Exercise & Fitness

Ultrarunner Andy Glaze has spent years moving through landscapes that test the limits of the human body—hundred-mile races, multi-day marathons, mountains and deserts that demanded everything. But the toughest endurance challenge Andy faced wasn’t found in any of those miles, it was in rebuilding a life shattered by addiction, institutional abuse, and a childhood full of chaos. This is the unfiltered story of how a kid fell hard but got back up even harder.

Your breath is fundamental to physical and mental performance. How you breathe affects your efficiency, your perception of effort, your nervous system and more. Yet you’ve probably never trained your breathing. David ‘Jacko’ Jackson simplifies the science of respiration and gives you the practical tools for smarter breathing and stronger running. He takes you through the limitations of how we currently breathe and shows you how to train your respiratory system.

**Narrated by the Author!** “Michael Easter’s genius is that he puts data around the edges of what we intuitively believe. His work has inspired many to change their lives for the better.”—Dr. Peter Attia, author of Outlive From the New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis...

The yoga teacher’s guide to planning and sequencing yoga classes—with 67 yoga pose sequences for students of all skill levels. Also features additional resources, including yoga class planning worksheets, comprehensive glossaries, and much more! Addressing one of the most popular topics in...

Reclaim your strength and mobility with Therapeutic Exercises—even if you’ve faced setbacks or struggled to find the right guidance. Are you recovering from an injury or surgery and looking for safe, effective exercises? Do you live with arthritis, back pain, or limited mobility and feel unsure which movements help rather than harm? Or are you an athlete seeking better performance while reducing injury risk?

In a world where sitting is the new normal and movement is increasingly optional, loss of mobility has quietly become one of the biggest threats to our long-term health. Tight hips, aching shoulders, and restricted joints aren’t just inconveniences—they’re early warning signs of decline. But what if you could turn back the clock on your body’s freedom to move? In Ageless Movement–The Power of Mobility, fitness and movement expert Nick Swettenham reveals how to restore functional strength, flexibility, and effortless motion at any age.

Haber sufrido una experiencia difícil y no haberla podido procesar adecuadamente puede hacer que cierto grado de malestar quede dentro del cuerpo indefinidamente. Entender el trauma nos abre una ventana a entender otras formas de desasosiego como la ansiedad, la depresión, las adicciones o la dificultad para concentrarse. Este libro nos introduce en la disciplina conocida como Yoga Sensible al Trauma, un estilo de yoga creado por psicólogos y psiquiatras para tratar el trauma y sus consecuencias.

It is quite serendipitous how yoga brought two fellow English majors together to create an easy-to-follow adaptive guide towards wellness. Our book is intended to introduce yoga as a means of curing many of the common ailments adults of all ages face. Achieving optimal physical fitness through yoga is what we are teaching, and overall wellness is what we are preaching. This book is strongly recommended for adults who are tired of feeling tired and sick of feeling sick. Yoga teaches you how to use your own body to heal your own body.

Mark Maslow, der Bestsellerautor und Profi-Coach hinter Deutschlands Nr. 1 Fitnesspodcast „Fitness mit MARK", zeigt dir die 5 Erfolgsprinzipien, wie du gesunde Gewohnheiten, Ernährung und Training so in dein Leben integrierst, dass es sich leicht anfühlt. Mit diesem Buch holst du dir die Kontrolle über deine Lebensqualität zurück. Denn egal, wo du gerade stehst, egal, was du über dich glaubst oder nicht glaubst: Du kannst dranbleiben! Dieses Buch gibt dir eine Auswahl bewährter Tools an die Hand, die funktionieren – ohne dass Gesundheit und Fitness für dich zum Fulltime-Job werden.

Rooted in evidence-based principles and real-world application, The Path presents a comprehensive lifestyle fitness strategy designed to improve healthspan — not just lifespan. It explores the key pillars of long-term wellness: strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, mobility, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and behavioral consistency.

"BIG DAD / BUFF DAD" chronicles the remarkable odyssey of one man's quest to sculpt his physique and reclaim his vitality. Amidst the chaos of fatherhood and the demands of daily life, he embarks on a transformative journey, confronting doubts, plateaus, and unexpected challenges along the way. Through perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination, he discovers the power of nutrition, exercise, and mindset to reshape not only his body but also his entire life.

Backwoods Yoga: Finding Union and Self is not a studio manual. It's not a detox plan. It's not about incense, playlists, or pretending life is soft. This is a collection of essays, field notes, and lived experiments in discipline, breath, discomfort, and attention—written from gym floors, basements, campsites, classrooms, and the strange in-between spaces where people actually try to get better.

What if caring for your body wasn't a distraction from your faith—but part of it? For generations, Christians have been taught to focus on the spiritual while quietly ignoring the physical. Bodies were treated as inconvenient, unspiritual, or something to simply endure until Heaven. But Scripture tells us a very different story.

Sauna & Longevity offers a clear, evidence-aware examination of heat as a physiological stressor, exploring how the human body responds to elevated temperature at both systemic and cellular levels. Rather than promoting sauna as a cure, shortcut, or optimization strategy, this audiobook approaches heat exposure as a stimulus—one that may activate adaptive pathways while also introducing measurable limits.

Why would a 57-year-old with a genetic heart condition attempt the fastest journey on foot from Cape Town to Cairo? In Running Africa, Keith Boyd tells the story of his epic run, complete with injuries, illness, being taken hostage, getting caught up in a rebel firefight, and having members of his team imprisoned.

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From the fastest marathoner in the world over fifty—and maybe the planet’s most determined underdog—an inspiring tale of resilience, redemption, and personal transformation. Born into a broken family in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, Ken Rideout grew up in a household...

From a former contributing editor at Runner’s World, a narrative-driven prescriptive book on reckoning with the end of an athletic journey—and what comes next. On January 18, 2020, Dimity McDowell unknowingly went on her last run. The deceleration of her running career began three years...

“I spent over a decade volunteering and working at Rikers Correctional Facility as their first-ever Mindfulness Coach. It was the most powerful and challenging work I would ever do. This is what I learned…” Oneika Mays narrates Sit with Me and helps you heal, improve your communication...

In Embodied Everyday Awakening, Geri Portnoy offers a compassionate and practical guide to spiritual transformation, grounded in the reality of daily life. Whether you are new to the journey of awakening or a seasoned practitioner, this book provides the insights, tools, and practices needed to integrate spiritual growth into your everyday experience. Drawing from her own life and her work with hundreds of students, Portnoy guides you through the stages of awakening with clarity and depth.

Walking is often underestimated in a fitness culture dominated by extreme workouts and rigid training programs. Walking for Metabolic Fitness restores this fundamental human movement to its rightful place, presenting walking as a scientifically grounded, sustainable, and remarkably effective strategy for improving metabolic health and supporting long-term weight management. This book explains how walking influences the body far beyond simple calorie expenditure.

Micro Workouts for Maximum Energy is the ultimate fitness guide for busy people who want to stay strong, active, and energized—without spending hours in the gym. This book proves that short, focused workouts can deliver powerful results. Whether you have 5, 10, or 15 minutes, these fast routines fit seamlessly into your day and help you build consistency, strength, and stamina—even with a packed schedule.

Rekordhitze, Schlangen, Erdrutsche und Taifune halten Christine Thürmer in Japan, Taiwan und Südkorea ordentlich auf Trab. Auf ihren dreizehn Trails stößt sie auf buddhistische Tempel und Shinto-Schreine von einzigartiger Schönheit, verspeist eine Überdosis Kimchi, zupft Blutegel von ihren Beinen und erlebt das schwerste Erdbeben in Taiwan seit vierzig Jahren! Einfühlsam erzählt sie von der Wanderung in Japan entlang der vom Tsunami 2011 zerstörten Küste, spricht mit Überlebenden und läuft im Abstand von lediglich vier Kilometern um den havarierten Reaktor herum.

What if you could feel more energized, focused, and mentally clear every single day—without extreme diets, expensive gadgets, or risky shortcuts? How to Biohack is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to optimizing your mind and body using natural, science-backed strategies that fit into real life. This book breaks down biohacking in a simple, safe, and sustainable way—perfect for busy people who want results without burnout.

En s’appuyant sur les travaux de scientifiques, d’éducateurs, de sociologues, de philosophes et d’architectes, Alexandre Dana et Victor Fersing tirent la sonnette d’alarme tout en proposant des solutions concrètes pour remettre du mouvement dans nos vies : au travail, dans nos loisirs, avec nos proches ou encore dans nos villes.