Movement Nutrition

Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it's a chore. But as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn't have to be. Movement can and should be a source of joy. Through her trademark blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, as well as memoirs, ethnographies, and philosophers. She shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery.

A Guide to Better Movement offers a clear and practical look at emerging science related to the brain's role in movement and pain. It is written for movement professionals, athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone else interested in moving better and feeling better.

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.

Are you a man over 50 who wants to feel stronger, think clearer, and age with confidence? Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down—it can be the start of your most vital years. Biohacking Men’s Health Beyond 50 reveals how simple, science-backed habits can help you increase energy, build lasting strength, and protect your body against the most common challenges of aging. By combining movement, nutrition, and recovery strategies through a functional medicine lens, this book gives you the tools to extend not just your lifespan, but your healthspan—the years you live feeling alive, ...

The uncomfortable truth: The physical culture of much of the world has measurably eroded while the health and fitness field has managed its profit margins and delivered the illusion of rehabilitation and performance. The business of human movement has failed to manage its own downside. Gray Cook, co-founder of Functional Movement Systems, believes you can break that trend by asking better questions of yourself and those you help. The Business of Movement guides you in how to listen to what movement is telling you in health, wellness, fitness and performance.

While Parkinson’s Disease can be debilitating, there is plenty of compelling data to show that exercise is one of the best ways of managing PD symptoms. Studies show that regular exercise can improve gait, grip, balance, stability, strength, and motor control in the PD client. In addition, this improvement in movement and mobility helps to reduce falls, injuries, and various other complications of the disease in the PD client.

Building on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna's groundbreaking work completely redefines the body's potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over time - chronic stiffness, bad back, chronic pain, fatigue, and, at times, even high blood pressure - need never occur if we maintain conscious control of nerve and muscle, replacing Sensory-Motor Amnesia with Sensory-Motor Awareness.

Blending Eastern philosophy with Western mechanics, The Align Method brilliantly outlines the necessary tools to leverage the power of your own senses and body language to feel more flexible and confident, and details exactly how to reshape your environment for enhanced creativity and longevity. This is the quintessential user's manual to feeling better than you ever thought possible, and looking great while you're at it!

When it comes to setting and achieving your goals, how you think influences what you do. Whether developing a sustainable relationship with food, jump-starting a new fitness routine to shoot for a certain number on the scale, or tackling a health issue, mindset is key to meeting your goals—but it can also often be the most neglected element in any attempt to change behavior. While you might know what you want to do, the key to success is understanding why you want to do it, and how you make a plan that works for you in the long term.

Conquer Diabetes with these 17 Life-Changing Steps —Your Roadmap to Energy, Control, and a Healthier You! Are you exhausted from the endless battle with diabetes? Do you feel drained, stuck, and desperate for the energy to live life on your terms? What if you could wake up each day feeling stronger, more confident, and finally in control of your blood sugar? With 17 Life-Changing Steps, that’s not just a dream—it’s your next reality. This isn’t just another health book. It’s a lifeline, written by someone who’s been where you are—living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 65 years...

If you struggle with stiff joints, poor balance, or weakness, this doctor-designed chair yoga guide can help you move confidently and safely—starting at the right level for your body. Written by a doctor of physical therapy with over 23 years of clinical experience, this book is designed specifically for seniors facing joint pain, arthritis, back issues, mobility loss, and joint replacements. Whether you're recovering, feeling discouraged, or afraid to move, this program meets you where you are—safely and effectively.

Movement Matters is a collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking investigation of the mechanics of our sedentary culture and the profound potential of human movement. Here she widens her message and invites us to consider our personal relationship with sedentarism, privilege, and nature.

Veteran science journalist Caroline Williams explores the cutting-edge research behind brain health and physical activity, interviewing scientists from around the world to completely reframe our relationship to movement. Along the way she reveals easy tricks that we could all use to improve our memory, maximize our creativity, strengthen our emotional literacy and more. A welcome counterpoint to the current mindfulness craze, Move offers a more stimulating and productive way of freeing our caged minds to live our best life.

Move Your DNA contains corrective exercises, habit modifications, and simple lifestyle changes to free ourselves from the diseases of affluence and discover our naturally healthy, reflex-driven selves.

Somatic educator and writer Liz Koch has spent decades studying the principles of Core Awareness—a body-based approach to movement that utilizes attention to inner sensation as the key to increasing strength, gaining flexibility, preventing injury, and improving resilience. In this book, she shares her vast knowledge of Core Awareness with listeners, providing movements, stretches, and mindfulness explorations that she developed herself.

Dr. Eric Goodman’s innovative approach to self-healing—Foundation Training—has helped celebrities, athletes, first responders, and regular folks around the world feel and look better, and kept them active and fit. The core of Foundation Training is a unique form of biomechanics—a series of postures, poses, and movements designed to teach the body’s individual muscles to act within strong, flexible chains of muscles, shifting the burden of support away from sensitive joints. Foundations of Health builds on this core program.

Are you on a quest to reclaim your life from the clutches of chronic pain? "Healing Pain Holistically" offers a voyage into the profound world of holistic health, providing a sanctuary for those seeking respite and restoration. Say goodbye to the cycle of temporary fixes and hello to a comprehensive path that embraces the full spectrum of your being—mind, body, and spirit. Suffering from chronic pain is not merely a physical challenge; it's a multifaceted experience that can reshape the landscape of your daily life. Delving into the root of chronic pain's nature and its intricate ...

In Eat Sh*t and Die, best-selling author and weight-loss guru David Clark takes a deep dive into the epicenter of the food-addition crisis. At times funny, others times starkly serious, David delivers the unvarnished truth about why we overeat in his blunt and fearlessly honest style. He makes the case for how the food and the fitness industries have failed us and how today’s food manufacturers conspire to turn us into addicts by hijacking our minds and decimating our bodies.

"Conquer the NSCA-CSCS Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist" is an essential resource for anyone aiming to achieve the prestigious NSCA-CSCS certification. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the certification process, from understanding exercise science to applying practical training techniques. It begins with an introduction to the NSCA-CSCS credential, highlighting its benefits and the career opportunities it offers. The book delves into exercise science, covering anatomy, physiology, ...

Are you ready to reclaim your energy, boost your strength, and embrace a more vibrant, active lifestyle? With 2 Books in 1: Chair Yoga & Wall Pilates for Seniors – Your Complete Guide to Active Aging, you'll discover how these complementary practices go hand in hand to promote both emotional and physical wellness. Designed specifically for seniors, this comprehensive guide combines two powerful, low-impact exercise systems that work together to build core stability, enhance flexibility and balance, boost energy, and elevate emotional wellness—all from the comfort of your home.