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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Born to Run comes a book that inspires us to unleash the extraordinary potential of the human body and climb, swim, skip, throw, and jump our way to heroic feats.
"Redefines the heroic ideal, establishing heroism as a skill set rather than a virtue."—NPR Books
Christopher McDougall’s journey begins with a story of remarkable athletic prowess: On the...
"Redefines the heroic ideal, establishing heroism as a skill set rather than a virtue."—NPR Books
Christopher McDougall’s journey begins with a story of remarkable athletic prowess: On the...
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c2004
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Our bodies are 98 percent water. In this invigorating program, Sarina demonstrates yoga exercises and dance movements that emphasizes fluidity and motion, ebb and flow. Progressing from gentle to challenging, to even a little sassy, Sarina's movements will help to build stamina and strength and relieve stree, while giving the cardiovascular system a thorough workout. An inclusive and empowering alternative to traditional yoga that will increase strength,...
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[2023]
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"Inside of you, there is a spark--it's what animates you, and without it, you could not live. This energy creation isn't mystical, nor is it spiritual; it is science. We know from research that our cellular machinery transforms the food we eat and the air we breathe into the electricity that fuels us. With the right lifestyle inputs, we glow with energy; but when the demands on our bodies exceed our capacity--as is true for so many of us--we become...
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c2012
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"Quick fixes and effective home remedies for runners, bikers, skiers, golfers and all types of athletes to get them back in the game fast. From casual joggers to competitive triathletes, high school footballers to aging weekend warriors, tens of millions of Americans enjoy and get injured enjoying sports and fitness activities. (High school athletics alone result in more than 2 million injuries a year!) Now, the hobbled masses have an authoritative...
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Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform that provides instruction for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest. This top collection, curated from courses from Udemy.com and powered by Udemy for Business, gives users access to relevant skills training, helping them achieve success at work and in life. Before enrolling, users can review key information about a course, its...
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A fascinating cultural history of fitness, from Greek antiquity to the era of the "big-box gym" and beyond, exploring the ways in which human exercise has changed over time-and what we can learn from our ancestors. We humans have been conditioning our bodies for more than 2,500 years, yet it's only recently that treadmills and weight machines have become the gold standard of fitness. For all this new technology, are we really healthier, stronger,...
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[2005]
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The unrated version of the hilarious hit movie. Since a new glitzy gym opened across the street, Peter needs to raise $50,000 to keep his gym from foreclosure, and he's counting on a game he hasn't played in years - dodgeball! Can his ragtag team, the Average Joes, win the Las Vegas International Dodgeball Open?
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c2011
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Creator of the best-selling P90X®workout series, Tony Horton shows you how to attain the results you want. In his first book he shares the fundamentals of his fitness philosophy, revealing his secrets for getting fit and healthy and melting away pounds.One-size-fits-all diets and exercise regimens just don't work--that's why Tony creates unique programs for each of his clients. Here he shows you how to build your own diet and fitness plan tailored...
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