Exercise & Fitness books

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Updated April 25, 2024
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Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40
Cosgrove, Rachel
Paper Book
Stay strong and feel great as you move through the decades of your life with Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40! Internationally renowned personal trainer Rachel Cosgrove will help you increase metabolism, lose body fat, decrease osteoporosis risk, boost stamina,...
And then we rise : a guide to loving and taking care of self
Common (Musician)
Paper Book
From the multi-award-winning performer, author, and activist, a comprehensive program for addressing mental and physical health--and encouraging communities to do the same. Common has achieved success in many facets of his life and career, from music to acting to writing. But for a long...
Big & bold : strength training for the plus-size woman
Summers, Morit
Paper Book
Meet your new training partner! If you are a plus-size woman and want to get stronger, but you are intimidated by the gym or don't have access to a personal trainer, Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman is for you. Unlike books that target weight loss as the ultimate goal,...
Built to move : the ten essential habits to help you move freely and live fully
Starrett, Kelly
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER * Simple but powerful physical practices to dramatically improve the way your body feels and prolong your lifespan, no matter how you spend your time * From the innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a Supple...
Calisthenics for Dummies
Clark, Joshua
Paper Book
Get strong and stay healthy with workouts you can do at home Calisthenics For Dummies will teach you how to become stronger and leaner, have more energy and less stress, and live longer, all while enjoying an exercise program that saves you time and money. With calisthenics...
Every body yoga : let go of fear, get on the mat, love your body
Stanley, Jessamyn
Paper Book
From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It's a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already doing yoga,...
Feel-good fitness : fun workout challenges to inspire your fitness streak
Monta©?o, Alysia
Paper Book
Feel-Good Fitness from pro runner and Olympic athlete Alysia Montano offers a YEAR of fun and fresh fitness challenges that will build your strength and endurance. Alysia's fitness challenges will make you smile while you sweat because Alysia's not your typical fitness trainer. She's a mom of two...
Fit gurl : the total-body turnaround program
Alcantara, Melissa
Paper Book
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER "Melissa pushed me...Once I started to work out with her I realized, this is way harder than I thought it would be."--KIM KARDASHIAN WEST A FITNESS PROGRAM WITH SERIOUS RESULTS DESIGNED BY KIM KARDASHIAN WEST'S MOST CELEBRATED PERSONAL TRAINER,...
Fitness for every body : strong, confident, and empowered at any size
Boggs, Meg
Paper Book
From body-positive Instagram influencer and content creator Meg Boggs, an inclusive and empowering fitness and lifestyle guide to inspire readers of every shape and size. For years, Meg Boggs believed the narrative told to her by society: she thought that as a plus...
Get fit where you sit : a guide to the Lakshmi Voelker chair yoga method
Voelker, Lakshmi
Paper Book
This practical guide offers a pioneering method of chair yoga for every body- a full practice of asana, breathing, and meditation with 250 instructional photos. Lakshmi Voelker's Chair Yoga. method upends the myth that yoga is only for the flexible, strong, balanced, thin, and...
Grow strong! : a book about healthy habits
Meiners, Cheri J.
Paper Book
Establishing patterns of a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep helps children stay physically active, make friends, learn well, and enjoy emotional health--all of which lead to greater happiness. Children's health and confidence can increase as they become more aware of their own unique...
How to grow : nurture your garden, nurture yourself
Bridgewater, Marcus
Paper Book
"Garden Marcus is not only a trove of information if you're looking to flex your green thumb, but a balm for the chaos happening in the world."--Vogue "Bridgewater's planting tips are just as valuable when applied to life."--The Root In this transformative guide,...
Keeping fit
Anthony, William (Children's author)
Paper Book
Keeping fit
Green, Emily K.
Paper Book
Exercise supports good eating. Learn the many positive dimensions of exercise - building strength, making friends, and relaxing.
The miracle of flexibility : a head-to-toe program to increase strength, improve mobility, and become pain free
Esmonde-White, Miranda
Paper Book
Gain strength and mobility while living a pain-free life at any age using this revolutionary technique created by former ballerina, New York Times bestselling author, and star of PBS's Classical Stretch, Miranda Esmonde-White. The fields of sports and fitness are...
Move the body, heal the mind : overcome anxiety, depression, and dementia and improve focus, creativity, and sleep
Heisz, Jennifer J.
Paper Book
A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep. Jennifer Heisz shares...
Pilates
Herman, Ellie
Paper Book
Get your Pilates on--no gym membership required! Pilates For Dummies teaches you the principles of the Pilates Method of stretching, exercising, and breathing, for amazing fitness results. The book guides you through basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises. It's...
Postnatal pilates : a recovery and strength guide for life
Hayes, Anya, (Pilates teacher)
Paper Book
A postnatal recovery program aimed at all mothers, offering a Pilates regimen based on up-to-date research on pelvic floor and abdominal healing. This is a straight-talking, woman-to-woman postnatal recovery guide with a twist: based around Pilates fundamentals and a...
Rethink your position : reshape your exercise, yoga, and everyday movement, one part at a time
Bowman, Katy
Paper Book
A nutritious 'movement diet' is essential to our well-being. This book contains all the ingredients we need. -Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of Young Forever, The Pegan Diet, and The Blood Sugar Solution This book is elegant and...
Science of HIIT : understand the anatomy and physiology to transform your body
Clay, Ingrid S.
Paper Book
Train your way to a leaner, stronger body in half the time or less! Get ready to break a serious sweat with this scientific guide to HIIT training! Discover everything you need to know to achieve the best results from your HIIT workouts by understanding the muscle action needed to...
Staying active
Chang, Kirsten
Ebook
Staying active is important to keeping our bodies strong. It is good for our mental and emotional health, too! In this title, beginning readers are introduced to the importance of staying active. Narrative examples and matching photos showcase different ways to move our bodies. Features provide...
Staying healthy
Schaefer, A. R.
Paper Book
Why do you wash your hands before you eat? What should you do if you get a toothache? How much sleep do you need? Read 'Staying Healthy' to learn about ways you can keep your body and mind healthy. Find out about the importance of a good diet, exercise, staying clean, and what to do if you are...
Ultimate guide to weight-free exercises : with detailed instructions and anatomical illustrations for 154 weight-free exercises
Liebman, Hollis Lance
Paper Book
Improve your strength and find the fun in fitness with more than 200 weight-free exercises that can be done anytime, anywhere. Improving your strength doesn't require an expensive gym membership or tons of equipment--you can make significant gains just from using your own body...
Why we exercise
Clark, Rosalyn
Paper Book
Playing games and going outside is fun, but did you know it's also good for you? Learn more about how exercise helps your body and mind grow! Lively, carefully leveled text, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and colorful photos help young readers learn about healthy habits.
The yoga adventure for children : playing, dancing, moving, breathing, relaxing
Purperhart, Helen.
Paper Book
The Yoga Adventure for Children is an illustrated manual for teachers at primary schools and yoga teachers who wish to create children's classes. Featuring 80 drawings of poses, the book playfully acquaints children with yoga stretches and postures and the philosophy behind the practice....

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