exercise

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exercise

I can move

"Physical activity is essential for the health and well-being of, well, everyone! Young people especially need to make exercise a permanent part of their everyday life. This . . . book mirrors the different fun ways that readers can move. . . . Readers are reminded they can hop and skip like frogs and kangaroos, climb and balance like monkeys, and more!"--Amazon.

Zombies shouldn't exercise after midnight

2023
In humorous, rhyming text offers advice to zombies (and non-zombies) about how exercising improves physical and mental health.

Staying active

2022
"Introduces the importance of staying active to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Why is it important to exercise?

2017
"In this book, students argue why it's important to exercise and have some ... ideas for ... ways to exercise"-- Back cover.

Core training

2023
"If you want to move well, become strong, and retain a balanced physique, you need to train the core. As such, people toss around the term "core training" for all types of workouts. But what does it truly involve? . . . We'll answer that question and more, illuminating the benefits of training this critical section of the body"--Provided by publisher.

Endurance training

2023
"Endurance training refers to prolonged, sustained exercise that's almost entirely aerobic. By relying on oxygen use for energy, low- to medium-intensity aerobic exercise can be kept up for long periods-hence the name "endurance." There isn't an exact upper limit on how long humans can endure exercise. Eventually, fatigue will set in, depending on intensity, fitness level, access to fuel, and willpower"--Provided by publisher.

Mind and body fitness

2023
"When considering the term 'fitness,' the first things that probably come to your mind are activities like going to the gym, maintaining a healthy body weight, and drinking plenty of water. All of these variables are, without a doubt, integral parts of what it means to be fit. . . . While being 'fit' on a physical basis is one of most effective ways to ensure maximum quality of life and will be discussed in great detail throughout this book, there is another side to fitness that has seemingly taken a back seat to the obesity epidemic. This no-less-important variable in what constitutes overall fitness is mental health, and things are not looking so good in this area either"--Provided by publisher.

Fitness for every body

strong, confident, and empowered at any size
2021
Instagram influencer Meg Boggs provides a body-positive guide to fitness for all body types.

Strength and bodyweight training

2023
"When you think of strength training, what comes to mind? You're likely imagining a bodybuilder-type physique, lifting hundreds of pounds over his or her head. . . . Strength training is so much more than bodybuilding. In fact, it's important for everyone! Teenagers, in particular, have a lot to gain from weightlifting--and it isn't just muscle. A well-organized resistance training program provides a foundation for a healthy lifestyle into adulthood. It can also improve sports performance for youth athletes aiming to reach the next level"--Provided by publisher.

Strength and conditioning for mixed martial arts

a practical guide for the busy athlete
2021
"A training guide for the non-professional mixed martial arts athlete, this book provides elite-level information that is easy to follow and readily implemented into a busy life schedule. It covers topics such as strength and conditioning, how to balance workouts with martial arts training, developing a training plan, nutrition, and more"--Provided by publisher.

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