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Taking control of your health and well-being is a necessary and personal journey. From teens and parents fighting obesity in America, to aging baby boomers refusing to go quietly into the dark night-everyone can stay fit, healthy, and active for many years to come! This book lays out a sensible and holistic road map that makes health and fitness an ingrained part of your lifestyle, and an easy-to-achieve goal for both men and women at any age.
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Fit Kids For Life covers common misconceptions regarding strength training for children. Kids can safely use resistance training to get fit for recreational activities and sports. Weight lifting allows children to build strength, prevent injury, and improve motor skills. Coaching tips, gender-specific workouts, and training programs are included. You’ll also find tips on pre- and post-exercise nutrition, staying hydrated while exercising, and healthy...
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"Adaptive Training explores an alternate perspective on health and fitness focusing on how we are a product of the environment. So change your surroundings to maximize your health and fitness beyond the gym.Explore your amazingly adaptable body. Tight hip flexors, rounded shoulders and a hunched back are all products of our daily lifestyles. We are adaptoids; our bodies are designed to adapt to our surroundings, and understanding this is the key to...
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"Get lean, build muscle, and stay healthy in only ten minutes a day! A Fitness Hall of Fame inductee and world-famous exercise scientist explains the #1 new fitness trend and how to get and keep the body you've always wanted. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an extraordinarily effective form of training that mixes high-and low-impact activities during periods ranging from seconds to eight minutes. In HIIT Your Limit, Dr. Len Kravitz, who...
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Bypassing the traditional belief that the nutritional element is only important around the time of athletic competition, this "new school" approach highlights the benefits that a year-round, periodized nutrition plan can bring. A variety of training cycles are outlined, accompanied by specific physiological goals such as increasing endurance, speed, strength, and power and improving technique, tactics, and economy. Covering every sport from football...
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Have you ever wondered why your exercise and diet doesn't work? How much would you pay to find out why? What if you could ask a fitness trainer that has worked at a Fitness Gym for over 25+ years what they knew after all those years? Guess what! You can! The "Fitness Gym" is all the best tips and information after 25+ years working as a trainer and the "best" tips from all her fitness book(s).
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Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance? The Endurance Handbook teaches athletes how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free for many productive years. Dr. Philip Maffetone's approach to endurance offers a truly individualized outlook and unique system that he has refined over three decades of training and treating athletes, ranging from world champions...
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Learn nutrition secrets from Teri Tom, dietitian to popular fighters such as boxing's Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, and MMA's Andrei Arlovski! In the martial arts and combat sports, it's important-and sometimes a matter of life and death-not to have any weak links in your fighting arsenal. The same principle applies to your approach to nutrition and fitness. Train and fuel yourself methodically, and you can't miss, as registered dietitian and trainer...
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Unlock the secrets to a well-behaved pet with "The ABC of Educating Your Pet" by Gonzalo Estrada. This comprehensive guide takes you through the essential steps of training your furry friend in a compassionate and violence-free manner. From creating a conducive environment to understanding the nuances of pet psychology, each chapter is a step towards a deeper bond between you and your pet.Learn the art of positive education as you establish routines,...
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Becoming a Dog Mom is your ultimate puppy survival guide. This read is, filled with hundreds of must-knows for first-time pet parents, or anyone with a young pup on their paws. The many tips, tricks, and hacks packed inside will help you successfully pet-proof your home, create a daily schedule, master basic commands, survive the teething phase, gain a clear understanding of first-year veterinary needs, choose quality pet food, make DIY dog treats...
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If you are thinking about buying a dog or you have a dog, you need to know some basic facts about healthcare, grooming, diet, vaccinations, training etc. "The Dog Owner's Guide" has valuable information to help you give your pet the care it needs. A dog depends on the owner to look after it. If you want your pet to develop into a happy and well-behaved companion, you can't bypass this book. This book is perfect for young or old first time dog owners....
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Want to have the healthiest, happiest dog? This guide is essential for all loving dog parents. Truly readable, comprehensive, and concise, Happy, Healthy for Dogs will be your companion through all stages of your dog's life. You don't need to waste time and energy searching for answers on the internet. Say good-bye to frantic Google searches. This book reflects the latest advances in veterinary medicine and will be your lifeline.
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15) Dog Training: Successful Dog Education Explained Step By Step (Guide For Dog Education And Training)
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Dog Training: Successful Dog Education Explained Step By Step (Guide For Dog Education And Training)
The step by step guide for a happy partnership with your four-legged friend!
Every dog owner wants a well-educated dog who hears when it matters. Dogs also want a leader they can trust. With clear rules and limits this will be possible!
With the basics explained here, it will be easy to build a harmonious relationship with your dog. Quiet walks without...
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Why do dogs bark? Why do dogs like to bury bones and dig in the dirt? Can you train them to refrain from these natural behaviors? How do you choose the perfect canine companion? Can you "allergy-proof" your dog? Can you train your dog to like the mailperson? Your boyfriend? Your grandchildren? How do you know if a dog is depressed? Stressed? Sick? Happy? In fourteen information-packed chapters, H. Ellen Whiteley, D.V.M., answers these and hundreds...
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All dogs are different, especially Labradors as they usually have an even, gentle and loving temperament. They are very intelligent, faithful and protective friends who need to be treated with kindness and respect. A wonderful companion for all ages and types of people, including youngsters, and those with all manner of disabilities. Labradors are often chosen because of their loving nature, friendly disposition and loyalty.
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All dogs like to chew, but inappropriate chewing is a fairly common problem in young dogs. It often stems from the fact that puppies use their mouths as a means of exploring the world around them. Chewing is normal behavior for puppies but becomes undesirable behavior when it is directed towards inappropriate objects such as your shoes, furniture, or even your hands and feet. If inappropriate chewing is not corrected then it can lead to wide-scale...
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The benefits brought by the relationship with animals concern: promoting the well-being of the person, acting on the various motivational, emotional, cognitive, and functional levers; the social and dynamic integration of the person, working on the relational, self-esteem, and communicative levers; the facilitation of rehabilitation processes, mitigating loads of existing problems or favoring compensatory paths; support for existing therapeutic activities,...
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This vintage book contains a detailed guide to owning and keeping Scottish terriers, with information on history, breeding, rearing, exhibiting, and more. Man has been keeping these small, delightful canines for hundreds of years, and this volume explores this relationship between man and terrier, as well as offering the reader tips on keeping and breeding them. Highly recommended for Scottish terrier owners and those with an interest in dog breeding...
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