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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

The best-selling author of You Can Heal Your Life and The Power Is Within You, Louise Hay, takes you on a healing journey of hope, peace, and love in these 13 guided meditation practices. Louise's wisdom and love is needed now more than ever. Inspiring and relaxing, these meditations will remind...

Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina explore the health benefits of vegan diets compared to other dietary choices; explain protein and amino acid requirements at various stages of life; describe fats and essential fatty acids and their value in plant-based diets; investigate carbohydrate facts and fallacies; reveal the truth about wheat, gluten, and grains; pinpoint where to obtain calcium, iron, zinc, and other minerals without animal products; clarify the importance of obtaining vitamin B12; and show how to attain optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

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 ...

FM 7-22 Holistic Health and Fitness establishes the Army’s doctrine for the readiness training of soldiers. It presents individualized training and testing that builds peak performance in all soldiers. It is the foundation of unit readiness. In an era of multidomain operations, all soldiers must be able to fight and win in both defensive and offensive operations that occur without notice. The goal of the Holistic Health and Fitness system is to build physical lethality and mental toughness to win quickly and return home healthy.

Exercise is fun, easy, and healthy. Learn about how the MyPlate tool helps kids be active every day.

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.

"Beyond Limits is moving, personal, insightful, and powerfully written. This book helps us to see people who seek abortions with clarity and compassion, as people in the real world, rather than as the objects of an abstract moral or political debate."—Diana Greene Foster, author of The...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one serious illness that you should watch out for and fend off. It occurs in every age group, especially to people in their middle years. The disease is so prevalent in the US that an estimated 80 million people are reportedly afflicted with it. The aim of this audiobook is to help you prevent and reverse the damages of NAFLD. While medical studies often say the effects are irreversible, there is hope.

"From Theory to Practice: A Roadmap for PE Teachers" is a comprehensive guide that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation in physical education. This insightful book equips PE teachers with a step-by-step roadmap, empowering them to effectively translate educational theories into dynamic and engaging classroom experiences. With a focus on actionable strategies, lesson plans, and real-world examples, this essential resource empowers educators to enhance their teaching skills, promote student participation, and create an inclusive and vibrant learning ...