingly consumes the Western world, her once-modest husband burgeons into an unbearable narcissist. Ignoring all his other obligations, he engages a saucy, sexy personal trainer named Bambi, who treats Serenata with contempt. When Remington sets his sights on the legendarily grueling triathlon, MettleMan, Serenata is sure he’ll end up injured or dead. And even if he does survive, their marriage may not. The Motion of the Body Through Space is vintage Lionel Shriver written with psychological insight, a rich cast of characters, lots of verve and petulance, an astute reading of contemporary culture, and an emotionally resonant ending.
The Motion of the Body Through Space
Author: Lionel Shriver
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062328271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
In Lionel Shriver’s entertaining send-up of today’s cult of exercise—which not only encourages better health, but now like all religions also seems to promise meaning, social superiority, and eternal life—an aging husband’s sudden obsession with extreme sport makes him unbearable. After an ignominious early retirement, Remington announces to his wife Serenata that he’s decided to run a marathon. This from a sedentary man in his sixties who’s never done a lick of exercise in his life. His wife can’t help but observe that his ambition is “hopelessly trite.” A loner, Serenata disdains mass group activities of any sort. Besides, his timing is cruel. Serenata has long been the couple’s exercise freak, but by age sixty, her private fitness regimes have destroyed her knees, and she’ll soon face debilitating surgery. Yes, becoming more active would be good for Remington’s heart, but then why not just go for a walk? Without several thousand of your closest friends? As Remington joins the cult of fitness that increasingly consumes the Western world, her once-modest husband burgeons into an unbearable narcissist. Ignoring all his other obligations, he engages a saucy, sexy personal trainer named Bambi, who treats Serenata with contempt. When Remington sets his sights on the legendarily grueling triathlon, MettleMan, Serenata is sure he’ll end up injured or dead. And even if he does survive, their marriage may not. The Motion of the Body Through Space is vintage Lionel Shriver written with psychological insight, a rich cast of characters, lots of verve and petulance, an astute reading of contemporary culture, and an emotionally resonant ending.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062328271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
In Lionel Shriver’s entertaining send-up of today’s cult of exercise—which not only encourages better health, but now like all religions also seems to promise meaning, social superiority, and eternal life—an aging husband’s sudden obsession with extreme sport makes him unbearable. After an ignominious early retirement, Remington announces to his wife Serenata that he’s decided to run a marathon. This from a sedentary man in his sixties who’s never done a lick of exercise in his life. His wife can’t help but observe that his ambition is “hopelessly trite.” A loner, Serenata disdains mass group activities of any sort. Besides, his timing is cruel. Serenata has long been the couple’s exercise freak, but by age sixty, her private fitness regimes have destroyed her knees, and she’ll soon face debilitating surgery. Yes, becoming more active would be good for Remington’s heart, but then why not just go for a walk? Without several thousand of your closest friends? As Remington joins the cult of fitness that increasingly consumes the Western world, her once-modest husband burgeons into an unbearable narcissist. Ignoring all his other obligations, he engages a saucy, sexy personal trainer named Bambi, who treats Serenata with contempt. When Remington sets his sights on the legendarily grueling triathlon, MettleMan, Serenata is sure he’ll end up injured or dead. And even if he does survive, their marriage may not. The Motion of the Body Through Space is vintage Lionel Shriver written with psychological insight, a rich cast of characters, lots of verve and petulance, an astute reading of contemporary culture, and an emotionally resonant ending.
Bodies in Motion
Author: Gilad Janklowicz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780935701555
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Presents the Bodies in Motion program of becoming or staying fit by utilizing diet, exercise, and mental awareness
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780935701555
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Presents the Bodies in Motion program of becoming or staying fit by utilizing diet, exercise, and mental awareness
Rider Fitness
Author: Eckart Meyners
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570764820
Category : PETS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Step-by-step instructions for rider exercises off and on the horse to better their performance and ability to communicate functionally with their horse"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570764820
Category : PETS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Step-by-step instructions for rider exercises off and on the horse to better their performance and ability to communicate functionally with their horse"--
Muscles in Motion
Author: Glenn Fabry
Publisher:
ISBN: 0823031454
Category : Anatomy, Artistic
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Comic book superheroes abound in bulging muscles. Glenn Fabry focuses on the musculature of bodybuilders & athletes to offer what most books on figure drawing cannot - guidance specifically for artists who wish to create a convincing superhuman character.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0823031454
Category : Anatomy, Artistic
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Comic book superheroes abound in bulging muscles. Glenn Fabry focuses on the musculature of bodybuilders & athletes to offer what most books on figure drawing cannot - guidance specifically for artists who wish to create a convincing superhuman character.
Physical Fitness in Motion
Kids in Motion
Author: Julie Weissman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780882843568
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Activities with games, exercises, and songs to use with children aged three to nine, for developing coordination, rhythm, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780882843568
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Activities with games, exercises, and songs to use with children aged three to nine, for developing coordination, rhythm, strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Pilates
Author: Alycea Ungaro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780756628154
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deck of 52 cards, each depicting one Pilates exercise. Verbal description on one side, illustrated instruction on the other. Also, 1 folded general information card, one "title page information" card. Title from container. Programs color-coded
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780756628154
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deck of 52 cards, each depicting one Pilates exercise. Verbal description on one side, illustrated instruction on the other. Also, 1 folded general information card, one "title page information" card. Title from container. Programs color-coded
Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance
Author: Stuart McGill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780973501834
Category : Back
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780973501834
Category : Back
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Body by Science
Author: John R. Little
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071597204
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071597204
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.