The New York Times bestseller that explains how groundbreaking scientific discoveries can help each of us achieve our personal best

Every week, Gretchen Reynolds single-handedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her popular New York Times column, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and stirs controversy by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise.

Here, Reynolds consults experts in a range of fields to

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Three complete twenty-minute workouts for beginners.

Designed in 5 sections to be done individually or collectively depending on your fitness level, Discover Tai Chi for Fitness guides you through: Balance, Strength, Mobility, Flexibility, and Stress-reduction. Bonus sections include a thorough Posture Review, gorgeous Four Corners, and The Art of Tai Chi. Scott Cole brings Tai Chi to life with effective, easy-to-follow workouts celebrating over 10 years at the helm of the top-selling Discover Tai Chi...

Reshape & rejuvenate you body with the integrated power of yoga, breath and mindful movement, and experience unparalleled weight loss and wellness.

In his own personal weight-loss struggle, David Zulberg turned to the forgotten wisdom of the ancients-Maimonides, Aristotle, Hippocrates, Galen, and even Benjamin Franklin-to find consensus on ideal nutrition for optimum physical and emotional health. After 10 years of studying volume upon volume, Zulberg distilled the teachings of humanity's greatest doctors and philosophers-what he calls the Master Physicians-and discovered something amazing: Ancient...

"Prescriptive Stretching, 2E, includes instructions and illustrations for features full-color illustrations and instructions for 69 stretches to improve flexibility and reduce pain. Partner stretches and ball self-massage exercises have been added to this edition. It also includes 10 programs to address different body areas"--

"The bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct introduces a surprising science-based book that doesn't tell us why we should exercise but instead shows us how to fall in love with movement"-- Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it is a chore. McGonigal shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery-- and why it is a powerful antidote...

"End muscle and joint pain. You've probably heard that as you get older, you are guaranteed to have more muscle and joint pain. That's simply not true. These chronic ailments arise from years of decreased activity and poor posture -- not aging. End Everyday Pain for 50+ presents a complete 10-minute-a-day program to correct previous damage, develop healthier joints, and stay pain free at any age. This book's step-by-step approach provides quick relief...

The revolutionary series Anatomy of Exercise includes eight specialized titles that followed the first title, Anatomy of Exercise, each focusing on a specific sport or exercise program. Since the release of the first book, the titles in this innovative series have sold 250,000 copies in North America. Compiling content from all nine titles, Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy enables the reader to tailor a personalized and professional program that...

"This gentle and engaging introduction to physical and health education will help children to understand how keeping their bodies and minds healthy can enhance their lives. In this fifth book in the series, the five friends are members of their school's swim team and are training for an upcoming meet. Along the way, they learn about: the benefits of physical fitness, setting goals, teamwork, safety, coping skills, respect for others, nutrition as...