Firebreather Fitness
Firebreather Fitness

Author: Greg Amundson

Publisher: VeloPress

Published: 2017-01-05

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1937716864

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Forge a powerful new path to fitness and health with Greg Amundson’s Firebreather Fitness program and get into the best shape of your life physically, mentally, and spiritually. Former SWAT officer, DEA Special Agent, U.S. Army Captain, and founding CrossFit® athlete and coach, Greg Amundson is a globally recognized leader in functional fitness conditioning and anti-inflammatory foods and diet. Known as CrossFit’s® “original firebreather," Amundson shares his secrets, advice, and experiences that helped him forge his Firebreather Fitness, a fitness program of body, mind, and spirit. Amundson’s Firebreather Fitness program will help you align your physical, mental, and spiritual training so you can gain strength, unlock potential, and live a high-performance, super-healthy life. In Firebreather Fitness you will find: Integrated 21-day training programs that include innovative workouts, key mental drills, and warrior yoga to get you into top condition Performance standards that keep your workouts challenging and let you compete with athletes on your level More than 40 exercises with clear technique photographs and advice Scaling options to make workouts easier or harder, depending on your level of fitness It takes more than a hard body to excel at work, in the gym, and in life. Firebreather Fitness folds in the cutting-edge mental toughness training and time-tested spiritual practices that guide Amundson and the athletes he coaches. Amundson’s smart and effective guide to goal-setting, pain tolerance, honing purpose and focus, and exerting control over your mental state offer invaluable tools to help meet any challenge. Packed with practical advice, vetted training methods, and Amundson’s guided workout programs, Firebreather Fitness is a must-have resource for athletes, coaches, law enforcement and military professionals, and anyone interested in pursuing the high-performance life.

Inside the Box
Inside the Box

Author: Murphy T. J.

Publisher: VeloPress

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 193771621X

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In Inside the Box, veteran journalist and marathoner T.J. Murphy goes all in to expose the gritty, high-intensity sport of CrossFit®. Murphy faced a future with a permanent limp from one too many marathons. Desperate to reclaim his fitness and strength, the 47-year-old signed up for his first CrossFit® workout with nothing to lose. Anaerobically blasted by each workout of the day, Murphy discovered a sweat-soaked fitness revolution that’s transforming bodies and lives. CrossFit is the sport of fitness, a radical new approach to exercise that is turning the traditional gym workout upside down. Every day at thousands of CrossFit gyms across America, fitness seekers of all shapes and sizes flex their inner athlete by racing to finish fast-paced workouts. Each workout mixes weight lifting and gymnastics into an explosively effective and addictive new way to lose weight and carve out a new physique. Inside the Box is Murphy’s journey through CrossFit. From staggering newcomer to evangelist, Murphy finds out how it feels, why it’s so popular, whether it can fix his broken body.

Learning to Breathe Fire
Learning to Breathe Fire

Author: J.C. Herz

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0385348886

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The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon. One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, Learning to Breathe Fire combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out.

Foundation
Foundation

Author: Eric Goodman

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2011-05-10

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1609617711

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A sense of fatigue dogs the fitness world. Many of the new programs that are tagged as groundbreaking are actually recycled ideas. Foundation offers something completely different for novices and athletes alike: a simple program with powerful and proven results that will remedy bad posture, alleviate back pain, and help readers break through fitness challenges and plateaus. Dr. Eric Goodman, a brilliant and dynamic young chiropractor, teams up with Peter Park, one of the top trainers in the United States, to radically redefine the core--shifting the focus from the front of the body to the back. Their groundbreaking approach works to strengthen the lower back and the full posterior chain and correct poor movement patterns by addressing mechanical imbalances and weaknesses. Foundation training involves simple movement patterns and is equipment free, creating maximum power, flexibility, and endurance. Word-of-mouth enthusiasm has inspired both Hollywood luminaries and world-class athletes to make Foundation training the core of their fitness programs. Eric and Peter's client list has grown exponentially to include Lance Armstrong, NBA star Derek Fisher, world-champion surfer Kelly Slater, and actor Matthew McConaughey.

The Stars Beneath Our Feet
The Stars Beneath Our Feet

Author: David Barclay Moore

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1524701262

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"The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. Winner of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent and soon to be a major motion picture directed by Michael B. Jordan! It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. A New York Times Notable Book A Time Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of the Year A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year Six Starred Reviews “A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely haven’t heard the last of his brilliance.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming “The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner for As Brave As You

The Golden Rules
The Golden Rules

Author: Bob Bowman

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2016-05-17

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1466864575

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Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in sports history. He is lauded for his intense personality, incredible dedication to his athletes, and his ability to nurture talent in athletes who have the heart and drive to win. This is his motivational book about winning in all walks of life and what you have to do to get there. He presents ten key concepts that all people should live by. Illuminating his lessons with spirited anecdotes, Bowman will teach you how to get gold out of every day by setting goals and getting motivated to achieve them. He will explain that taking risks is the key to success in any pursuit, and coach you on how you can become more risk-tolerant. By following The Golden Rules, you will learn to visualize in order to achieve your goals, and that above all else, dedication to your training, your job, or whatever area it is you are seeking to triumph in is paramount for success.

The Warrior and The Monk
The Warrior and The Monk

Author: Greg Amundson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-09

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781611702729

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The Warrior and the Monk tells the extraordinary story of a young warrior who seeks the counsel of a wise monk on a universal quest to find true happiness. On a life-changing journey, the wise monk imparts practical lessons for the young warrior

Unbeatable Mind
Unbeatable Mind

Author: Mark Divine

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-04-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781495393433

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UPDATE: 3rd Edition Now Available Feed the courage wolf with Unbeatable Mind! Commander Mark Divine, a retired Navy SEAL and founder of SEALFIT and the popular Unbeatable Mind Academy, presents his insights on how to forge mental toughness, develop mental clarity and cultivate an authentic warrior's spirit. The book's themes were developed over the past decade to provide a foundational philosophy for his Unbeatable Mind Academy...training designed for special operations candidates that has led to an extremely high success rate. Now enjoyed by thousands from all walks of life, Unbeatable Mind training can lead to a profound transformation of self, leading to breakthroughs in all walks of life and a new "20X factor" awareness that you are capable of at least twenty times more than you previously thought. This book will help you develop: Mental clarity- to make better decisions while under pressure Concentration - to focus on the mission until victory Awareness - to be more sensitive to your internal and external radar Leadership authenticity - to be a heart-centered leader and service oriented teammate Intuition - to learn to trust your gut and use your mental imagery to your advantage Offensive "sheepdog" mindset - to avoid danger and stay one step ahead of the competition or enemy Warrior spirit - to deepen your willpower, intention and connection with your spiritual self Here is what others are saying about Unbeatable Mind: Dear Coach Divine, I want to thank you for your amazing Unbeatable Mind book and program, which in my estimation, is the most well thought out, organized and practical program of its kind that I have ever seen. Simply the best. -- Eric "Sir you probably get these letters all the time but I want you to know that you have profoundly changed my life for the better. I am a better human being since reading Unbeatable Mind and participating in the online academy. I am gaining control of my monkey mind which has run amuck for many many years with self-defeating attitudes and behaviors. I am now part of the solution in this world and not part of the problem. I am a sheepdog!" -- Kevin This second edition of has over 100 pages of new content, including graphical models and a new chapter on integration. It is essentially a new book that follows the same structure and expands upon the insights of the original. Digital formatting errors have been corrected. Mark Divine is also the author of The Way of the SEAL" and 8 Weeks to SEALFIT

Your Wife Is Not Your Sister
Your Wife Is Not Your Sister

Author: Greg Amundson

Publisher:

Published: 2012-09

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781611700947

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15 Love Lessons I Learned... The Hard Way "Second Edition" Drawing on the experiences of love lessons learned the hard way, legendary CrossFit coach Greg Amundson offers insight into the unique relationship between a husband and wife. Best known for his worldwide course on Goal Setting, Positive Self-Talk and Leadership, as well as his extensive career in Law Enforcement, Greg now opens his heart on the mistakes he made during his marriage to the most beautiful woman in the world. "When I searched for answers during my divorce, I sought insight from a strong Christian man with a greater understanding of my strife. I wish I had Greg's book then. Men need to read Greg's book and take to heart his advice on relationships, love and women." "-- Scott Puckett, SWAT Operator, Richland County Regional SWAT Team and winner of TV Show "One Man Army"" " This book is a gift from Greg -- an honest, insightful and humorous account of his experiences and some great ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls of a modern relationship. I recommend you read it and learn from this warrior." "-- Mark Divine, Commander, US Navy (SEAL TEAM 17, SOCPAC) and founder of SEALFIT" " This book contains lessons Greg Amundson learned the hard way. Through his mistakes, Greg gives you a chance, he opens the door, but like the cliche goes, it s up to you to walk through it. I suggest you do." "-- Julien Smith, New York Times bestselling author of "The Flinch "About the author: " Greg Amundson graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and spent over fourteen years in Military and Law Enforcement service to include details as a Special Weapons and Tactics Team Operator (SWAT) and Sniper in Santa Cruz County, a Captain in the United States Army, a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the Southwest Border and an Agent on the highly effective Border Enforcement Security Taskforce (BEST) Team. In addition to his extensive government work, Greg is the owner of the gym CrossFit Amundson Santa Cruz and Krav Maga Santa Cruz and is the founder of the CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Course and the apparel company Firebreather Athletics.

Border Wars
Border Wars

Author: Julie Hirschfeld Davis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1982117419

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Two New York Times Washington correspondents provide a detailed, “fact-based account of what precipitated some of this administration’s more brazen assaults on immigration” (The Washington Post) filled with never-before-told stories of this key issue of Donald Trump’s presidency. No issue matters more to Donald Trump and his administration than restricting immigration. Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Michael D. Shear have covered the Trump administration from its earliest days. In Border Wars, they take us inside the White House to document how Stephen Miller and other anti-immigration officials blocked asylum-seekers and refugees, separated families, threatened deportation, and sought to erode the longstanding bipartisan consensus that immigration and immigrants make positive contributions to America. Their revelation of Trump’s desire for a border moat filled with alligators made national news. As the authors reveal, Trump has used immigration to stoke fears (“the caravan”), attack Democrats and the courts, and distract from negative news and political difficulties. As he seeks reelection in 2020, Trump has elevated immigration in the imaginations of many Americans into a national crisis. Border Wars identifies the players behind Trump’s anti-immigration policies, showing how they planned, stumbled and fought their way toward changes that have further polarized the nation. “[Davis and Shear’s] exquisitely reported Border Wars reveals the shattering horror of the moment, [and] the mercurial unreliability and instability of the president” (The New York Times Book Review).