Other sports and competitive activities Books

Three years of resolute weightlifting had not gone as planned for this scrawny 18-year-old. But it was 1980 and a legal prescription for the magic elixir, anabolic steroids, was just $20. Now he would transform himself while away at college and return...

In the decades following the American Civil War, reformers championed the explosion of public gymnasiums and fitness centres in cities all across the country. In the opinion of many reformers, being truly fit was not only of physical value, but was also...

WHY ME? That was the question I asked God and myself over and over again. I knew there would be no quick reply, no simple answer as to why at nineteen years of age my body was being poisoned by the blood running through my veins. With each passing day I...

Surfing is poetry. It is pure experience of the moment. Poetry attempts to capture that experience."A pioneering anthology of experiential verse and essays about riding waves first published in 1993 before surf books were in vogue. The second edition is...

Desde su propia gestación esta obra se desarrolló pensando exclusivamente en el lector, enfatizando una lectura clara y amigable que se centre en el tema principal. De esta forma, el libro no utiliza terminologías complicadas ni recurre excesivamente a...

Nutze deine Kraft beschreibt effektive und wirksame Methoden des Körpertrainings mit und ohne Hilfsmittel, Training unterwegs/im Urlaub und Training im Fitness-Studio. Ebenso werden wirksame Trainingsmethoden beschrieben. Ebenso folgt ein Kapitel über...

<p><strong>The ultimate American Football Kids Daily Plan at all levels of the game.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;It assists you in getting you the best from your time, resources, equipment, effort, and organization over the...

45 Muscle Building Recipes to Gain Muscle Mass without Shakes or Pills will help you increase the amount of protein you consume per day to help increase muscle mass. These meals and the calendar will help increase muscle in an organized manner by...

This book consolidates Carl Miller's extensive knowledge gained while pursuing his life's work in Olympic-style weightlifting. There are scientific principles behind Olympic-style weightlifting, and Miller's 50 years of lifting, researching and coaching...

Based on decades of scientific study and research, Strength Training for Women Only will show you how to design your own strength-training protocol. Getting into shape has never been easier, or more productive, than it is with this safe and sensible...

Why Chase Greatness?ER doctor and ultramarathoner Dr. Russ Reinbolt invites you on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary living in his debut book, In Pursuit of Extreme Greatness. In a world where average is often the...

52 Weight Gaining Shake Recipes to Get Bigger Faster: Naturally Increase in Size In 4 Weeks or Less!By Joe Correa CSN Fighting to gain weight can be difficult for many people who have a fast metabolism. The key is to gain weight in a healthy manner...

Who was Jimmie Johnson? This time, let's explore the world of car racing as seen in Jimmie's life and career. The sport may seem dangerous but with skills, practice and an extra dose of precaution, it could prove to be the best adrenaline rush you could...

For many novice and even some experienced runners completing the 42.2 kilometres (26 miles) involved in running a marathon seems daunting and too difficult to contemplate. For those who have run a half marathon the thought of running two half marathons...

Engaging the Gamers" is a compelling exploration of the dynamic and rapidly growing world of eSports, and how branding strategies are leveraged to connect with a passionate and digitally native audience. This in-depth analysis takes a closer look at the...

Haben auch Sie keine Zeit, Lust oder die nötigen finanziellen Mittel für das Fitnessstudio? Sind Sie genervt von der Anfahrt und der Parkplatzsuche vor dem Studio? Möchten Sie sich lieber von zu Hause aus fit und gesund halten und in Ihren eigenen vier...

Erleben Sie im zweiten Teil „Die wunderbare Welt der Leistung" hautnah das Denken und Handeln eines Sportlers, der sich dem Krieg namens „Leistungssport" mit Haut und Haar bedingungslos verschrieben hat.Es ist diese unbeschreibliche Faszination, die von...

Initially, Robert Sikes embraced "bro dieting" in order to win bodybuilding shows. He soon found out, however, that the side effects were disastrous.Despite athletic successes, Sikes' high-carb, low-nutrient crash dieting led to imbalanced hormones, a...

“... refreshingly free of the hubris that marks much adventure writing ... The reader never feels assaulted by Kobalenko’s daring, only inspired by it. ”—THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWThe Horizontal Everest brings to vivid,...

45 Recettes de Repas solutions pour l’Ostéoporose: commencer à manger les meilleurs aliments pour vos os pour les rendre forts et en bonne santéPar Joe Correa CSN Ce livre est un recueil de recettes délicieuses,...

Para alcançar o seu verdadeiro potencial você precisa estar em ótima condição física e mental, e para fazer isso você precisa  começar um plano organizado que irá ajudá-lo a...

A meditação é uma das melhores maneiras de alcançar seu verdadeiro potencial. Comer direito e e treinar são duas das peças do quebra-cabeça, mas você precisa a terceira peça para...

Weight Training for Old Guys takes you on a comprehensive, light-hearted fitness journey and incorporates both traditional and little-known Olympic Weight Lifting training methods that guarantee that no bully will ever kick sand in your face...

BASE 66 is the true, nerve-wracking account of three young skydivers and their quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The BASE club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier, and Scott Elder...

Discover how to reverse the aging process to live a longer, healthier & more active life in your senior years - in just 6 weeks! All it takes is just 15 minutes workout, twice a week.Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a...

Created by an award-winning skatepark designer, The Skatepark Etiquette Guide is an informational handbook for beginner skateboarders and the parents of beginner skateboarders, ready to embark on their first trip to the skatepark, but unclear about the...

It had been proved impossible, but on December 27, 2013, Maria Leijerstam from Great Britain became the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole. For four years, Maria fought against every obstacle. How was she going...

With calisthenics you can work out anywhere, anytime. You don't need a gym or any weights. You'll never be fat doing calisthenics because it's impossible. A fat person can't do calisthenics and someone who can do calisthenics can't be fat. Here is a...

Your 3-in-1 Self-Defense Training Manual!Discover an effective and easy to learn method of self-defense.Complete Vortex Control Self-Defense combines the best techniques from a wide range of martial arts to create the ultimate street-effective...

Teach Yourself Knife Defense!Discover how to use the "block/grab" knife defense system developed by GM Larry Alquezar.This training manual is packed with knife-flow drills and other exercises.Develop your Filipino knife defense skills, because these...

Teach Yourself Stick Fighting for Self-Defense!Discover a stick fighting method that actually works in the streets of today.This training manual focuses on the most practical stick fighting techniques for self-defense.It combines stick fighting...

Naked Weightlifting is NOT about lifting weights without clothing (but I bet you took a second look). The definition of naked is "without extra or embellishment" while the definition of weightlifting is "the lifting of heavy weights as an exercise in a...

Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application offers an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning for young athletes. Fully revised and updated, this second edition draws on leading...

"Muscles and Their Exercises" is a pictorial muscle anatomy and exercise guide that takes readers through the major muscles of the body with the author's own hand sketched illustrations of each muscle and muscle group. It also provides beginning and...