A state-of-the-art weight-lifting and nutritional blueprint for “skinny” guys who want to pack on muscle Let’s face it, naturally skinny guys are at a distinct genetic disadvantage when it comes to building muscle mass. But with the proper advice, these “hardgainers” definitely can realize their fitness goals. In Scrawny to Brawny, the authors draw on their years of practical experience as private strength and nutrition coaches to provide hardgainers with: o A progressive, state-of-the-art program that optimizes results with shorter, less frequent workouts that maximize compound exercises o A unique, action-based perspective on nutrition that shows how to prepare quick muscle-building meals and snacks-and how to take advantage of several critical times in the day when muscle growth can be stimulated by food intake o Vital information on how to identify and fix any weak links in their physiques that may be precursors to injury Designed not only for frustrated (more…)

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Tapping into more than 30 years of experience in the health club market and 15 years in the home, the Life Fitness Body Shape Kit makes it easy to perform a full-body workout at home. The Body Shape Kit addresses the five key elements of a healthy lifestyle–cardio, strength, balance, nutrition, and education–to help educate, inspire, and motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. The kit’s cardio routine is shaped by the heart/rate pedometer watch, which keeps your heart rate in check as you track your steps toward a healthier life. The pedometer is ideal for walking or running, and comes with a fitness towel to keep you dry. To improve your muscle definition and power-up for everyday activities, you can turn to the strength package, which comes with two resistance rings, two resistance tubes, and two comfortable hand weights. The strength package lets you work all your major muscle groups, including biceps, triceps, back, shoulders, chest, and more. Ba (more…)

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“An easy-to-use reference book…it will help the student and practitioner to not only learn the anatomy, but to understand and apply the information. An excellent addition to the library of anyone studying the human body.”—James Earls, B.A. (Hons.), Structural Integration and Massage Practitioner, Ultimate Massage Solutions“One of the best anatomy textbooks ever published in its clarity and ease-of-use.”—Connections, magazine for bodyworkers and therapists“The information and method of presentation in this book for the therapist is unrivalled in its usefulness as a learning tool.”—Russell Humpage, Master Medica, Physical Therapy Book Specialists

A clear, simple guide for students of anatomy as well as an excellent resource for athletes, massage therapists, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body, this user-friendly book is organized around six muscle groups. They include muscles of the face head, and neck; the (more…)

Newpoint soft 233-thread-count, 100-percent cotton, 20 by 54 pillows. Machine wash. Each body pillow is filled with a hypoallergenic poly fiberfill. This e by tra comfortable body pillow adds luxurious comfort to any bed or sleeping surface. It is huggable and shapeable and allows you find that most comfortable sleeping position.

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“Dr. Rob and I are cut from the same cloth, no nonsense and telling it like it is. Here’s to getting older but feeling better!” — John McEnroe, tennis champion”Dr. Rob helped me to resolve issues that have limited me in the past. I improved my game and I’m pain free.” — Natalie Gulbis, LPGA golfer”This is a revolutionary book. I highly recommend it!” — Liam Neeson, actor”Dr. Kelly helps me perform to my full potential. I have counted on Dr. Kelly to help me care for my muscles and joints and his advice has always been essential to my health. Listen to what he has to say.” — Corey Webster, New York Giants

Muscle and joint injuries are not just for sports superstars anymore. Back, shoulder, hip, and knee problems impact more of us than ever before, sometimes making even routine activities seem impossible. Now, two of America’s top experts on muscle and joint health have teamed up to create a program that anyone can easily follow to feel grea (more…)

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At a time when we know so much about choosing safe, effective exercises, reissuing Cindy Crawford’s 1992 best-selling disaster, Shape Your Body, is inexcusable. Swimsuit-clad Cindy puts herself through flings and gyrations that show off her body but aren’t any good for anyone else’s. She presents one after another of the exercises that fitness professionals threw out of their routines two decades ago because they’re ineffective and risky to back and joints. Her alignment is awful; her control nonexistent. She rounds her back and flings her leg into high kicks. She does squats letting her knees go way past her toes. Even when the exercises are decently chosen and performed, she does them much too quickly, relying on momentum instead of muscle power, such as two-second bent-over rows. Trainer Radu, who designed and coached this workout, should be sentenced to an eternity of fast donkey kicks, leg swings, and trunk circles. This “toning” video wo (more…)

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