Exercise Training

As recently as 1966, women were forbidden to run in the marathon. Professionals - including doctors - believed it was physically impossible and dangerous for women to run more than a mile and a half. But as with many other barriers women have faced over time, we fought our way in. Today, women make up almost half of the marathoning population. Yet most marathon training manuals are written by men. And while these men are experts when it comes to how men can and should train, women need training programs tailored to our bodies....

"Conquer the ISSA-CFT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer" is an essential resource for aspiring fitness trainers preparing for the ISSA-CFT certification. This comprehensive guide covers all key areas of the exam, including exercise science, program design, client assessment, behavior modification, nutrition, and professional responsibility. Each chapter provides in-depth knowledge and practical applications, ensuring that readers are well-prepared for both the exam and real-world training scenarios. The guide emphasizes ...

Are you a parent, teacher, or mentor striving to provide teens with the tools they need to navigate emotional ups and downs, build stronger relationships, and embrace life with confidence and resilience? Or are you a teenager yourself, seeking ways to understand and manage your emotions, improve your relationships, and tackle life’s challenges head-on? Here’s an important truth: Without effective emotional and interpersonal skills, teens can struggle with overwhelming feelings, communication barriers, and self-doubt. Imagine a world where teens approach emotional challenges with skill ...

Strong for Life is the fitness book you’ve been waiting for—one that doesn’t demand perfection, expensive gear, or endless hours at the gym. Whether you’re 35 or 85, this simple, science-backed program shows you how to stay strong, steady, and independent for life. With a practical blend of strength training, balance drills, mindset shifts, and everyday nutrition, you’ll learn how to build real-world fitness that protects your future. Written in a conversational tone by someone who’s lived it, Strong for Life helps you train smarter—not harder—with a clear, adaptable system ...

Two top-selling weight training books in one...revealing the best strength training exercises and strategies - and simplified nutrition advice to help you get best results. Do you get bored with your weight training program too soon because the results don't come quickly enough - or at all? Are you fed up with boring, bland muscle building diets that get you nowhere? Are you frustrated at looking in the mirror and seeing the out of shape reflection?

Do you long to be able to have clear thinking, a clear mind, organizational skills, and the ability to recall information more efficiently? Are there moments when you wish you could learn faster, remember more, and be more productive? The answers to these questions are within your reach, and they don't involve pills, surgery, or shortcuts. Your own brain holds the key to these improvements! This book is your practical guide to enhancing your thinking abilities. We'll provide you with easy-to-follow tips to apply in your life for immediate results.

Fitness isn't one-size-fits-all—and it never should be. Adaptive Fitness: Health & Wellness for Every Body is your inclusive, supportive guide to movement, strength, and self-care—no matter your age, ability, body type, or experience level. Whether you're living with a disability, recovering from injury, entering your senior years, or simply tired of fitness spaces that don’t reflect your reality, this book is here to remind you that your body deserves to move, feel good, and be supported. In a world that often excludes those who don’t fit the “ideal,” adaptive fitness offers ...

Do you think you're too old to build muscle? Are you confused about how to get started? Have you started strength training before only to stop due to the strenuous exercise involved? This comprehensive strength training exercise audiobook is specifically designed to help you unravel the mystery behind building muscle as a senior. This audiobook is simple and powerful for men and women over 60.

If you want to run your first ultra marathon, but are afraid of being unprepared for such an incredible adventure, then you need the secrets to success this book holds. Ultra marathons require a healthy body, a strengthened mind, and a solid resolve to see everything through from start to finish. However, you are not going to do anything you have not already done. You just need to use your previous experiences and the new techniques you will learn from this book to help you carve the best path forward.

No Pain Means No . . . Pain and Yet a Longer Life? An overwhelming body of science has changed the way we think about exercise and health. The key to a longer life is exercise, but exercise in moderation. Moderate resistance training can increase a man's lifespan by an average of seven years, and moderate cardio can increase it by close to six years. While a sedentary lifestyle shortens both life spans and quality of life, extreme training can actually shorten lifespan as well, especially for endurance athletes. It is not just lifespan that improves with moderate exercise. Overall health, ...

A little-known fact: the characters in your favorite fairytales were all runners! That being the case, it might cause you to wonder if the stories you were told as a kid are true. Was there really a wolf on the way to Grandma’s house? Or was it waiting somewhere outside of Hopkinton? Was it breadcrumbs that doomed Hansel and Gretel? Or did it have something to do with an expired XXL chili burrito from the corner minimart? And what’s the deal with porridge? Are we sure Goldilocks wasn’t interested in something else entirely? Runners’ Fairytales answers these questions and more! Find ...

A revolutionary new look into the world of Bullmastiff ownership. This book is a MUST-READ that includes practical tips, tricks, and insights that will help any new (or veteran) Bullmastiff owner. Using interviews with 6 top Bullmastiff breeders, author Vanessa Richie has created an in-depth look at what it REALLY takes to successfully live with, raise, and train a Bullmastiff. Covering Bullmastiff-specific topics you NEED TO KNOW, such as: How their history as a Gamekeeper’s night dog still shapes their personality today How their large frame and imposing size can cover a gentle, loyal ...

Romance blossoms between a man and woman as he provides her with an unconventional path to success and support in pursuit of her dream of becoming a champion bodybuilder. Discriminated against in female competitions because she's too muscular, he tells her…compete as a man. Love & Muscles explores a lot of the realities of a love affair. If we're seeing a "normal" person is it anyone else's issue but ours? How do we relate to the differences of the people we love? Do we have a right to define what we perceive as their differences as differences? Should we hold ourselves back from being ...

Transform your life with the irresistible charm of a Yorkshire Terrier by your side. Discover the joys of raising and loving a Yorkie with At Home With My Yorkie: A Beginner's Guide to Raising and Loving Your Yorkshire Terrier. Benefits: - Learn everything you need to know about Yorkie care, from puppyhood to adulthood. - Experience a seamless and rewarding journey of raising a Yorkshire Terrier. Emotional bullet points: - Create a home filled with love, laughter, and the irresistible charm of a pint-sized Yorkie. - Embrace the joy, loyalty, and companionship that comes with sharing your ...

Transform your trading psychology and performance with the complete mental training system. Ever wonder why most traders fail despite having access to the same charts, tools, and information? The difference isn't just strategy—it's psychology. The Mindful Trader bridges this crucial gap with a structured 30-day mental training program designed specifically for stock and crypto traders.You will receive: Complete Trading Framework — Pre-trade, during-trade, and post-trade checklists that eliminate emotional decision-making 30-Day Psychological Training — Day-by-day exercises that rewire...

This book consists of two parts: condition preparation for skiing with detailed instructions and exercises that you can perform at home or at the gym. Through illustrations and detailed exercises, you'll learn useful information about the theory of training sessions that can be applied to any sport. By following tips in this book, you will: - Lose weight and develop a lean athletic body that is ripped, fit, healthy, and toned. - You’ll be able to release the pure muscle strength in your legs, thereby allowing you to ski throughout the day and dominate the resort. No more fatigue or ...

Aging doesn't mean losing vitality or independence. "The Essentials of Strength Training for Seniors" offers knowledge, strategies, and tips to help you regain strength and live your best life. Discover how to craft a personal strength training regime, find age-appropriate exercises, and learn the science behind strength training's benefits, all tailored to seniors.

Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way: Get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, authored by one of the most experienced and recognized athletes in the sport.

This book is perfect for seniors who want to improve their physical and mental health but who may be limited by their mobility or existing health conditions. Gentle and low-impact chair yoga exercises can be done by anyone, regardless of their fitness level.

When Megan Aguila's brilliant but emotionally erratic husband, Nick, is released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, it seemed as if all their troubles were over. But then Nick was kidnapped and held for a staggering ransom. It was fortunate that most of the employees in Northern California's tech-rich Silicon Valley were insured by their employers against extortion, so it fell to his boss, the charming and charismatic billionaire, Dallas Burton Hale, whose legions of enemies hide in the shadows, to cough up the payoff. Was money at the root of the kidnapping scheme, or vengeance? And...