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Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise. Consulting experts in physiology, biology, psychology, neurology,...
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Our ancestors crossed deserts, mountains, and oceans-- feats of endurance that now seem impossible without modern technology. Can we hack our bodies and use the environment to stimulate our inner biology? Carney explores the true connection between the mind and the body and reveals the science that allows us to push past our perceived limitations.
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xii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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A "month-long plan designed to help readers lose 10 pounds in 30 days. Filled with healthy recipes, workouts that can be done anywhere and with minimal equipment, and daily tips for staying focused (especially through plateaus), and featuring a foreword by Dr. Oz's wife Lisa, [this book] will inspire and guide anyone interested in losing weight and gaining optimal health"--Provided by publisher.
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1videodiscs (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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"The 30-minute core workout presents you with new combinations in the sequencing of yoga poses and cardio moves, designed specifically to jump-start and sustain fat burning metabolism....This is the most do-able way to build the strength, confidence and agility you'll need to begin yoga." --Container.
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2 videodiscs (10 min. each) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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With the 10-minute a.m. energizer, you will completely awaken your muscles, gently stretch your body from head to toe, and really tune in to your breathing to enhance your feeling of inner peace, clarity, energy and well being. The 10-minute p.m. de-stressor shows you yoga positions to quickly calm your mind and body at the time of day when you need it most, so you get the critical rest you need to optimize your metabolism and renew your spirit and...
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xiv, 400 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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A progressive program for those who want to learn to swim, as well as for swimmers at every level. Katz explains how to swim in detail and offers drills to improve stroke techniques, tops on improving starts and turns, and a series of progressive workouts designed to increase the athlete's strength and stamina. Line drawings throughout.
8) Fit for life
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Provides information on healthy living, eating, grooming habits, and fitness.
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xix, 440 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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"This highly engaging landmark work, a natural history of exercise--by the author of the best seller The Story of the Human Body -- seeks to answer a fundamental question: were you born to run or rest? The first three parts of Exercised roughly follow the evolutionary story of human physical activity and inactivity, even as each chapter shatters a particular myth about exercise. Because we cannot understand physical activity without understanding...
11) Strong and lean: 9-minute daily workouts to build your best body---no equipment, anywhere, anytime
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243 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Strong and Lean uses two decades of unparalleled experience to accomplish what most people thought impossible: the ability to immediately begin your workout wherever you are -- from living rooms to hotel rooms to yards -- and finish 9 minutes later. In the age of isolation, a great workout plan that doesn't require any gym equipment is invaluable. Lauren provides a regimen that will help you achieve a stronger, leaner body in only a few weeks. Strong...
12) Fitness cycling
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v, 167 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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14) Get moving!
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"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy activity choices for children"--
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Synergy video volume no. 2
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1 videodisc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Sue West, award winning choreographer and dance instructor, has combined pilates and dance strengthening with classical and yoga stretches, creating the perfect balance between strength and flexibility. Filmed on location in the inspirational beauty that surrounds Santa Fe, New Mexico.
17) From head to toe
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Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.
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viii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"A cultural history of fitness explores the ways in which human exercise has changed over time and what can be learned from our athletic ancestors, evaluating whether today's high-tech exercise machines are actually productive while making recommendations based on early health practices"--
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