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The Runner's Bible (Outdoor Bible Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)***Gave too many stars by accident*** I give it 2 stars at most for sense of humor.This book is great for those who want to start running and have no idea about their level of fitness, discipline, and basic training skills. It gives fundamental explanation with a great sense of humor. The copyright date...

Your Ultimate Pilates Body® Challenge: At the Gym, on the Mat, and on the Move Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is the long-awaited follow-up to Brooke Siler's first manual on Pilates, The Pilates Body. Her first book was my own introduction to Pilates about 5 years ago, and I still recommend it as the starting point for those brand-new to Pilates. However, for those familiar with Pilates and looking integrate...

YinSights: A Journey into the Philosophy & Practice of Yin Yoga Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am a yoga teacher and am often asked of students what book would I suggest them to read on the subject of yoga. I Suggest Yin Sights, It offers students a easy to read scientific explanation of yoga and the different branches of yoga. It has brief explanations of mudras, yantra's, chankras, meridians,...

The Rider's Fitness Program Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a week-end rider, I eagerly anticipated the release of this book because I wanted to target my riding muscles to help me improve. The first disappointment came when I realized I needed to belong to a gym. They do give you home alternatives for some, not all, of the exercises but many are not workable,...

Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method--for Fitness and Self-Defense Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I did two plus years of krav maga pretty religiously, to green belt level. I got this book, and I would say it is very good. It is the only book out there that details basic krav maga techniques, and for that, I think we should thank the author. I was a bit surprised to hear the Israeli guy say it is...

Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Guide to Training Alone Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)There is no secret to skill in the martial arts. If you want to get better at something, you have to spend time practicing it. In Solo Training, Loren Christensen provides literally hundreds of solo drills and routines for practicing a wide variety of martial arts skills and developing the physical and...

Relief Is in the Stretch: End Back Pain Through Yoga Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a journalist and Iyengar Yoga Teacher who uses yoga for people with back problems, I was excited to see this new book by a physician and someone who claims to have studied with BKS Iyengar. The reality was a disappointment for a number of reasons. Where to start? His choice of poses, is in my opinion...

Bodystories: A Guide to Experiential Anatomy Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)this book really amazed me. the title alone drew me to it. i am a Pilates instructor and i wanted to learn as much as i could about the body and mind working together. this book breaks down the body into different areas, gives you a little anatomy lesson, and gives activities to connect with that body...

Functional Training for Sports Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is a good basis for functional training for anyone who is attemtping to make the switch from traditional training philosophies to more sport specific functional training philosophies. Although it lacks a tremendous amount of scientific backing, the concepts as a whole make sense and can be...

15 Minute Total Body Workout (+DVD) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews) This book is perfect, exactly what I've been looking for, and the best thing is the DVD. It's incredible! It's so easy to follow, and so quick - I'm done in 15 minutes and on to the rest of my day. There's no stress on me to take 15 minutes a day to spend on my body. I can easily spend this much time...

Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The only people buying this book ought to be certified yoga teachers, so the question is: does this $30 book add anything significant beyond what was covered in your training and continuing education? I bought the book because I was a new teacher and was dealing with all the attending insecurities, and...

The Martial Artist's Book of Yoga: Improve Flexibility, Balance and Strength for Higher Kicks, Faster Strikes, Smoother Throws, Safer Falls, and Stronger Stances Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)While I'm not convinced by these materials that yoga was the genesis of all martial arts, the author does make a compelling case that yoga techniques can complement martial training. The routines described herein can help improve body control, balance, flexibility, and strength. Not surprising since...

Fantastic Water Workouts - 2nd Edition Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I think this is one of the best books out there on water exercises. I was not disappointed in it as I have been with other water workout books. Fantastic Water Workouts has clear instructions and easy to follow and do exercises plus all the great illustrations makes it fun to get a good wokout. If you...

Anatomy of Exercise: A Trainer's Inside Guide to Your Workout Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The illustrations in this book are great. The only problem is the number of exercises included was limited. I expected to see a number more of actual exercises. It's great for seeing exactly which muscle or muscle is group being worked, just needs more.Click Here to see more reviews about: Anatomy of...

Yoga Mat Companion 4: Anatomy for Arm Balances and Inversions Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Having this book has been a great instrument to help my students break down poses even more. Having the illustrations in such detail has given my students the ability to really visualize what they are striving for in each pose! If you are an instructor or a student looking to deepen your own practice,...

Dynamic Figure Drawing Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Subtlety is certainly not the strong point of this book. If you want realistic figures, look elsewhere like the Barcsay anatomy book. DYNAMIC FIGURE DRAWING doesn't explore the nuances of quiet poses or the beauty in overweight, underweight, or aged figures.But if you aspire to draw or paint powerful,...

Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power & Endurance Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)There are some who feel that weight training is a waste of time for cyclists and the limited scientific studies carried out so far have had mixed results as to whether pumping iron makes you faster. There are fears that the possible addition of muscle mass in the upper body (remember Lance Armstrong...