Sports Fitness Exercises

The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded three-hour mark at the London Marathon. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire. Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom....

It was a beautiful fall day in Connecticut when Colleen Kelly Alexander, a lifelong athlete, rode her bike home from work. She had survived both a diagnosis of lupus and brain surgery, had a fulfilling career, and was married at last to the love of her life. Everything was good as she coasted along, meeting the eyes of a truck driver as he approached the stop sign beside her. He didn't stop. The truck hit Colleen, running over her lower body with front and back tires and dragging her across the pavement.

Millions of runners around the country are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the world's largest marathon (New York City), or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. There is no one better to guide these runners than Bart Yasso. As Chief Running Officer at Runner's World, he's run more than 7,000 races, on all seven continents, at every conceivable distance. Whether it's a 5K or half-marathon, he's done it all, and here he presents 50 of his favorite races.

I tried everything. Changing shoes, changing nutrition, changing my running form and changing my training plan. I even prayed to the running gods! It didn't matter. Every time I'd bolt out the door for a run something new would hurt. I was a broken down, frustrated runner. At the time, the more things I changed, the more it felt like I was wasting my time. But slowly my running started to improve. My body felt better...and healthier. I got fitter...and I got faster.

Written by a female athlete who has been a triathlon champion, this comprehensive audiobook covers all you need to know from start to finish. In this audiobook you will learn tons of great information from start to finish, including how to get started in triathlons, how to develop an effective training plan that simplifies your season and your life, how to train effectively so you minimize the risk of getting injured, how to avoid embarrassing newbie mistakes, and much more.

Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.

Whether you are just starting to explore the self-defense/self-protection world or you are already a martial artist but you're looking for more information, this book will give you all of the answers you need to get started or keep going.

So many coaching books require complex equipment, copious resources, and fantastic facilities. In writing Practice Soccer at Home, we are seeking to offer a guide for those times when we train alone, in our backyard, with little more than a ball and our immediate environment.

Taekwondo is distinct in many aspects. Although it is a combat sport, it is incredibly ironic. In contrast to violence or anarchy, Taekwondo sparring fosters a sense of camaraderie. Taekwondo is a lifestyle that you need to experience.

What does it mean to be a sporty woman in the 21st century? From the launch of Net-A-Sporter, serving up sports clothing for fashionistas, to the introduction of #plankie as the new Instagram selfie for yoga bunnies, exercise for women has finally gone mainstream. But if sweating has never been so hot for female celebrities, then why are there still so many obstacles for girls and women when it comes to sport?

Humans evolved over the millennia to become one of the most exceptional distance-running species on Earth. So why are injuries so common? Are our shoes to blame, or is it a question of running form, training, or poor diet? In this groundbreaking book, Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky explore the reasons why runners experience injuries and offer potential solutions to the current epidemic of running-related injuries.

If you answered yes, you're not alone. Whether you are just starting out or have been training for years, this is the book for you! Don’t be that guy or gal on the mat who loses not because of a lack of skills, but because your opponent simply outmuscled you or had more endurance. This book takes out all the guesswork about how to properly build strength and endurance. You’ll find all the tools you need to get you performing at the highest level possible.

I used to be one of those people who thought that meditation was just not for me. I thought it was something reserved for yogis sitting cross-legged on mountain tops. I struggled to sit still even for a moment—how on Earth was I ever going to meditate! If this sounds like you, then this book is definitely for you. In the last two decades, I have discovered what meditation really is and how it can help you become a finer version of yourself in any area of life.

Running-related health questions crop up all the time, often at inconvenient moments. It can be hard to access the advice you need because health care professionals are often unavailable at short notice and, without an interest in running, may not have the expertise to give adequate answers. Information from the internet is often dubious, anecdotal, and not evidence-based. Dr. Juliet McGrattan has been answering health questions from runners since 2012 and has worked as a family doctor and a health journalist.

Hilary Topper was a 48-year-old working mother who, once upon a time, had practically failed high school gym class. She was working 60-plus hours a week, running a small business. In the meantime, her weight kept increasing, and she was unhappy with her life. To turn things around, she joined a gym for the first time. This book will take the listener on Hilary’s journey as she trains for and runs her first 5K, swims the waters of the Caribbean, cycles in Milwaukee, learns how to run-walk through the New York City Marathon, and competes in her first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida.

Professional hockey player Mike Greenza was a first-round draft pick out of Cornell University, full of youth, talent, and unlimited potential. Midway through his second NHL season, that potential is still unrealized. He and his team struggle, scraping the bottom of their division. A chance comment by Greenza’s little sister, Britt, changes everything.

Running for Women is a complete handbook for women who run. It provides an overview of the unique aspects of women’s running and contains research-backed training advice for races of all distances. This how-to guide will teach women how to reach all of their running goals. Intermediate-level female runners who have been consistently running at least three days per week will find this book to be useful in their training. It includes specific training advice for 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon races.

I said it. I'm over 50. This is the first short book in the series, which is meant to offer subtle humor while nudging you toward improving your health through exercise. Technically, I am still a runner according to the verbal charter of the 1980s, which clearly states that once you are a runner in your youth you will remain a runner for the duration of your lifetime. I'd send you to the charter website, but there isn't one, so you'll just have to take my word for it. Even couch potatoes (who were runners in their youth) are still runners.

"Swing Strong: Golf Fitness for Seniors" is your essential companion to unlocking peak performance and well-being on the golf course in your golden years. Tailored specifically for senior golfers, this guide goes beyond the typical swing tips, delving into the realms of fitness, mental resilience, and overall enjoyment of the game.

Many female athletes struggle with body confidence and change their nutrition in unhealthy ways, only to the detriment of both their performance and their health. SPRING Forward: Balanced Eating, Exercise, and Body Image in Sport for Female Athletes provides performance nutrition and body image flexibility guidance for adolescent and adult female athletes. This book details the problems and the consequences, and provides extensive education on healthier, higher-quality performance.