Author: Annette Lang Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 9780736060646 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
This work is ideal for people looking to become more active, as well as a reference for personal trainers and fitness professionals. It offers a variety of workouts organised by time and intensity that are geared specifically towards those with busy schedules. A start-of-the-day workout has been found to be beneficial in preparing the mind and body for the day ahead. It increases enjoyment and exercise effectiveness by suggesting ways to modify equipment, improve the workout environment and develop mind and body awareness. It includes nutritional strategies for before, during and after exercise; includes free weights, machines, tubing and bodyweight exercises; and can be used in the gym or at home. -- Publisher description.
Author: Matt Fitzgerald Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books ISBN: 0738218979 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
TheÊRacing WeightÊandÊNew Rules of Marathon and Half Marathon NutritionÊauthorÕs first diet book: advice on everything from how (and how much) to eat, sample food plans from elite endurance athletes, delicious recipes, and science-based research. With a foreword by Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, the worldÕs pre-eminent sports nutrition scientist.
Author: Michael Breus Publisher: Little, Brown Spark ISBN: 0316391271 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 396
Book Description
Learn the best time to do everything -- from drink your coffee to have sex or go for a run -- according to your body's chronotype. Most advice centers on what to do, or how to do it, and ignores the when of success. But exciting new research proves there is a right time to do just about everything, based on our biology and hormones. As Dr. Michael Breus proves in The Power Of When, working with your body's inner clock for maximum health, happiness, and productivity is easy, exciting, and fun. The Power Of When presents a groundbreaking program for getting back in sync with your natural rhythm by making minor changes to your daily routine. After you've taken Dr. Breus's comprehensive Bio-Time Quiz to figure out your chronotype (are you a Bear, Lion, Dolphin or Wolf?), you'll find out the best time to do over 50 different activities. Featuring a foreword by Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and packed with fascinating facts, fun personality quizzes, and easy-to-follow guidelines, The Power Of When is the ultimate "lifehack" to help you achieve your goals.
Author: James Collins Publisher: Vermilion ISBN: 9781785042294 Category : Energy metabolism Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
'James's pioneering use of food as fuel has transformed players' performances - and now he can do the same for you.' - Arsène Wenger OBE The secret of the sports elite - and how you can eat to win in your life World-leading sports nutritionist James Collins shapes the eating habits of Olympic athletes and Premier League footballers, so they are on peak form when it counts. After a decade of working with the likes of Arsenal FC, England Football and Team GB, now he's distilling his elite sports success into simple food principles that any of us can follow to feel at our best in our daily lives. Peak performance is all about energy and how to eat and exercise right for your body and your routine. By following The Energy Plan, you will learn how to fuel your body for your life, power through the 4pm slump and resist the junk foods that drag you down. Instead you will naturally choose foods that leave you bursting with energy for work and play - and allow you to fully recharge afterwards. You'll feel more productive, sleep well, lose unwanted weight and avoid illness. Forget fasting and low carb diets. The Energy Plan is a whole new mindset that will forever change your relationship with food, exercise and your body, giving you a winning edge in everything that you do. 'After following James's plan, I had so much more energy and felt at my peak physically.' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool FC & England 'This isn't a diet book, it's a guide to new ways of thinking and the science is easy to digest.' - Daily Express 'Who wouldn't want to jump out of bed early in the morning with vigour or get to the end of the day without feeling like the walking dead? This is where James can help.' - METRO 'James Collins is a world leader in the field of performance nutrition. There is no one better to de-bunk nutrition myths and clearly explain how to reach your goals in a sustainable, enjoyable and energised way.' Professor Greg Whyte OBE 'I have huge respect for James's evidence-based approach - he knows exactly what it takes to get the best out of anyone.' Dr Kevin Currell, Director of Science, English Institute of Sport
Author: Tim Anderson Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 9781626974616 Category : Exercise Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"Through movement, specific movements, we can regain our foundation of strength, our foundation of health. We can become the strong, powerful and graceful bodies that we were meant to be. We can enjoy this life with vitality. We don't have to be spectators, merely existing. We were made for adventure, for life! ..."--Back cover.
Author: Bobby Maximus Publisher: Rodale Books ISBN: 1623368480 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 290
Book Description
Men's Health magazine's #1 personal trainer delivers cutting-edge, high-intensity workouts to help you pack serious muscle and become unstoppably fit. From the man responsible for the gym that trained the actors in the movie 300 comes cutting-edge fitness strategies, 100 workouts, and a training plan that has successfully transformed A-list actors and actresses, elite special-forces soldiers, all-star athletes, and everyday men and women. With Bobby Maximus’s guidance you too can become one of the most insanely fit people the world has ever seen. The diets and workouts that promise easy results in minutes per day have tricked masses into wasting their money on false promises. Supplements, smoothies, and 4-minute workouts aren’t getting people any fitter. Getting that shredded body requires real commitment and real work—and Bobby can show you how. Maximus Body features circuit-style workouts that will push you to your limits and work your whole body. With a plethora of exercises like “Don’t Ask Me About Your Abs,” that work your core with a combination of sit ups, push ups, pull ups, and even leg raises, you can develop an exercise routine that fits your needs. Whether you are overweight and trying to get back into shape, or a high-level athlete trying to gain that extra edge, Maximus Body offers up thousands of once-secret ways to burn fat, add lean muscle, reveal a shredded 8-pack, and build mind-bending physical fitness.
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