What you are about to read has the power to transform your life. My goal with this book—and with all my work in Muscle-Centric Medicine®—is to overthrow conventional wisdom on the foundation of good health. I want to help you get to the root of where your body’s strength lies so you can take swift […]
Congratulations on taking back control of your health and weight! The 14-Day New Keto Cleanse teaches you lessons on weight loss, health, metabolism, energy, and longevity. You can reset your body’s chemistry to make weight loss easier and add healthier days to your life. My desire is that obesity, depression, disease, and fatigue all become […]
The eleventh edition of this book has undergone major revisions. Identical to all previous editions, this edition of Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance is intended for students interested in exercise physiology, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, exercise science, human performance, physical therapy, and physical education. The objective of this text is to […]
“There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps, for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less.” —Kurt Hahn Evolutionary Background Imagine yourself going for a walk in nature, maybe with a small group of close relatives and friends, except the […]
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) developed this manual primarily for those preparing for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS), and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification exams. When used in conjunction with the online video clips, exam candidates will become especially prepared […]
Many people have contributed to both editions of this book in a variety of ways—but none more so than Dr. Richard Bandler, without whom it, quite literally, would have been inconceivable. His insight, intellectual honesty and wisdom have combined to create one of the most significant tools for human development in the past century. Apart […]
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Explain the role of both genetics and environment, particularly nutrition and exercise, in the determination of optimal health and successful sport performance. 2. List each of the […]
This book describes a personal and professional journey to understand why and how people differ in their emotional responses to what life throws at them, motivated by my desire to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. The “professional†thread in this tapestry describes the development of the hybrid discipline called affective neuroscience, the study […]
Pain, disability, misinformation, fear—that quartet has plagued the Western world for decades and the plague shows no sign of abating. Back, neck and limb pain are rampant, and statistics indicate that the epidemic is spreading. Disability in American industry from low back pain continues to increase year by year. Industries that employ large numbers of […]
Few things in the world are as pristine as a newborn baby, right? For thousands of years, a brand new bundle of joy represented all that was pure. But just in the last century or so, the world has changed quite a lot, and so have our babies. A recent study showed that an average […]
In 1991, I wrote Perfect Health, the first book to bring Ayurveda to a mainstream Western audience. I felt like a pioneer who couldn’t be sure that anyone would follow me. Now, decades later, I’ve witnessed how Ayurveda steadily rose in popularity until it became almost a household word, certainly among anyone interested in Traditional […]
THE ART OF medicine is quite peculiar. Once in a while, medical treatments become established that don’t really work. Through sheer inertia, these treatments get handed down from one generation of doctors to the next and survive for a surprisingly long time, despite their lack of effectiveness. Consider the medicinal use of leeches (bleeding) or, […]