Fitness in Health & Well Being & Nonfiction eBooks

Do Hard Things

Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

by Steve Magness ...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges."—Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers and host of the Revisionist History podcastFrom beloved performance expert, executive coach, and ... Read more

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A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges."—Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers and host of the Revisionist History podcastFrom beloved performance expert, executive coach, and
... Read more
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint

A Practical Guide

by John Gibbons ...

This illustrated guide provides useful information, techniques, and exercises to help you better understand—and alleviate—pelvic painThis step-by-step guide for assessing the pelvis and sacroiliac joint explores all aspects of this crucial area of the body and how it links within the kinetic chain system. A registered sports osteopath who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport ... Read more

$43.19 CAD

This illustrated guide provides useful information, techniques, and exercises to help you better understand—and alleviate—pelvic painThis step-by-step guide for assessing the pelvis and sacroiliac joint explores all aspects of this crucial area of the body and how it links within the kinetic chain system. A registered sports osteopath who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport
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Healthy Back

Reference to Go

by Olivia H. Miller ...

Fifty stretches, movements, and meditations to help you achieve lasting relief, from the author of Essential Yoga.Too much time in the car, at the computer, and on the couch can add up to an aching back. Olivia H. Miller provides the ultimate resource for a lasting end to back pain with this e-book of fifty stretches, movements, and meditations.Designed with an eye toward prevention, restoration, ... Read more

$11.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fifty stretches, movements, and meditations to help you achieve lasting relief, from the author of Essential Yoga.Too much time in the car, at the computer, and on the couch can add up to an aching back. Olivia H. Miller provides the ultimate resource for a lasting end to back pain with this e-book of fifty stretches, movements, and meditations.Designed with an eye toward prevention, restoration,
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Awakening through the Nine Bodies

Exploring Levels of Consciousness in Meditation

by Phillip Moffitt ...

This “beautiful” illustrated guide for meditation and yoga students of all spiritual traditions “offers subtle and vast teachings on the mystery of the body and mind” (Jack Kornfield, author of No Time Like the Present).Based on meditation practices Phillip Moffitt learned twenty years ago from Himalayan yoga master Sri Swami Balyogi Premvarni, this beautifully illustrated book is a guide to ... Read more

$31.19 CAD

This “beautiful” illustrated guide for meditation and yoga students of all spiritual traditions “offers subtle and vast teachings on the mystery of the body and mind” (Jack Kornfield, author of No Time Like the Present).Based on meditation practices Phillip Moffitt learned twenty years ago from Himalayan yoga master Sri Swami Balyogi Premvarni, this beautifully illustrated book is a guide to
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The Art of Yoga Sequencing

Contemporary Approaches and Inclusive Practices for Teachers and Practitioners-- For basic, flow, gentle, yin, and restorative styles

by Sage Rountree ...

**An inclusive guide for yoga teachers and practitioners to create balanced movement sequences and well-rounded classes for all students.Discover a unified theory for sequencing fresh, contemporary yoga and mindful-movement classes that reflect the diversity of modern practitioners.**Yoga instruction innovator Sage Rountree’s approach to teaching grows from a simple truth: bodies feel better when ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

**An inclusive guide for yoga teachers and practitioners to create balanced movement sequences and well-rounded classes for all students.Discover a unified theory for sequencing fresh, contemporary yoga and mindful-movement classes that reflect the diversity of modern practitioners.**Yoga instruction innovator Sage Rountree’s approach to teaching grows from a simple truth: bodies feel better when
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Injury-Free Running, Second Edition

Your Illustrated Guide to Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, and Injury Prevention

by Tom Michaud ...

This no-nonsense guide shows you how an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, coupled with the latest strengthening exercises and rehab protocols, can keep you running injury-free for a long time to come.Each time your foot hits the ground while running, an impact force averaging three times your weight travels through your body at more than 200 miles per hour, causing your bones to vibrate ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

This no-nonsense guide shows you how an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, coupled with the latest strengthening exercises and rehab protocols, can keep you running injury-free for a long time to come.Each time your foot hits the ground while running, an impact force averaging three times your weight travels through your body at more than 200 miles per hour, causing your bones to vibrate
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Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses

A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class

by Sage Rountree, Alexandra DeSiato ...

Create class themes with yoga philosophy, inspirational quotes, and simple concepts to inspire and motivate studentsExperienced yoga instructors Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato give yoga teachers the tools to find their voice and tap into innate wisdom. The authors offer ready-made, detailed themes to use in classes and provide flexible templates for building a toolkit of themes for future use ... Read more

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Create class themes with yoga philosophy, inspirational quotes, and simple concepts to inspire and motivate studentsExperienced yoga instructors Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato give yoga teachers the tools to find their voice and tap into innate wisdom. The authors offer ready-made, detailed themes to use in classes and provide flexible templates for building a toolkit of themes for future use
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Escape the Diet Trap

by Dr. John Briffa ...

‘No need to count calories, go hungry or diet ever again’ The TimesThis revolutionary book reveals:Ten reasons why eating a low-fat, calorie controlled diet makes sustained weight loss virtually impossible.Why the less hungry you are, the more weight you’ll lose.How different types of calories have different fattening potential.Why weight is not just about calories, but the impact our diet has on ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

‘No need to count calories, go hungry or diet ever again’ The TimesThis revolutionary book reveals:Ten reasons why eating a low-fat, calorie controlled diet makes sustained weight loss virtually impossible.Why the less hungry you are, the more weight you’ll lose.How different types of calories have different fattening potential.Why weight is not just about calories, but the impact our diet has on
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Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness: Your Ultimate Stretching and Warm-Up Guide!

by Phil Pierce ...

Revealed: The stretching secrets to help you kick higher, strike faster and move with more flexibility than ever before!You already know how important flexibility is for boosting your physical performance in training, sparring or just staying fit, but most stretching methods are not only slow and unreliable but could actually be secretly reducing your power!So how do you release the potential in ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Revealed: The stretching secrets to help you kick higher, strike faster and move with more flexibility than ever before!You already know how important flexibility is for boosting your physical performance in training, sparring or just staying fit, but most stretching methods are not only slow and unreliable but could actually be secretly reducing your power!So how do you release the potential in
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Running Over 40, 50, 60, 70...

by Bruce Tulloh, Sue Tulloh ...

The only book written specially for over-forty runners, including: starting from scratch, how to train properly, how to avoid injuries, diet and lifestyl advice, graded training schedules for all standard distances. ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The only book written specially for over-forty runners, including: starting from scratch, how to train properly, how to avoid injuries, diet and lifestyl advice, graded training schedules for all standard distances.
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Total Foam Rolling Techniques

Trade Secrets of a Personal Trainer

by Steve Barrett ...

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to using foam rollers. A relative newcomer to the fitness scene, lots of us don't know how to use foam rollers effectively as part of an exercise or training routine.Originally used only by physiotherapists and exercise therapists this 'new' piece of kit has become a mainstay of workouts. Foam rollers work by releasing muscle tension to relieve pain, aid injury ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to using foam rollers. A relative newcomer to the fitness scene, lots of us don't know how to use foam rollers effectively as part of an exercise or training routine.Originally used only by physiotherapists and exercise therapists this 'new' piece of kit has become a mainstay of workouts. Foam rollers work by releasing muscle tension to relieve pain, aid injury
... Read more
Thai Chi for Seniors

Gentle Movements to Improve Balance, Flexibility, and Peace of Mind

by David Roothaven ...

Do you feel like your body is slowly betraying you—stiff joints, shaky balance, and the constant fear of a fall that could change everything?Are you looking for a gentle, low-impact exercise you can do at any age, any fitness level, without pain or strain?Do you wish you could move through your day with more confidence, more flexibility, and a calm mind that isn't consumed by worry about your ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you feel like your body is slowly betraying you—stiff joints, shaky balance, and the constant fear of a fall that could change everything?Are you looking for a gentle, low-impact exercise you can do at any age, any fitness level, without pain or strain?Do you wish you could move through your day with more confidence, more flexibility, and a calm mind that isn't consumed by worry about your
... Read more
The Heart and Science of Yoga

by Leonard Perlmutter ...

The Heart and Science of Yoga is both the record of a personal journey and a practical, transformational teaching. You'll find easy-to-learn meditations, prayers, teaching stories from the world's great spiritual traditions, breathing practices, a user's guide for the mind, techniques for accessing intuitive wisdom, an introduction to Ayurvedic health principles, an holistic program of easy, ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

The Heart and Science of Yoga is both the record of a personal journey and a practical, transformational teaching. You'll find easy-to-learn meditations, prayers, teaching stories from the world's great spiritual traditions, breathing practices, a user's guide for the mind, techniques for accessing intuitive wisdom, an introduction to Ayurvedic health principles, an holistic program of easy,
... Read more
Jump Rope Workouts – Cardio fitness for increased stamina, lean muscle building and fat burning

by Anthony Anholt ...

Discover Why Skipping Rope Is One Of The Best Fat Burning And Lean Muscle Building Workouts You Can DoJump rope workouts allow you to burn up to 1000 calories an hour while building muscle and stamina. This book will show you how.To most people aerobic exercise and cardio sucks. To them cardio training brings up horrifying memories of running endless laps around a fitness track or torturing ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover Why Skipping Rope Is One Of The Best Fat Burning And Lean Muscle Building Workouts You Can DoJump rope workouts allow you to burn up to 1000 calories an hour while building muscle and stamina. This book will show you how.To most people aerobic exercise and cardio sucks. To them cardio training brings up horrifying memories of running endless laps around a fitness track or torturing
... Read more
The Special Ops Workout

The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command

by Mike Mejia CSCS, Stewart Smith USN (SEAL) ...

Train like a Special Ops warrior—and get in the best shape of your life—with this insider’s fitness guide to the most effective military workouts in the world.Elite Special Operations teams like the Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy SEALS, Air Force Special Ops represent the best of the best in the military. These teams of specially trained warriors perform the most difficult, politically ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

Train like a Special Ops warrior—and get in the best shape of your life—with this insider’s fitness guide to the most effective military workouts in the world.Elite Special Operations teams like the Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy SEALS, Air Force Special Ops represent the best of the best in the military. These teams of specially trained warriors perform the most difficult, politically
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Choosing a Sword

by Guy Windsor ...

Series Book 2 - The Swordsman's Quick Guide
This book is for beginners who want to practise swordsmanship, and need to know what kind of sword to buy. It covers what to look for in safe training weapons, as well as the ideal range of length, weight and other specifications for each major European sword type, including: Falchion, Arming Sword, Longsword, Sidesword, Rapier, Backsword, and Smallsword. It also covers choosing a supplier.Guy ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is for beginners who want to practise swordsmanship, and need to know what kind of sword to buy. It covers what to look for in safe training weapons, as well as the ideal range of length, weight and other specifications for each major European sword type, including: Falchion, Arming Sword, Longsword, Sidesword, Rapier, Backsword, and Smallsword. It also covers choosing a supplier.Guy
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Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon

How to Be Your Own Best Coach

by Brad Hudson, Matt Fitzgerald ...

Learn how to run faster, unlock your potential, and reach peak performance with this practical guide featuring training advice from a former Olympic trials marathoner and coach to Olympians.“Reading this book can help take you to the next level and keep pushing you up as far and fast as you want to go.”—Sarah Toland, former NCAA All-American, USA National Cross-Country Team member, and Olympic ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Learn how to run faster, unlock your potential, and reach peak performance with this practical guide featuring training advice from a former Olympic trials marathoner and coach to Olympians.“Reading this book can help take you to the next level and keep pushing you up as far and fast as you want to go.”—Sarah Toland, former NCAA All-American, USA National Cross-Country Team member, and Olympic
... Read more
Teaching Yoga, Second Edition

A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Yogic Foundations, and More

by Mark Stephens ...

The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated—a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more.Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010.This classic resource ... Read more

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The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated—a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more.Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010.This classic resource
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Metabolical

The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

by Robert H. Lustig ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Fat Chance explains the eight pathologies that underlie all chronic disease, documents how processed food has impacted them to ruin our metabolic health, economy, and environment over the past 50 years, and proposes an urgent manifesto based on nutrition science to cure both us and the planet.Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author of Fat Chance explains the eight pathologies that underlie all chronic disease, documents how processed food has impacted them to ruin our metabolic health, economy, and environment over the past 50 years, and proposes an urgent manifesto based on nutrition science to cure both us and the planet.Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long
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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

Was $32.79 CAD Now $1.99 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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Walk

Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity—One Step at a Time

by Courtney Conley, DC, Milica McDowell, MS, DPT ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts.“A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. Walk is about much more than counting your steps—it’s about enriching your life. This book does for walking what Breath did for breathing.”</strong... ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts.“A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. Walk is about much more than counting your steps—it’s about enriching your life. This book does for walking what Breath did for breathing.”</strong...
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Burn

New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy

by Herman Pontzer PhD ...

One of the foremost researchers in human metabolism reveals surprising new science behind food and exercise.We burn 2,000 calories a day. And if we exercise and cut carbs, we'll lose more weight. Right? Wrong. In this paradigm-shifting book, Herman Pontzer reveals for the first time how human metabolism really works so that we can finally manage our weight and improve our health.Pontzer's ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

One of the foremost researchers in human metabolism reveals surprising new science behind food and exercise.We burn 2,000 calories a day. And if we exercise and cut carbs, we'll lose more weight. Right? Wrong. In this paradigm-shifting book, Herman Pontzer reveals for the first time how human metabolism really works so that we can finally manage our weight and improve our health.Pontzer's
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Your Pelvic Floor

A Practical Guide to Solving Your Most Intimate Problems

by Kim Vopni ...

This is the first pelvic floor health book aimed at ALL women, including trans women, outlining the importance of understanding your pelvic floor and how it impacts on overall health, fitness and wellbeing for life - not just around pregnancy and childbirth.This book outlines symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, and shows you how to fix them.What is pelvic organ prolapse - which 50% of women will ... Read more

$9.89 CAD

This is the first pelvic floor health book aimed at ALL women, including trans women, outlining the importance of understanding your pelvic floor and how it impacts on overall health, fitness and wellbeing for life - not just around pregnancy and childbirth.This book outlines symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, and shows you how to fix them.What is pelvic organ prolapse - which 50% of women will
... Read more
Movement Matters

Essays on Movement Science, Movement Ecology, and the Nature of Movement

by Katy Bowman, M.S. ...

Human beings have always moved for what they need until recently. We know how a lack of movement impacts our bodies but how does culture-wide sedentarism impact the world?Movement Matters is an award-winning collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking presentation on the interconnectedness of nature, human movement, and the environment.Winner: Foreword ... Read more

$13.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Human beings have always moved for what they need until recently. We know how a lack of movement impacts our bodies but how does culture-wide sedentarism impact the world?Movement Matters is an award-winning collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking presentation on the interconnectedness of nature, human movement, and the environment.Winner: Foreword
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