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Sports Performance Massage
by Steve BedfordSports Performance Massage instructs the student and practising therapist to use a combination of experience and scientific evidence to inform their sports massage practice, particularly when working with athletic populations. Strength and conditioning coaches, managers and athletes frequently ask questions about the best use of sports massage in order to recover quicker from injury and fatigue and improve performance. Sports Performance Massage empowers the therapist and gives them greater confidence by improving their scientific understanding when working with injured or competitive athletes. The exciting new volume covers all the aspects required to make a highly skilled, confident and employable sports massage therapist. Working with high-level athletes requires an additional skill level compared to working with the general public. Furthermore, advanced massage skills taught in this book, such as soft tissue release and trigger point therapy, are essential when working on muscular adhesions and injured areas. Pregnant athletes, those with disabilities, contraindications and athletes with special requirements have also been considered. Sports Performance Massage is a learning and research aid for those studying vocational sports massage courses as well as those studying other courses where massage forms part of the undergraduate and postgraduate degree, such as sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, osteopathy and physiotherapy. Unlike other sports massage books, Sports performance Massage has a strong academic focus, allowing the graduate therapist to stay up to date with the latest research in their respective field.
Sports Psychology For Dummies
by Leif H. Smith Todd M. KaysGet your head in the game with this hands-on guide to the psychology of sport There's more to getting into the right headspace for the big game or event than trying to think like a winner. Modern sports psychologists emphasize advanced strategies like biofeedback and neurofeedback, while encouraging the use of mindfulness and other mental health techniques. In Sports Psychology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, a team of athletic performance experts and psychologists walks you through the mental side of intense competition and training. From the importance of focus to the tactics designed to restore and improve confidence after a loss, you'll explore ideas such as goal setting, self-perception, and self-talk. This book also covers: Personalized plans for athletic success Real-life examples of sports psychology changing the athletic experience in different sports The wide variety of careers available in the field of sports psychology and how to get started in them Ideal for athletes, parents of student athletes, and coaches looking for ways to improve performance both on and off the field, Sports Psychology For Dummies is also the perfect resource for anyone interested in a career in this rapidly growing and evolving field.
Sports Technology and Engineering: Proceedings of the 2014 Asia-Pacific Congress on Sports Technology and Engineering (STE 2014), December 8-9, 2014, Singapore (Advances in Sports Engineering and Technology)
by Qi LuoThe 2014 Asia-Pacific Congress on Sports Technology and Engineering (STE 2014) was held in Singapore, December 8-9, 2014. STE2014 was a comprehensive conference focused on various aspects of advances in Sports Technology and Engineering. Topics covered by the contributions to this proceedings volume include but are not limited to Sports Science, Co
Sports Without Pressure: A Guide for Parents and Coaches of Young Athletes
by Eric MargenauFirst published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Sports and Aging: A Prescription for Longevity
by Gerald R. GemsIn Sports and Aging a wide-ranging group of physically active people, including many scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, discuss sports in the context of aging and their own athletic experiences. This collection of personal accounts includes a spectrum of contributors across genders, social classes, and racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational backgrounds to determine whether there are any common characteristics that can promote long, happy, healthy, and meaningful lifespans. In this fresh look at the role of sports in the process of aging, contributors range from a ninety-six-year-old great-grandmother to a former Olympian. Many contributors have used education to better their lot in life or to find solace and meaning in the service of others. For all, sports or physical activity has enhanced their health and temperament and provided a sense of community.
Sports and Exercise Nutrition (Fourth Edition)
by William D. Mcardle Frank I. Katch Victor L. KatchThe aim of this book is to provide introductory material for a one semester course in the nutritional and exercise sciences.
Spot of Grace
by Dawna MarkovaYou don't have to discover penicillin, feed the poor in the streets of Calcutta, or be the first person to swim to Antarctica to make a remarkable difference in the world. The stories in Spot of Grace tell about moments when one person did something very simple -- asked a question in wonder, smiled from the heart, risked a reach across the chasm of isolation so many of us experience. Extraordinary things start with these ordinary gestures. And as they grow and flourish, they can make a profound difference in someone else's life.
Spreeuw in de spiegel
by Kunal Narayan Uniyal L. N.Sinds de daad van ongehoorzaamheid is de mens voortdurend in oorlog geweest met zijn grootste tegenstander, zijn EGO. Hoe meer hij toegeeft aan zijn ego, hoe verder hij van zijn goddelijke zelf komt. Zijn materialistische motieven, zijn zoektocht naar macht en grove onverschilligheid vervreemden hem en isoleerden hem. In slavernij door het ego geniet de man van valse trots, valsheid van de valsheid en valsste beveiliging. De zoektocht eindigt nooit. De dorst is nooit uitgeblust. De geest blijft pre-occupied. Het hart ziet in beroering. Koude rede betrekt wijsheid en de menselijke geboorte hunkeren naar rechtvaardiging. Toch heeft de welwillende heer een masterplan. We zijn allemaal begiftigd met zijn koninkrijk binnenin. Op het moment dat we onze reis naar binnen beginnen, begint de mist te verdwijnen. Oneindige wijsheid komt tot leven. Alle ruis houdt op en kalmte dringt binnen. Echte vreugde komt voort uit het hart en leidt naar vrede, harmonie en evenwicht. Het enige wat je nodig hebt is slechts een pauze en een kijkje binnenin
Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)
by Bill GiffordFrom acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old?<P><P> SPRING CHICKEN is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest obsession: How can we live longer? And better? In his funny, self-deprecating voice, veteran reporter Bill Gifford takes readers on a fascinating journey through the science of aging, from the obvious signs like wrinkles and baldness right down into the innermost workings of cells. We visit cutting-edge labs where scientists are working to "hack" the aging process, like purging "senescent" cells from mice to reverse the effects of aging. He'll reveal why some people live past 100 without even trying, what has happened with resveratrol, the "red wine pill" that made headlines a few years ago, how your fat tissue is trying to kill you, and how it's possible to unlock longevity-promoting pathways that are programmed into our very genes. Gifford separates the wheat from the chaff as he exposes hoaxes and scams foisted upon an aging society, and arms readers with the best possible advice on what to do, what not to do, and what life-changing treatments may be right around the corner.<P> An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting, fascinating science, and prescriptive takeaway, SPRING CHICKEN will reveal the extraordinary breakthroughs that may yet bring us eternal youth, while exposing dangerous deceptions that prey on the innocent and ignorant.
Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)
by Bill GiffordFrom acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old?SPRING CHICKEN:Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)SPRING CHICKEN is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest obsession: How can we live longer? And better? In his funny, self-deprecating voice, veteran reporter Bill Gifford takes readers on a fascinating journey through the science of aging, from the obvious signs like wrinkles and baldness right down into the innermost workings of cells. We visit cutting-edge labs where scientists are working to "hack" the aging process, like purging "senescent" cells from mice to reverse the effects of aging. He'll reveal why some people live past 100 without even trying, what has happened with resveratrol, the "red wine pill" that made headlines a few years ago, how your fat tissue is trying to kill you, and how it's possible to unlock longevity-promoting pathways that are programmed into our very genes. Gifford separates the wheat from the chaff as he exposes hoaxes and scams foisted upon an aging society, and arms readers with the best possible advice on what to do, what not to do, and what life-changing treatments may be right around the corner. An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting, fascinating science, and prescriptive takeaway, SPRING CHICKEN will reveal the extraordinary breakthroughs that may yet bring us eternal youth, while exposing dangerous deceptions that prey on the innocent and ignorant.
Sprout Helps Out
by Rosie WinsteadFrom the illustrator of Someday comes a girl-power charmer about helping Mom and making a sweet, sweet mess of it--perfect for Mother's Day, cleaning day, or any daySprout's small, but she's good at helping. She makes the bed (with Mom still in it), cooks (if cooking is overflowing the cereal bowl), vacuums (up the cat--almost), and looks after her baby sister Bea (like a champ). Sure, sometimes Sprout's plans backfire, but good intentions go a long way--and make life interesting besides. Yes, Sprout's mama loves her little helper, no matter how big the mess.All about daughters and moms and helping each other out, this book is bursting with affection, charm, and wit--perfect for fans of Sophie Blackall and Lauren Child's Charlie and Lola series.
Sprouted!: Power up your plate with home-sprouted superfoods
by Caroline BrethertonGrow and enjoy your own superfood sprouts.Discover how simple it is to put sprouts on your plate with Sprouted!, your one-stop resource for sprouting guidance and delicious recipes. Fun to grow, tasty to eat, and bursting with nutrients, sprouts are the freshest way to add a superfood boost to any dish. Grow your own beans, grains, and seeds to liven up your plate and enhance your diet. With plenty of healthy benefits that make it easier to digest food, sprouts can help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure while boosting your nutritional intake.This full-color, DIY guide makes it easy to grow sprouts at home with step-by-step instructions for soaking and sprouting, profiles on the tastiest sprouts, and 20 tempting recipes for enjoying your harvest. Whether you blend sprouts into pancake batter or sprinkle them over salads, with Sprouted! you'll learn how to get more vital nutrients with every bite. • 20 fresh sprouted recipes for every meal of the day, with gluten-free options highlighted. • Step-by-step instructions for a variety of sprouting methods, along with tips and techniques for safe sprouting. • Flavor profiles of popular sprouted seeds, grains, and beans, with easy-to-follow soak and sprout times for each variety.
Sprouts: Live Well with Living Foods (Diy Ser.)
by Ian GiesbrechtWant to enjoy delicious, homegrown food year-round? Sprouts offers an accessible, holistic, and unique guide to incorporating microgreens and sprouted foods into any lifestyle. In the modern age, many of us crave a healthier, simpler diet and a closer connection to our food sources, and sprouting can help us to bridge those divides. Farmer and food activist Ian Giesbrecht's straightforward and easy-to-understand theory of sprouting is accompanied by practical instructions, illustrations, charts, and recipes, covering many types of seeds and styles of sprouting. Suitable for anyone with an interest in living and raw food diets, indoor gardening, or simply the joy of growing something, this book contains enough information and inspiration to get you sprouting for a healthier, happier life.
Spunky Little Monkey
by Michael Sampson Bill Martin Jr.From the bestselling duo Bill Martin Jr and Dr. Michael Sampson comes a hilarious, high-energy romp, featuring colorful, bold illustrations by up-and-coming artist Brian Won.Sleepy little monkey won't get out of bed. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said:"Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Gooseberry Pies --Monkey needs some exercise!"Sleepy little monkeys everywhere will clap, stomp, shake, and cheer -- while chanting this rhythmic, energetic dance song based on a popular playground game. And as they move their heads, hands, hips, and feet -- everyone will be bursting with clapping energy -- and ready to start a new day!With humor, high energy, and Bill Martin Jr's trademark rhythm and rhyme, young readers will learn to name parts of the body. And the book makes a perfect exercise warm-up to start off a busy day of school!
Spuntini con la dieta Wheat Belly
by Sarah Sophia Giancarlo AvellinoSpuntini con la dieta Wheat Belly Principi essenziali, volume 43 È giunta l'ora di abbandonare la stanchezza e l'apatia a favore di uno stile di vita più sano e più positivo. Senza ovviamente rinunciare agli spuntini! La longevità, come il benessere generale, è stata associata all'adozione di un sano regime alimentare, ma come devi regolarti tra un pasto e l'altro quando avverti un languorino? Basta seguire la tua dieta e concederti un sano spuntino Wheat Belly. È facilissimo tenere a freno l'appetito restando fedeli all'impegno preso con la dieta. Soddisfa le voglie improvvise con una delle deliziose ricette di questo libro ed eviterai i sensi di colpa per aver assunto calorie inutili. Decidi subito di voler fare la differenza. Se rientri nella categoria dei milioni di persone con una vita frenetica e che ogni giorno consumano al volo pasti ricchi di grano, non devi sentirti solo. Esistono ottime diete e la Wheat Belly è tra le migliori. Sei stufo di sentirti gonfio, rallentato nei movimenti e con lo stomaco in subbuglio? Forse hai solo bisogno di adottare una dieta alimentare appagante e ricca di energia. Prova con il sistema Wheat Belly. Adottare uno stile di vita positivo potrà senz'altro darti cambiamenti notevoli, e non esiste momento migliore di adesso per iniziare con una modifica fondamentale - i tuoi spuntini tra i pasti. Il libro di ricette di spuntini Wheat Belly è un vero must per chi desidera ottenere maggiore energia, perdita di peso, un aspetto positivo e al tempo stesso vuole tenere a bada i morsi della fame. Impara ciò che migliaia di persone già sanno benissimo: eliminando determinati ingredienti, come il grano, dal regime alimentare quotidiano rallenterai l'accumulo di grasso, stimolerai le funzioni cerebrali e otterrai grandi soddisfazioni. Non esiste modo migliore per tenere a bada i morsi della fame che fare uno degli spuntini consigliati
Square One: Returning to Life and Competitive Running after My Devastating Stroke
by Amby Burfoot Dirk VlieksDirk Vlieks was at the top of his game. At the age of thirty-two he was a top-ranked triathlete with numerous Ironman finishes under his belt. That all changed in an instant one day in June of 2006 when he stepped groggily from his bike in Honu, Hawaii, and collapsed. He had suffered a stroke so devastating that by the time he reached the hospital, a doctor told his wife to prepare to turn off the machines keeping him alive. Vlieks spent the next two months in intensive care before he was strong enough to begin a rehabilitation program that included learning to speak, eat, and walk again. His first weaving assisted walks turned later to slow jogs, then short runs. Five years later, he returned to Hawaii to finish the race in which he nearly died. He would then run the New York City Marathon. In Square One: Returning to Life and Competitive Running After My Devastating Stroke, Vlieks shares his inspirational story about persevering against all odds. It has not been a smooth ride, and he continues to work-and run and inspire. His mission now is to help energize and motivate others to live their lives with determination and joy.
Square Sun Square Moon: A Collection of Sweet Sour Essays
by Paul RepsThis collection of Zen essays by the author of Zen Flesh, Zen Bones offers an enlightening perspective on a variety of topics.From the introduction:Not all of us can be exuberant travelers though we all dream of faraway places. <P><P>Not all of us can sec the subliminal with a penetrating eye, though many of us yearn to shake off the philistine shells that restrict our lives to the prosaic.Here, then, is your chance! In the privacy of your den, on the commode, in the library wherever you find reading most pleasurable reps invites you t o share his experiences vicariously. Within these pages, if you synchronize properly, you may find yourself in Tahiti where you "breathe this flowered air, drink the cascading water, cat the fruits and just sleep" until "you too become sweet."
Squeaky Clean (Happy Healthy Monsters)
by Kara McMahonElmo is host of a talk show on the Happy Healthy Monsters Network. The topic of the day is hygiene and Sesame Street guests help Elmo demonstrate hygiene dos and don’ts. Topics covered are handwashing, bathing, tooth care, preventing the spread of germs, and more. Humorous text and illustrations make learning about how to stay healthy both easy and fun!
Squeaky Clean Keto
by Mellissa SevignySqueaky Clean Keto marries the principles of clean eating with the ketogenic diet, resulting in reduced inflammation, faster weight loss, and better overall health. It provides readers with the methods and principles of squeaky clean keto (no grains, dairy, alcohol, sweeteners, or nuts), 30 days of easy-to-follow meal plans, and over 130 delicious recipes that are big on flavor and will appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. This book will help readers lose weight, feel healthier, and identify whether or not certain common allergens are hindering their progress—all while eating an abundance of delicious foods that the entire family can enjoy. Squeaky Clean Keto makes weight loss on keto almost effortless, even for people who are self-proclaimed “slow losers.” Food intolerances and inflammation caused by common keto foods like dairy, nuts, and sweeteners can slow weight loss, so when those things are completely removed from the diet, many see rapid results that they weren’t getting on “regular” keto. After 30 days of squeaky clean keto, slowly reintroducing the potentially offending foods can shine a light on which foods may have been stalling weight loss. With this information in hand, readers can decide to limit or omit those foods completely moving forward for a fully customized approach to the keto diet.
Squeeze
by Russell Simmons Karliin BrooksWARNING: side effects include clarity of mind, weight loss, self-appreciation, and the desire to wink at innocent bystanders. Founder of The Squeeze Juice, Karliin Brooks serves up more than one hundred juice and vegan food recipes--with a dose of fun and hip RAWnchy-ness like no other. Cleanse your mind of all the outdated granola clichés you may have about livin’ raw, and get ready to feel good (and yes, look even better!). The Squeeze features more than one hundred juice and snack recipes, along with completely customizable cleanses for you to choose from. Karliin’s nutrient-packed, lip-smacking juice recipes such as "I Have a Heart-On” and "Kale the Pain Away” are bound to get your blood pumping in all the right ways. And there’s snacks! "Jalapeño (Dirty) POPS,” "I Want Candy,” and "Raspberry-Chia Fruit Roll Up” are totally raw, vegan, and comforting parts of your detox. From three days to twenty-eight days, and everywhere in between, you’ll be able to follow a cleanse that makes sense to you regardless of your body type, experience, and level of knowledge. And don’t worry, The Squeeze squad has your back. For the more advanced raw babes out there, there are new recipes organized into six categories that are sure to satisfy you. Karliin strongly believes that "diets” (ewww) don’t work, so instead she will teach you how to adopt new habits to help you live happy and healthy.
Stabbed in the Back
by Nortin M. HadlerNortin Hadler knows backaches. For more than three decades as a physician and medical researcher, he has studied the experience of low back pain in people who are otherwise healthy. Hadler terms the low back pain that everyone suffers at one time or another "regional back pain. " In this book, he addresses the history and treatment of the ailment with the healthy skepticism that has become his trademark, taking the "Hadlerian" approach to backaches and the backache treatment industry in order to separate the helpful from the hype. Basing his critique on an analysis of the most current medical literature as well as his clinical experience, Hadler argues that regional back pain is overly medicalized by doctors, surgeons, and alternative therapists who purvey various treatment regimens. Furthermore, he observes, the design of workers' compensation, disability insurance, and other "health" schemes actually thwarts getting well. For the past half century, says Hadler, back pain and back pain-related disability have exacted a huge toll, in terms of pain, suffering, and financial cost. Stabbed in the Backaddresses this issue at multiple levels: as a human predicament, a profound social problem, a medical question, and a vexing public-policy challenge. Ultimately, Hadler's insights illustrate how the state of the science can and should inform the art and practice of medicine as well as public policy. Stabbed in the Backwill arm any reader with the insights necessary to make informed decisions when confronting the next episode of low back pain.
Stability Workouts On The Balance Board: Illustrated Step-by-step Guide To Toning, Strengthening And Rehabilitative Techniques
by Karl KnopfTHE FIRST BOOK DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BALANCE BOARD FEATURING OVER 200 STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS Unleashing the power of the balance board, this guide provides highly effective workouts that quickly produce noticeable results. Whether you’re looking to sculpt a stunning physique, tone muscles, or improve general fitness, there’s a specifically designed program to address your individual needs. Stability Workouts on the Balance Board offers over 100 safe, straightforward exercises that teach beginners good posture, balance and strength while helping more advanced athletes enhance their sporting lives. With your balance board and this book, you’ll quickly learn how to build strength in both primary and secondary muscles throughout the body as well as: * Increase core strength * Improve balance * Tone muscles * Release tension * Rehabilitate Injuries
Stack Your Bones: 100 Simple Lessons For Realigning Your Body And Moving With Ease
by Ruthie FraserFeel your bones. Get grounded. Relax. Learn to do less. Your body responds to events and stresses in your life: Your back may tense up, shoulders slouch forward, hips veer off to the right or left. Slowly, without noticing, you shift out of balance. Now, in Stack Your Bones, movement teacher Ruthie Fraser helps you unwind and realign through 100 simple lessons in Structural Integration. By becoming more aware of your body—its habits, structure, and needs—you can relieve pain and move with ease once again. Learn to Find Your Feet, Root and Expand, Make It Simple, Vary Your Route, Tackle the Imbalances, and 95 other ways to befriend your body!
Staging Voice (Routledge Voice Studies)
by Michal Grover-FriedlanderStaging Voice is a unique approach to the aesthetics of voice and its staging in performance. This study reflects on what it would mean to take opera’s decisive attribute—voice—as the foundation of its staged performance. The book thinks of staging through the medium of voice. It is a nuances exploration, which brings together scholarly and directorial interpretations, and engages in detail with less frequently performed works of major and influential 20th-century artists—Erik Satie, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill—as well as exposes readers to an innovative experimental work of Evelyn Ficarra and Valerie Whittington. The study is intertwined throughout with the author’s staging of the works accessible online. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars in voice studies, opera, music theatre, musicology, directing, performance studies, practice-based research, theatre, visual art, stage design, and cultural studies.
Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45
by Christopher HopkinsChristopher Hopkins first became known as “The Makeover Guy” during his two appearances in Oprah’s over-50 makeover shows. Since then, he has dedicated his talents and passion for fashion, makeup, and hair care to this booming audience of women. In Staging Your Comeback, Hopkins champions women over 45, teaching them how to command attention by looking and feeling great. With compassion and brutal honesty, Hopkins tackles and rectifies problems that women face as they age. Hopkins’s simple tips and tricks help women create their own self-expression and turnaround common mistakes they make in fashion and hair and skin care. Some topics include: Gray or nay? Your ideal hair color Working with over-40 skin Discover your image profile Second-act ground rules Your ideal silhouette When symmetry goes south Myths and misconceptions Long hair in act two: Does it work? Managing curl What you need to know about undergarments Fads, trends, and classics