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See inside every stretch—and maximize flexibility! Stretching Anatomy will arm you with the knowledge to increase range of motion, supplement training, enhance recovery, and maximize efficiency of movement. You'll also gain a detailed understanding of how each stretch affects your body.Stretching Anatomy is like having an X-ray of each stretch, only better. Not only do you see full-color illustrations of the muscles in action, but you also find out how changes in position can alter the muscle emphasis and difficulty and how variations can improve safety and effectiveness. Each exercise includes detailed instruction on how to stretch, when to stretch, primary and secondary muscle emphasis, and which muscles are activated for support. Stretching programs provide three levels of difficulty, including light stretching that can be used as a warm-up or to aid in recovery from soreness or injury. And summary movement tables show how to customize stretching programs to focus on key problem areas.Whether it is increased flexibility or reduced muscle soreness or tension, Stretching Anatomy allows you to see and feel the benefit of proper stretching technique.
What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players in the history of tennis, has the answers. In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. It begins in Mallorca, a small island on the Mediterranean Sea, where the tight-knit Nadal family has lived for generations. Coached by his uncle Toni from the age of four, taught humility and respect by his parents, cherished by his exceptionally close extended family, Nadal has managed the uncommon feat of becoming an acclaimed global celebrity while remaining an unfailingly gracious, relentlessly hardworking role model for people in all walks of life. Since he embarked on his tennis career ten years ago, the twenty-five-year-old Nadal has had a meteoric rise, becoming the youngest professional tennis player ever to win all four Grand Slam titles. He collected his first one, the French Open, in 2005 at age nineteen, and from there went on to win Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and, most difficult of all, the U.S. Open in 2010. His memoir takes us behind the scenes, sharing the highs and lows of his career, from winning the Wimbledon 2008 final, described by John McEnroe as "the greatest game of tennis" he had ever seen, to the family problems that brought him low in 2009 and the numerous injuries that have threatened his career. With candor, heart, and intelligence, Rafael Nadal takes readers on his life's dramatic and triumphant journey, never losing sight along the way of the prize he values above all others: the unity and love of his family.
Bestselling sportswriter and Edgar Award winner John Feinstein is back with another sports mystery featuring Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson—this one set at the summer Olympics in London. In this book, Susan Carol isn't a reporter—she's an Olympian, competing as a swimmer at her first Olympic games. Stevie is both proud and envious of her athletic prowess. And he's worried by the agents and sponsors and media all wanting to get up close and personal with Susan Carol. But the more disturbing question becomes—how far might they go to ensure that America's newest Olympic darling wins gold? Sports novels abound, but Feinstein's books are all stars. They combine sports action, high-stakes mysteries, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of big-time sporting events.
When Rena McRea begins a temporary stint as team physician for the Boston Mavericks, she's determined to resist the charms of former hotshot pitcher turned pitching coach Jason Gianni. However, the game plan turns out to be more difficult than she expected as they grow closer and eventually act on the strong chemistry between them. But when circumstances lead her to believe that Jason is still just a professional player on the prowl, Rena calls a permanent timeout, and she feels foolish for letting her misplaced feelings get the best of her. Jason was used to making news as much for his fast women as his fastball. But he surprises even himself when he realizes he's ready for something much deeper - and when it shows up in the form of an attractive, intelligent team doctor, he's prepared to pull out all the stops. But when a meddling ex-girlfriend and some misleading entertainment news bits paint him as the same old good-time Charlie, he has to face the fact that the only woman he's ever struck out with is the one woman he could truly fall for. Can he convince her that he's truly changed before she leaves the team - and his life - for good?
This edition has been updated to reflect new developments and includes new material obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract to join the Army and became an icon of post-9/11 patriotism. When he was killed in Afghanistan two years later, a legend was born. But the real Pat Tillman was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated than the public knew...A stunning account of a remarkable young man's heroic life and death, from the bestselling author of Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, and Under the Banner of Heaven.From the Trade Paperback edition.
When disaster strikes, time is of the essence. The people who survive are those who know what to do . . . they have their earthquake kits packed, their travel essentials saved, their family prepared, and their cars gassed up and ready to go. Everyone wants to believe that they are that person—the one who would prevail whether they found themselves facing a tornado, an angry bear, or a revolution in a third-world country. Filled with clear, concise instructions, helpful diagrams, essential checklists, and inspirational first-person stories, this book is a fascinating armchair read that might just save the reader’s life. Sprinkled throughout are real-life “extreme survival” stories of amazing feats (“I Punched a Tiger in the Face!”) that inform and entertain. Even if the most terrifying thing you’ve ever survived is a traffic jam on the 205, this book is a must-read. This book will feature disaster survival scenarios in a number of international situations. TOC: Urban Survival 1. Situational Awareness Basics 2. What They Did Right: 9/11 Survival Stories, America’s Heroes 3. Street Smarts: Stay Safe in the Big City 4. It Happened to Me: I Fought Off a Madman 5. Hand-to-Hand Combat Techniques 6. Assault Prevention Essentials 7. By the Numbers: Don’t be a Crime Statistic 8. What They Did Wrong: Bad-News Bar Fight 9. Disarm a Gunman 10. Burglarproof Your Home 11. Keep Your Family Safe 12. Gear Essentials: Home Safety 101 13. What to Bring on the Road—Any Road 14. Basic Car Safety 15. Checklist : Travel Smart Anywhere 16. Third World Smarts, First World Streets 17. It Happened to Me: Caught in a Armed Insurrection 18. Threat Level Index: When Do You Leave? 19. Emergency Auto Repairs MacGyver Would Envy 20. Worst Case Scenario: When Civilization Falls Disaster Survival 1. Wild Weather: What to Watch For 2. Terrifying Twisters: Survive a Tornado 3. By the Numbers: How Safe is Your City from Extreme Weather 4. When the Floodwaters Are Rising 5. Sandbag Essentials 6. It Happened to Me: Swept Away in a Raging River 7. Hurricaine! When to Evacuate 8. What They Did Wrong: Katrina Disasters 9. Fire Watch: Dealing with Urban Fires 10. When the Woods Burn 11. Wall of Water: Ride Out a Tsunami 12. It Happened to Me: Surviving the Indonesian Tsunami 13. What They Did Right: Fukushima Survival Stories 14. Make It through a Blizzard 15. Checklist: Ensure Winter Survival 16. When the Big One Hits: Earthquake Survival 17. Threat Level Index: Stay or Go After a Quake? 18. Handling Looters 19. Gear Essentials: Your Ultimate Go bag 20. Worst Case Scenario: Nuclear Meltdown Wilderness Survival 1. Make It Through a Night in the Woods 2. Signal Rescuers the Right Way 3. What they Did Wrong: The Kim Family Tragedy 4. Basic Tracking Skills 5. By the Numbers: The Most Dangers Places on Earth 6. Survive an Avalanche 7. When Animals Attack 8. It Happened to Me: The Soldier Who Punched a Tiger in the Face 9. Build a Fire Anywhere 10. Ice Storm Survival 11. Threat Level index: Assess Bad Weather 12. Find and Eat Wild Plants Safely 13. Make It in the Jungle 14. What They Did Right: The Teenage Girl Who Survived the Amazon 15. Make a Basic Animal Snare 16. Skin and Cook Your Catch 17. Gear Essentials: Wilderness Survival Kit 18. Get Out of Quicksand 19. First Aid on the Fly 20. Worst Case Scenario: Stranded and Alone for Weeks
Coach Dan John breaks down the most complicated concepts of strength training and high-performance athletics in his personal, no-nonsense, thought-provoking and motivating style. Workout routines, Olympic lifting guidance, Highland Games, track and field and Strongman events are all covered, in addition to weight training philosophy for the general public. You'll learn...How to get stronger, faster and leaner; Simple steps to great conditioning; What it takes to compete at high-level athletics; Dan John's top training tips; Effective workouts to carry you through your training seasons; Variations of the classic 5x5 workout; Sample kettlebell and barbell workout combinations; Outdoor cardiovascular training options for athletes; And much more...
A.J.'s family rented a beach house for the summer, and you'll never guess in a million hundred years who rented the house next door. Well, you have to read the book to find out. So nah-nah-nah boo-boo on you!**Okay, okay, it's Andrea and her family. And she has a monster crush on Mr. Sunny, the hunky (but weird) lifeguard. Ooooh! When are they gonna get married?
With practical information for both the beginner and advanced outdoorsman, the book is an authoritative, comprehensive, and entertaining guide that will enable anyone to master the outdoors and hunt, fish, and camp like an expert. HUNT BETTER How to track a buck, make the toughest shots, master bowhunting and knife skills, and haul, butcher, and cook wild game. FISH SMARTER Advice on the best techniques for flyfishing, baitcasting, and spinning, as well as surefire ways to get the most out of your motorboat, canoe, or kayak. SURVIVE ANYTHING Whether you fall through thick ice, are swept away by a raging river, or have a stare down with an angry bear, these skills means the difference between life and death. CAMP ANYWHERE Tested and proven expert tips to help you stay warm, eat well, and build a fire in any situation in record time. Field & Stream For more than 100 years, Field & Stream magazine has provided expert advice on every aspect of the outdoor life, including hunting, fishing, conservation, and wilderness survival. The magazine's annual Total Outdoorsman issue is one of its most popular, read by over nine million sporting enthusiasts. The Total Outdoorsman Challenge brings together avid hunters and anglers from around the country to demonstrate their skills and compete for big bucks and bigger glory. Winners are all-around hunters, fishermen, and survivors with a flair for problem-solving and the skills to prevail.
Cyclist's Training Bible is a training guide for the competitive cyclist, covering all aspects of training, from specific on-the-bike drills to cross-training and nutrition. The information is structured in user-friendly format, making the creation of a personalized year-long training program simple and informed.Item SpecificationsBook TopicTraining
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