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Encyclopedia of exercise anatomy

2014
Compiling content from all nine titles, Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy enables the reader to tailor a personalized and professional program that will meet specific needs. A runner can dip into yoga to improve his breathing; a muscle builder can shape her legs with cycling workouts; a gymnast can combine yoga with core stability and strength exercises, and a woman over 50 can design a program that fits into her busy life.
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Exercise

An introduction to practicing smart personal habits that focuses on exercise and provides information and advice on reasons to exercise, safety, diet, and other related topics.
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My first yoga class

2017
"Young readers can learn all about what happens at yoga class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of yogis-in-training! It's the first day of yoga class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Roll out your yoga mat! What will it be like? Yoga students stand on sticky mats and learn poses with animal names like 'downward dog' and 'lion pose.' Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing yoga in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic yoga poses--to be done with a parent or guardian's supervision"--Provided by the publisher.
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Helping a friend with an eating disorder

Explore eating disorders that people commonly have and how they are treated.

Daily prison life

2017
The U.S. prison system is the largest and most innovative in the world. It boasts some of the most technologically advanced prisons in existence, meeting the highest standards in security. Inside these vast, specialized structures, containing thousands of inmates, highly trained corrections officers use technology to anticipate outbreaks of violence and to prevent riots and escape attempts. The tightly regulated prison system relies on many professionals. Counselors, drug rehabilitation staff, medical personnel, and kitchen workers are among the committed prison employees who daily face some of the world’s most hardened criminals. In addition to incarceration and rehabilitation, America’s prisons also serve as crime-prevention centers teaching offenders new trades and offering them the chance to learn life skills.

Exercise

2017
"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the benefits of exercise, lists different ways to get exercise, and discusses its place in a healthy lifestyle. Includes picture glossary and index"--.

Working out

the psychology of sport and exercise
2015
An introduction to the field of sport and exercise psychology discussing topics such as body image and eating disorders, and includes case studies.

Yoga games for children

fun and fitness with postures, movements, and breath
2003
Presents nearly seventy yoga games and exercises for children in six categories: breathing, postures and movements, relaxation, meditation, cooperation and trust, and themes such as animals and weather.

Namaslay

rock your yoga practice, tap into your greatness, and defy your limits
Candace's approach to yoga, which combines old-world principles with a modern-day perspective comes from her own experience fighting back against a dangerous illness and depression. Her focus on perseverance and overcoming adversity transforms Namaslay into a powerful, motivational guide to help you live your most authentic life. With a distinct visual format, Namaslay guides readers step by step through more than 100 yoga poses. The poses are broken down by experience level into a series of progressions and include modifications for those who can't quite achieve the full expression of a pose just yet. Full-color photos and tips on overcoming common mistakes helps people get the most out of every pose. Namaslay also features three 30-day yoga programs that focus on: de-stress, core strengthening, and back pain. You will also find specific yoga sequences that are customized for everyone from the office dweller to the endurance athlete. Written with heart, humor, and swagger, Namaslay is a book for everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners and even the simply curious.

I like to exercise

Text and illustrations introduce the importance of exercise and how it can be easy and fun to be active.

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