Exercise & Fitness

The word 'yoga' conjures up in the minds of many Westerners images of people performing exercises and adopting unusual, sometimes contortive postures. Such exercises and postures do have a place within the practice of yoga, but it is much more than that. Indeed, the early literature on yoga describe... More

A new exercise program for both parents-to-be This is the first book to help pregnant couples maintain and improve their fitness by working out together. Medical exercise specialist Isa Herrera offers safe, effective exercises you and your partner can do together so that you start, early on, to beco... More

Manners' and Carroll's best-selling book takes a detailed look at the National Curriculum Physical Education at Key Stage 1 in the light of recent changes. Games, gymnastics, dance and swimming are covered in detail and sample units of work for each age group provide students in initial teacher trai... More

Authors featured in "STAYING SHARP," nationwide seminars presented by the AARP Andrus Foundation and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives "Keep Your Brain Young is the ultimate users guide to the brain. Drs. McKhann and Albert, two of the worlds leading authorities on how the brain works, have wr... More

Get the feel-better factor from Maeve Binchy as she teams up with artist Wendy Shea to bring us ACHES & PAINS. This gem of a book includes: Five things you can say to annoy the patient in the next bed How to put on elastic stockings Six ways to make non-alcoholic drinks bearable How to be the perfec... More

"The perfect gift for every man over 40." -Michael Gurian "Rich with solutions to becoming a whole man." -Warren Farrell, Ph.D., author of Why Men Are the Way They Are "In The Whole Man Program, Jed Diamond treads fearlessly into the new territory of what it means to be a healthy man. This book guid... More

Set goals - track progress - see results! Take your triathlon training program to the next level Training for a triathlon requires a commitment to not just one sport, but three - biking, running, and swimming. So how can you stay focused on your goals? Don't sweat it! With this handy journal - fille... More

Photos show how to correctly perform exercises Tone your body, add cardio to your workout, and look great fast! Need to tone up in a hurry? Relax! This safe, sensible exercise program delivers fast results while targeting your trouble spots in quick ten-minute sessions. You get expert advice on stre... More

"This comprehensive guide offers the tools and information you need..." Ken Germano, American Council on Excercise (ACE) Motivate your mind + excercise your body = Results! Take your energy to a new level with a holistic fitness program If you're looking for a fitness program that targets your mind ... More

Kiss the competition goodbye! The only guide you'll ever need to achieve fitness for life. Discover ways to add more exercise to your daily routine, including a total-body quick fix. Learn how to warm up, work out, and cool down safely. Get the lowdown on gyms, fitness gear, creating a home gym, and... More

By following Molly Fox's step-by-step guidance, readers not only discover how to create the body they've been longing for--they learn to love life as well... More

In such chapters as "The Connection Conundrum", "Launch the Search Engine Within", and "Your Digital Divide", the authors offer practical solutions for simplifying life, slowing down, and finding time for family, friends, and even a vacation.Information is being generated at an astonishing rate, tha... More

A unique manual presenting the role of exercise in the remediation and prevention of back pain. The book takes exercise physiology and applies to the back area--examining the trunk, flexibility and range of motion, aerobic conditioning, and more. Includes an introduction to aquatic therapy, therapy ... More