Publisher: Hero
With the triumph of England’s Lionesses at Euro 2022, the women’s game has been in the spotlight like never before, enjoying unprecedented media attention.
Lighter is better ? But do we apply that to ourselves or our bike. We take a scientist into the wild to find outShow book
Two hours, to cover 26 miles and 385 yards. Its running's Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. Now we can glimpse the mountaintop. The sub-two hour marathon requires an exceptional feat of speed, mental strength, and endurance. The pioneer will have to endure more, live braver, plan better, and be luckier than any who has run before. Ed Caesar takes us into the world of elite runners: the greatest marathoners on earth. From big-money races in the United States to remote villages in Kenya, Two Hours is a book about a beautiful sport, that few people understand. It's about talent, heroism, and refusing to accept defeat. It's a book about running that is about much more than running... it's a human drama like no other.Show book
In May of 1973, a group of eight divers embarked on an exploration of a sink hole in Australia, since named The Shaft. Unfortunately, their expedition took a horrifying turn.Show book
"That Season of Hope" is the story of a city, a football team - and a dying girl and her last wish. It is a timeless human drama revealing everlasting truths about the power of purpose, the splendor in letting go - and the real impact of a wish. It is about NFL football, and the men who play it. And it provides a practical answer to the question, "To what end, Faith?" in a world where tragic things happen to innocent people.Show book
Weight Lifting: The Comprehensive Guide to Weight Training, Learn How to Bulk Up and Increase Your Health Through Weight LiftingWhether you call it weightlifting, pumping iron, or bodybuilding - lifting weights both light and heavy has long been a great way to get in shape and stay in shape. Weightlifting or weight training has many health benefits for both men and women. There are weightlifting and weight-training routines appropriate for men, women, even children of any age, any size, and any body type. If you want to build muscle mass, increase stamina, improve cardiac function, even stave off the symptoms of osteoporosis - you can accomplish all of that and so much more by adding a good weight training routine to your regular workout.This audiobook will teach you all about weight lifting. You will learn all the information you need like the reason why you need to lift weights and all the preparation you need to do beforehand. You will also learn different weight lifting and training techniques that you can try to improve your physical fitness and overall health. This audiobook will discuss the following topics:- Why Should I Lift Weights?- How does Weightlifting Increase Muscle Size?- Basic Weightlifting Equipment- Weightlifting and Weight Loss- Weightlifting Techniques – The Proper Squat- Weightlifting Techniques – The Proper Deadlift- Weightlifting and General Fitness- Weightlifting and Body Mass Index- Weightlifting and Strength Training- Weightlifting for Overall Health- Weight Lifting for Kids- And many more!Lifting weights improves your strength and stamina. It also builds your muscles and confidence, improves cardiovascular health and can actually help prevent other sports injuries. If you want to learn more about weight lifting, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!Show book
Are you looking for unique ways to "get into the game"? To enhance your training and find focus? You aren't alone. Increasingly, athletes and coaches—from amateur leagues to professional football champs to Olympic athletes—are incorporating mindfulness practices into their training. That's because mindfulness can help you lower your stress levels, connect with the moment, and mentally bounce back after setbacks. So whether you're a sports enthusiast or a professional athlete, mindfulness can also help you deal with physical aspects of training, such as fatigue, aches, pains, injury, burnout, and exhaustion. Written by holistic physician, mindfulness coach, and long-time athlete Amy Saltzman, this practical book offers mindfulness-based skills you can use any time throughout your athletic career, as well as in daily life. You'll discover what the author fondly refers to as the "still quiet place," and from the vantage point of that stillness, you'll be able to observe your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations—before and during practice and competition, between events, after a miss or significant loss, or exhilarating win. You'll also find skills for dealing effectively with teammates and coaches, as well as skills for coaching mindfully. A parents guide is also included.Show book
