Health & Fitness : Exercise

Following a successful formula established in similar exercise books published by DK, Stretching clearly demonstrates the benefits of stretching for posture, flexibility and mobility, relieving pain and reducing the risk of injury. It outlines effective practice and offer a simple self-assessment test, followed by a catalogue of stretches for every area of the body, each demonstrated with step-by-step photography. A complete 21-day programme is then accompanied by an array of different programmes of specialised stretches for particular sports, activities, times of life and therapeutic purposes. more...

Price: $15.00

At the top of his game and his sport, Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Terrell Owens has a phenomenal body: Muscle & Fitness magazine said this when they chose T.O. for the cover, but anyone who's ever seen him play knows he has the best physique in football. Strong, fast, agile, and focused -- when T.O. takes the field, he's in complete control. Such mastery might seem out of reach for an ordinary athlete or someone just starting to think about getting in shape, but T.O. believes that everyone is capable of finding their ideal body. Whether you want to slim down or bulk up, develop explosive speed or increase your endurance, define your abs or fine-tune your form, T.O.'s Finding Fitness will unlock your potential with a diet and exercise plan tailored to your fitness goals. more...

Price: $17.99

The majority of attacks/fights last less than three seconds and are preceded by aggressive or disarming behaviour. This book trains you to read the body language and ritual of attack and 'stop' your attacker in his tracks by using a physical and psychological 'fence' or a cripple-shooting attack. The book also covers 'ambush attacks' and 'match fighting'. more...

Price: $17.99

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...

Price: $17.99

Looking at the basic throws that were once commonly practiced in striking systems such as karate, boxing and taekwondo, this book provides instruction on the throws themselves. It also covers the fundamental principles that apply to all throws and includes practice drills. more...

Price: $17.99