Résultats de recherche de titre
Articles 1 à 20 sur 1020
Undisputed: A Champion's Life
Par Donovan Bailey. 2023
A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning…
world's fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica, to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in Atlanta in 1996, Donovan Bailey got a long way on natural talent. But he also learned that in the bureaucratic world of Canadian sports, an athlete who didn't come up in the system needed to take charge of his fate if he was going to become the world’s best. As he ascended from outsider to dominant athlete, others didn’t always understand the rigour at work behind Bailey’s confident demeanour. He’d learned from watching Muhammad Ali that a champion needed to act like a champion. But media grew fixated on the sprinter’s immodesty, the likes of which they never saw from Canadian athletes, especially track athletes in the wake of the Ben Johnson doping scandal at Seoul in 1988. Bailey was having none of it, and when he called out Canada's subtle racism and contradicted the prevailing idea most Canadians had of their country, he left in his wake a media uproar and cracked wide open the nation’s moral complacency. In addition to his unforgettable 100-metre and 4x100 relay gold-medal sprints in Atlanta, Bailey's track career was a litany of records and rare accomplishments, including his audacious 1997 race in Toronto's SkyDome against American 200-metre Olympic champion Michael Johnson to determine who was really the world’s fastest man. There was no disputing the result. Bailey had been coached in success before he was seriously coached in athletics. Following the lead of his father, a machinist-turned-real estate investor, Bailey became a millionaire by the age of 21, an experience he continues to draw on as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Frank about his dominance on the track and unapologetic for expecting as much of those around him as he expects of himself, Undisputed is an athlete's story that refuses to settle for second best.Are you seeking a better way to build a stronger body that doesn&’t require a gym? Are you ready for…
the next level of fitness and a more extreme challenge? If you&’ve grown bored or frustrated with traditional strength training methods and aren&’t getting the results you want, Urban Calisthenics has the workouts you need. With progressive bodyweight street workouts you can do anywhere, all you&’ll need to get ripped and strong is your body, a few simple pieces of equipment, and the willpower to make it happen. With nearly 70 bodyweight exercises and 10 precision routines, Urban Calisthenics will help you create the strong, balanced, muscular body you&’ve been seeking. You&’ll quickly forget the gym and discover a greater level of fitness that can be achieved virtually anywhere, and at any time! · Loaded with nearly 70 exercises, from basics like the push-up, chin-up, and lunge, to superhuman movements like the planche, human flag, and the double clap push-up · Utilizes a progressive training approach that starts with basic bodyweight exercises and guides you through more challenging movements until you're ready for the most challenging bodyweight exercises of all · Features 10 high-intensity, whole-body workouts that will push you to your limits and beyond· Contains dynamic full-color photography, detailed step-by-step instruction, and positive motivation from globally recognized bodyweight training expert Tee MajorBuild muscle, burn fat, and chisel your physique with 100 delicious recipes and customized bodybuilding meal plans.Ever wonder how professional…
bodybuilders get that herculean look? Well, you might be surprised to know it&’s as much about what happens in the kitchen as it is about what happens in the gym. Professional bodybuilders fuel their bodies with specific nutrients delivered at precise intervals to achieve their sculpted physiques, and now you can too! The Bodybuilder's Kitchen provides expert guidance on what to eat and when to eat it, and helps you understand how your body uses what you eat to burn fat and build lean, strong muscle. What are you waiting for? Dive right in to discover:- 100 delicious recipes for every mealtime with key macronutrients and nutrition panels provided for every recipe- 5 custom-designed meal plans for bulking and cutting phases, as well as plans for ketogenic dieting, calorie cycling, and carb cycling - Strategic guidance on when to eat, what to eat, and how to manage your nutrition for optimum fat-burning and muscle-building results With five weekly meal plans, 100 mouth-watering recipes, and expert insight from champion bodybuilder Erin Stern, this much-needed nutrition book will provide you with everything you need to fuel your workouts and achieve the bodybuilder physique. From salads to sides, meal prep planning to protein bars, this body-building book will be your one-stop guide to bulking up!Feel like having a more chiseled physique this New Year? Whether it&’s a New Year&’s Resolution to be more musclebound, or you&’re simply seeking expert guidance on fueling your body to meet your fitness needs, this all-encompassing strength-training guide may be exactly what you&’re looking for!Join the journey to becoming your strongest self today!Don't feel left out in the roar of the crowd Football is the most popular sport in America today. It's…
also the most complicated, especially to those who watch their loved ones hibernate in football heaven from September to February. Here's the book that levels the playing field for novices, giving them a simple, clear, and comprehensive guide worthy of a Lombardi Trophy. Finally, get in the game with: • Basic rules and objectives • Player position, strategies, formations, and plays • The business of football • Differences between high school, college, and pro football • Fantasy footballThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching, 3rd Edition: Explore the Latest Advances in This Exciting and Popular GPS Adventure
Par Editors & Staff Geocaching.com. 2012
Geocaching has steadily grown into a fun and enduring outdoor adventure and with the popularity of GPS units and the…
development of applications for nearly all of the most popular smartphone platforms, it has become an adventure that's available to pretty much anyone. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Geocaching, Third Edition, the editors and staff of Geocaching.com open the world of geocaching up to a much broader audience and take the reader through all of the core essentials for caching including how to play, tips and tricks for finding and placing caches, variations on traditional caching, and much more. In addition, the reader can learn about exciting new changes to the game and the new GPS-enabled games that will take cachers to an entirely new level of fun and adventure.The Triathlon Training Book is your one-stop reference for training and competing in a triathlon. Find all the essentials you…
need to start training and improve your performance: • Clear, customizable training plans for all triathlon distances. • Step-by-step exercises to build your strength. • Incredible illustrations that explain efficiency and speed. • Expert advice on race-day strategy, nutrition, and equipment. • Trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned Ironman veteran, you'll find what you need in The Triathlon Training Book. There's even a special performance chapter with detailed anatomical artwork that explains the physiology and body mechanics for swimming, cycling, and running so you can see what's happening inside your body as you train.Hit the trails with all the backpacking and hiking information you needYou know there's nothing quite like spending time with…
nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like. Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Outdoor Adventure Guides: Backpacking and Hiking. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to survive and thrive in the great outdoors.Packed with information ranging from preparing your body and choosing what to bring to handling the elements and knowing your first aid, this no-nonsense guide has everything you've been looking for in a trail buddy--and its travel-friendly size means it fits in any backpack you bring!So what are you waiting for? Go have an adventure!The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method
Par Karon Karter. 2001
This book teaches the basics of the Pilates method of fitness, a whole body workout that strengthens the abs and…
back and straightens the posture. Practiced worldwide by dance companies, physical therapists, and health clubs, the method is especially good for pregnant women, for people who have special fitness needs because of chronic back pain, joint stress, or obesity, and for anyone wishing to prevent osteoporosis.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football, 2nd Edition
Par Brian Tarcy, Joe Theismann. 2001
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Understanding Football, Second Edition, provides new and intermediate football fans with all the information they…
need to understand and enjoy football. From high school to the NFL, coverage includes the basics of offense and defense, players, rules, strategies and even what to wear! New coverage for this edition includes: the draft—how it works for teams and players including parity, new technology on the field including instant replay, dangerous referee flags and rules changes for college and pro ball, XFL, arena league, expansion teams and NFL Europe, and the changing business and team strategy for professional football today.The Survival Handbook
Par Colin Towell. 2020
Take on the toughest challenges that nature can throw at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and…
outdoor survival skills.Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor, The Survival Handbook is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, camping essentials, and advice on how to improvise, survive, and get found – on land or at sea.Combining proven, no-nonsense military survival skills with ingenious bushcraft techniques, specially commissioned illustrations, and accessible step-by-step instructions show you how to survive in the wild. Learn how to plan your expedition, how to make a fire, and how to build a shelter and everything you need to know about wild food and natural dangers. Revel in inspirational real-life survival stories and be prepared for every outdoor situation. From survival basics, such as finding water and catching fish, to extreme survival situations including being adrift at sea or lost in the jungle, The Survival Handbook will steer you through life&’s toughest adventures in the world&’s harshest climates.Whether you are preparing for a camping trip or going further afield, The Survival Handbook is a perfect guide to the great outdoors in a handy size to pack.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Basketball
Par Walt Frazier. 1998
Whether watching from a courtside seat or from the luxury of a living room couch, sports fans want to know…
exactly what's going on in between those two hoops-from what the players are thinking, to why fouls are called, to anticipating what the players are going to do before they actually do it. And there is no better man to explain the ins and outs of America's hottest sport than the Knicks' former star guard, Walt Frazier. In his inimitable voice and style, "Clyde" turns it on as he describes the basics basketball in simple terms anyone can understand, and clues readers into what makes stars such as Michael Jordan so invincible. Includes exciting action photos and a wealth of "Clyde's Chalk Talk," "Clyde's Record Book," and "Clyde's Tips" sidebars.The Complete Golf Manual (DK Complete Manuals)
Par Steve Newell. 2019
Covering every possible aspect the game, from tee shots, iron play, pitching and chipping to coping with bunkers and putting,…
The Complete Golf Manual works is the ultimate self-improvement guide to playing better golf. With a series of exercises designed to develop your technique, routines to help you think more decisively on the course, and a section on the top 10 most common faults, Steve Newell offers a fast track to a lower handicap for all-from the novice to the experienced club golfer.Run: Races and Trails Around the World
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2023
Grab your trainers and get ready to run around the world!Take a loop around stunning Lake Bled, jog along a…
section of China&’s famous Great Wall or tackle the historic Boston Marathon: Run celebrates 100 of the world&’s most amazing races and routes.Featuring a mix of iconic races and epic ultras, off-the-beaten-path trails and welcoming park runs, it&’s the ultimate inspiration for adventuring on two feet, whether you&’re a marathon devotee, hardcore trail runner or gentle jogger.So what are you waiting for? Grab your running shoes and get going as you discover: - Three types of running holidays: to attend a training camp, to attend a specific event and to explore a new destination by running through it.- A carefully curated list of 100 of the best runs in the world, chosen by sports journalists and travel experts.- A variety of distances: 5ks for those getting started, through to 10ks, half-marathons, marathons and more- A mix of organized, registration-only races and do-it-yourself runs that might inspire a future holiday.- Runs are mapped and include total distance, terrain and elevation profiles.- Each chapter covers a different continent with runs arranged within each chapter geographically. - Features top tips on preparing for a running holiday.Compiled by a team of sports journalists and keen runners, this book is packed with ideas for your next run. Further featuring top tips for getting the most out of each run – including viewpoints en route, how to make the run shorter/longer depending on your fitness level or how much time you have, and how to tackle an organized race course out of season. Packed full of awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each route that will have you itching to lace up your trainers, while handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information – including things like distance and terrain – will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We&’ve also included the best places to explore while you&’re there – whether that&’s epic viewpoints or post-workout lunch spots – as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a route. A must-have running guide for active runners, whether you&’re keen to &“tick-off&” famous races, including marathons and quirky competitions, seeking your next challenge or simply looking for inspiration.Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
Par Dk. 2021
The ultimate visual guide to all types of knots. Avoid getting yourself into a tangle by following detailed step-by-step instructions…
that show you how to tie and untie more than 100 knots. Whichever knotty scenario you find yourself in, from in your own garden, to up in the mountains or across seas, this reference book will take you from novice to expert rope tier.Covering more than 100 knots for climbing, sailing, horse-riding, survival camping, and fishing as well as for gardening, DIY, medical, and even decorative purposes. The photographs of every step use strands of rope in different colors - so you can clearly see how to tie each knot. You&’ll learn all about the fascinating stories behind how many of these knots were first tied as well as their original functions in this knot tying book. Each knot has simple to follow instructions on the features and benefits and what they can be used for. Includes knots such as figure-of-eights, reef knots, highwayman&’s hitches, and monkey&’s fists. Find out about techniques like sheer lashing and the constrictor knot. The book begins by teaching you all about rope materials and construction and how to maintain them. At the end of the book the glossary and index so you can easily find just the knot you&’re in need of. There are more than 1,000 photographs, illustrations, and artworks. Expert author Des Pawson is a founding member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers.One-Stop Practical Guide to Tying and Using KnotsKnots: The Complete Visual Guide is arranged by chapters covering Stopper Knots, Binding Knots, Bends, Hitches, Loops, Plaits & Sennits, and Splices & Whippings. It also includes detailed instructions for over 100 knots and fantastic beginner guides to help boy scouts, girl scouts, first-time climbers and everything in between become experienced campers, sailors, and mountaineers.Inside this visual guide, you&’ll find: • Accessible text and tables that explain the features and benefits of each knot • Sequence spreads display the top five knots you need for a range of purposes, from sailing and fishing to gardening and gift-wrapping • Fun facts about the oldest knots and their history • Essential information on how to choose the best rope to use and how to maintain them More from DK Books:Don&’t miss out on more fascinating visual reference books! Look for The Complete Sailing Manual, How to Garden, and The Survival Handbook from DK Books to build on your new-found knot skills.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Karate
Par Edmond Otis, Randall Hassell. 2000
Learn all about the art of karate with The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Karate, including: • Simple tips for mastering…
the ancient Japanese martial art of karate • Behind-the-scenes looks at tournaments and competitions • Down-to-earth advice on how to strike, whether it be with fists or feet &“The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Karate is a witty, inspiring, and user-friendly book… this book is not only for beginners; it is equally useful for advanced karate students.&”—Stan Schmidt, Karate Master of the Japan Karate Association (JKA), Member of the JKA Shihankai (World Council of Masters)Train Like a Fighter: Get MMA Fit Without Taking a Hit
Par Cat Zingano. 2018
Sculpt your body like an MMA pro!You love watching your favorite MMA fighters compete and you'd love to get ripped…
like them—but without having to actually fight anyone. The good news is you don't have to become a fighter to look like one!In Train Like a Fighter, professional mixed martial artist and UFC legend Cat Zingano offers step-by-step instructions for 60 exercises she uses to get in fighting shape—exercises focused on strengthening your upper body, core, and lower body, as well as full-body training movements.Cat also gives you training programs filled with intense routines built from these exercises—all geared toward helping you reach your fitness and physique goals. At no point in following these programs will you have to take a punch, but once you've completed them, you'll definitely look like you can throw one! This book's features include: * The physical, mental, and emotional benefits to training like an MMA fighter * Proper techniques, starting stances, and common moves, such as jabs, uppercuts, and kicks * The right kinds of gear and equipment to use for training * Exercises for warming up and cooling down for exercises, routines, and programs * Cat Zingano's personal training diet as well as other diet tipsAre you looking to burn fat and get lean and strong, and do it all in less time? HIIT,…
or High-Intensity Interval Training, involves workouts with short bursts of high-intensity, heart-pumping exercise followed by short periods of rest. This dynamic, fat-burning training strategy has been proven to strengthen the whole body and improve cardiovascular health, and the workouts take less time compared to traditional training methods. From the official trainer to the Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders comes Idiot&’s Guides: High-Intensity Interval Training, a comprehensive guide to HIIT, featuring beautiful, full-color photos and detailed step-by-step instructions. Here&’s what you&’ll find inside: • Over 60 step-by-step exercises and beautiful photography to help you train smarter and faster • 90 structured workout routines to target every area of your body and ensure that you never grow bored with your workouts • 10 comprehensive training programs that can be done anywhere and anytime to help you transform your health and train your entire body • Detailed, visual instruction from a professional that&’s organized by level of fitness, so it&’s suitable for the beginner or the pro Get ready to break a serious sweat as you train your way to a leaner, stronger, calorie-burning body!HIIT: Entrenamiento de intervalos de alta intensidad (DK Science of)
Par Ingrid S. Clay. 2021
- Más de 90 ejercicios esenciales de HIIT, para dominar cada movimiento con confianza y control. - Técnicas de tonificación…
corporal específicas. - Los mejores planes de entrenamiento HIIT para que pierdas peso.Este libro explica los beneficios de incorporar este entrenamiento a tu rutina de ejercicios. Mejora tu técnica y pon en práctica un programa flexible de ejercicios para fortalecer tu cuerpo y mente.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More than 90 HIIT resistance exercises. - Easy-to-follow infographics help explain the hard science behind why HIIT training is so efficient, and what beneficial physical adaptations it can bringHigh-intensity interval training is a fantastic way to lose weight and get strong by performing very short bursts of targeted exercise. The clear CGI artwork details the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements. This HIIT guide will completely transform your performance and help you smash your goals!Whether you're training for your first 6-mile run or preparing for your latest marathon, this sports nutrition guide will help…
you achieve your running goals!Get ready to power your runs with delicious recipes brought to you by Olympian Emma Coburn. Packed with nutritious, wholesome meals that will sustain you through the toughest workouts, The Runner&’s Kitchen is the ultimate cookbook for runners!With power to every page, dive right in to discover:- 100 satisfying recipes from Emma's kitchen complete with handy nutritional information- 7-day meal plans for peak training, race week, and recovery- Insights into Emma's personal nutrition philosophy and training scheduleThis cookbook is packed with mouthwatering recipes for runners incorporating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks and sweet treats, featuring the necessary nutritional information to keep you right on track. From everything bagels and naan flatbread to protein-packed chocolate mousse and cinnamon cookies, this flavor-forward cookbook proves that food can be delicious and nourishing at the same time.The Runner's Kitchen shows you that fueling for performance doesn't have to mean flavorless foods.Instead, it&’s all about finding a balance that allows you to provide your body with the fuel it needs to perform and recover while still enjoying the foods you love.Serious running requires serious fuel!In fact, how you fuel is just as important as how you train to reach your full potential as an athlete. From getting the right nutrients to help boost your performance to recovery-friendly recipes, this runner&’s recipe book will equip you with all the information you need to get the most from your training. It's the perfect fitness gift for runners and athletes alike.Fancy getting fitter this New Year? This must-have volume is equipped with tons of tips and tricks to get you on the right track with your running, and help you stay there!On your mark, get set, go!Get Strong for Women: Lift Heavy - Train Hard - See Results
Par Alex Silver-Fagan. 2017
A streamlined exercise program uniting diet advice and step-by-step exercises for women who want to train hard and lift heavy…
to look and feel strong.Women who lift know that training with weights is the best way to firm your glutes, tone your abs, and sculpt a powerful, healthy body. Forget the waif-like model: girls with muscle prove that strong is beautiful, so it's time to brave the pain for the gain to get the body you want. This fitness manifesto provides clear, step-by-step exercise instruction as well as easy-to-follow workout programs so you can enter the weight room with confidence and become your strongest self. Using strength-training, cardio, and weight-lifting exercises, Get Strong for Women gives you the tools you need to build muscle, burn fat, and get a strong, fit body.