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The essence of taiji qigong: the internal foundation of taijiquan (Martial Arts - Qigong Ser.)
Par Jwing-Ming Yang. 1994
This text is for students who have learned a Taiji (Tai Chi) form and want to reach new levels of…
skill and ability. Regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Taiji; reducing stress, strengthening immune system and deepening awareness of breath and body coordination. 1994.The complete yoga course: a personal yoga programme that will transform your daily life
Par Howard Kent. 1997
A month-by-month course which builds confidence and enables even complete beginners to appreciate the benefits of yoga. Step-by-step instructions guide…
you through the course as you learn new postures and develop your own daily programme. The book also integrates the meditative side of yoga to build a calm, positive manner. 1997.The body Principal: The Exercise Program For Life
Par Victoria Principal. 1983
A program of simple exercises that can be done while sitting in a chair, riding in a car, or standing…
in line. Includes exercises for specific parts of the body, a 30-day diet plan and a maintenance program. c1983.The 3-season diet: solving the mysteries of food cravings, weight-loss, and exercise
Par John Douillard. 2000
The author presents the results of a decade he spent applying Ayurvedic concepts to the American way of life, including…
exercise, eating habits, and stress prevention techniques. The diet follows nature's harvest: low fat in the spring, high carbohydrates in the summer, and high protein and fat in the winter. 2000.Strong women stay young
Par Miriam E Nelson, Sarah Wernick. 1997
The author discusses how weight-lifting exercises can help prevent osteoporosis, improve balance, and increase energy--in addition to controlling weight. Presents…
a program of strength-training exercises that can be done at home with a minimum of equipment by women of all ages. Based on a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. c1997.Stop the insanity
Par Susan Powter. 1993
This popular television personality and authority on wellness explains how people can take control of their lives for better health…
and self-esteem through diet, mental fitness and the power in creating a positive image of themselves. 1993.Pretty happy: healthy ways to love your body
Par Kate Hudson. 2016
In this lifestyle guide, actress and fitness icon Kate Hudson shares her insights to help every woman become healthy, strong,…
and beautiful from the inside out. Kate's philosophy is simple: living healthfully is about positivity and throwing the idea of "perfection" out the window. 2016.Lyn Marshall's everyday yoga
Par Lyn Marshall. 1982
The author demonstrates her own unique style of yoga using gentle stretching movements that get to virtually every part of…
the body without exertion or strain. The text takes the readers through a routine specially designed to condition, firm and relax you effortlessly from head to toe. 1982.Boomercise: exercising as you age
Par David Pargman. 2012
Men and women of the boomer generation now have a book about exercise catered to their specific needs and circumstances.…
Encouraged by doctors to continue to exercise three to five times a week for their health, a legion of running, swimming and biking elders are flouting the conventional limits of the middle-aged body's abilities, and filling the nation's operating rooms and orthopedists' offices in the process. c2012.Big fit girl: embrace the body you have
Par Jessica Weiner, Louise Green. 2017
Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving…
their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete - as well as showcasing similar stories from other women - Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same. She also provides concrete advice about how to get started, how to establish a support team, how to choose an activity, how to set goals, what kind of clothing and gear work best for the plus-size athlete, and how to improve one's relationship with food. 2017.Born to walk: the transformative power of a pedestrian act
Par Dan Rubinstein. 2015
The humble act of walking transcends age, geography, culture, and class, and is one of the most economical and environmentally…
responsible modes of transit. Yet with our modern fixation on speed, this pedestrian activity has been largely left behind. At a personal and professional crossroads, writer Dan Rubinstein travelled throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada to walk with people who saw the act of walking not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better, healthier world. 2015.Anatomy of muscle building: a trainer's guide to increasing muscle mass (Anatomy Of Ser.)
Par Craig Ramsay. 2011
Written by a professional trainer and tailored to the general reader, this guide is organized by body area to reflect…
the common progression of a well-planned workout. Provides easy-to-follow workout plans suited to all levels of fitness and experience; explains intensity, sets and repetitions; and recommends duration and frequency of exercise routines. It also covers the key fundamentals of weightlifting and the benefits of free weights and machines. c2011.Ballerina body: dancing and eating your way to a lighter, stronger, and more graceful you
Par Misty Copeland. 2017
Ballerina Misty Copeland shares the secrets of how to reshape your body and achieve a lean, strong physique and glowing…
health. Copeland believes "There has been a shift in recent years in which women no longer desire the bare bones of a runway model. Standards have changed: what women do want is a long, toned, powerful body with excellent posture." In other words, the body of a ballerina. She provides step-by-step advice complete with meal plans, work out routines, and words of inspiration to keep readers motivated. Celebrating the importance of healthy fats, the health benefits of modified fasting, and a fitness regimen that fuses dance and Pilates, Misty shares the time-tested exercises and eating plans that she uses to keep in top shape, as well as tips for motivation, and words of encouragement. 2017.Exercise as you grow older
Par Naomi Lederach, Nona Kauffman, Beth Lederach. 1986
Why am I so tired?: is your thyroid making you ill?
Par Martin Budd. 2000
Mild hypothyroidism affects about 10 per cent of the population, but is frequently misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to…
that of ME, chronic fatigue, depression and menopausal symptoms. This is a guide to discovering whether an underactive thyroid is at the root of health problems format. The book includes: what the thyroid is and how it functions; what happens when it is underactive; what tests you should ask your doctor for; and simple self-diagnosis - temperature testing. 2000.The hungry years: confessions of a food addict
Par William Leith. 2005
The text charts new territory for everyone who has ever had a craving or counted a calorie. It is a…
satirical confession of food, fat and addiction. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005.Yoga (Pelican Ser.)
Par Ernest E Wood. 1959
Body-for-life: 12 weeks to mental and physical strength
Par Bill Phillips, Michael D'Orso. 1999
Physical fitness trainer offers a program for transforming your body in just twelve weeks, without turning your life upside down.…
Phillips suggests his plan can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart trouble even after years of physical neglect. Includes exercises and diet information plus testimonials from participants in the program. Bestseller. 1999.Sly moves: my proven program to lose weight, build strength, gain will power, and live your dream
Par Sylvester Stallone, David Hochman. 2005
Movie fans can argue the merits of Rocky vs. Rambo, but no one can accuse Sylvester Stallone of being a…
couch potato. Stallone recounts his training methods, tailoring the best and worst of what he's learned from forty years in the gym and testing trendy diets into a simple (3-hour-a-week) workout/eating program anyone can follow. 2005.