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Shedding new light on the essential tissue that moves us through life, an orthopedic surgeon takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles and explore major advancements in medicine and fitness.
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"Based on Zero Belly Diet, the...weight-loss plan from ABC News nutrition and wellness correspondent David Zinczenko, Zero Belly Cookbook is a...collection of recipes that will teach anyone how to cook beautifully, lose weight fast, and get healthier in just minutes a day."--
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An updated edition of the best-selling guide on the science of effective stretching—with detailed anatomical illustrations and guidance on proper form, sports injury recovery, and more
The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially...
The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially...
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"[This book] features a comprehensive range of exercises for the whole body, along with detailed anatomical drawings to show exactly which muscles are being worked during each exercise. Whether you are interested in improving your sporting performance or toning specific parts of your body, this format allows you to target your exercise routines to achieve the desired results. To help you formulate an all-round routine, the book also includes workout...
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"Get an inside look at the human form in action with more than 400 full-color illustrations. This detailed artwork showcases the muscles used during each exercise and delineates how these muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the information gives you a multifaceted view of strength training not seen in any other resource."--Jacket.
8) Muscles
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"How much do you know about your muscles? From allowing you to jump to helping your heart beat, it's time to explore muscle basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your muscles work--and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--
9) Muscles
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Let Seymour introduce you to your own insides: Your brilliant bones, super cells, mighty muscles, and beautiful blood. Together, you'll explore the inner workings of the human body - possibly the most amazing machine ever made! What viruses can be found on a mobile phone? And what is living in your eyelashes? Not got the faint-hearted, this series looks at the little critters we all live with, and can't live without.
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Get healthy without getting hurt with this guide to warming up, getting limber, and preventing injury before you exercise.
It doesn't matter if you're a fitness novice or an elite athlete. You should be starting each workout exactly the same way, with a stretching regimen designed to warm up your body and help you achieve a new personal best each time. Without the expertise of a professional trainer and without an expert's understanding of muscle...
12) Muscular system
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the muscular system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
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"Picturing hundreds of step-by-step exercises and clearly colored muscle illustrations, Freeweight Training Anatomy reveals precisely which muscle groups are being built, stretched and sculpted in every workout. This extensive anatomy and fitness guide is the ultimate resource for creating smart, balanced fitness routines that employ barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags and even your own bodyweight."--provided by publisher.