Fitness in Health & Well Being & Nonfiction eBooks

Restoring Flexibility

A Gentle Yoga-Based Practice to Increase Mobility at Any Age

by Andrea Gilats ...

A fully illustrated, step-by-step program that improves the mobility of seniors and promotes long-term health from the star of Third Age Yoga on YouTube.No matter what age you begin doing yoga, it will help you steadily renew your physical abilities. Done over four weeks, this twenty-five-minute, twice-weekly program features gentle poses, practice sequences and techniques to help you:Improve your ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fully illustrated, step-by-step program that improves the mobility of seniors and promotes long-term health from the star of Third Age Yoga on YouTube.No matter what age you begin doing yoga, it will help you steadily renew your physical abilities. Done over four weeks, this twenty-five-minute, twice-weekly program features gentle poses, practice sequences and techniques to help you:Improve your
... Read more
Fascial Fitness, Second Edition

Practical Exercises to Stay Flexible, Active and Pain Free in Just 20 Minutes a Week

by Robert Schleip, Johanna Bayer, Bill Parisi, Johnathon Allen ...

A bestseller (over 80,000 copies sold) in a second, updated edition. Learn fascial exercises to improve mobility and flexibility, avoid and treat pain, and improve sports performance.In this second edition of his best-selling guide to fascial fitness, fascia researcher and Rolfing therapist Dr. Robert Schleip shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day ... Read more

$26.63 CAD

A bestseller (over 80,000 copies sold) in a second, updated edition. Learn fascial exercises to improve mobility and flexibility, avoid and treat pain, and improve sports performance.In this second edition of his best-selling guide to fascial fitness, fascia researcher and Rolfing therapist Dr. Robert Schleip shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day
... Read more
Resistance Band Workbook

Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques

by Karl Knopf ...

Over seventy safe, simple exercises you can do virtually anywhere for better strength, balance, and functional fitness—no heavy weights required!Resistance bands were first used in physical therapy settings to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients. Today they're an increasingly popular fitness tool that comes in all levels of resistance and is perfect for targeting ... Read more

$2.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over seventy safe, simple exercises you can do virtually anywhere for better strength, balance, and functional fitness—no heavy weights required!Resistance bands were first used in physical therapy settings to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients. Today they're an increasingly popular fitness tool that comes in all levels of resistance and is perfect for targeting
... Read more
Anatomy of Stretching

A Guide to Increasing Your Flexibility

by Craig Ramsay ...

Series series Anatomies of
Get healthy without getting hurt with this guide to warming up, getting limber, and preventing injury before you exercise.It doesn't matter if you're a fitness novice or an elite athlete. You should be starting each workout exactly the same way, with a stretching regimen designed to warm up your body and help you achieve a new personal best each time. Without the expertise of a professional ... Read more

$12.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get healthy without getting hurt with this guide to warming up, getting limber, and preventing injury before you exercise.It doesn't matter if you're a fitness novice or an elite athlete. You should be starting each workout exactly the same way, with a stretching regimen designed to warm up your body and help you achieve a new personal best each time. Without the expertise of a professional
... Read more
Pati Jinich Treasures Of The Mexican Table

Classic Recipes, Local Secrets

by Pati Jinich ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNow a series on Amazon FreeveeThe “buoyant and brainy Mexican cooking authority” (New York Times) and star of the three-time James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table brings together more than 150 iconic dishes that define the country’s cuisineAlthough many of us can rattle off our favorite authentic Mexican dishes, we might be hard pressed to name more ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNow a series on Amazon FreeveeThe “buoyant and brainy Mexican cooking authority” (New York Times) and star of the three-time James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table brings together more than 150 iconic dishes that define the country’s cuisineAlthough many of us can rattle off our favorite authentic Mexican dishes, we might be hard pressed to name more
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Complete Calisthenics, Second Edition

The Ultimate Guide to Bodyweight Exercise

by Ashley Kalym ...

The ultimate guide to bodyweight exercises for anyone interested in taking their workouts to the next level without the use of weights, machines, or expensive gym membershipsComplete Calisthenics is an essential guide for anyone interested in losing weight, building core strength, and taking their workouts to the next level. Author and trainer Ashley Kalym has designed a comprehensive, easy-to ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

The ultimate guide to bodyweight exercises for anyone interested in taking their workouts to the next level without the use of weights, machines, or expensive gym membershipsComplete Calisthenics is an essential guide for anyone interested in losing weight, building core strength, and taking their workouts to the next level. Author and trainer Ashley Kalym has designed a comprehensive, easy-to
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Older and Wider

A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause

by Jenny Eclair ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (June 2020)A hilarious and heartfelt A-Z of getting through the menopause, from comedian and national treasure Jenny Eclair.'If you're after an in-depth medical or psychological insight into the menopause, I'm afraid you've opened the wrong book - I'm not a doctor . . . However, I am a woman and I do know how it feels to be menopausal, so this book is written from ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (June 2020)A hilarious and heartfelt A-Z of getting through the menopause, from comedian and national treasure Jenny Eclair.'If you're after an in-depth medical or psychological insight into the menopause, I'm afraid you've opened the wrong book - I'm not a doctor . . . However, I am a woman and I do know how it feels to be menopausal, so this book is written from
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The Book of Lymph

Self-Care Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty

by Lisa Levitt Gainsley ...

A first-of-its-kind guide that outlines and explains the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage, featuring beautifully illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences anyone can do at home.Thanks to the astonishing results it provides—glowing skin, a flatter stomach, enhanced immunity, and full-body detox—the practice of manually stimulating the lymphatic system has become one of the ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

A first-of-its-kind guide that outlines and explains the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage, featuring beautifully illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences anyone can do at home.Thanks to the astonishing results it provides—glowing skin, a flatter stomach, enhanced immunity, and full-body detox—the practice of manually stimulating the lymphatic system has become one of the
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Run to the Finish

The Everyday Runner's Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock, and Loving the Run

by Amanda Brooks ...

Find inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an "average" runner, from a popular running blogger."Refreshing and practical, Run to the Finish is equal parts wise training advice on every imaginable topic and a call to be grateful for and to celebrate the best and worst of our runs." -Mina Samuels, author of Run Like a Girl 365 Days a ... Read more

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Find inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an "average" runner, from a popular running blogger."Refreshing and practical, Run to the Finish is equal parts wise training advice on every imaginable topic and a call to be grateful for and to celebrate the best and worst of our runs." -Mina Samuels, author of Run Like a Girl 365 Days a
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Once a Runner

A Novel

by John L. Parker Jr. ...

The undisputed classic of running novels and one of the most beloved sports books ever published, Once a Runner tells the story of an athlete’s dreams amid the turmoil of the 60s and the Vietnam war.Inspired by the author’s experience as a collegiate champion, the novel follows Quenton Cassidy, a competitive runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The undisputed classic of running novels and one of the most beloved sports books ever published, Once a Runner tells the story of an athlete’s dreams amid the turmoil of the 60s and the Vietnam war.Inspired by the author’s experience as a collegiate champion, the novel follows Quenton Cassidy, a competitive runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute
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Strong in the Broken Places

A Memoir of Addiction and Redemption Through Wellness

by Quentin Vennie, Jon Sternfeld ...

An inspiring memoir about one man's journey to overcome addiction, anxiety, and depression through meditation, yoga, and juicingQuentin Vennie shouldn’t be alive**—**he has walked a path that many don’t live long enough to write about. Growing up in Baltimore, he was surrounded by nothing but dead ends. Statistics mapped out his future, and he grew hostile toward a world that viewed him with ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

An inspiring memoir about one man's journey to overcome addiction, anxiety, and depression through meditation, yoga, and juicingQuentin Vennie shouldn’t be alive**—**he has walked a path that many don’t live long enough to write about. Growing up in Baltimore, he was surrounded by nothing but dead ends. Statistics mapped out his future, and he grew hostile toward a world that viewed him with
... Read more
Tibetan Yoga for Health & Well-Being

The Science and Practice of Healing Your Body, Energy, and Mind

by Alejandro Chaoul Ph.D. ...

**An accessible, practical guide to Tibetan yoga explaining principal breaths and movements, and its core history and philosophy.“Chaoul weaves the world of a traditional practice together with modern life. This powerful and generous gift opens a doorway into kindness, both for oneself and others.”— Sharon Salzberg, New York Times best-selling author of Real Happiness and Real Love**While yoga has ... Read more

$13.67 CAD

**An accessible, practical guide to Tibetan yoga explaining principal breaths and movements, and its core history and philosophy.“Chaoul weaves the world of a traditional practice together with modern life. This powerful and generous gift opens a doorway into kindness, both for oneself and others.”— Sharon Salzberg, New York Times best-selling author of Real Happiness and Real Love**While yoga has
... Read more
Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

by Jean Danford ...

Yoga is an extremely beneficial therapy for ameliorating physical symptoms of both Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS), and improving emotional wellbeing through breathing, asana, relaxation and meditation. Outlining each condition, its pathology, treatment and its impact on the lives of those affected, the book describes how yoga practice can be tailored to meet the specific ... Read more

$28.16 CAD

Yoga is an extremely beneficial therapy for ameliorating physical symptoms of both Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS), and improving emotional wellbeing through breathing, asana, relaxation and meditation. Outlining each condition, its pathology, treatment and its impact on the lives of those affected, the book describes how yoga practice can be tailored to meet the specific
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The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Along with Sun Tzu's The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Along with Sun Tzu's The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For
... Read more
The Mobility Workout Handbook

Over 100 Sequences for Improved Performance, Reduced Injury, and Increased Flexibility

by William Smith, David Kirschen, Michael Volkmar ...

BETTER PERFORMANCE, BETTER RESULTS—WITH MOBILITY!From golf to tennis, swimming to running, cross training to strength training, everyday athletes everywhere can benefit from mobility training. Essential for promoting better performance and reducing risk of injury, mobility refers to how well your body moves through a given movement pattern. The Mobility Workout Handbook is your complete guide to ... Read more

$9.62 CAD

BETTER PERFORMANCE, BETTER RESULTS—WITH MOBILITY!From golf to tennis, swimming to running, cross training to strength training, everyday athletes everywhere can benefit from mobility training. Essential for promoting better performance and reducing risk of injury, mobility refers to how well your body moves through a given movement pattern. The Mobility Workout Handbook is your complete guide to
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The World's Fittest Book

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Strongman Swimmer

by Ross Edgley ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHow to train for anything and everything, anywhere and everywhereThe World's Fittest Book is set to become every fitness enthusiast's bible. Dubbed the body's complete user guide, it will become the go-to resource for learning all you need to know about building muscle, losing fat, eating (healthy) cake and unlocking your superhuman physical potential.Pa... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHow to train for anything and everything, anywhere and everywhereThe World's Fittest Book is set to become every fitness enthusiast's bible. Dubbed the body's complete user guide, it will become the go-to resource for learning all you need to know about building muscle, losing fat, eating (healthy) cake and unlocking your superhuman physical potential.Pa...
... Read more
Yin Yoga

Stretch the Mindful Way

by Kassandra Reinhardt ...

Return to balance with this calming, healing approach.Yin yoga offer remedies to the stresses of your busy yang life. Each restorative pose targets your deeper fascia and connective tissues, helping you experience increased flexibility and improved joint health.Yin yoga also focuses on deep breathing and longer hold times, allowing you the time and space to clear your mind and enhance your mental ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Return to balance with this calming, healing approach.Yin yoga offer remedies to the stresses of your busy yang life. Each restorative pose targets your deeper fascia and connective tissues, helping you experience increased flexibility and improved joint health.Yin yoga also focuses on deep breathing and longer hold times, allowing you the time and space to clear your mind and enhance your mental
... Read more
Poser

My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses

by Claire Dederer ...

"The long-awaited funny, smart, clear-headed, thoughtful, truthful, and inspiring yoga memoir. To simplify my praise: I absolutely loved this book." —Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times– bestselling authorTen years ago, Claire Dederer threw her back out breastfeeding her baby daughter. Told to try yoga by everyone from the woman behind the counter at the co-op to the homeless guy on the corner, ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

"The long-awaited funny, smart, clear-headed, thoughtful, truthful, and inspiring yoga memoir. To simplify my praise: I absolutely loved this book." —Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New York Times– bestselling authorTen years ago, Claire Dederer threw her back out breastfeeding her baby daughter. Told to try yoga by everyone from the woman behind the counter at the co-op to the homeless guy on the corner,
... Read more
Fat Girls Hiking

An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability

by Summer Michaud-Skog ...

“An invaluable guide…Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity.” —BooklistFrom the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the outdoors for people of all body types, sizes, and backgrounds. In a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of Fat Girls ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

“An invaluable guide…Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity.” —BooklistFrom the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the outdoors for people of all body types, sizes, and backgrounds. In a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of Fat Girls
... Read more
Yoga for 50+

Modified Poses and Techniques for a Safe Practice

by Richard Rosen ...

Start practicing yoga today with the gentler, safer yoga poses illustrated in this book.Yoga for fifty+ teaches a yoga you can easily learn at any age. The perfect alternative to exercises that can sometimes lead to injury, the customized program in Yoga for fifty+ is low impact and relaxing. The goal is to make you more fully aware of your body while transforming you both physically and mentally ... Read more

$17.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Start practicing yoga today with the gentler, safer yoga poses illustrated in this book.Yoga for fifty+ teaches a yoga you can easily learn at any age. The perfect alternative to exercises that can sometimes lead to injury, the customized program in Yoga for fifty+ is low impact and relaxing. The goal is to make you more fully aware of your body while transforming you both physically and mentally
... Read more
The Women's Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts

A Leaner, Sexier, Healthier You--In 15 Minutes a Day!

by Selene Yeager, Editors of Women's Health Maga ...

Series series Women's Health
Time is every woman's most precious commodity—and a lack of it is the number one reason, in survey after survey, that women give for why they don't exercise. But research now shows that as little as 15 minutes of resistance training is just as effective in spiking one's metabolism as a workout lasting more than twice as long. All it takes is 15 minutes to achieve lifelong results—and women are ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Time is every woman's most precious commodity—and a lack of it is the number one reason, in survey after survey, that women give for why they don't exercise. But research now shows that as little as 15 minutes of resistance training is just as effective in spiking one's metabolism as a workout lasting more than twice as long. All it takes is 15 minutes to achieve lifelong results—and women are
... Read more
Unlock Your Muscle Gene

Trigger the Biological Mechanisms That Transform Your Body and Extend Your Life

by Ori Hofmekler ...

Provocatively written yet grounded in science, Unlock Your Muscle Gene is a revolutionary guide to physical transformation and the latest information on muscle conditioning, weight loss, and anti-aging strategies. According to Ori Hofmekler, we need to learn how to trigger the genes that retain and develop our muscles and extend our lives—we need to unleash this innate program that transforms pain ... Read more

$17.27 CAD

Provocatively written yet grounded in science, Unlock Your Muscle Gene is a revolutionary guide to physical transformation and the latest information on muscle conditioning, weight loss, and anti-aging strategies. According to Ori Hofmekler, we need to learn how to trigger the genes that retain and develop our muscles and extend our lives—we need to unleash this innate program that transforms pain
... Read more
The Art of Vinyasa

Awakening Body and Mind through the Practice of Ashtanga Yoga

by Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor ...

A radical presentation of the most rigorous form of contemporary yoga as meditation in motionIn The Art of Vinyasa, two of the most well-respected teachers of the Ashtanga style of yoga, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, explore this rigorous practice not as a gymnastic feat, but as a meditative form. They reveal that doing the practice—and particularly the vinyasa, or the breath-synchronized ... Read more

$26.63 CAD

A radical presentation of the most rigorous form of contemporary yoga as meditation in motionIn The Art of Vinyasa, two of the most well-respected teachers of the Ashtanga style of yoga, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, explore this rigorous practice not as a gymnastic feat, but as a meditative form. They reveal that doing the practice—and particularly the vinyasa, or the breath-synchronized
... Read more
Preparing for Freeplay

by Guy Windsor ...

Series Book 3 - The Swordsman's Quick Guide
Guy Windsor has been training historical fencers for over twenty years. For many swordsmen and swordswomen, expert freeplay (also called sparring or fencing) is the pinnacle of the art; both desirable and hard to attain. In this book he describes the step-by-step process he uses to take students from absolute beginner to expert fencer.This is system can be applied to any style of fencing, because ... Read more

$2.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Guy Windsor has been training historical fencers for over twenty years. For many swordsmen and swordswomen, expert freeplay (also called sparring or fencing) is the pinnacle of the art; both desirable and hard to attain. In this book he describes the step-by-step process he uses to take students from absolute beginner to expert fencer.This is system can be applied to any style of fencing, because
... Read more

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