One of the best ways to improve your boxing skills is by practicing with a speed bag. A training routine of hitting or punching a speed bag teaches you rhythm, timing, control, accuracy and speed. Learning how to hit a speed bag can be tricky if you’re a beginner. This handbook shows you how to proficiently hit a speed bag using easy-to-follow instructions and descriptive photos that guide you step by step through the process. Learn how and where to set up a speed ...

Kettlebells offer one of the most dynamic, engaging, functional, tough workouts available. From the dead-lift, to the swing and the snatch, the Kettlebell Handbook guides you through the world of Kbells from a beginners perspective. The Kettlebell handbook is designed to take the mystery out of kettlebell training. Get more value out of your equipment. Discover new exercises. Written by experts, this handbook has easy to follow color photos and instructions that ...

Turn in your health club membership for a home gym. Working out at home is a convenient way to exercise. In addition to 32 common home gym exercises for working your whole body, this handbook clearly explains how to set up a program to suit your goals. You also learn about safety, stretching, how to maintain your home gym and how to stay motivated. Handbook also features muscle anatomy diagrams.

The Great CrossTraining Handbook is highly recommended for anyone starting a CrossTraining program. CrossTraining is filled with acronyms, specific types of workouts, and a method of working out that can be confusing for a beginner. Most people feel "out of the loop" when starting CrossTraining and this book explains everything you need to know to get you comfortable.    The Great CrossTraining Handbook covers it all inc...

Also known as Stability, Balance or Exercise balls, Body balls are fabulous fitness tools that you can build a whole routine around. They can be used for flexibility, balance, strength and cardio workouts. This handbook features 45 ball exercises for working your upper and lower body, as well as improving your balance and flexibility. Easy-to-follow instructions guide you step by step through each exercise. Learn how to select the correct ball size for your height,...

Probably the most popular type of exercise equipment for the bodybuilder, barbells are also used by the general population as another free weight tool in a well balanced fitness routine. This handbook features 41 exercises for working the whole body with a barbell. Each exercise is clearly explained and illustrated with photos. Handbook also includes instructions on creating your own program, stretching and setting up a mini-gym. Muscle anatomy diagrams and an acce...

Proprioception is to balance, what muscle strength is to fitness. Improve your balance using a BOSU, wobble board or an exercise disc. Good balance is key to succeeding in sport and fitness. This handbook is jam-packed with information suitable for beginner and advanced fitness enthusiasts. Learn 88 balance and stability exercises using a BOSU, wobble board, balance cushion and extreme balance board.

Regardless of whether you are young or old, dumbbells are the ideal fitness tool for building strength and "calorie burning" muscle.   Reap the benefits of training with dumbbells. This handbook shows you 45 basic and advanced dumbbell exercises using clear descriptions and illustrated photos. Handbook also includes instructions on creating your own program, stretching and setting up a mini-gym. Muscle anatomy diagrams and an accessory guide ma...

Stretching, on a daily basis, is important to maintaining your functional flexibility. Stretching, on a daily basis, is important to maintaing your functional flexibility. The inability to turn or move in a natural and expected way can hinder day to day activities and ultimately quality of life. If you work out with weights, stretching is extremely important to prevent your range of motion from becoming limited. Productive Fitness has put this handy little book tog...

A multi-functional fitness tool, foam rollers can be used for stretching, myofacial release as well as, to train balance and strength. Learn how foam rollers can be used to challenge and improve core stability, posture and strength, as well as improving range of motion, flexibility and balance. This handbook also includes a section on myofacial release.

Yoga is not new. It has been practiced in many parts of the world for decades. You can pretty much expect to see plenty of resources when you decide to try yoga. Choose resources that explain yoga in detail. The purpose is for you to understand how it is used to lose weight, clear the mind and become more mindful. Here are three books that promise to do just that.

Drawn from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, This Explains Everything will revolutionize your understanding of the world.What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org ("The world's smartest website"—The Guardian), posed to the world's most influential minds. Flowing from the horizons of physics, economics, psychology, neuroscience, and more, This Explains ...