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Kendo
A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2013
Master the art of Kendo—Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.
Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock...
by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Cover: Behdad Salimi (Iran) won the super heavyweight class at the 2010 World Weightlifting Championships, along with the traditional title of "the strongest man in the world."
People
Rick Meldon: A-One All-Round Competitor by Roger Davis
Bill Scruggs: Founding Father of the Masters'...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
BEYOND BRAWN is 512 pages and 23 chapters of information about every facet of bodybuilding, and strength training in general. This book is not just for novices. It can save you years of wasted toil regardless of your level of training experience. It will propel you into the detailed, practical know-how...
Ultimate Obstacle Race Training
Crush the World's Toughest Courses
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2012
This will be the first book on the market about Obstacle Race training
Obstacle Races are the hottest fitness craze of 2012 with 100,000s of people competing this year
Tough Mudder races alone typically draw between 15,000 - 20,000 participants per race. There are currently over 80 Tough...
by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Cover: USA's John Brzenk went five for six against Russian Denis Cyplenkov at the PAL debut in Las Vegas.
People
IronHeart: Jack King's Story by William Crawford, M.D.
Geoff Capes: Champion in Three Big Arenas by Francis Brebner
Training
Is Heavy Lifting the Fountain of...
The Competitive Runner's Handbook
The Bestselling Guide to Running 5Ks through Marathons
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1999
For both runners entering that first neighborhood race and elite marathoners, trainers Bob and Shelly-lynn Florence Glover's completely revised guide is the book on training to compete.
A book that's already sold close to 200,000 copies, The Competitive Runner's Handbook will now offer all...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Functional Training, Illustrated
The New Way to Exercise and Improve Everyday Activities
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees...and shovel that driveway!
The goal of functional training is getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes: a functional fitness self-assessment; more than 120 exercises...
When the Fight Goes to the Ground
Jiu-Jitsu Strategies and Tactics for Self-Defense (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
This instructional Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu book & DVD combo offers a complete guide to ground fighting principles and techniques to use when the fight goes to the ground.
In a street defense scenario, the ground is a dangerous place to be. While it's a good idea to learn defensive strategies...
Run:Walk Method Mastery
Running Training Guide to Faster Runs
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2015
Do you have questions like these about the run:walk method? Are you looking for a running training guide to faster runs?
How can I build my confidence with the run:walk method?
How can I separate truth from fiction among the many claims that I hear about the run:walk method?
What are the secrets...
The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women
Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Training
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2013
Anyone can run a marathon. Dawn Dais makes it a little more bearable--and a lot more fun
Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn't like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this exercise...
Down and Dirty
The Essential Training Guide for Obstacle Races and Mud Runs
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Obstacle course races and mud runs such as Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, and Muddy Buddy are all waiting for you to get Down and Dirty.
Author Matt B. Davis offers an overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any...
Runner's World Race Everything
How to Conquer Any Race at Any Distance in Any Environment and Have Fun Doing It
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
How to be prepared no matter where running might take you
Millions of runners around the US are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the Boston Marathon, or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. Whatever...
by Stuart McRobert
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
The revised third edition of this classic title provides the most thorough, safety-minded, practical, up-to-date, detailed and illustrated book on exercise technique. Over sixty exercises are covered. It is the definitive source for everyone who lifts weights - men and women of all ages and levels of training experience, including fitness trainees, athletes, bodybuilders, and strength trainees.
Strength and Conditioning for Triathlon
The 4th Discipline
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Strength & Conditioning for Triathlon is an accessible, practical introduction to strength and conditioning for endurance sports, dispelling many of the myths which have led to misunderstanding and misuse of the techniques in the past. With specific chapters on injury prevention, the swim, the...