Health & Fitness : Exercise

One of the hottest celebrity fitness trainers today gives you the toned arms, flat abs, sexy butt, and lean legs you dream about--with mental and spiritual empowerment to boot. Kacy Duke, one of the cofounders of Equinox Fitness Clubs, has been shaking up the world of fitness with her breakthrough workout plan. Her program is an effective combination of weights and cardio with dance movement that has changed the bodies of Hollywood’s brightest stars--Kirsten Dunst, Denzel Washington, Iman, Julianne Moore, and others. Now Kacy offers her once-exclusive fun and empowering fitness plan to you so you can achieve the lean, strong body you have always desired. More than a workout regime, Kacy gives you a lifestyle plan that is easy to follow but still generates sexy, enviable results. Throughout her book, she inspires you with her “I Am, I Can, I Do” philosophy, so even if you are a fitness newcomer, you can become the goddess you always wanted to be. In a “you-can-do-it” tone, The Show It Love Workout rewrites the rules on what a fitness book can be. The tools found in this guide are a catalyst for profound change--and they work. You will not only end up with a great body, you will achieve a true satisfaction with your physical self, a spiritual energy that encourages you to continue nurturing and caring for your body, and a major shift in attitude. “Kacy Duke believes that physical and emotional fitness go hand in hand She is a wonderful trainer and a very perceptive human being, and I trust her implicitly with my body and my heart.”. --Julianne Moore, actress. “What brought me to Kacy is my vanity but what made stay were the results. After I gave birth to my daughter, Lexi, I realized I had packed on 50 pounds! Life is too short and I wanted to be fabulous right now . . . Kacy helped me achieve that.”. --Iman, model. more...

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In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection, teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. The book includes the original "blow before throw" techniques. more...

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A fast and proven two -week program for the ultimate body transformation. David Kirsch, personal trainer and a fitness guru of the TV show ''Extreme Makeover,'' has whipped into shape some of the most famous bodies in America. Supermodels Heidi Klum and Linda Evangelista, as well as celebrities such as Liv Tyler, have turned to David Kirsch for his foolproof training regimen when they needed to get to their level of optimum fitness--fast. Now in The Ultimate New York Body Plan , Kirsch shows you how to burn fat and get fit in only two weeks--just in time for that class reunion or anniversary cruise. This program includes:.:.; Easy-to-master lessons on which body parts to target and get the shape you want.; A customized ''ABCDEF'' diet--banning alcohol, bread, starchy carbs, dairy, extra sweets, fruits, and most fats--with delicious recipes and menus.; A high-powered exercise plan combining fat-burning moves with cardio-sculpting workouts.; The fastest way to build muscle mass and boost metabolism. more...

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An easy-to-follow guide to a hot new form of yoga Yoga with Weights is the latest breakthrough in mind-body exercise, integrating the mindfulness of yoga with the physical culture of body-building. Building on the strengths of both disciplines, this friendly guide shows readers how to safely combine yoga postures while simultaneously working out with lightweight hand-held free weights. more...

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The first complete, individualized program that integrates the best of all workouts. If you already train with weights. . . . you can learn to maximize endurance, increase flexibility, and enhance mental focus by adding aerobics and yoga to your routine. If you already do Cardio. . . . you can build essential muscle strength using simple weight-training techniques and rejuvenate your body and mind through the power of yoga. If you already practice yoga. . . . you can discover how to integrate the physical advantages of weight training and aerobics with the physical and mental rewards of yoga. Be the best you can be—with Your Best Body Ever. Now you can combine the best of weight training, cardio, and yoga with the breakthrough Goa System. This easy-to-use guide integrates essential exercises, positions, and routines into a highly flexible program based upon your personal needs. Your Best Body Ever includes:. The fitness essentials—what everyone should know about strength training, cardio exercise, and yoga positions. All levels of skill and strength—advanced, individualized approaches for anyone who already works out but wants a balanced routine for optimum results. Strength, flexibility and endurance—a fully integrated program that covers all of the essential elements. Anita Goa is a fitness instructor at two premier venues in New York City—Reebok Sports Club/NY and Sports Club/LA in New York—and is a personal trainer for many elite athletes, entertainers, and business leaders. Anita has appeared on “The View” and has been featured in magazines, including Fitness and Cosmopolitan. more...

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