Exercise Science

More of a transformative guide than a specific list of exercises devoted to any particular physical approach, Zen Body-Being explains how to create a state of mental control, enhanced feeling-awareness, correct structural alignment, increased spatial acuity, and even a greater interactive presence. Exercises are simple, often involving feeling-imagery and meditative awareness, which have a profound and sometimes instant effect. Where similar guides teach readers what to do, this book teaches readers how to be.

In his first audiobook, As Many Reps as Possible (AMRAP), Jason reveals the invaluable principles that helped him and his wife dedicate every minute of their lives to Ava's battle against leukemia.

CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF. Those words, scratched on parchment in 1789, open the US Constitution's First Amendment. From them, countless interpretations have been drawn.

Let Dr. Marc Bubbs be your personal trainer in this accessible guide - aimed exclusively at those in their 40s. Create a customized program that works for you - from diet to sleep, type of training and mindset, this book has all the tools you need.

B.K.S. Iyengar, whose teachings on yoga are followed throughout the world, reflects upon his lifetime's experience on the yoga path. The structure of the book follows the different aspects of that path (from Freedom Awaits, through The Physical Body, The Energy Body, The Mental Body, The Intellectual Body, and The Divine Body, to Living in Freedom) and provides a learning framework for yoga as well as an invaluable discourse on life.

In Fast Asleep, Dr. Michael Mosley brings together the latest, groundbreaking science to explain exactly why it is so important that we regularly get enough sleep. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every sleep remedy. Combining personal insight and in-depth research, he explains why so many of us struggle with sleep, what works and what doesn’t, and shares his own myth-busting program to help you achieve a good night’s rest.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Wilson lays out simple, practical strategies for combining fastercise with smart eating choices. Fastercise can provide excellent results for a wide range of people: seasoned athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and even those who dislike exercising or have physical limitations. Whatever your fitness goals are, fastercise can help you achieve them.

Awakening Power in the Yoga Sutra is the first practitioner-oriented commentary on Vibhuti Pada written for the modern seeker. Fully grounded in scholarly understanding, this commentary is brought to life through the direct experience of a modern-day master.

That the average adult spends 50 to 70 percent of their day sitting is no surprise to anyone who works in an office environment. But few realize the health consequences they are suffering as a result of modernity's increasingly sedentary lifestyle, or the effects it has had on society at large. In Get Up!, health expert James A. Levine's original scientific research shows that today's chair-based world, where we no longer use our bodies as they evolved to be used, is having negativeconsequences on our health.

Unleash the power of Generative AI in less than 30 days. Turn tech curiosity into a practical skillset even if you're a beginner. Don't let your perception of what's difficult hold you back. This book is designed specifically with simplicity in mind, tailored for those who may be stepping into the world of AI for the first time. It is packed with interactive, up-to-date exercises and real-world applications, that will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you stay connected to the most relevant and useful topics in AI.

For American women today, working out is as accepted as it is expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. But it wasn’t always this way. For much of the 20th century, sweating was considered unladylike and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. It was only in the '60s that, thanks to a few forward-thinking fitness pioneers, women began to move en masse.

For thousands of years the science of meditation has been studied and practiced by aspirants seeking to make their lives more serene, creative, and fulfilling. In this practical guide to the inner life, Swami Rama teaches us how to slip away from the mental turbulence of our ordinary thought processes into an infinite reservoir of consciousness.

"Conquer the NSCA-CSCS Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist" is an essential resource for anyone aiming to achieve the prestigious NSCA-CSCS certification. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the certification process, from understanding exercise science to applying practical training techniques. It begins with an introduction to the NSCA-CSCS credential, highlighting its benefits and the career opportunities it offers. The book delves into exercise science, covering anatomy, physiology, ...

Bodybuilding Science from Kevin P. Hunter is a proven guide to making you stronger. Kevin lets you in on the secrets of bodybuilding pros - showing you exactly how your body responds to stress, builds muscle, and becomes more powerful over time. Your gym buddies will be kicking themselves for not being able to keep up with the gains you're making.

"Conquer the ACE-CPT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer" is an essential resource for aspiring fitness professionals aiming to achieve their ACE-CPT certification. This comprehensive guide covers all critical aspects of the certification process, from understanding exercise science and program design to mastering client assessment, behavior modification, and nutrition. The book delves into practical training methodologies, including cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility training, and explores specialized areas like functional ...

Discover the secrets to aging gracefully in the digital age with "Age with Grace: Technology & ChatGPT for Healthy Aging - Compact Edition." This informative guide delves into the science of aging and provides practical strategies for maintaining physical and mental health as you age. Harness the power of technology, including innovations like ChatGPT, to support healthy aging and stay informed about the latest breakthroughs in age-related research. In "Age with Grace," you'll explore: • The biological and physiological processes of aging, including cellular aging, hormonal changes, and ...

“Conquer the NASM-CPT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer” is an essential resource for aspiring fitness professionals aiming to achieve NASM certification. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of the certification process, from understanding human movement science to mastering exercise sciences, nutrition, and behavioral coaching. It delves into practical fitness assessment techniques, program design principles, and effective training methodologies for various populations, including youth, elderly, and pregnant ...

Presenting ways in which Restorative Yoga can contribute to healing emotional wounds, this book invites yoga teachers, therapists and practitioners to consider the psychological impact of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It aids in the process of uncovering, examining and healing one's own emotional wounds and offers insight into avoiding wounding or re-wounding others.

Patanjali the founder of ancient yoga has laid out a fascinating understanding of body and mind. Osho brings this ancient system into a contemporary understanding, creating a holistic approach to health and meditation.

Exercise researcher and author Ellington Darden has studied exercise and fat loss for more than 40 years. His most recent program combines his previous findings on fat loss and muscle gain with new research on the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer for a six or 12-week plan that will eliminate belly bloat, destroy flab, and stoke metabolism. Integrating his many years of research, the program has had more than 1,137 participants who shed an average of 29.5 pounds of fat and lost six inches off their waist or belly.