Resistance band training is for everyone! Any age, any ability, any fitness goal!Second edition published - More exercises, more content!If you:Want a home workout to lose weight and tone muscleAre a senior looking for functional, low impact exerciseAre a bodybuilder looking for a challenging training session when the gym is out of reach.Are recovering from an injury and need to strengthen certain muscle groupsNeed a fitness solution while away on business or holidayResistance band training is an excellent, effective and smart workout solution that everyone can benefit from.If you are interested in fitness of any kind, be it fat loss, muscle toning, functional training or general wellbeing, owning a set of resistance bands is a must!Owning a set of resistance bands is one thing however, but knowing how to use them correctly can change your life!Enter this short but essential guide to resistance band training!You will discover:Resistance band exercises for every major muscle groupIllustrated descriptions of all exercisesFull workout plans to get stuck into right awayHow to create your own workout plans using the exercisesBlank program cards to copy and fill inDifferent ways to train for different resultsHow to progress so you’re always moving towards your fitness goals.“Training with resistance bands has always been present in my exercise routines. And knowing how to train effectively at home with resistance bands was extremely useful in 2020 and 2021!”Hi, I’m James Atkinson (Jim to my readers and friends), I’m a qualified personal trainer and I’ve spent around 25 years of my life training for all types of fitness results.Although I’ve been a competing bodybuilder, a long distance endurance runner and a bunch of things in between, I don’t like to boast about my success because I have always believed that if you have a goal, you take advice from people who have already achieved your goal, you create a plan based on this and then stay consistent, you will achieve success. I love to see people achieve life changing results from fitness and as this is a passion of mine I’m always happy to help out more should you have questions, so I’m contactable via my website and ready to help where I can.It would be great to hear from you and share in your fitness journey!This resistance band book can be used simply to pick up some exercise ideas, but it can also be your gateway to a wonderfully successful fitness journey!You are just a click away, so let’s get started!See you on the inside, all the bestJim Read more

Barbell and dumbbell training is for everyone! Any age, any ability, any fitness goal!If you:Want to workout with weights for muscle tone, muscle growth, fat loss or general fitnessNeed a weight lifting plan to followWant to feel confident in a gym environmentWant a step-by-step guide on how to create your own exercise routineWant options and variety in your workoutsThis book has you covered!Barbell and dumbbell training is an extremely effective workout solution that offers almost limitless possibilities to your fitness training.Having a gym membership or even owning a set of barbells or dumbbells is great, but knowing what to do to maximise effectiveness in those exercise sessions can be a game changer!You will discover:Barbell and dumbbell exercises for every major muscle groupsIllustrated descriptions of all exercisesHow to correctly train for your specific fitness goalsFull routines to follow and blank exercise cards for your own creationHow to create your very own tailored, barbell and dumbbell workout planHi, I’m James Atkinson (Jim to my readers and friends), I’m a qualified personal trainer and I’ve spent around 25 years of my life training for all types of fitness results.Although I’ve been a competing bodybuilder, a long distance endurance runner and a bunch of things in between, I don’t like to boast about my success because I have always believed that if you have a goal; you take advice from people who have already achieved your goal; you create a plan based on this and then stay consistent, you will achieve success. I love to see people achieve life changing results from fitness and as this is a passion of mine I’m always happy to help more should you have questions, so I’m contactable via my website and ready to help where I can.It would be great to hear from you and share in your fitness journey!This weight lifting book can be used simply to pick up some exercise ideas, but it can also be your gateway to a wonderfully successful fitness journey!You are just a click away, so let’s get started!See you on the inside, all the best,Jim Read more

From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here: Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity The fascinating history and growth of' bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame" And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughoutCovering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness. Read more

The Golf Swing, Distilled is an illustrated step-by-step guide into a proper golf swing. It features over 40, carefully produced illustrations that along with text clearly show you what to do - and what not to do - in order to play better golfWe’ve all seen the best golfers in the world showcasing their silky skills week-in, week-out, on various professional tours. For the most part, they have golf swings that seem so natural, so efficient and so consistent that replicating them seems too difficult to even contemplate.My aim, with this illustrated guide, is to break down the complex actions that combine to make a classic golf swing into golf swing basics, and encourage you to incorporate them into your existing golf swing.The golf swing tips give you a step-by-step guide which focuses on specific aspects of your golf swing, from the takeaway and backswing to the transition and downswing and finally onto impact with the ball, release & extension and the follow through. Think of it as painting by numbers, with the aim of creating a masterpiece!With my help I’m confident that you can start to play the best, most efficient and most consistent golf you’ve ever played and above all, play the most enjoyable golf you’ve ever played.Whether you are a golf beginner or a keen golfer already, don’t let poor golf swing fundamentals hold your golf game back! Read more

Two legendary coaches give golfers a powerful new approach to the game... and to life.As coaches to some of golf’s top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They don’t believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They don’t even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision.Unlike any other golf book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a player’s game. The book’s revolutionary pre-shot routine will improve your focus, leading to a golf swing that is not only successful but can be repeated under extreme pressure. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe it’s possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mind-set and well-honed intuitive power.An engaging read for the beginner or the seasoned golfer, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is inspiration for life, not just the links. Read more

For millions of people around the world, Peter Alliss is the 'voice of golf'. In a long and distinguished career as a player and then broadcaster, he has become synonymous with the sport. Now fully updated with brand new material, this is his fascinating personal tribute to the fine players and wonderful characters who have stimulated his love affair with the game of golf for more than half a century.Featuring stars of yesteryear such as Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tony Jacklin; charismatic crowd-pleasers like Lee Trevino and Seve Ballesteros; modern legends Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie; and the pioneering women who have moved the ladies' game to new heights, this is a highly entertaining collection and a must for all golf fans. Read more

The latest in the new WRESTLING OBSERVER COMPLETE COLLECTION series in which the Wrestling Observer Newsletters are reprinted in full, chronologically.In this 1991 (Part 1) edition you will find every issue of the world-famous Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January through to June 1991, reprinted in full for the first time ever. Included within:Ric Flair beats Sting for WCW World TitleDave Meltzer vs. WWFWrestleMania relocatedSid Vicious swaps WCW for WWFWWF at Tokyo DomeWrestleMania VIIUWF Beach BrawlBruce Prichard firedSuperBrawl '91Dusty Rhodes downgraded Read more

"The Pro Tours' Hottest Coach" (Golf Digest) reveals the secrets that helped Phil Mickelson win the 2010 Masters and can utterly transform every player's game. When a resurgent Phil Mickelson won the Tour Championship in September 2009, he was quick to credit a series of simple putting lessons from veteran golf champion and instructor Dave Stockton. As a top coach, Stockton has taught a long list of pro players-including Annika Sorenstam, Yani Tseng (winner of four LPGA tournaments), Adam Scott (Texas Open champion), Hunter Mahan (Phoenix Open champion), and Morgan Pressel (World Ladies Championship of Japan winner)-the putting strategies that finessed their game.Stockton's breakthrough concept is that every player has their own Signature Stroke, which is unconscious. Good putting comes from the mind, Stockton says, not from a series of stiff mechanical positions. With visualization, the right frame of mind, an efficient pre-putt routine, and connection to the individual internal stroke signature, any player can make far more putts. Putting has always been taught as an offshoot to the full swing, when in reality it is far different- almost a different game. Unconscious Putting will help players get out of the rigid, mechanical, overthinking trap.In Unconscious Putting, Stockton shows how players at every handicap level-from pros to weekend golfers-can putt effortlessly and with confidence by integrating a new mental approach with a few simple physical routines that will keep them locked on target. Readers will also gain invaluable advice on reading greens and equipment. Illustrated throughout and filled with anecdotes about how Stockton's lessons have helped today's leading players, Unconscious Putting is a must-have golf book and a category classic-in-the-making. Read more

Want To Know What Exercises Are Proven To Make You Gain Muscle And Strength?Then This Book Is Perfect For You!It shows you the 48 best gym exercises for building strength and gaining muscle. I have included all important muscle groups (Chest, Back, Legs, Arms, Shoulders/Neck, Abs). Many of them are timeless and have been performed by bodybuilders for decades. They are proven to work and should be part of every workout routine. Each Exercise Contains: - step by step instructions on how to perform the exercise - a picture / illustration - details about the primary and secondary muscles involved - safety tips - and possible variations Avoid simply copying friends at the gym! This ususally lead to injuries and long-term joint problems. To spare yourself such issues, you need to educate yourself on how to train correctly. I promise you that if you follow the advice in this book, you will increase both strength and size within a few weeks. No Fluff or Bro Science! With this guide you will build muscle faster than ever! The bottom line is you CAN get bigger and stronger with just these exercises. No need for fancy equipment or a personal trainer.BONUS: Buy This Guide And You Get Free Access To My Video Program "Bodybuilding For Beginners" (Kindle Exclusive)Please Note: You Don't Need A Kindle to Read this e-Book. You can Download the Free Kindle Reader to Your Smartphone, Tablet or Computer. Read more

John Jacobs is one of golf's all-time great teachers, a true legend of the game who has passed on his words of wisdom to thousands of amateurs as well as to some of the world's greatest players over the last 50 years. Now, for the first time ever, the pick of his collective wisdom has been brought together in one seminal volume.When the likes of Butch Harmon and David Leadbetter heap praise on your methods and credit you with having helped shape the way they learnt their craft and how they applied those teachings, you know that you must be one of the most important and influential figures in the world of golf.Not only a great teacher, John Jacobs was also good enough to play in the Ryder Cup and beat the best in the game. Those who witnessed his memorable victory over Grand Slam winner Gary Player in the final of the South African Matchplay Championship knew they were in the presence of someone special – a talent that was able to use all his experience as a top-level player and move seamlessly into the world of golf teaching.50 Years of Golfing Wisdom features all the lessons and advice that made Jacobs the original, and many say still the ultimate, golfing guru. Every department of the game receives the Jacobs treatment – from the fundamentals of grip and swing, to problem solving and curing your bad shots, to instruction on hitting every shot from the longest drive to the shortest putt, including everything in between.Simple, easy to understand, effective advice on how to maximize your potential and play your best golf – this may just be the only golf instruction book you'll ever need. Read more

“With advice on not just getting along, but truly reconnecting with the great outdoors, Dave Canterbury’s treasure trove of world-renowned wisdom and experience comes to life within these pages.” —Bustle A New York Times Bestseller in Sports and Travel!The ultimate resource for experiencing the backcountry! Written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury, Bushcraft 101 gets you ready for your next backcountry trip with advice on making the most of your time outdoors. Based on the 5Cs of Survivability--cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages--this valuable guide offers only the most important survival skills to help you craft resources from your surroundings and truly experience the beauty and thrill of the wilderness. Inside, you'll also discover detailed information on: Choosing the right items for your kit. Manufacturing needed tools and supplies. Collecting and cooking food. Protecting yourself from the elements. With Canterbury's guidance, you'll not only prepare yourself for any climate and situation, you'll also learn how to use the art of bushcraft to reconnect with nature in ways you've never imagined. Read more

Packed with research and exercises that support you to build your strongest body - at home or in the gym.Is it time to lose weight, tone and sculpt, gain muscle and speed up your metabolism? This book gives you practical advice on how to do just that. It also gives you valuable insight into how nutrition and exercise can improve your health.Inside the pages of this strength training book, you'll discover:- The physiology and benefits of strength training - Workout plans for beginners, enthusiasts, and personal trainers- The hard dietary science that debunks common myths and important information to properly fuel your body- Depictions of 33 exercises: how to perfect them, common mistakes, and the benefits of eachIn this book, Author Austin Current takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn't, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Filled with CGI artworks and science-backed information, this exercise book will help you transform your body and improve your wellbeing. This book also includes full workout plans and over 100 individual exercises. You'll learn how your muscles engage at each stage, how to do movements with correct form and how to prevent injury, and shows you different variations for home and gym. This book is also packed with nutritional information and includes dietary advice for vegans and vegetarians. DK's Science of series dives into the science of various types of exercises such as weight training, running, and yoga. Each book discusses the benefits of the specific type of workout and how you can transform your outlook about health and fitness. Read more

The Golf Drills, Distilled is an illustrated step-by-step guide into the best golf drills and exercises (over 25 in total). It features over 100, carefully produced illustrations that along with text clearly show you what to do - and what not to do - in order to improve your golf swing and become a better golfer.You'll find drills that target every aspect of your golf swing (takeaway, backswing, top of the swing, downswing, impact, release & extension, and the follow through).In addition, you'll also find drills that will help you cure your golf swing of errors and bad shots such as slices, hooks, fat shots, thin shots, and shanks.Whether you are at the range or in front of a mirror hitting into a net, or a simulator, make the most out of your time practicing by mastering these drills. Your golf game - and ball striking - will thank you! Read more

The Golf Setup, Distilled is an illustrated step-by-step guide into a perfect golf setup. It features 50, carefully produced illustrations that along with text clearly show you what to do - and what not to do - in order to play better golf.This illustrated guide covers everything you need for a great golf setup and address position, including:AlignmentStanceDistance to the BallBall PositionPosition of the HandsPosture andGripNever Underestimate the Importance of your Golf SetupBy repeating the same setup every time for every shot, we allow our golf swing to develop as quickly and as consistently as possible. Any variation and faults in our golf setup routine will have a detrimental effect on the outcome of each shot. I would encourage all golfers of any standard to continually focus on a good quality setup.Whether you are a golf beginner or a keen golfer already, don’t let poor golf setup fundamentals hold your golf game back! Read more

The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. And there is advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and assessment of illnesses and injury, right through to offshore aftercare and recovery. The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is a comprehensive and practical resource for novices or experienced sailors and motorboaters. Read more

Trek deeper into the wilderness with New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury!In this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyond bushcraft basics to teach you how to survive in the backcountry with little or no equipment. Using the foundation you learned in Bushcraft 101, Canterbury shows you how to completely immerse yourself in the wilderness with advanced bushcraft and woodcraft techniques. He covers crucial survival skills like tracking to help you get even closer to wildlife, crafting medicines from plants, and navigating without the use of a map or compass. He also offers ways to improvise and save money on bushcraft essentials like fire-starting tools and packs. With Canterbury's expert advice and guidance, you will learn how to forgo your equipment, make use of your surroundings, and truly enjoy the wilderness.Whether you're eager to learn more after your first real outdoor adventure or have been exploring the backcountry for years, Advanced Bushcraft will help you take your self-reliance and wilderness experience to the next level. Read more

The Short Game, Distilled is an illustrated step-by-step golf guide into the scoring distance. It features over 190 carefully produced illustrations that along with text clearly show you what to do - and what not to do - in order to improve your:pitching,chipping,bunker shots,and your putting.Using the golf tips in this guide will help you hit pitch shots closer to the flag. It will help improve your bunker shots so you don't stay stuck in them or see the ball fly off across the green. You'll learn how to chip the ball to gimme range for more frequent up and downs, whatever the lie. And finally, you should see a reduction in the number of putts you take and an increase in the number of tap-ins all the while helping to avoid 3-putts.If you want to easily lower your golf scores and increase your confidence around the greens you owe it to yourself to improve your short game. This guide will show you how! Read more

Within the domain of sport, the application of science is more apparent than ever before. Not only are universities and academic institutions scientifically investigating sport as one element of human performance, but professional teams, sporting organizations, and private training companies are embracing approaches that use scientific principles to help their athletes and teams gain a competitive edge in sporting competition. The potential for applying science to sport training and sport performance is vast. There is a demand for sport scientists who can collect and convert data into valuable information—information that drives decision making and directly influences performance outcomes. To address this growing need, the world-renowned National Strength and Conditioning Association developed the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification, along with the must-have reference for anyone in the field.NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science features contributions from 52 globally recognized experts and thought leaders from the field of sport science. It is the only resource to go beyond sport science’s foundations—physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, nutrition, and skill acquisition—to address the use of statistics and broader fields of data science, analytics, and technology management. Readers will explore every aspect of the sport scientist’s role: understanding training theory, performing needs analyses, conducting athlete monitoring and assessment, managing data and analytics, and educating and disseminating information. The integration of these technical skills will guide sport scientists in drawing conclusions that can be used to manipulate training methods and shape competition strategies for the betterment of athletes’ health, well-being, and performance.NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science offers a holistic overview of the technical expertise, skills, and knowledge required to operate effectively as a modern-day sport scientist. Further, it will help prepare candidates for the NSCA’s CPSS certification exam and aid all sport scientists in acquiring and using the best available evidence—at the right time, in the right environment, and for the right individual—to maximize their performance. Read more

I have been a lifelong horse racing enthusiast, and in my time I have seen colleagues, family and friends waste money (often money they could not afford to lose) by just picking horses randomly without any worthwhile analysis. I have witnessed this so often over the years, which is what impelled me to write this book, to try and help people to not make the same mistakes they did.Mastering horse racing betting is a comprehensive guide to all the information necessary to help to regularly find winners.No previous knowledge of horse racing is required as this book will inform everyone from regular gamblers to racing newbies.The insightful information in this book will help to prevent you from wasting money on horses that are highly unlikely to win, as well as informing you which horses in the race have the best chance of getting to the winning post first.Race horses are complex creatures with individual personalities, traits, peculiarities and needs, and for you to have the best chance of winning this needs to be understood and analyzed.Although the horses and jockeys are the only ones in the race, a lot more people have invested their expertise, knowledge, training and passion and their input is not to be ignored, there are many aspects to explore in order to lead us to the best possible selection on a race. This book explores every single one of these aspects, so if you wish to improve your chances of winning at the races, this is the book for you. Read more

Every issue of the world-famous Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January through to December 1984 (including 1984 Yearbook special), reprinted in full. Included within:Hulk Hogan wins WWF World TitleDeath of David Von ErichVince McMahon buys Georgia Championship WrestlingThe Freebirds head to New YorkPro Wrestling USA launchesCyndi Lauper rocks the WWFTuesday Night Titans debutsThe WWF expands nationallyVince McMahon Snr. passes awayWWF strikes deal with NJPWBruno Sammartino returns Read more