Summaries of books about Exercise & Workout Guides:
The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation
Michael Matthews
The book provides strategies and tips for cultivating lasting motivation to achieve fitness goals, drawing on scientific research and personal anecdotes. It covers mindset shifts, goal-setting techniques, and actionable advice to help readers overcome mental barriers and maintain a consistent exercise routine.
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Pro Cycling on $10 a Day
From Fat Kid to Euro Pro
Gaimon Phil
The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's unconventional journey from overweight teenager to professional cyclist, detailing the struggles and sacrifices he made while competing on a shoestring budget. It provides an insider's look at the gritty, less glamorous side of professional cycling, filled with humorous anecdotes and personal insights.
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The Year One Challenge for Men
Bigger, Leaner, and Stronger Than Ever in 12 Months
Michael Matthews
The book provides a comprehensive workout and nutrition plan designed to help men transform their bodies by gaining muscle and losing fat over the course of a year. It includes detailed exercise routines, dietary guidance, and progress tracking strategies to achieve a stronger, leaner physique.
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First
What It Takes to Win
Rich Froning
The book delves into the mindset, training regimen, and personal life of four-time CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning, revealing his approach to physical and mental preparation. It also offers insights into his faith, work ethic, and strategies for achieving excellence in competitive sports and everyday life.
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Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses
A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class
Sage Rountree|Alexandra DeSiato
The book provides yoga instructors with tools and inspiration to create meaningful yoga classes by integrating thematic elements and personal insights. It includes practical exercises, writing prompts, and teaching tips to help teachers enrich their classes with philosophical, emotional, and spiritual depth.
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Foundation
Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence
Eric Goodman|Peter Park
The book introduces a holistic approach to back health that emphasizes the importance of a strong core and proper movement to alleviate pain and enhance physical confidence. It provides a series of exercises designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, and promote an overall healthier and more functional body.
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Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
The book is a comprehensive guide on yoga techniques, detailing the practice of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mudras (gestures), and bandhas (energy locks). It serves as a practical manual for both beginners and advanced practitioners, offering clear instructions, benefits, and contraindications for each technique.
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Ignite the Fire
The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career
Jonathan Goodman
The book provides comprehensive guidance for personal trainers on how to build and sustain a successful career in the fitness industry, covering topics such as client relationships, program design, marketing, and business strategies. It offers practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable steps to help trainers develop their skills, grow their client base, and achieve professional success.
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women
Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess
Lou Schuler M.S.|Cassandra Forsythe
The book provides a comprehensive strength training and nutrition program tailored specifically for women, debunking the myth that they should avoid heavy weights. It includes workout plans, dietary guidelines, and motivational strategies to help women achieve a strong, lean, and healthy physique.
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The Barbell Prescription
Strength Training for Life After 40
Jonathon M Sullivan|Andy Baker
The book provides a comprehensive strength training program tailored for individuals over 40, emphasizing the importance of resistance exercise for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and health as one ages. It includes detailed workout routines, nutritional advice, and strategies for adapting training to accommodate the physiological changes associated with aging.
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