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Author
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Boasting 100 exercises and 104 variations, the new edition of" Bod ybuilding Anatomy" is the ultimate guide to gaining mass and sculpting your physique. It features step-by-step instruction and 141 full-color anatomical illustrations, including the most popular competitive poses, and recommendations to modify and individualize programming for specific needs.
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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Description
Neil Shubin, a leading paleontologist and professor of anatomy who discovered Tiktaalik--the "missing link" that made headlines around the world in April 2006--tells the story of evolution by tracing the organs of the human body back millions of years, long before the first creatures walked the earth. By examining fossils and DNA, Shubin shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our head is organized like that of a long-extinct jawless...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"From birth to death, a lyrical exploration of the role of transformation in human life. To be alive is to be in perpetual metamorphosis: growing, healing, learning, aging. In Shapeshifters, physician and writer Gavin Francis considers the inevitable changes all of our bodies undergo-such as birth, puberty, and death, but also laughter, sleeping, and healing-and those that only some of our bodies will: like getting a tattoo, experiencing psychosis,...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Family. Faith. Finance. Friendship. Fitness. Learn to balance and integrate these five critical areas of life. In The Holistic You: Integrating Your Family, Finances, Faith, Friendships, and Fitness, sought-after speaker and writer Rabbi Daniel Lapin delivers an inspiring and insightful discussion of how to bring joy and confidence to all of life's many challenges. Rabbi Lapin introduces you to his unique 5F system, weaving together family, faith,...
Publisher
Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Covers topics on physiology and fitness, including coverage of Healthy People 2010/2020, the nationwide initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the nation's health, as well as topics on diseases and conditions related to fitness.
Publisher
Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Covers a variety of topics on physiology and fitness, including sports, body systems, the body's reaction to physical fitness, exercise activities, diseases and conditions, treatments, fitness tests, and other health-related issues.
Publisher
Gale/Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health. Topics are organized around the development and history of a diet, its basic principles, any key figures that influence the trend, and any public or regulatory concerns associated with the practice. Provides information across all age groups from infants to the elderly.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Born in Thal, Austria, in 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been quoted as saying "I knew I was a winner; I knew I was destined for great things. He began his career by winning the Mr. Olympia title a record-breaking six times and throughout his career in movies and politics his dedication to bodybuilding has been as solid as his abs, because he believes that bodybuilding has been a great help in his career, especially in action movies. In 2003 he turned...
Author
Language
English
Description
"If you're ready to massively increase your strength, follow the 7-week program in this book and you'll soon be able to complete 100 consecutive push-ups! You'll also transform your fitness, look great and feel even better as you sculpt every muscle from your neck down to your calves. Offering several custom-designed, day-by-day plans, this book has something for everyone: from beginners embarking on a new workout regimen to athletes looking to enhance...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
If you want to get strong and ripped naturally, then you need to train like a pro! Building a natural body that is strong and lean takes effort and know-how. Natural bodybuilder Erin Stern is a two-time Ms. Figure Olympia and she knows what it takes to build a body the right way. Now you can use the same natural bodybuilding techniques Erin uses to build lean, strong muscle, and create the ripped physique you've always wanted to have. Erin takes you...
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