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Partner Workouts: Team up and train with exercises you can do anywhere
Par Laura Williams, Noel Ferrin. 2016
The first full-color fitness book that teaches you how to actively engage a partner in your workout routine, Partner Workouts…
features 70 step-by-step exercises that utilize another person, either directly for resistance or indirectly for stability and balance. Forty workouts put these 70 bodyweight exercises, yoga positions, cardio, and more into routines, and three long-term, comprehensive exercise programs provide regimens so you and your partner can motivate each other to achieve your fitness goals over a period of time.From choosing your partner and setting your goals to tracking your progress and nutrition, this step-by-step guide doesn't require a gym membership or expensive fitness equipment. So grab a friend and start your Partner Workouts.Practical Ayurveda: Find Out Who You Are and What You Need to Bring Balance to Your Life
Par Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre. 2018
Practical Ayurveda guides you on a wellness journey that is tailor-made for you. If you're looking for renewed energy, relief…
from stress, and improved sleep, this is the place to start. Practiced in India for millennia, Ayurveda reveals the path to ultimate well-being by identifying your individual characteristics and patterns of health and showing you how to bring balance to your life. Using this modern guide to conduct a simple self-assessment, you'll learn how to understand your constitution and patterns of health and bring balance to your life.Discover the foods and recipes that are right for you, natural remedies for a variety of common ailments, and the power of yoga, meditation, and massage with Practical Ayurveda.DK Readers L3: Helen Keller (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Leslie Garrett. 2013
In this new Level 3 Reader, the captivating story of Helen Keller unfolds. Children able to read on their own…
will be eager to delve in, learning more about Helen's life, from her early days as a deaf and mute infant, to those as an adult who achieved great academic success in spite of her challenges.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Secrets of Longevity
Par Kandeel Judge, Karen K. Brees, Maxine Barish-Wreden. 2008
Living life to the fullest now—and later. Modern life can be dangerous to one&’s health. Things like burnout, excess weight,…
stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, and pollutants can have a negative impact on the quality of life and ultimately one&’s health span. Written by doctors, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Secrets of Longevity provides a clear and easy path to unlocking the secrets to living healthier and looking younger. Readers will learn about: • Diet, exercise and supplementation. • The pitfalls of longevity-threatening lifestyle choices involving bad relationships, harried schedules, and lack of sleep. • Insights into toxins from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics. • The incredible power of laughter, optimism, and a positive attitude.Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses For Every Type of Body
Par Dianne Bondy. 2019
Yoga can benefit every body, including yours! Discover how to take advantage of all yoga has to offer with this…
all-encompassing yoga guide. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilizes the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. Dive straight in to discover: - A visually illustrated yoga guide showcasing diversity in people and their mixed fitness abilities - 50 yoga exercises with a minimum of 3 modifications for varying body types - 10 sequences that combine the above-mentioned exercise- Expert information in Yoga and how to incorporate these exercises into everyday lifeFor years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backward (literally!) to conform to their physical demands. At DK, we believe it&’s time to change that! Why not allow for readers to demand that yoga conform to their individual needs instead? This is yoga for real people!Once you familiarise yourself with the yoga exercises that best suit you and your abilities, you&’ll begin to notice the benefits of yoga and positive changes they have on your body, whether it&’s your enhanced flexibility, your improved posture or your stronger core. What a rewarding experience for readers!Yoga for Everyone aims to teach readers that with a little modification, anyone can practice Yoga, perfect their poses and become stronger and more confident as you go. Whether you want to structure your sun salutation or demand more from your downward dog, this all-encompassing yoga book will be your one-stop guide to achieving perfection with each pose no matter your physical ability, and learn some top tips on yoga anatomy and yoga science along the way. A must-have volume for those who want to take up yoga but don&’t know where to begin, or simply those seeking to start a low-impact exercise, Yoga for Everyone can be tailored to your individual fitness needs, so you make the most out of your poses! Why not stretch yourself, literally, this New Year and try something new? Your mind, body and soul will thank you!The Conscious Cleanse, 2E: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body, and Transform Your Life in 14 Days
Par Jo Schaalman, Julie Pelaez, Josh Dinar. 2020
Cleanse your body in 14 days and live the vibrant life you were always meant to!How well do you really…
feel? If stopped on the street, most people would say "fine"--but is that the truth? Do you suffer from fatigue? Low energy? Insomnia? You might not realize how much how and what you eat impacts your everyday health and energy levels. It just might be time for you to discover the healing power of food and add some vitality back to your life!The Conscious Cleanse gives you a simple, no-nonsense program that eliminates harmful foods, flushes toxins from your body, and kick-starts weight loss. The result is lifelong freedom from aches and illness, a renewed vibrancy, and more energy than you've ever known. Take it from the experts! Jo Schaalman and Jules Pelaez have been helping thousands of people achieve real results over the last decade with this life-changing program.Change your life in just 14 days and chart a path just for you with recipes for any appetite. This invigorating plan includes recipes for beverages, breakfasts, salads, soups, grain dishes, meat dishes, and even snacks and appetizers!In this revised edition, you'll find: A practical approach to a 14-day diet reset The tools to practice mindful eating and eliminate problem foods A guide to a new and improved 80:20 plan Over 100 delicious, clean recipes for any eaterComplete Wellness: Enjoy long-lasting health and well-being with more than 800 natural remedies
Par Neal'S Yard Remedies. 2018
Enjoy long-lasting holistic health and prepare natural health remedies for common ailments with essential oils, herbal remedies, and pure foods.Complete…
Wellness delivers a head-to-toe guide to healing for every part of your body. Targeted instructions allow you to tap into the restorative powers of herbs and plants and their therapeutic essential oils and use tried-and-true, centuries-old herbal remedies to treat a host of common ailments. In addition to healing remedies, the book explores the key building blocks for optimizing health and well-being in each part of the body, pointing you to the top herbs, nutrients, and essential oils each area needs not only to stay well, but to reach the very peak of wellness--whether to boost circulation, enjoy glowing skin, balance gut flora, or maximize energy levels. Guidance is given on incorporating ingredients into everyday regimens, helping you to stay in optimal health. Follow step-by-step demonstrations on how to blend your own teas and tinctures; concoct all-natural-ingredient creams; create therapeutic aromatherapy oil blends; discover delicious recipes for wellness; and master a variety of other practical techniques and tips for lifelong well-being. Make the most of nature's resources with Complete Wellness.Membership in the Clean Plate Club now means something entirely different . . .Eating clean combines three aspects of healthy…
eating: overall nutrition; emphasis on unprocessed foods; and healthy food preparation. This guide shows readers how to change their eating habits, without breaking their budgets or sacrificing taste. It provides a look at: • How, what, and what not to eat• How to best prepare food• How to make quick, healthy meals• How to liven up nutritious foods• How to buy healthy on the cheap and how to eat out at restaurants • Numerous studies showing the dangers of eating processed and packaged foods, particularly for children • Both how-to and cookbook, with over 125 recipesThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Healthy Weight Loss, 2e
Par Lucy Beale, Sandy G. Couvillon. 2005
Shed those pounds the healthy way. This brand-new edition of The Complete Idiot&’s Guide to Healthy Weight Loss not only gives readers critical…
information on nutrition and health—it also delivers everything they need to know about the mental and exercise pieces of the weight-loss puzzle. In addition, it presents a comprehensive overview of today&’s most popular diets, chapters on such major diet types as low-fat, low-sodium, low-carb, and low-cal, as well as chapters on dieting for kids, dieting for diabetics, dieting for heart health, and more. Best of all, readers will find five unique diet plans to help them lose weight—and keep it off—starting today! • Features new research on how nutrition and certain foods affect body weight • Expanded information on surgical and pharmaceutical options for weight loss, plus the skinny on supplements and over-the-counter remedies • Upload exercise chapters with more fat-burning exercises and updated charts for calorie burning (including suggestions for meeting the U.S. Government&’s new exercise recommendations)Yoga Fitness for Men: Build Strength, Improve Performance, and Increase Flexibility
Par Dean Pohlman. 2018
Maximize athletic performance and increase strength and endurance through the power of yoga.Incorporating yoga into your fitness regime can help…
you perform better on the sports field and in the gym! Learn how yoga works and integrate key yoga poses and routines to improve flexibility, core strength, and prevent injuries.For centuries yoga has been used to improve overall health and strengthen the mind and body. This yoga guide focuses on helping men perform at their highest fitness levels.Inside the pages of this yoga book you'll find:- More than 50 postures with full-colorr photos and step-by-step instructions.- Over 20 workout routines tailored to specific performance goals, such as endurance and power, or improving your running or weightlifting performance.- Focuses on the functional aspects of yoga, including sports performance and injury prevention.- Information on how yoga can specifically benefit men.- Easy-to-follow steps to execute yoga postures.Yoga is known to have plenty of benefits, but did you know that it also has benefits specifically for men and athletes? At the core, this ancient practice is based on stretching different muscle groups for greater flexibility, ease of movement, and greater power. And these benefits translate to sports performance, gym gains, and overall health - allowing your body to move as it should.No chanting required to master these yoga postures and workouts! Written by Dean Pohlman, sports coach and author, this yoga book for men is focused on yoga's functional fitness benefits and less on the spiritual or emotional aspects. A wonderful gift and fitness resource, Yoga For Men: Build Strength and Improve Performance will help men meet their performance goals, play harder and feel better.Pilates: Easy Lessons for Stretching, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body (Idiot's Guides)
Par Linda Paden. 2014
Pilates is one of the healthiest activities you can do for your body. Using this full-color, highly-visual book for beginners,…
Idiot's Guides: Pilates will improve flexibility, posture, and strength — all while decreasing back, neck, and joint pain. The step-by-step instructions feature Pilates skills at-home — using only a mat, bands, and balls — without the need for all of the expensive machines found in a studio.DK Life Stories: Harriet Tubman (DK Life Stories)
Par Kitson Jazynka. 2019
Discover the inspirational tale of this revolutionary abolitionist, Harriet Tubman.Journey back in time to the hardship days of American slavery,…
where slaves were brutally prosecuted daily and yearned for their freedom. Uncover the heroic tale of Harriet Tubman, an inspirational and fearless abolitionist who helped many slaves secure their freedom in this gripping and educational children&’s biography.This motivational history book uncovers the trials and tribulations of Harriet Tubman&’s life story, and teaches children about the atrocities of that period, endurance and bravery of the human character. Here&’s what&’s inside: • The story is the driver here. Follow Harriet&’s tale chapter by chapter as the author unveils not just the facts, but also what Harriet was thinking and feeling — when appropriate, in her own words. There are 12 chapters in total • Full-page quotes and photo galleries scattered throughout the book keep the momentum going, helping reluctant readers along as they navigate this chaptered book • Authors are carefully chosen to ensure the voice and tone are exactly right A force to be reckoned with; Harriet Tubman was a nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War. Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were freed. After the war, she continued with her revolutionary plights and became involved in the fight that allowed women the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans. This biography contains full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations that complement the age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book that children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes and other nonfiction text features add extra depth. The convenient, easy-to-follow reference section at the back of the book makes this a great resource for children, teachers and librarians.DK Life Stories biography series goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true-life stories of history&’s most interesting people. Each book includes an author&’s introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree, quiz and index. Add Life Stories: Anne Frank or Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr. to your collection!How to Be a Mindful Drinker: Cut Down, Take a Break, or Quit
Par Laura Willoughby, Jussi Tolvi, Dru Jaeger, The Clu Soda Community. 2019
A practical support plan to help you take control of your alcohol intake, with tools to track progress, deal with…
triggers, social stresses, and stay on track for the long term.Fed up with hangovers? Worried about your health or your bank balance? Or just want to feel your best every day of the week? Without preaching or waffling, How to Be a Mindful Drinker will help you to understand your drinking behaviour and plan your self-moderation goals.Drawing on highly successful behaviour-change tools and techniques, How to Be a Mindful Drinker is designed to guide you toward moderate drinking habits, so that you can live the life you want and put alcohol in its place. Alongside expert advice and guidance, action plans, diagrams of strategies, and motivational quotes from real Club Soda members, the book also includes support strategies for social situations that you can carry into the future. Take control and discover how to change your drinking for good - not just during Dry January or Sober for October.Live Your Best Life: 219 Science-based Reasons to Rethink Your Daily Routine
Par Dr Stuart Farrimond. 2021
Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive.Best-selling author Stuart Farrimond…
brings you a ground-breaking health book that will revitalize your daily routine and bring to light the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics alike. Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, and provide take-away advice on every area of our lives, Live Your Best Life is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to-read wellness guide for those seeking self-improvement backed up by solid scientific evidence. Dive straight in to discover: - The Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night structure takes you through a typical day.- Fascinating statistics and infographics that bring each science story to life.- Long-held health myths debunked and exploded by new science.- Action points to each story to help you tweak your lifestyle habits accordinglyIs sleeping 8 hours a night good for optimum health? If I exercise every day, why am I not losing weight? Should I brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Is coffee good or bad for you? These are all fundamental everyday questions explored throughout this wellness book, which combines popular science with practical self-improvement, factoring in the latest scientific research to debunk the common myths and provide easy-to-read and relatable content for every reader! The popular question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way. From losing weight to healing the gut, self-care to superfoods, this all-encompassing healthy lifestyle book truly does have it all!What better way to redefine your routine and revitalize your life than giving yourself a new you this New Year? This curated collection of self-improvement tips will teach you to become a better and more balanced version of yourself. So make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!DK Readers L1: Let's Play Soccer (DK Readers Level 1)
Par Patricia J. Murphy. 2008
Young readers will delight in this book about soccer. Follow Erik as he goes to his first day of soccer…
practice and learns all about this exciting game. Join the team as they learn about kicking, passing, dribbling, and more! Perfect for inspiring your child&’s inner athlete. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!Fitness for Everyone: 50 Exercises for Every Type of Body
Par Louise Green. 2020
An exercise book for every "body"! No matter who you are or what body type you have, there's the perfect…
exercise waiting for you in this incredible exercise guide.You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to workout but think that the exercises seem too difficult. You're looking for a workout routine that is simple, flexible, and effective. If this sounds familiar, then Fitness for Everyone is perfect for you!Inside the pages of this motivational exercise guide, you'll find:- 50 exercises that have modifications for every body type- Step-by-step instructions showing you how to do each exercise- 10 fitness routines for specific physical and mental benefits- Expert advice on how to incorporate fitness into your everyday lifePersonal trainer and fitness coach, Louise Green, is on a mission to change the way we think about exercise! Gone are the days of restricted eating programs and high-intensity training workouts that are unsustainable in the long term. This book will show you how fitness can benefit your daily life - no matter your shape, size, age, or ability.Whether you've been working out for years or you're just getting started, you'll find something new, challenging, and exciting throughout the pages of this self-help book. The exercises included have variations for people of all body types and abilities. From pushups and burpees to planking and tricep dips, you'll soon start saying, "I can do every exercise in this book!"Yes, You Can Exercise!This inspirational book will empower you, motivate you, challenge you, and change you. It's your opportunity to reconnect with mind and body to enjoy the many benefits of an active lifestyle, physically and mentally. All you have to do is turn the page and start your journey!Fit exercise into your busy life with short but effective Pilates programs.Do you struggle to practise Pilates regularly? Stress no…
more: these four 15-minute programs offer the flexibility and ease of use that busy lifestyles demand. At home, with just a mat and some weights, build these 15-minute routines into your week to get the lean, sculpted body you've always wanted. Clear, step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do in each move, targeted "feel it here" graphics help you to understand which part of your body to focus on, and at-a-glance reminders at the end of each 15-minute program show all the poses in sequence. 15-Minute Pilates will inspire you to make Pilates part of your weekly routine, so you will soon reap the benefits of enhanced health and wellness.Ayurveda: An ancient system of holistic health to bring balance and wellness to your life (A Little Book of Self Care)
Par Sonja Shah-Williams. 2020
Make Ayurveda an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to holistic balance and wellness. Introducing…
Ayurveda, a natural approach to self-healing, alternative medicine, and wellness brought to you by experts Sonja Shah-Williams and Sahara Rose. Featuring tailored remedies including Ayurveda recipes, skincare, yoga, and mindful meditation techniques, this marvelous medicine book is a one-stop guide to all things nature and nurture. This little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring: - What Ayurveda is and the benefits of the practice- A step-by-step illustrated guide to Ayurvedic practices - What ingredients and equipment you will need to get started- How to easily incorporate this Ayurveda practices into everyday lifeNew to Ayurveda? No worries, we&’ve got you covered!Ayurveda encompasses a view of the world based on ancient beliefs that everything is connected and that balance is the key to wellbeing. With a core focus on the prevention of disease by adopting anti-inflammatory diets, mindful meditation, and massages, this encyclopedia of ancient wisdom will elevate your health and wellbeing, leaving you feeling energized, grounded and mindful. Ayurveda combines spiritual practices and self-care strategies, by featuring tons of tips and tricks on wellness practices designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit, complemented by healing treatments designed to address, relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions. Fancy a new you this New Year? This curated collection of clean-eating dietary recommendations, herbal remedies, and spiritual practices will show you how to practice Ayurveda at home, and become a better and more balanced version of yourself. Make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So once you&’ve completed Ayurveda, why not explore more books in DK&’s Little Book of Self-Care series? Discover how to make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine in Aromatherapy, or immerse yourself in the power of breathing to focus your mind in Breathwork.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.Marvel Black Panther Shuri Defender of Wakanda (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Pamela Afram. 2022
Discover how Shuri uses amazing technology to protect Wakanda!Meet princess Shuri, the smart scientist behind Wakanda&’s amazing technology. Join in the…
action as Shuri, her brother the Black Panther, and their allies battle their greatest enemies. Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.