Fitness for Travelers


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From the bestselling author of "The Ultimate Workout Log" and "Fitness For Dummies" comes a practical and entertaining guide for travelers who want to stay fit on the road. 110 photos.







Travel Resources


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Written for the traveler who needs information beyond what is provided in a general guidebook, Travel Resources: An Annotated Guide introduces the reader to comprehensive and specialized travel literature and resources. In this book, author Stephen Walker offers practical and accessible direction for anyone seeking detailed and valuable information on travel, while also instructing readers in ways to find information that may not be included in this guide. Organized by topic, each topic begins with information that is useful to new travelers so that anyone can begin with any topic without any previous knowledge of it. However, the book also goes further so as to provide information useful to the seasoned traveler. The wide variety of topics related to travel provide many new and possibly overlooked opportunities, even for veteran travelers, and the works included have been selected because of the depth with which each treats its subject matter, in order to ensure that each resource is of the quality that today's traveler demands.




HIIT on the Go: Travel-Friendly Workouts for Every Adventurer


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"HIIT on the Go: Travel-Friendly Workouts for Every Adventurer" serves as a comprehensive manifesto for integrating High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into the travel experience, enabling adventurers to maintain their fitness journey irrespective of their location. This guide delves into the essentials of HIIT, presenting it as a versatile and effective regimen adaptable for any fitness level and travel scenario. It begins with foundational insights into the importance of fitness while traveling, progresses through the principles and customization of HIIT, and equips readers with practical strategies for executing workouts in a variety of settings, from hotel rooms to natural landscapes. The book meticulously outlines various HIIT workouts tailored to the unique needs of travelers, including routines that require no equipment, suggestions for utilizing minimal gear like resistance bands and jump ropes, and creative methods to turn any space into an impromptu gym. Specialized chapters cater to outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers, with targeted workouts for activities such as hiking and water sports. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of recovery and nutrition, offering guidance on stretching, hydration, and maintaining a balanced diet on the road, ensuring that travelers can fully enjoy their journeys without compromising their health and fitness. Beyond mere workout routines, "HIIT on the Go" champions a lifestyle that harmonizes the spirit of adventure with a commitment to wellness. It tackles the psychological aspects of staying motivated and consistent in one’s fitness regimen while away from home, including setting achievable goals, overcoming obstacles, and fostering a community among fellow travelers. The book concludes with valuable appendices that provide resources such as workout logs, exercise guides, and recommendations for fitness apps, making it an indispensable resource for anyone eager to explore the world while keeping fitness a forefront priority. Through its practical advice and adaptable workout plans, this guide empowers readers to seamlessly integrate health and adventure, transforming travel experiences worldwide.




The Ultimate Workout Log


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This is a completely revised and updated edition of the ever-popular fitness log for everyone who exercises--joggers, walkers, aerobics addicts, bodybuilders, tennis players, swimmers, and health club enthusiasts.




Newsletter


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Low-carbon travel: Perspectives of motivations, constraints, and behaviors


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Low-carbon tourism is an emerging issue of tourism industry and academia in recent years. Previous studies have provided us some reasons that tourists participate in low-carbon travel or not, however, these reasons are scattered in literature and not been integrated into the construct of low-carbon travel motivation or low-carbon travel constraint. Meanwhile, previous studies often designed low-carbon package tours through the perspective of operators, few studies have assisted independent tourists on how to save energy and reduce carbon in travel. Therefore, this book is focused into two parts. The purpose of one part is to draw on tourism related literature, to develop and test the Low-Carbon Travel Motivation and Constraint Scales. The purpose of the other part is to draw on tourism related literature, to develop and test the Low-Carbon Travel Behavior Scale.




Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine


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Disease knows no frontiers and almost any place in the world can be reached within 24-36 hours, less time than the incubation period of most infectious diseases. As one of today's healthcare professionals you are expected to prevent, identify and treat all infectious diseases irrespective of geographical and climatic limitations. To do this you must be well versed in the development of new and improved vaccines and the rapid advances in the development of the latest drugs and treatments. Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine provides up to the minute information on the prevention and treatment of travel-related ill health, as well as the effects travel can have on people. Written in a distinctive style, Zuckerman offers you not only the latest information, but also an interesting, thought provoking read. Your essential one-stop resource for travel medicine, includes: * Epidemiology and surveillance of infectious diseases * Malaria and other parasitic diseases * Aviation medicine and psychology * Altitude medicine * Illness in returning travellers * Vaccine preventable diseases * Children and travel




Bicycling


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Bicycling magazine features bikes, bike gear, equipment reviews, training plans, bike maintenance how tos, and more, for cyclists of all levels.




Water Fitness Progressions


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Challenge and encourage the participants in your water fitness classes with over 150 ready-to-use lesson plans based on sound scientific principles and the concept of periodization.