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Whether you want to get moving, or keep moving, you need inspiration. Novice walkers and seasoned runners alike will find that inspiration, and so much more, in these stories written by those who know that the toughest step to take in any walk or run is the first. Beginning an athletic pursuit like running or walking for fitness takes a good deal of motivation, determination, and inspiration, all of which can be found in these 101 real-life stories.

I want to lose weight. This is a mission statement for an increasing number of people. However, the journey from statement to reality is really hard. By the time popular author and successful professional, Utkarsh Rai, decided to fight the bulge and other health issues, he was in his mid-40s and at a critical stage in his career. Even though weight management and good health had become an obsession for him, the rigours of professional and everyday life turned these into arduous and torturous 'tasks'.

The scientific evidence behind why maintaining a lifestyle more like that of our ancestors will restore our health and well-being. In Go Wild, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Rebuild strength, flexibility and confidence through proven exercises to target the causes of aches, pains and strains that come with age. What if growing older didn’t have to mean growing weaker? If you’ve been told that pain in your back, shoulders or knees is...

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is a collection of Sanskrit sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga - 195 sutras (according to Vyāsa and Krishnamacharya) and 196 sutras (according to other scholars including BKS Iyengar). The Yoga Sutras was compiled in the early centuries CE, by the sage Patanjali in India who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions.

Practical Programming for Strength Training - 3rd Edition addresses the topic of training. It details the mechanics of the process, from the basic physiology of adaptation to the specific programs that apply these principles to novice, intermediate, and advanced lifters. The most comprehensive audiobook on the theory and practice of programming for strength training.

Tired of the same gym playlists? In The Gym + is coming to you every Tuesday, curated by Phoenix AZ's resident DJ Marcus Mora. These hour long DJ mixes will include non-stop, high energy, for your workouts, long drives and weekend shenanigans.

Matt Fitzgerald has already made a name for himself in the endurance-sport community with books like 80/20 Running, How Bad Do You Want It?, and Iron War. He is an accomplished amateur runner, but if he follows the training, nutrition, and lifestyle of an elite runner, just how fast could he go? He is approaching his mid-40s, so the time to do this is now. He at last has the financial means to do nothing but train.

Walking seems simple — but the impact it has on your mind, body, and longevity is anything but. Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained explores evidence-based articles, expert insights, and wellness research to uncover why this everyday movement is one of the most powerful tools for better health. Whether you're on a stroll or just curious, this podcast brings you the facts, one step at a time from published articles set out to explore the science of walking.

The podcast for busy people who are done with diet culture and ready for something that actually fits their life. We're talking health, fitness, mindset, and real-life balance - without the restriction, guilt, or unrealistic expectations. If you're tired of starting over every Monday and want sustainable change that works around your actual life, you're in the right place. email: lisamaddockfitness@gmail.com

That Badass Broadcast is for women over 40 who lift weights—or want to start. It’s about strength, resilience, and redefining what’s possible. Hosted by powerlifter and writer Miriam Lawrence, the show features real conversations with badass women getting stronger in every sense, plus the experts who help them do it. Whether you’re training for your first deadlift or chasing records at 70, you’ll find bold stories, smart strategies, and the inspiration to unleash your OWN inner badass.

Take your boutique Pilates studio from low utilization to waitlisted classes, and take a vacation. How? By addressing your Pilates studio marketing, business operations and instructor development. I'm Caroline Shackelford, certified Pilates instructor & Pilates studio consultant. I started in the fitness industry as an instructor who made $18,000 a year, landed a job in management to pay the bills and learned how to run a group fitness studio. Now I partner with businesses so that your top instructors aren't worried about how they'll pay next month's rent. Not only am I known for being a ...

Toxophilus is an insightful exploration of target archery through the lens of the English Longbow. The book is thoughtfully divided into two main parts the first passionately argues for the promotion of target archery as a healthy pursuit that enhances individual well-being and bolsters national defense; the second serves as a comprehensive instruction manual for mastering the English longbow in target archery. Written in 1545, during a time when the longbow had been a staple of European warfare since medieval times, Ascham emphasizes how target archery prepares individuals for the rigors of ...

A one on one interview series of various runners, run club founders, run influencers, and more while taste testing a variety of bourbons.

Yoga practitioners know there’s more to the path than asana, or physical postures - but how do we access the deeper wisdom of yogic philosophy? More than 2,000 years ago, the legendary master Patanjali answered this question in 195 pearls of insight known as the Yoga Sutras. Now Sanskrit and Ayurveda teacher Nicolai Bachman offers The Yoga Sutras, an audio program with a fresh approach to working with Patanjali’s seminal text for guidance and inspiration on your own journey toward clarity and happiness.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Deena Kastor is one of the greatest bodies in distance running, but this book captures what is so groundbreaking about her mind.”—Alexi Pappas, Olympian, writer, and filmmaker “Inspiring, fascinating, and insightful. Practical for anyone trying to overcome...

Beyond Training is for men and women who have made it out of couch potato mode and are ready to take things to the next level, whether that means shedding those last few extra pounds, finishing a 5K, or even crossing the finish line of an Ironman triathlon. Everyone from the casual exerciser to the weightlifter, CrossFitter, obstacle racer, marathoner, mountaineer, triathlete, swimmer, cyclist, runner, and biohacker will glean tons of knowledge and life-changing advice from this book.

Training for the Uphill Athlete translates theory into methodology to allow you to write your own training plans and coach yourself to endurance goals. Steve House, one of the best mountaineers, and his coach Scott Johnston, an Olympic-level cross country ski coach, along with Kilian Jornet, hands down best endurance athlete at this time, present training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength.

To know your true calling - your dharma, as the yogis say - is perhaps the greatest desire within each of us. And yet, few can say we know our purpose with absolute certainty. Fortunately, there is a time-tested guide - an ancient map - for discovering and fulfilling your unique calling. In The Great Work of Your Life, Stephen Cope walks you through each step of the journey.

ಇಂದಿನ ವೇಗದ ಬದುಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಮ್ಮದಿ ಎಂಬುದು ಮರೀಚಿಕೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ ಉತ್ತರ ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲೇ ಇದೆ. ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕಸರಣಿಯು ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಯೋಗ ಪರಂಪರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆಧುನಿಕ ಮೆದುಳಿನ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನದ (Brain Science) ನಡುವಿನ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಕೊಂಡಿಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.