The bestselling fitness book for men who want to gain 25-35 pounds of lean muscle and lose as much fat or more in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts.Is Bigger Leaner Stronger a body building book that can help you pack on brain-shrinking amounts of muscle in 30 days flat?No.Is it a fitness nutrition book full of diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for melting belly fat faster than a roided hornet?Absolutely not.But is it a science-based strength training book (and nutrition book) that’ll demystify building muscle and losing fat and show you how to get a lean, strong, and muscular physique without spending hours in the gym every day?And while still enjoying your favorite foods, like hamburgers, pizza, and ice cream?Yes.And you’ll see visible results in the mirror and gym in your first month on the program.Because here’s the deal:Muscle building and fat loss aren’t nearly as complicated as you’ve been led to believe.You don't need to: Obsess over "clean eating" and avoiding “unhealthy” foods like sugar, meat, and bread. Some foods are more nutritious and should be eaten more frequently than others. That's it.You don't need to: Grind through hours of punishing strength training workouts every week. Sweating buckets, getting really sore, training until bone-tired . . . all wholly overrated for gaining muscle and strength.You don't need to: Slog away on the treadmill. In fact, you don't need to do any cardio exercise at all to shed ugly belly fat and even get six-pack abs.Those are just a few of the harmful fitness lies and myths that keep guys small, fat, and weak.And Bigger Leaner Stronger will teach you something that most of those men will never know:How to cut through all the confusion and clutter and create clear, structured, no-nonsense diet and training plans tailored to your fitness goals, circumstances, and preferences.Here are just a few of the things you’ll discover inside this muscle building book for men:The 10 biggest fitness myths and mistakes that keep guys frail and confused. For example, “calories are all that matters,” “carbs and sugars make you fat,” and “some guys don’t have the genetics to get big.”The primary driver of muscle growth that forces your muscles to get bigger and stronger. And no, it has nothing to do with “muscle confusion,” “functional training,” or any other pseudoscientific fitness nonsense.How to create meal plans for building muscle and losing fat with foods you love so you never feel starved, deprived, or like you're "on a diet" (and especially a “bodybuilding diet”).A 12-month workout program that shows you how to use principles and methods taught in the book to build a full chest, wide shoulders and back, powerful legs, and strong arms.A no-BS guide to fitness supplements that’ll save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars on useless (and sometimes even dangerous) pills, powders, and potions.All that is why Bigger Leaner Stronger is one of the most popular bodybuilding books of all time with over 800,000 copies sold, and why it has helped tens of thousands of men of all ages and abilities transform their body and health.So, here’s the bottom line:You can get that head-turning “Hollywood hunk” body without following weird, extreme, or complicated diet, exercise, or supplementation methods and strategies. And this workout book for men shows you how.So, get your copy now, and start your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you. Read more

Menopause doesn’t have to be the end of you kicking ass. The renowned author of Roar presents a comprehensive and customizable physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause.For active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn’t feel like the one you know and love anymore—you’re battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, or taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to. But menopause doesn’t have to be the end of you excelling at the gym, on the trail, or wherever you work out. Once you understand your physiology, you can work with it—not against it—to optimize your performance.In Next Level, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims shares case studies from women she has coached through this transition and teaches you:• the underlying causes of menopause• how to minimize the hormonal fluctuations that cause bloating, fatigue, night sweats, and other common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause• when you should seek medical intervention for your menopausal symptoms—and how to confidently communicate with your doctor to ensure you’re getting the best care• different modalities, from hormone therapy and nonhormone supplements to pelvic floor therapy and strength training, to help maximize your fitness and performance• exercise routines and fueling strategies, including meal plans and macronutrient planning charts, that you can customize to best suit your unique needs during menopause• and much more!A comprehensive, science-backed framework for your menopause action plan, this is the ultimate guide for navigating the Next Level. Read more

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, forced to hit hundreds of balls a day while still in grade school, Agassi resented the constant pressure even as he drove himself, an inner conflict that would define him. In his beautiful, haunting autobiography, Agassi tells the story of a life framed by conflict.Agassi makes us feel his panic as an undersized seven-year-old, practicing all day under the obsessive gaze of his violent father. We see him at thirteen, banished to a tennis camp. A lonely, scared, ninth-grade dropout, he rebels in ways that will soon make him a 1980s icon. By the time he turns pro at sixteen, his new look promises to change tennis forever, as does his lightning fast return.Yet, despite raw talent, he struggles. We feel his confusion as he loses to the world's best, his greater confusion as he starts to win. After stumbling in three Grand Slam finals, Agassi shocks the world, and himself, by capturing the 1992 Wimbledon title. Overnight he becomes a fan favourite and a media target.Agassi brings a near-photographic memory to every pivotal match, and every public relationship. Alongside vivid portraits of tennis rivals, Agassi gives unstinting accounts of his relationships. He reveals the depression that shatters his confidence, and the mistake that nearly costs him everything. Finally, he recounts his spectacular resurrection and his march to become the oldest man ever ranked number one.In clear, taut prose, Agassi evokes his loyal brother, his wise coach, his gentle trainer, all the people who help him regain his balance and find love at last with Stefanie Graf.With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, Open will be read and cherished for years. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Like Agassi's game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed and power.Note that this ebook edition does not include illustrations that first appeared in the print version. Read more

Finally, runners at all levels can improve their race times while training less, with the revolutionary Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) program.Hailed by the Wall Street Journal and featured twice in six months in cover stories in Runner's World magazine, FIRST's unique training philosophy makes running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burnout, and substantially cuts the risk of injury, while producing faster race times.The key feature is the "3 plus 2" program, which each week consists of:-3 quality runs, including track repeats, the tempo run, and the long run, which are designed to work together to improve endurance, lactate-threshold running pace, and leg speed-2 aerobic cross-training workouts, such as swimming, rowing, or pedaling a stationary bike, which are designed to improve endurance while helping to avoid burnoutWith detailed training plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon, plus tips for goal-setting, rest, recovery, injury rehab and prevention, strength training, and nutrition, this program will change the way runners think about and train for competitive races.Amby Burfoot, Runner's World executive editor and Boston Marathon winner, calls the FIRST training program "the most detailed, well-organized, and scientific training program for runners that I have ever seen." Read more

FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, LEGENDARY TRAINER TIM GROVER HAS TAKEN THE GREATS—MICHAEL JORDAN, KOBE BRYANT, DWYANE WADE, AND DOZENS MORE—AND MADE THEM GREATER. NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, HE REVEALS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THOSE RESULTS,SHOWING YOU HOW TO BE RELENTLESS AND ACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU DESIRE. DIRECT, BLUNT, AND BRUTALLY HONEST, Grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else is giving up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak. In “The Relentless 13,” he details the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life. Relentless shows you how to trust your instincts and get in the Zone; how to control and adapt to any situation; how to find your opponent’s weakness and attack. Grover gives you the same advice he gives his world-class clients—“don’t think”—and shows you that anything is possible. Packed with previously untold stories and unparalleled insight into the psyches of the most successful and accomplished athletes of our time, Relentless shows you how even the best get better . . . and how you can too. Read more

Bodyweight training and calisthenics exercise are the most accessible form of exercise for everyone!If you:Want to exercise at home or on the goAre a total beginner or senior that wants an effective bodyweight training routineWant to burn fat whilst toning, strengthening, and shaping your bodyNeed full body workouts, specific muscle groups development or functional trainingAre a more advanced trainer looking to progress with calisthenicsAre looking for low impact, effective workoutsThis book has you covered!Bodyweight training and calisthenics have been around for a long time. It is an excellent way to train with resistance and can lead to some very impressive feats of strength.Whether you are a new trainer or more advanced, you can use your own bodyweight, not only to perform gravity defying tricks, but to develop a strong, lean, functional body.You will discover:How to progress from total beginner to advanced bodyweight exercises with the “big 5”Abs and core exercise progressionsHow to create your own exercise routine based on your current abilityHow to use isometrics and negative trainingSeveral pre-made exercise routines of varying levels you can follow directlyBlank program cards for you to create your own routine and track your progress“If you are serious about training and want results of any kind, you should have a plan. Whether this is bodyweight and calisthenics, bodybuilding or running, you should always create a plan or routine before getting started.”Training for results and training correctly, along with planning and progression, are all qualities at the heart of this book. So whatever your current fitness level, if you are interested in bodyweight and calisthenics training, you will be able to make great use of this guide. So, let's get started! Read more

Revolutionise your running techniques! Learn how to run better and faster, with more energy while avoiding injury. There is a science to running, and now you can learn about it too! Whether you are new to running, or have conquered a few marathons in your time, this runner's guide will show you how to train efficiently, find a suitable running regime, and master the art of running for life!Inside the pages of this running book, you'll find:-Explanations on the anatomy and physiology of the runner-Easy-to-read descriptions of how running involves every system in the body -A scientific breakdown of what happens under the skin at every stage of the running cycle-Featuring anatomy of common injuries and exercise programmes for both prevention and recovery-30 key exercises and how to perfect precision to optimise their benefits-Bespoke training plans for runners at all levels Expert-led insights backed by scientific research will show you how to start running, how to run faster, and how to improve your flexibility and gait for running efficiency and safety. Included in the Science of Running are exercises and training programmes that target each muscle to ensure you become a stronger, better runner. The clear CGI images show annotations to muscle mechanics so you know you are taking the right steps and perfecting technique. Learn the science behind your body's energy systems, proper hydration and nutrition. From long-distance to marathon running, this sports book will completely transform your performance of injury-free running and help you to smash your goals one step at a time, proving the ideal running gift for the fitness fanatic in your life. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our successful Science of series, where you can discover the research and scientific theories behind exercise and sport. Explore the anatomy of yoga to perfect your practice in Science of Yoga; or redefine your daily routine with Science of Living. Achieve a healthier and happier you this New Year! Read more

The official Bigger Leaner Stronger workout journal for men who want to gain 25-35 pounds of lean muscle and lose as much fat or more in just 3-5 hours per week.Is The Year One Challenge for Men an exercise log book with workouts that can help you pack on brain-shrinking amounts of muscle in 30 days flat?No.Is it a workout guide for men full of dubious diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for melting belly fat faster than a roided hornet?Absolutely not.But is it a science-based workout plan book for men that’ll demystify muscle building and show you exactly how to get a lean, strong, and fit physique without spending hours in the gym every day?Yes. And you’ll see visible results in the mirror and gym in your first month on the program.Here’s what you’ll find in this fitness book for men:A full year of workouts for the 3-, 4-, and 5-day Bigger Leaner Stronger training programs.Detailed instructions for how to do the workouts, how to progress on the program, and how to track improvements in your performance and body compositionPhoto demonstrations of all Bigger Leaner Stronger exercises with practical tips for ensuring you always use optimal techniqueIn short, this fitness book for men takes you by the hand and makes following the Bigger Leaner Stronger program paint-by-numbers simple—no puzzling over workout splits, exercises, rep ranges, and the rest of it. That’s not all, either . . .Bigger Leaner Stronger is one of the most popular weight lifting books of all time, with over 800,000 copies sold in 16 languages, and it has helped tens of thousands of men of all ages and abilities transform their body composition, fitness, and health.367 peer-reviewed scientific studies support the Bigger Leaner Stronger system of eating, training, and recovering for losing fat and building muscle and strength.Bigger Leaner Stronger is regularly revised based on the latest findings in nutrition, exercise, and supplementation research, with the latest version (fourth edition) released in 2023.Here’s the bottom line:You can get that head-turning “Hollywood hunk” body without following weird, extreme, or complicated diet, exercise, or supplementation methods and strategies. And this body building book for men shows you how.So, get your copy now, and start your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you. Read more

Six years after the publication of the original S&S, people are still getting great results from the program and the book has never left the Amazon weight training best-seller list. So why another edition? Pavel answers with a quote from a novel: You know our motto: "We never let well enough alone." This is Kettlebell Simple & Sinister: Revised & Updated Edition or simply S&S 2.0.Learn how to use the extreme hand-held gym from the man who started the kettlebell revolution.Simple & Sinister will physically prepare you for almost anything life could throw at you, from carrying a piano upstairs or holding your own in a street fight.Simple & Sinister will forge a fighter's physique because the form must follow the function.Simple & Sinister will give you the strength, the stamina, and the suppleness to play any sport recreationally and play it well.If you are a serious athlete, Simple & Sinister will serve as a perfect foundation for your sport-specific training.If you are a serious lifter, Simple & Sinister will build your strength, rather than interfere with it.Simple & Sinister® will achieve all of the above while leaving you plenty of time and energy to do your duty, your job, practice your sport, and have a life.Russian kettlebell power to you! Read more

'An accessible, inspiring and comprehensive guide to this amazing sport of ours'Damian Hall, ultra runner and journalistHave you taken part in marathon distance events and find yourself wondering what's next? Are you looking for a new, exciting physical and mental challenge? This is the ultimate guide for runners who are looking to go even further.Welcome to the ultra running community. This friendly guide written by seasoned ultra runner Claire Maxted is packed with training and nutrition advice, inspiration, strength and injury-prevention exercises and case studies from fellow runners of all levels. Including tips from pros and coaches across the sport, you will find everything you need to become a happy, confident ultra runner.From the basics and your first race, all the way through to multi-day events, chapters include:– Ultra Running kit essentials– Finding the time to train – tips and inspiration– How to get faster and/or run further– Training plans from 50k to 160k– Nutrition and recipes for ultra energy– Where to run – both locally and globally– Advice on strength training, overtraining, injury prevention, recovery and more! Read more

Are you tired of following diets that don't suit your body type? As an endomorph, your route to fat loss and muscle building necessitates a personalized program that tackles your specific metabolic problems.VShred's Endomorph Diet Plan is a scientifically proven system tailored to endomorphs. This guide, backed by years of research and real-world experience, gives you a tried-and-true plan for losing stubborn fat, building lean muscle, and getting the body you've always wanted. This is the comprehensive guide to revolutionizing your fitness journey, complete with precise tactics for optimizing your metabolism, increasing energy levels, and maintaining long-term benefits.In this book, you will find:1. A step-by-step approach for quick fat loss designed specifically for endomorphs.2. The most efficient exercises for toning your body and increasing metabolism.3. A complete meal plan with healthy, delicious foods to keep you satiated.4. Understanding the science of endomorphs and how to solve frequent challenges.Imagine losing weight, developing a strong, lean physique, and feeling more confident in your own skin—all without spending hours at the gym or following restrictive diets that make you feel starved.Eliminate guesswork from your fitness path. VShred's Endomorph Diet Plan is the ultimate guide to altering your body and living a better, more vibrant existence. Order your copy now and start seeing results! Read more

The bestselling fitness book for women who want to lose up to 35 pounds of fat or more and gain whole-body muscle definition in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts.Is Thinner Leaner Stronger a body building book that can give you a toned “Hollywood babe body” in 30 days flat?No.Is it a weight loss book for women full of diet and exercise “hacks” for gaining lean muscle and melting belly fat faster than a sneeze in a cyclone?Absolutely not.But is it a science-based weight training book (and nutrition book) that’ll demystify muscle building and fat loss and show you exactly how to get a lean, strong, and fit physique without spending hours in the gym every day?And while still enjoying your favorite foods, like hamburgers, pizza, and ice cream?Yes.And you’ll see visible results in the mirror and gym in your first month on the program.Because here’s the deal:Muscle building and fat loss aren’t nearly as complicated as you’ve been led to believe.You don't need to: Obsess over "clean eating" and avoiding “unhealthy” foods like sugar, meat, and bread. Some foods are more nutritious and should be eaten more frequently than others. That's it.You don't need to: Grind through hours of punishing strength training workouts every week. Sweating buckets, getting really sore, training until bone-tired . . . all wholly overrated for gaining muscle and strength.You don't need to: Slog away on the treadmill. In fact, you don't need to do any cardio exercise at all to shed belly, hip, and thigh fat.Those are just a few of the harmful fitness lies and myths that keep women weak, overweight, and confused.And Thinner Leaner Stronger will teach you something that most of those women will never know:How to cut through all the confusion and clutter and create clear, structured, no-nonsense diet and training plans tailored to your fitness goals, circumstances, and preferences.Here are just a few of the things you’ll discover inside this health book for women:The 10 biggest fitness myths and mistakes that keep women from achieving the body they really want. For example, “only calories matter,” “carbs and sugars make you fat,” and “strength training makes you bulky.”The primary driver of muscle growth that forces your muscles to get fitter and stronger. And no, it has nothing to do with “muscle confusion,” “functional training,” or any other pseudoscientific fitness nonsense.How to create meal plans for building muscle and losing fat with foods you love so you never feel starved, deprived, or like you're "on a diet" (and especially a “bodybuilding diet”).12 months of workouts for women created by the author to show you how to use principles and methods taught in the book to get tight legs and glutes, sculpted arms and back muscles, and a flat stomach.A no-BS guide to fitness supplements that’ll save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars on useless (and sometimes even dangerous) pills, powders, and potions.All that is why Thinner Leaner Stronger is one of the most popular women's strength training books of all time with over 500,000 copies sold and why it has helped tens of thousands of women of all ages and abilities transform their body and health.So, here’s the bottom line:You can get that head-turning “beach-ready body” without following weird, extreme, or complicated diet, exercise, or supplementation methods or strategies. And this women's weight lifting book shows you how. Read more

Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book AwardStronger will change what you think you know about strength and, most importantly, empower you to go on your own journey to discover what strength looks like for you.'This book gives us permission to establish a healthy relationship with our bodies and strength' – Fearne Cotton, author of HappyIf you are the girl, the woman who feels like she is never enough, that she will never be as strong, as good, as capable, I am here to tell you that you are enough. You can write a different story.Having gone from hating P.E. to becoming a powerlifter who can lift over twice her own bodyweight, Poorna Bell is perfectly placed to start a crucial conversation about women’s fitness – one that has nothing to do with weight loss. In Stronger, she shows how all of us can tap into our inner strength and find the confidence that physical pursuits can amplify – the confidence that has been helping men to succeed for centuries – and that women can find too.In this updated edition with a new introduction, Poorna tells not only her own story but those of a range of women, investigating intersections of race, age and social background. Part memoir, part manifesto, Stronger explodes old-fashioned notions about getting strong and explores the relationship between mental and physical strength.Whether you’re into weightlifting, running, swimming, yoga or don’t consider yourself to be sporty at all, Poorna shows how finding strength can work for you, regardless of age, ability or background.‘A beautiful, inspiring book that will change the way you think about exercise. I only wish it had existed when I was younger.’ – Bryony Gordon Read more

BUILD YOURSELF INTO A FERRARI WITH PRIUS MILEAGE.Discover a method that makes the impossible come true.Born decades ago, in a country that no longer exists, AXE used to be the exclusive domain of Soviet athletic elites. At last, it is here to take you to the next level in your sport of choice—or simply get you in the best shape of your life, and maybe even add years to it.Build muscleBoost powerLose fatMultiply work capacityBurst with energyThe “A” in “AXE” stands for “aerobic.”The “X” refers to type IIX fast muscle fibers.“E” is for “exercise.”AXE will install aerobic power infrastructure in your fast fibers.While simultaneously making these fibers bigger and more powerful—the ancient conflict between strength and endurance finally resolved.With AXE, you will sprint faster and hit harder—over and over—while producing less soul- and performance-crushing lactic acid.Improve your health and boost your energy. A friend of the author, a military and federal law enforcement veteran who lived at the tip of the spear for four decades and has the mileage to show for it, said after starting AXE: “I feel 15–20 years younger.”A Kettlebell Axe training session feels like a lumberjack’s labor: powerful, unrushed, relentless.StrongFirst applied AXE to our go-to exercise, the kettlebell swing, and developed a bulletproof progression. Follow it two or three times a week and be unstoppable.Do it as standalone training—just add your favorite upper body work—or combine it with almost any athletic training.(Note: The AXE swing protocol is not for beginners and this book does not teach kettlebell skills. Start with Kettlebell Simple & Sinister.)Take a kettlebell AXE to your training and behold your power! Read more

A guide to mental toughness from the author of 80/20 Running: “Fitzgerald’s research will help you become your own sports psychologist.” —Joe Friel, endurance sports coach and author of the Training Bible seriesThe greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body. Elite athletes have known this for decades and now science is learning why it’s true. In How Bad Do You Want It?, coach Matt Fitzgerald examines over a dozen pivotal races to discover the surprising ways elite athletes strengthen their mental toughness. Fitzgerald puts you into the pulse-pounding action of epic races from running, cycling, triathlon, XTERRA, and rowing with race reports and revealing post-race interviews with the elites. Their words reinforce what the research has found: strong mental fitness lets us approach our true physical limits, giving us an edge over physically stronger competitors. Each chapter explores the how and why of an elite athlete’s transformative moment, revealing powerful new psychobiological principles you can practice to flex your own mental fitness.The new psychobiological model of endurance performance shows that the most important question in endurance sports is: How bad do you want it? This fascinating book will forever change how you answer this question and show how to master the psychology of mind over muscle. Discover new psychobiological findings including:Mental toughness determines how close you can get to your physical limit * Bracing yourself for a tough race or workout can boost performance by 15% or more * Champions have learned how to give more of what they have * The only way to improve performance is by altering how you perceive effort * Choking under pressure is a form of self-consciousness * Your attitude in daily life is the same one you bring to sports * There’s no such thing as going as fast as you can—only going faster than before * The fastest racecourse is the one with the loudest spectators * Faith in your training is as important as the training itselfFeatured athletes include: Sammy Wanjiru, Jenny Simpson, Greg LeMond, Siri Lindley, Willie Stewart, Cadel Evans, Nathan Cohen and Joe Sullivan, Paula Newby-Fraser, Ryan Vail, Thomas Voeckler, Ned Overend, Steve Prefontaine, and John “The Penguin” Bingham“Fitzgerald has been writing about the psychology of endurance performance for more than a decade now and is really one of the pioneers in terms of trying to take this body of research out of the laboratory and into the field for everyone to try.” —Runner’s World Read more

The "Shock And Awe" Protocol is a powerful, challenging 4 week kettlebell training program for today's kettlebell enthusiast. If you're up for the challenge, you've got to check this out!Kettlebell training is a revolutionary, highly effective, total body fitness and performance training system. If you train with kettlebells, then you already know that. The Shock and Awe Protocol is a specific, powerful, double kettlebell complex training program for the intermediate to advanced kettlebell enthusiast and athlete. It's a program for muscular size and strength that's tested and effective, for those that have the appropriate kettlebell skills with the key performance exercises contained in the program. The 4 week program is a repeatable and "done for you" training system that progressively builds during the 4 week cycle. The program was developed by former Physical Therapist and current Strength Coach and Certified Kettlebell Instructor, Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFGII. Scott has decades of unique and specialized experience in the health and fitness industries. The program is specifically designed to increase strength and promote muscular hypertrophy over the 4 week duration. All the details you need to maximize the program are contained in this comprehensive kettlebell training protocol. If you have kettlebell skills and are looking for an effective system to get stronger and build more muscle, this program is definitely for you. Grab this valuable program right now and get everything you need to build size and strength with kettlebells in this intense training system. Read more

'Inspirational' - ObserverA transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older.Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes are experts and enthusiasts - scientists, coaches, runners - from many countries, each with a different story to tell.This is a book for anyone who has ever felt the healing power of running – or simply wondered about the effects of ageing. It is both a very personal account of one man's journey from despair to hope, and an exhilarating guide, explaining how timely adjustments to lifestyle and training can slow the progress of physiological decay, while sheer human spirit can, if you are lucky, keep you running happily and healthily, all the way into extreme old age. Read more

“Read Fast After 50 to learn more about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how you can be a competitive endurance athlete as you get older.” —Triathlete magazineFor runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn’t have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel—America’s leading endurance sports coach—shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past age fifty. In his groundbreaking book Fast After 50, Friel offers a smart approach for athletes to ward off the effects of age. Friel shows athletes how to extend their racing careers for decades—and race to win. Fast After 50 presents guidelines for high-intensity workouts, focused strength training, recovery, crosstraining, and nutrition for high performance: How the body’s response to training changes with age, how to adapt your training plan, and how to avoid overtraining How to shed body fat and regain muscle density How to create a progressive plan for training, rest, recovery, and competition Workout guidelines, field tests, and intensity measurement In Fast After 50, Joe Friel shows athletes that age is just a number—and race results are the only numbers that count. With contributions from: Mark Allen, Gale Bernhardt, Amby Burfoot, Dr. Larry Creswell, John Howard, Dr. Tim Noakes, Ned Overend, Dr. John Post, Dr. Andrew Pruitt, and Lisa Rainsberger.“Fast After 50 is the best of this year’s batch of practical books on science and performance. A great overview of the science of endurance training for anyone, but particularly focused on how to adapt as you get older. Solid advice, clearly presented.” —Runner’s World Read more

A resistance band workout routine is an excellent way to get in shape!Exercise bands are affordable and easy to storeFull body, fat burning and muscle toning workouts are possibleExercise at home or when travellingGreat for beginners or training veteransResistance bands are extremely versatile and everyone can benefit from them. From the beginner to the seasoned exercise enthusiast, from rehabilitation to body shaping, young and old.Every fitness goal, however, has to have a structured plan for the most effective results. Enter this guide!Here you will find a progressive 12-week resistance band workout program that progresses through several methods of training. The ultimate goal of this routine is full-body fat loss and muscle toning.Inside, you’ll find:A full 12-week progressive routineIllustrated resistance band exercises that target the whole bodyDifferent training methods for short, effective workoutsFollow along week by week while tracking your progressBlank program cards to create your own workouts for those who want to take things even furtherThis exercise routine includes different methods, such as sets and reps, supersets, split routines, and circuit training, each explained in detail. After progressing through the weeks, you may find that you vibe with a certain style of training more than another. With the blank routine cards included, and the knowledge of the training, you can create your own path in the future.If:Your goal is fat loss and muscle toneYou need a progressively more challenging exercise planYou want short, effective workoutsYou want the flexibility to train anywhere at any timeIt’s all here! We’ll see you on the inside! Read more

A one-stop guide for any aspiring runner including everything you need to know, whether you're doing your first run or your first marathon.The Complete Running and Marathon eBook covers all the essential topics around running, and much more, from choosing the right footwear to eating right and warming up.Are you aiming to run a race, such as a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon? Train efficiently with one of the specific programmes for your distance. Invaluable tips can help you to gain a vital competitive edge - whether you're competing against other runners or your own personal best - from goal-setting and motivation to running psychology and race tactics. Assess and develop your technique under clear no-nonsense guidance with detailed visuals to help you understand what your body is going through. Key pre- and post-run step-by-step stretches help you to protect yourself from injury and core and resistance-training exercises can help you to run faster and further.The Complete Running and Marathon eBook is perfect for any new or aspiring runner looking to go the distance. Read more