Books Gym, Exercise & Workout Books Perfect your Pilates practice by understanding the muscle action, breathwork & techniques required – with over 100 exercises, you can master each movement with complete confidence & control! Pilates is known to strengthen your core, improve flexibility & posture, & help to reduce stress & anxiety, all at the same time!  Using this illustrated guide, you can understand the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow & respiration are affected, the key muscle & joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, & much more. Begin your journey of self-discovery by following the amazing CGI artworks which detail the mechanics of each exercise & find a Pilates programme tailored to your abilities & aims.  With a progressive increase in the challenge over weeks & months that ensure you get the most out of your workouts!  Bring the Science of Pilates to life with this contemporary, approachable & entertaining fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid scientific evidence.    Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241621721 •†Author:†Tracy Ward  •†Publisher:† DK •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 224 •†Dimensions:† 20 x 1.8 x 24 cm ...

Explains that much of our behaviour can be traced back to the ancient evolved motives of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Drawing on the mating behaviour of various animals, this book finds illuminating comparisons that help to explain human actions & reactions. ...

Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, & avoid injury.

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Packed with research & exercises that support you to build your strongest body
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Explore new movements & alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, & active for life. Pain & stiffness can create fear & uncertainty in our ability to move, affecting quality of life. Exercise has continuously proven to be beneficial against disease, yet people are becoming increasingly sedentary. More than a quarter of the world's population is insufficiently active & it's time we remove barriers to exercise & encourage movement exploration. The Science of Stretch is your guide to understanding the human body's resilient & adaptable nature & how stretching can play a role in achieving your highest well-being. Inside the pages of this book you'll learn about: the latest research on stretching, human anatomy & physiology, the nervous system & pain science, how to reduce injury risk with exercise, managing a lifestyle catered towards healthy aging, what happens to the body when we stretch, different types of stretc... ...

Get to grips with all things physiology with all of the key yoga Asanas in this Science of Yoga phenomena!

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Get to grips with all things physiology with all of the key yoga Asanas in this Science of Yoga phenomena!

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A new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids series, this book is brimming with games to test children's knowledge of STEM

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Forget Boyle's law, polymer chains, cellular respiration & fields of force
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Create an eco box truck racer using everyday items that you find around the house! Kit contains: 2 die-cut card truck sheets, 4 wheels, 6 paints, 2 axles, 1 paint brush, 1 elastic powered engine, 1 sticker sheet, double sided tape & full instructions. ...