Fitness Education

Study while on the go! Listen anytime, anywhere! Audio allows us to learn and absorb information during our busy schedules. Listen during downtime or passive activities (while driving, working around the house, at the office, or at the gym). CPT audio prep covers everything on the exam and references the latest NASM essentials of personal fitness training presented in an easy-to-understand, chapter-by-chapter format.

From the most visible woman writing about weightlifting today, a "profoundly engrossing" memoir and manifesto about how lifting helped dissolve her allegiance to diet culture; taught her to be at home in her body; and led her to grow every kind of strength (Elizabeth Greenwood). In A Physical...

First published in 1934, this new reprint of YOUR HEALTH includes Joseph Pilates’ early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness. He based his work on the concept of a balanced body and mind, drawing on the approach espoused by the early Greeks.

“Floored is a transformative guide. A must-read for reclaiming comfort, dignity, and vitality.” – Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Board Certified OBGYN and author of The New Menopause The definitive guide to pelvic floor health, written by pelvic floor physical therapist and creator of the Vagina...

A dynamic and inspiring exploration of the new science that is redrawing the future for people in their forties, fifties, and sixties for the better—and for good. There’s no such thing as an inevitable midlife crisis, Barbara Bradley Hagerty writes in this provocative, hopeful book. It’s a...

In this groundbreaking exploration, three New York Times bestselling authors—Debbie Ford (The Dark Side of the Light Chasers, Why Good People Do Bad Things), Marianne Williamson (The Age of Miracles, A Return to Love), and Deepak Chopra (Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment)—deliver a...

The path to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer is steep. Between complex biomechanics and the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, many candidates feel lost. But the right strategy makes all the difference. This audiobook transforms dense theory into clear, actionable knowledge through scenario-based learning. Turn your commute into a productive study session and understand the "why" behind every training choice.

Introducing "The Path to Personal Training Success" - the ultimate guide for aspiring personal trainers who are passionate about improving the lives of senior citizens! This comprehensive eBook is your golden ticket to transforming your passion for health and fitness into a thriving business centered around helping seniors achieve their fitness goals. Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all fitness programs, and say hello to a unique and rewarding career as a senior-focused personal trainer. In this well-structured and captivating guide, you will master the art of tailoring fitness programs to ...

Are you ready to dive in and begin your studies in one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry, but want to know where to focus your attention? Then this book is for you. The CSCS Study Guide was created to give listeners an easy, affordable, no nonsense approach to studying for the CSCS exam. Other books attempt to reinvent the wheel and essentially give you a cliff notes version of the NSCA text. This book works along side the NSCA text to prepare you for what you can expect come exam day.

Through the visualization techniques on this audio program, Louise L. Hay creates a safe atmosphere so that you can forgive others and love the child within you. Your inner childs depends on you for the love and approval that you may not have received when you were a child. Going within and...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 1 in 4 households experienced food insecurity in 2020. These numbers are expected to rise at the same time inflation is causing food prices to climb. Over the last few years, the alarming empty shelves are causing people to worry about scarcity.

Learn to Surf by Brother Blue Your Essential Beginner's Guide to Riding Waves, Reading Ocean Conditions, and Surfing with Confidence With 40 years of surfing experience, as a former competitive surfer and qualified surf coach, Brother Blue (Coach Mark) shares authentic expertise and practical wisdom in this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide. Perfect for beginners eager to catch their first wave or improve their skills, Learn to Surf offers everything you need to start your surfing journey safely and joyfully. Inside this book, you’ll discover: Step-by-step lessons on paddling, standing ...

An inspirational article about pushing yourself to try a group exercise class, to make yourself feel better. Looking at the bright side of joining others in an otherwise not-so-exciting task, can help you see a different perspective. We are all in it together, but it is really not always so easy to just jump in and try. This article gently encourages while helping to acknowledge the difficulties of moving outside your comfort zone. Sometimes looking to others truly can be the answer. This article addresses your fears, and promises to enlighten.

Did you know your physical, mental and emotional well-being depends on your gut health? The healthier your gut, the better you are! With the gut as a central axis of vigour, health coach Dimple Jangda...

Devising a nutritional plan can be quite a challenging ordeal because of the many factors involved in the process. But once you figure it out, it can set you up for a lifetime of success. This book is based on common sense, details what works in a simple, easy-to-follow way, and can get you started on the right track within a day.

Want to optimize your brain function? This book teaches you about specific brain-supporting nutrients, how these nutrients affect us, and what we can eat to support our brain function. This book is not only for someone with a brain injury or disease but also for anyone seeking to improve their brain. Ready to get started? How to Feed a Brain will give you the nutritional tools to optimize your brain function.

On this fascinating, inspirational, and often humorous audio program-recorded live-the incomparable Sylvia Browne explains how you can heal your body, mind, and soul by reprogramming your cell memory, virtually eliminating your physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Sylvia talks about...

Being a personal trainer is a full-time job, and it is because of this; a personal trainer should be, among other things, well-grounded in his work. The person should know his onions, and a professional body should attest to that. In this case, it is the national association of sports medicine where the NASM comes in. The National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Exam prepares would-be personal trainers to get the required certification to do their work effectively.

How do we go from proficiency to mastery in sports? From average to elite. From having a “lot of moving parts” to being economical and efficient in our movements. From feeling rushed and pressured to slowing time down and acting like you knew what was going to happen all along. From deciding to take the best option available to moving to shape and change the options afforded to us. From building easily disrupted and broken skills to adaptable and even anti-fragile ones, getting stronger through being challenged.

Biomechanics of Your Body, A Simplified Way to Learn Human Movement and Muscles easily teaches where a muscle attaches and what movements that muscle performs. Whether you are reaching out to learn more about muscles and movements of the human body for yourself, a class, or your profession, this book is for you. Knowledge is power. The more you know about your own body the better you can take care of it and make it stronger at any age. This book will answer many questions such as: What are the names of the muscles on the human body? What muscles perform which movements? What muscles extend ...