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  Fresh Air At Any Age - Out Doors...

  Benny Johnson

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  "Fresh Air At Any Age: Outdoor Activities For Seniors" is a transformative guide inviting seniors to discover the joy of the great outdoors. It highlights the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of outdoor activities tailored for seniors, from local parks to gardening and nature photography. Practical tips ensure safety while exploring activities like bird watching, walking clubs, fishing, and outdoor sports suited for seniors. With a rich resource guide, this book is a compass guiding seniors towards an active, joyful, and nature-filled retirement. Embrace the outdoors, challenge yourself, and find peace in nature at any age.

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  Recovery and Health - Healing...

  Zane Ryder

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  This book contains the following three titles: 
  - Fitness and Recovery: Fitness is not just about looking good; it’s about feeling strong, energetic, and healthy in all aspects of your life. The foundation of fitness begins with understanding what it truly means to be fit and how to set yourself up for long-term success. It is important to recognize that fitness is not a one-time achievement, but rather a continuous journey that requires dedication, balance, and conTo build a solid foundation, you must first understand the four main components of fitness: strength, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and body composition. Strength refers to your muscles’ ability to exert force. Cardiovascular health focuses on the efficiency of your heart and lungs. Flexibility ensures that your muscles and joints can move freely and safely. Lastly, body composition relates to the ratio of lean mass to fat in your body, which affects your overall health and performance.sistency. 
  - Fitness for Mental Health: Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet it is often overlooked when discussing overall well-being. As the world becomes more fast-paced and demanding, people are increasingly experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. While therapy and medication are common approaches to managing mental health, an often overlooked yet highly effective method is exercise. Physical activity has been proven to be a powerful tool in improving mental health, relieving stress, and enhancing overall well-being. 
  - The Science of Muscle Growth: At its core, muscle growth occurs when muscle fibers undergo stress or damage, usually as a result of resistance training. This process, known as muscle fiber microtearing, stimulates the body to repair the damaged fibers by fusing them together, making the muscle thicker and stronger over time. This adaptation process is key to building muscle mass and strength.

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  Limitless: 9 Pillars to Unlock...

  Mitchell Hutchcraft

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  One man. 12,000KM. A triathlon to the top of the world – and a roadmap to redefining your own impossible. 
  In 2024, former Royal Marine Mitchell Hutchcraft attempted what no human had ever dared: a 12,000km triathlon from the UK to the top of the world. 
  He swam the English Channel. He cycled solo across Europe. He ran through India. Then he climbed Everest – standing 29,032 feet above where his journey began. Some people spend their entire lives in pursuit of just one of these goals. Mitch did it all in just 240 days. 
  Limitless is the gripping account of that record-breaking expedition. But this isn’t just another adventure story – it’s a raw and unflinching account of what drives us to the edge and what we discover when we get there. Mitch confronts his grief, battles his own mind, and reveals the cost of chasing a dream that terrifies him. 
  This book will change how you see your own limits. 
  Drawing from extreme endurance and his military experience, Mitch delivers practical tools and mindset shifts that work in the real world. Whether you're facing a career crossroads, a personal crisis, or simply know you're capable of more – Limitless will help you meet yourself where you are, challenge the boundaries you've been told to accept, and unlock the extraordinary potential you didn't know you had.

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  Fight Like a Girl: An empowering...

  Della O’Sullivan

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  ‘Fighting like a girl says I can be powerful in ways that are natural to me; I have access to power too – it may not look the same as your power, but it’s there and I can claim it.’ 
  It should never be a woman’s job to have to protect herself – but choosing to learn about self-defence can be incredibly liberating. Fight Like a Girl is a practical beginner’s guide, in which women’s martial arts expert and survivor Della O’Sullivan draws on her years of experience to give us the tools to protect our bodies and minds. A truly empowering illustrated handbook, it includes:easy-to-follow self-defence manoeuvreshow to spot red flags and protect yourself against alarming behaviourhow to adopt the mindset of a survivor 
  It is the book you’ll want to press into every woman’s hands. 
  Della O'Sullivan, a renowned expert in women's martial arts, uses her extensive knowledge in Fight Like a Girl to provide a comprehensive guide to self-defense, emphasising the importance of safety and security. The book, a top pick in the non-fiction genre, is a testament to her coaching skills, offering the latest techniques in fitness and recreation. 
  For fans of Dan Buettner (The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer ), Kelly Starrett (Built to Move), Gavin De Becker (The Gift of Fear), Lawrence A. Kane (Dirty Ground), and Rory Miller (Living in the Deep Brain). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  The Shocking Truth about Fitness...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  The fitness industry has exploded in recent decades, with billions of dollars spent annually on gym memberships, workout programs, and—perhaps most notably—fitness equipment. From high-end treadmills and weight machines to resistance bands and wearable fitness trackers, the market is flooded with products promising to revolutionize workouts and deliver unparalleled results. But how much of this equipment is truly effective, and how much is just clever marketing?  
    
  The allure of fitness equipment is undeniable. Advertisements often showcase sculpted individuals using the latest machines, implying that simply purchasing the right equipment is the key to achieving similar results. Manufacturers promise that their products can accelerate weight loss, build muscle more efficiently, or provide a more convenient alternative to traditional workouts. However, many of these claims are exaggerated or even outright misleading. The reality is that some machines are unnecessary, others are overpriced, and some may even do more harm than good.  
    
  Beyond questionable marketing, there are also concerns about the safety and practicality of fitness equipment. Poorly designed machines can lead to injuries, while gym equipment harbors bacteria that can pose health risks. Even seemingly harmless devices like wearable fitness trackers raise questions about accuracy and data privacy. Consumers often invest in these products without fully understanding their limitations, leading to wasted money and, in some cases, frustration with their fitness progress. 

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  Blood & Hate - The Untold Story...

  Dave Wedge

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  Most know Marvelous Marvin Hagler from his epic battles against Thomas Hearns and John Mugabi and his controversial split-decision loss to Sugar Ray Leonard. But it is his escape from riot-torn Newark in the late 1960s, the unbreakable bond he built with the Petronelli brothers, and his 1980 title fight against Britain's Alan Minter—with its deep racial animus—that captures the real story of Hagler. 
   
  In Blood & Hate, New York Times bestselling author Dave Wedge tells the riveting and inspirational tale of how Hagler overcame incredible odds, joined with Goody and Pat Petronelli to rise through the rigged ranks, and morphed from a fatherless teenager in Brockton, Massachusetts, into Marvelous Marvin Hagler, one of the best boxers ever and arguably the greatest middleweight in history. 
   
  Through exclusive interviews with Bob Arum, the Petronelli and Hagler families, and a who's who of the boxing world, Blood & Hate reveals fascinating details about Hagler's early life as well as the legendary Minter fight, and once and for all delivers the definitive chronicle of Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

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