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25 New to Old Fitness Fads That Have Changed the Fitness World Forever
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When first entering the fitness world, I was amazed at the quantity of fitness equipment and machines. This machine will do one thing, but this other machine makes it easier. Take this magic pill and you'll have a beautiful body. For people, like me, who have caved into these fads and recognized their flaws, I wish to exploit and critique these fading fads so that you aren't another victim that experiences a failure like I did. I have been a victim to most fads, and I use the Fair Use Act to my advantage. I critique 25 fitness fads, using my person training experience, so you don't have to.
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Story4 out of 5 stars 23
Are you ready to join the club? If your desire is to build a stronger and well-chiseled body naturally without steroids; then this is the book for you! It will not only enable you shape the body of your dreams, but it will also empower you to stay the course.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Couldn’t stand to listen
- By Anonymous User on 07-24-23
By: Henrik Mulford
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OUTPERFORM THE NORM for Triathlon
- The 50 Best Tips EVER for Swimming, Biking and Running
- By: Scott Welle
- Narrated by: Scott Welle
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 112
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 92
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Story4 out of 5 stars 91
Triathlon has changed my life and I've been privileged to coach 50+ athletes to a 98% PR rate in races ranging from 5Ks to ultra marathons to Ironmans. I've done it through my own trial and error and experiences in what works...and what doesn't. Rest assured - there are a handful of simple, yet essential, tips in triathlon that will make or break your success in the sport.
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3 out of 5 stars
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what's so funny?
- By skydivingrhino on 05-15-15
By: Scott Welle
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Triathlon for Beginners
- Everything You Need to Know About Training, Nutrition, Kit, Motivation, Racing, and Much More
- By: Dan Golding
- Narrated by: John Gagnepain
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 195
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 163
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 163
Triathlon for Beginners is a complete start-to-finish guide that covers all areas of training and racing, including what you need to know and how to begin; how to understand the jargon of the sport; training rules and techniques; swimming, cycling, and running techniques; race etiquette; and how to get faster and better performances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great first book
- By Soren on 07-11-16
By: Dan Golding
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The One-Minute Workout
- Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, Faster, Shorter
- By: Martin Gibala, Christopher Shulgan
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 107
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 103
Finally, the solution to the number-one reason we don't exercise: time. Everyone has one minute. A decade ago, Martin Gibala was a young researcher in the field of exercise physiology - with little time to exercise. That critical point in his career launched a passion for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), allowing him to stay in shape with just a few minutes of hard effort. It also prompted Gibala to conduct experiments that helped launch the exploding science of ultralow-volume exercise
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good Science, Repetitive, Misguided on Nutrition
- By David Donohue on 02-22-17
By: Martin Gibala, and others
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Runner's World Complete Book of Running
- Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Competition
- By: Amby Burfoot
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 141
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Story4 out of 5 stars 115
The sport of running is ever changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: For 40 years, Runner’s World magazine has been recognized worldwide as the leading authority on running. Now the collective wisdom of the most savvy running writers, coaches, and editors can be found in Runner’s World Complete Book of Running.
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4 out of 5 stars
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There's no reason to fear starting lines.
- By Cynthia on 07-03-16
By: Amby Burfoot
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The Cool Impossible
- The Coach from "Born to Run" Shows How to Get the Most from Your Miles - and from Yourself
- By: Eric Orton
- Narrated by: Nick Cordero
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 246
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 211
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Story4 out of 5 stars 211
Featured in the best-selling book Born to Run, coach and performance guru Eric Orton has spent a lifetime learning and thinking about running and about the limitless possibilities of the human body and mind. In The Cool Impossible, Orton shares his wealth of knowledge in an inspiring step-by-step guide that will open up a new world of achievement for runners of all levels of ability and experience. The truth is: Athleticism is awareness. That simple phrase is at the core of The Cool Impossible.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Inadequate in Audio Format. No supplement offered.
- By Crystal West on 06-20-14
By: Eric Orton
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The First 20 Minutes
- Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer
- By: Gretchen Reynolds
- Narrated by: Karen Saltus
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 212
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Story4 out of 5 stars 174
Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great read, but a little too carb centric.
- By Simon on 08-30-12
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Training for the New Alpinism
- A Manual for the Climber as Athlete
- By: Steve House, Scott Johnston, Mark Twight - foreword
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 123
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 113
Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of US national champions and World Cup Nordic skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb
- By Harri on 04-18-19
By: Steve House, and others
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Aging Backwards
- Reverse the Aging Process and Look 10 Years Younger in 30 Minutes a Day
- By: Miranda Esmonde-White
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr, Miranda Esmonde-White
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 71
Miranda Esmonde-White trains everyone from prima ballerinas to professional hockey players to Cerebral palsy patients: what do they all have in common? All of these people are hoping to heal their bodies, prevent further injury, and move optimally and without pain. In fact, they have the same goals as any of us who are trying to stay young, fit, and reverse the hands of time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very useful information
- By B. valdez on 04-28-17
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Play On
- The New Science of Elite Performance at Any Age
- By: Jeff Bercovici
- Narrated by: Chris Sorensen
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Journalist Jeff Bercovici spent extensive time with professional and Olympic athletes, coaches, and doctors to find how today's sports superstars seemed to be able to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. Through fascinating profiles and first-person anecdotes, Bercovici illuminates the science and strategies extending the careers of elite older athletes, uncovers the latest advances in fields from nutrition to brain science to virtual reality, and offers empowering insights about how the rest of us can find peak performance at any age.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Worst narrator ever, super annoying tone of voice
- By Robin Fontaine on 02-23-19
By: Jeff Bercovici
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Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?
- Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise
- By: Alex Hutchinson
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has - and has not - proven to be true. This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as plenty of practical tips on using proven science to improve fitness, reach weight loss goals, and achieve better competition results.
By: Alex Hutchinson
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To the Finish Line
- A World Champion Triathlete's Guide to Your Perfect Race
- By: Chrissie Wellington
- Narrated by: Polly Lee
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
With close to two million core participants, triathlons of various distances and challenges are attracting more participants than ever before. In To the Finish Line, one of the sports' greatest legends brings triathlon to life, with guidance for newbies or experienced athletes to achieve their best triathlons - no matter their ability. Filled with training tips, practical advice, and inside information from a champion, triathletes of all levels can benefit from Wellington's experience and insight. Her book will guide listeners on their own journeys.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Full of Fundamental Cliches
- By ARubens on 01-25-18
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80/20 Triathlon
- Discover the Breakthrough Elite-Training Formula for Ultimate Fitness and Performance at All Levels
- By: Matt Fitzgerald, David Warden
- Narrated by: David Warden
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 197
A breakthrough program for triathletes - beginner, intermediate, and advanced - showing how to balance training intensity to maximize performance - from a fitness expert and elite coach. Cutting-edge research has proven that triathletes and other endurance athletes experience their greatest performance when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the remaining 20 percent at moderate to high intensity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging, scientific based and accessible.
- By Rebecca Warden on 01-11-19
By: Matt Fitzgerald, and others
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The Triathlete's Training Bible
- The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 4th Ed.
- By: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49
The Triathlete’s Training Bible is the best-selling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced triathletes. Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world, and his proven triathlon training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport of triathlon. Joe has completely rewritten this new fourth edition of The Triathlete's Training Bible to incorporate new training principles and help athletes train smarter than ever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A complete understanding, not a plan.
- By TheMonzySpecial on 05-09-20
By: Joe Friel
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Chi Running
- A Training Program for Effortless, Injury-Free Running
- By: Danny Dreyer
- Narrated by: Danny Dreyer
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 211
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 176
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Story4 out of 5 stars 175
It sounds incredible, but running can be a thoroughly enjoyable, lifelong practice - without injury or fatigue. Ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer combines the wisdom of T'ai Chi with insights of a champion runner to present ChiRunning, a step-by-step audio program to help everyone from beginners to professionals "run like a kid again" - effortless, free, and boundlessly energetic.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Painful to listen too
- By Eric on 01-27-12
By: Danny Dreyer
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Meb for Mortals
- How to Run, Think, and Eat like a Champion Marathoner
- By: Meb Keflezighi, Scott Douglas
- Narrated by: David Sadzin
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
With his historic win at the 2014 Boston Marathon, Meb Keflezighi cemented his legacy as one of the great champions of long-distance running. Runners everywhere wanted to know how someone two weeks away from his 39th birthday, who had only the 15th best time going into the race, could defeat the best field in Boston Marathon history and become the first American man to win the race in 31 years. Meb for Mortals describes in unprecedented detail how four-time Olympian Keflezighi prepares to take on the best runners in the world.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Better in print - not really an audio book
- By Belinda A. on 05-12-20
By: Meb Keflezighi, and others