Legends of Fitness details the history of the health and fitness industry, touching on the individuals who have had a noteworthy impact on the industry and highlighting the equipment innovations that have played such an important role in the evolution of the industry. Only by understanding the past, can individuals fully comprehend and overcome the challenges facing the industry, and more importantly, create a viable pathway for it to prosper in the future. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Augie's Quest.
Old school bodybuilding, is about the great legends of bodybuilding that started it all. A comprehensive history of all of the great legends, from Eugene Sandow to the great Arnold Schwarzenegger and many others. Trace the evolution of bodybuilding as we know it today and learn the history of some of the greatest bodybuilders the world has ever seen. This book takes you back to the golden years of bodybuilding when it was in its most simple form, as it was intended to be. Discover their training habits, favorite routines and diets that helped these great legends achieve some of the greatest physiques of all time. Most importantly, this book documents their greatest achievements and what it took to get them to achieve superior physiques at a time before anabolic drugs were in existence. With over 30 great legends listed in this book, you will learn and appreciate the dedication, hard work and persistence in depicting the American bodybuilder from the 1800's to the late 1990's. Learn some of their training routines, methods, and diet plans that were never before exposed. You will also find detailed information about their training habits, favorite body parts, types of diet they followed and how it all started for them. Share some of their secrets in their training methods, dietary plans and learn their techniques to meet your bodybuilding goals. Old school bodybuilding workouts are the "wheel" that the new generation attempts to keep reinventing. Some of the world's greatest bodybuilding legends got their physiques from these old school workouts. From the late 1800's, and in each decade after that, exercises and routines are listed for you to see and apply on how many of the great champions achieved their magnificent physiques. You will see how the supplement industry got started and how steroids were introduced in this country, and how it affected the bodybuilding community. Also you will learn how dietary trends emerged and were incorporated into trends that are around today. Sample dietary menu's are listed along with training techniques and how they evolved through the years. If you're a fan of the classic physiques of the golden era of bodybuilding, then this book will serve you well in discovering the training habits, exercise routines, and dietary plans of some of your favorite great legends. This book focus's on the history of bodybuilding, great iconic legends, dietary trends, training techniques, and how it can serve you to better understand bodybuilding today. Old school versus new school of bodybuilding is one of the most controversial and popular subjects discussed today. So begin learning and discover for yourself how it all began and judge for yourself. About the Author: Tony Xhudo M.S/H.N.; Is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and a Weightlifting Trainer that has been involved with Natural Health & Fitness for over 40 years. He is also the author of many books that he has written in health related issue's and in bodybuilding. He has also coached, trained and advised many in the health & fitness field. Many of them have succeeded onto professional careers that he has advised in. He has a strong passion for helping those in physical health and in sports related venture's. His best selling books are: How to build muscle in your advanced years, The ultimate guide to enhancing your sex life for men & women, and The everyday guy's guide to getting and having great sex.
People who love exercise as much as they value truth will adore Kolata's fascinating journey into the fads, fictions and genuine innovations that have defined the world of physical fitness.
Roger Federer is called the greatest men’s tennis player of all time. He has won more major tournaments than any other player in history. He has played in more than 1,000 professional matches over 20 years, yet has trained his body and mind with such focus that he has never withdrawn from a match due to injury. Learn how Federer continues to set records and defy the odds.
From the author of Saving a Legend (“A deep and moving story about family, acceptance, and love.”—Katy Evans) comes another smoldering MMA romance featuring the Kavanagh brothers, the chiseled alpha males whose real legacy is love. Kane Kavanagh has always had one goal: being the best mixed martial arts fighter alive. With the MMA National Championships in Las Vegas fast approaching, the man they call “Killer” has no intention of letting anyone or anything get in his way. Somehow, though, a feisty opponent has slipped beneath his guard—and stolen his heart. Fiery and passionate, Nora Hannigan is harder to pin down than any rival Kane has faced in the ring. And she isn’t afraid to tell Kane that she wants nothing to do with him. With her best friend about to marry into the Kavanagh family, Nora has been resisting Kane’s shameless attempts at flirting for months. But after their undeniable chemistry finally takes over, leading to the hottest night of Nora’s life, she’s running scared. There’s a lot about her life Kane doesn’t know, and she won’t be responsible for ending his career. Now Kane’s out to prove that he’s ready for a commitment by winning her heart—and he’s never lost a fight. Praise for Becoming a Legend “Fans of Lori Foster’s SBC Fighters series will love the MMA atmosphere of [Sarah] Robinson’s Legends.”—Library Journal “Becoming a Legend by Sarah Robinson is yet another story that I devoured with a passion. This 5-star story was highly anticipated.”—TDC Book Reviews “Sarah Robinson did it again with these incredible boys and their women.”—Collectors of Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends (5 stars) “Becoming a Legend is interesting, the chemistry is hot and the love believable. Don’t miss this book in the Kavanagh series.”—Janet Reads! “Sarah Robinson’s writing is warm, witty and overflows with feeling. She serves up her best work yet with Nora and Kane’s unforgettable journey in Becoming a Legend!”—Prisoners of Print “The stakes are getting higher with each book in the series and I’m looking forward to the next one.”—BookWorm221 “I really loved Kane’s personality . . . I enjoyed this book.”—A Crazy Vermonter’s Book Reviews “The chemistry between Kane and Nora is off the charts from the very beginning!”—Christi Barth, author of the Naked Men series “Raw, sexy, and romantic, Becoming a Legend is another perfect, steamy read about the heartwarming Kavanaghs.”—Kate Meader, author of the Hot in Chicago series “A heartfelt, sexy read that made me desperate for a Kavanagh brother of my own.”—Lynne Silver, author of the Worthy series “Sarah Robinson brings us a sexy, new alpha family with the Kavanagh brothers. Becoming a Legend is a dynamic romance between two career-driven individuals who are afraid a new relationship could put at risk everything they’re striving for. A page-turner that left me wanting more, with some hot-hot-hot scenes throughout.”—Jennifer Foor, award winning author of the Mitchell Family Series “Who doesn’t love a hot MMA hero and a feisty heroine? You get that with Becoming a Legend. An emotional telling with sparks that jump off the page! A great read from Sarah Robinson.”—Shana Gray, author of After the Hurt Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
If you thought the fitness craze was about being healthy, think again. Although Charles Atlas, Jack LaLanne, Jim Fixx, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons, and Jillian Michaels might well point the way to a better body, they have done so only if their brands brought in profits. In the first book to tell the full story of the American obsession with fitness and how we got to where we are today, Jonathan Black gives us a backstage look at an industry and the people that have left an indelible mark on the American body and the consciousness it houses. Spanning the nation’s fitness obsession from Atlas to Arnold, from Spinning to Zumba, and featuring an outrageous cast of characters bent on whipping us into shape while simultaneously shaping the way we view our bodies, Black tells the story of an outsized but little-examined aspect of our culture. With insights drawn from more than fifty interviews and attention to key developments in bodybuilding, aerobics, equipment, health clubs, running, sports medicine, group exercise, Pilates, and yoga, Making the American Body reveals how a focus on fitness has shaped not only our physiques but also, and more profoundly, American ideas of what “fitness” is.
"[Fit at Mid-Life] reinforces the message that fitness can and should be for everyone, no matter their age, size, gender, or ability." ––SELF What if you could be fitter now than you were in your twenties? And what if you could achieve it while feeling more comfortable and confident in your body? In Fit at Mid-Life, bloggers and philosophy professors Samantha Brennan and Tracy Isaacs share the story of how they got the fittest they'd ever been by age 50––and how you can, too. Their approach to fitness is new and different—it champions strength, health, and personal accomplishment over weight loss and aesthetics––and explores the many challenges, questions, and issues women face when seeking fitness in their forties, fifties, and beyond. Drawing from the latest research, Brennan and Isaac deliver a wealth of concrete advice on everything from how to keep bones strong to what types of fitness activities give the biggest returns. Taking a feminist perspective, they also challenge society’s default whats, whys, and hows of every aspect of getting fit to show how women can best take charge of their health—no matter what their shape, size, age, or ability. "Fit at Mid-Life combines personal stories with scientific evidence, feminist reflections and how-to advice for both women and men who don’t want fitness to fade away in their middle years."––The Toronto Star
Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends - Volume One recaptures the glory years of bodybuilding. This was the era in which legends such as Schwarzenegger, Oliva, Zane, Robinson, Szkalak and Mentzer battled it out on stage for the biggest titles in the sport. These iconic confrontations are captured in illustrious detail, showcasing the colorful personalities with their larger than life physiques who fought hard won battles in the gym before displaying their bodies onstage to the delight of their limited but enthusiastic and loyal fan base. Some of the most exciting bodybuilding competitions in the history of the sport are included along with the amazing bodybuilders who became legends. Read about the iconic battles between The Myth and the Austrian Oak, the backstage politics, Frank Zane's rise to the top of the sport, the fiercely independent Kal Szkalak and the inside scoop of one of the most controversial contests ever, the 1980 Mr. Olympia.
Imagine training with the best distance runners and running coaches of our time, learning their favorite and most effective workouts, and discovering their hard-earned secrets to success. With Running Tough you'll find yourself running side by side with such world-class runners as Bill Rodgers, Libbie Hickman, Frank Shorter, Arthur Lydiard, Ron Clarke, Emil Zatopek, and Adam Goucher, tasting their unwavering dedication and determination, and viewing firsthand their training runs. Written by prolific running journalist Michael Sandrock, Running Tough organizes the workouts by training goals to create a user-friendly handbook. This allows you to develop a customized training plan using the most appropriate workouts for training and racing. You'll find chapters dedicated to - long runs, to help develop aerobic endurance - off-road training, to build and strengthen the legs; - fartlek training or the "speedplay," to discover variety; - interval workouts, to increase speed; - hill workouts, to build strength and stamina; - tempo runs, to push anaerobic thresholds; - recovery fun runs, to heal muscles while emphasizing the enjoyment of the sport; and - building a program, to prepare for competition. With Running Tough, you'll have the tools to create enhanced training programs, discover new plateaus in your workout regimes, and meet the challenges of world-class competition. You'll find that whether you're looking for increased strength and endurance, improved aerobic or anaerobic capacity, or just a competitive edge, Running Tough will help you train with more efficiency, more enthusiasm, and more variety.
What can an ancient Israeli self-defense system can do for your body? Just ask J-Lo, who thanks Krav Maga for her celebrated derriere. But you don't have to be a movie star to have bootylicious behind-all you need is this book! The Everything fitness dream team has developed workouts that will transform your body into a lean, mean fighting machine-Krav Maga style! With more than 100 instructional photographs, this step-by-step guide shows you how to: Jab your way to a strong core; Power up your calves and quads; Amp your abs with power training; Maximize muscles with weight training; Start-and stick!-to a training regimen. Master these original, kick-ass work outs, and you'll have the body-and the defense moves-you've always wanted! With The Everything Krav Maga for Fitness Book, sweating has never been so much fun!
