Books - Health - Exercise - sport & training
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The New High-Intensity Training by Ellington Darden
For many dedicated bodybuilders, the weight-lifting theories of Arthur Jones are gospel. It was Jones, the inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment, who first discovered that short, intense workouts could produce better results than the long, high-volume workouts then in vogue. Even though research into Jones's methods has proved them correct, there still are no major HIT books in stores. This new book-by champion bodybuilder, exercise researcher, and best selling author Ellington Darden, Ph.D., who is a Jones disciple and friend-shows lifters how to apply the master's teachings, along with some new HIT concepts to achieve extraordinary results. At the heart of the book is a complete, illustrated, six- month course for explosive growth. Exer
Paperback, 352 pp, $30.95. Buy
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Running for Health, Fitness and Peak Performance by Frank Shorter
Running is one of the healthiest forms of exercise. It is frequently included as part of a varied fitness plan by many people, with the focus on health and fitness to control weight levels and reduce stress. Increasing numbers of runners are joining clubs and entering races and marathons. More participants in the sport are 40-plus years, and a growing number are female. Builds the necessary skill, knowledge, and understanding to achieve anything from a 10-minute run to a full marathon, thus appealing to runners of all fitness levels and abilities. Expert practical advice and training programmes from a former Olympic Marathon Gold Medallist - a credible author who really knows the subject.
Paperback, 160 pp, $29.95. Buy
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Running by Bill Rodgers
Provides complete instruction on developing ideal running techniques for personal fitness and serious competition. Readers learn how to choose reliable shoes and running gear and create an effective training and running programme. Emphasis is on distance running rather than sprinting.
Paperback, 360 pp, $26.95. Buy
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The Female Athlete's Body Book by Gloria Beim
This is an authoritative guide for female athletes on keeping their bodies healthy and strong. Advice is also offered on how to deal with the sports injuries that will inevitably occur, nutrition, the specific needs of younger, pregnant and mature athlete.
Paperback, 272 pp, $32.95. Buy
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Conditioning for Figure Skating by Carl Poe
This illustrated guide teaches figure skaters to prepare off-ice for the rigours of competitive skating. It covers physical preparation for the Preliminary through Senior-Elite skater and concentrates on all disciplines of figure skating - singles, pairs and ice dance.
Hardback, 192 pp, $23.95. Buy
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Earl Mindell'S New Herb Bible by Mindell
Paperback, $11.95. Buy
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The Complete Guide to Cross Training by Fiona Hayes
A guide to cross training, which uses an exercise programme consisting of different activities and sports in order to provide variety and reduce the risk of injury whilst improving all round fitness. The diversity of exercise in the programme serves to maintain long-term interest and to tax different muscle groups in different ways. Thus one day the athlete may run (putting stress on the muscles and joints of the legs) and then the next day swim (reducing the impact on the legs and working the arms more). The book is for those actively participating in a sport, for general fitness enthusiasts and for sports coaches and exercise instructors. It sets out a discussion of the subject and answers questions such as "What is cross training?", and
Paperback, 160 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Run Fast by Hal Higdon
Train for Speed...Feel Great! Are you looking for better race times, whether you run 5-Ks or marathons? Searching for that ultimate, exhilarating moment when you're running faster than ever before? Or do you just want to get healthy and have more fun when you run? You can run faster, and this book will show you how. Much more than a training guide, this classic volume-- completely revised and updated for runners of every caliber-- spells out a complete program to help you increase your speed, improve your times, and motivate yourself to achieve your running goals. You'll see how to: * Shave time off your Personal Record * Make speedwork count-- and avoid the risk of associated pain and injuries * Make the most of limited training time * Bui
Paperback, 256 pp, $23.95. Buy
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The Complete Book of Long Distance Cycling by Edmund R. Burke and Ed Pavelka
Ride Strong, Ride Long ... Whether Your Goal Is 30 Miles or 3,000 From two of the country's top cycling experts the most comprehensive guide ever to achieving the strength, skills, and strategies you need for long-distance riding. Whether you're training for day rides, centuries, or cross-country trips, The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling helps you choose the right equipment, train step-by-step, and map out your riding strategy so that you can go the distance. Discover how to: * Make the most of every hour on your bike * Build your mileage base efficiently * Customize your training to suit your personality and physical capabilities * Build extra training time into your hectic schedule * Avoid injuries and the dangers of overtraining
Paperback, 303 pp, $34.95. Buy
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50 Ways to Build Muscle Fast by Dave Tuttle
Written for active men and women who want to build muscle mass to improve their sports performance, or who simply want to look good, this book aims to help readers develop that competitive edge all athletes strive for, using the secrets of sports trainers, professional athletes and body builders.
Paperback, 160 pp, $19.95. Buy
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The Runner's Yoga Book by Jean Couch
A comprehensive approach to fitness that will improve performance and prevent common injuries by teaching the athlete how to develop body awareness, balance strength and flexibility, improve concentration, increase energy, and manage stress. Over 400 photos and illustrations show students at various levels of experience. Includes routines for 21 other sports. "Precise, practical, and specific . . . and ideal home companion".--Runner's World. (Rodmell Press
Paperback, 220 pp, $32.99. Buy
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Massage for Sport by Joan Watt
In this handbook, physiotherapist Joan Watt addresses the rules of sports massage and its techniques. She covers techniques, contact materials, methods of application, duration, and contra-indications, as well as ice massage, aromatherapy and reflexology .
Paperback, 192 pp, $48.95. Buy
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The Competitive Runner's Handbook by Robert Glover
In this 3rd revised edition, the author's outline everything needed to train successfully. It includes detailed sections on planning a personal training schedule, mental aspects of competitive running and much more.
Paperback, $29.95. Buy
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The Courage to Start by John Bingham
A successful marathon runner who used to be an overweight couch potato shares his philosophy of incorporating diet and exercise into everyday life and making personal fitness a long-term project.
Paperback, 205 pp, $29.95. Buy
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The Runner's Bible by Marc Bloom
Paperback, 130 pp, $24.95. Buy
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The Whartons' Stretch Book by Jim Wharton
Introduces the active-isolated stretching method for developing flexibility, presenting a program of fifty-nine stretches and advice for pregnant women and older athletes.
Paperback, 253 pp, $23.95. Buy
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Hardcore Bodybuilding by Frederick C. Hatfield
"If you're really into the great sport of bodybuilding, getting massively huge and 'shredded' is great. If you're an athlete from any other sport, getting as big as you need to be in order to improve your total sports performance capabilities is the name of the game.
Paperback, 448 pp, $45.95. Buy
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Acquisition and Performance of Sport Skills by T. McMorris
Hardback, 256 pp, $318.95. Buy
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Acquisition and Performance of Sport Skills by T. McMorris
Paperback, 256 pp, $74.95. Buy
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The Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Guide by Lisa Dorfman
Few segments of the population are more mindful of their food intake than athletes - whether it is a matter of carbo-loading before a marathon or fine-tuning nutrition to get the most out of a workout. This book combines the unique demands of sports with a vegetarian lifestyle.
Paperback, 288 pp, $26.95. Buy
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