Regular physical activity creates a myriad of physiological changes within the human body, almost all of it good. Exercise is, in fact, the heart and soul of physical and athletic development. The book you are reading however is not about that - youll need to read about the enhancement of muscular performance elsewhere.This is a book about the hows and whys of maximizing the caloric expenditure of exercise with the hopeful achievement of losing body fat. From such a perspective, I ...

When we encounter conflict with another culture, we get confused, frustrated, offended, or even angry.The Peach and the Coconutexplores how culture is a key factor in managing global teams. Moreover, it presents a better way to address cultural challenges--not your way or my way, but a way we create together. Learn how to:create a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected; identify seven dimensions of culture that help to distingu...

Along the path to any goal—completing a marathon or a thesis paper, winning a medal or a contract—familiar mental hurdles arise: we may fixate on the odds of failure or find our interest flags two thirds of the way through. That’s when elite endurance athletes—top performers in running, cycling, and swimming—turn to their rich arsenal of cognitive strategies to overcome self-doubt and unlock peak performance. The Genius of Athletes combines cutting-edge science with illustrative interviews...

Customize Your Diet to Your Own Unique Body ChemistryFor hereditary reasons, your metabolism is unique. Cutting-edge research shows that no single diet works well for everyone–the very same foods that keep your best friend slim may keep you overweight and feeling unhealthy and fatigued. Now, William Wolcott, a pioneer in the field of metabolic research, has developed a revolutionary weight-loss program that allows you to identify your "metabolic type" and create a ...

There’s plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness – but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you’d think.In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has – and has not – proven to be true:Should I exercise when I’m sick? · Do I get the same workout from the elliptical machine that I get from...

Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining programIn Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building mu...

f you fail to achieve your full height potential during puberty (age 12 to 17 or 25 for boys), And you need to know how to grow taller after puberty, this book illustrates the exercise routine the author used to increase his height in both legs and torso between age 26 and 29 years.From his experience, he also points out the mistakes many make and fail to grow after puberty as well as ways to avoid these mistakes.What is covered includes;The leg lengthening exercise...

Discover the groundbreaking health practice that connects you directly to the healing power of the Earth. In Earthing, 2nd Edition, Clint Ober, along with co-authors Stephen Sinatra, M.D., and Martin Zucker, expands on the life-changing science of “grounding”—the simple act of reconnecting your body to the Earth’s natural surface charge.*Now containing a color insert*This updated edition explores the growing body of research showin...

Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running—and how various body systems contribute to running performance. Leading the charge is a fresh generation of brilliant young exercise physiologists including Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas, whose work has demolished many long-standing beliefs about running. Now Tucker and Dugas, whose blog, Science of Sport, has already created a devoted readership, join with esteemed fitness author Matt Fitzgerald to provide...

Believe it or not, our DNA is almost exactly the same as that of our ancestors. While scientific advances in agriculture, medicine, and technology have protected man, to some degree, from dangers such as starvation, illness, and exposure, the fact remains that our cave-dwelling cousins were considerably healthier than we are. Our paleolithic ancestors did not suffer from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. In fact, a good deal of what we view as normal aging is a mode...

Dr. Maffetone's unique training system for champions proves that the kinder, gentler approach actually works the best. This fitness regimen has worked for champions and non-athletes alike- because it's based on Dr. Philip Maffetone's deep understanding of how the body works. Maffetone has used that knowledge to develop The Maffetone method, his successful low-stress fitness program, which can be tailored to any individual. It means "training slower to go faster," says Mike Pigg, world cham...

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance? The Endurance Handbook teaches athletes how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free for many productive years. Dr. Philip Maffetone’s approach to endurance offers a truly individualized” outlook and unique system that he has refined over three decades of training and treating athletes, ranging from world champions to weekend warriors. Ma...