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For American women today, working out is as accepted as it is expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. But it wasn’t always this way. For much of the twentieth century, sweating was considered unladylike and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. It was only in the sixties that, thanks to a few forward-thinking fitness pioneers, women began to move en masse. In Let's Get...
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DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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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...
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Greystone
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete-as well as showcasing similar stories from other women-Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same. She also provides concrete advice about how to get started, how to...
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Harper One
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"In THE CORE 4 Steph finally offers women a strong body and mind achieved through minimal time on the treadmill, simple workouts, targeted nutrition (that is also delicious!), and mindset practices with clear results. When you focus on The Core 4--Eat Nourishing Foods, Move with Intention, Recharge Your Energy, and Empower Your Mind--you give yourself the gifts of care, strength, and resiliency, and take a powerful step toward the life you want."--Amazon....
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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"...'Yoga for Women' is an introduction to this ancient practice tailored especially for women at all stages of life. Beginning with a presentation of the eight basic foundations of yoga and several breathing exercises...this book contains fifty poses and flows from hatha and ashtanga yoga. Each section addresses the various needs women have throughout their lifetime, from aches and pains to life changes..."--P. [4] of cover.
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Seal Press
Pub. Date
©2017.
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English
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"Valerie, her yoga practice, and her body positive campaign have been featured in People, Glamour, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed, Redbook, and more, where she's been celebrated for her exciting messages about self-acceptance-both on the mat and off. Now, in this complete guide, Valerie provides both inspiration and customized instructions for yogis of all sizes and shapes, along with passionate encouragement to help readers discover newfound confidence through...
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Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Are you ready to show off a strong, supple midsection? Functional Core for Women: Targeted Training for Glutes and Abs helps women of all fitness levels improve strength and bodily aesthetics with an original and effective approach to working and reshaping the core muscles. Written for women by a woman, 2022 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year Kia Williams sets the stage by breaking down the core's anatomy to show how the abs and glutes work together...
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Obelisco
Pub. Date
2023.
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Español
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"Aunque de todos es conocido que el yoga sirve para mantenernos físicamente sanos, son aún más importantes los beneficios que puede aportarnos tanto a nivel emocional como espiritual. En su libro El poder secreto del yoga, Nischala Joy Devi nos aporta una interpretación sencilla, elegante y muy personal de los yoga sutras de Patányali, es decir, de los principios fundamentales en los que se basa la práctica del yoga. Escrita desde una perspectiva...
11) The New! abs diet for women: the 6-week plan to flatten your belly and firm up your body for life
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Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Explains how women can lose pounds quickly and dramatically reshape their bodies, while maintaining the principles of a safe, healthy, and nutritionally balanced diet, covering such topics as preventing osteoporosis and managing menopausal symptoms.
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Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"The HIIT Advantage: High-Intensity Workouts for Women is the resource for the most research-based, organized, and systematic information available on high-intensity interval training. The HIIT Advantage keys in on specific exercises, combinations, and progressions that will incinerate fat, shape and strengthen the upper and lower body, and assist with core strength for excellent posture and enhanced exercises performance--all written with a woman's...
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"BALANCED AND BEAUTIFUL is a guide to focusing on the amazing woman that is you, with a 5-day plan to Refresh, Motivate, Inspire, Energize, and last but not least, Relax. Filled with daily fitness routines, delicious recipes, wisdom to transform your mindset, and all the love and advice of the TIU community, Karena and Katrina make it easier than ever to reach your goals and feel great. Each day, you'll find tips and advice for every aspect of your...
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Oculus
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"If you want to be toned, lean, and strong as quickly as possible without crash dieting, "good genetics," or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym and money on supplements ... regardless of your age ... then you want to read this book"--Back cover.
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Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
"Simone [De La Rue], a former dancer with a stage career that spanned more than two decades, is the creator of Body By Simone, a fitness program that's winning over the women of New York and Los Angeles who flock to her sold-out classes. Now, in her first book, she makes her exclusive workout regimen available to everyone, everywhere. Her 8-week plan offers a road map to total body transformation. From her unique strength-training moves that target...
19) Tone it up: 28 days to fit, fierce, and fabulous : create the beautiful body & mind of your dreams
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Rodale
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn, the founders of the Tone It Up fitness and health brand, present their 28-day program that incorporates brand-new fitness routines, delicious recipes, and mental and spiritual practices, you'll transform your body, your attitude, and your life!
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