The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running Injury-Free


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No pain, maximum gain. More than half of all runners in the U..are sidelined at least once a year because of an injury. Many others run through the pain that starts to surface as they age—the result of years of bad posture, joint and muscle stiffness, and poor running mechanics. This guide provides readers with a holistic approach to preventing injuries and getting rid of nagging pains. In it, readers learn how to increase flexibility, calibrate muscle strength, pick the right shoes, break bad habits, and more—all while improving distance and efficiency.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running Injury-free


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Describes the basic biomechanics of running, provides exercises to increase joint and muscle flexibility, offers advice on nutrition, and includes information on the prevention and treatment of a variety of injuries and ailments.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running, 3rd Edition


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The perfect book to get readers up and running—by a major name in marathons The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Running, Third Edition, offers instruction on developing ideal running techniques for personal fitness or competition. Through easy–to–follow steps designed to gradually build their abilities, readers learn how to choose reliable running gear and create an effective training and running program. • Features expert tips on nutrition, reducing stress with exercise, avoiding and treating injuries, and entering 5K, 10K, and half and full marathons • Provides basic training plans and illustrations of stretching positions, muscle diagrams, running apparel, and more




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running


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Offers motivation to begin running plus warm-up exercises and tips for building stamina, avoiding injury, and choosing the right shoes and clothing.




Runner's World


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Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.




Runner's World


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Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.




Kanye West


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A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man. Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star's life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man. Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training, Illustrated, 4th Edition


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The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Weight Training Illustrated, Fourth Edition, is for both novice and intermediate gym workouts. Multiple exercises are explained with step-by-step instructions using well over 300 illustrations in this large-trim, easy-to-read training guide. Every muscle group is worked and every piece of equipment one is likely to find in gyms is fully explained and illustrated.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training


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This text aims to be useful to those looking for an approachable, beginner's guide to lifting weights. The book is issued in the illustrated format, where photographs and line illustrations are given as much attention as the easy-to-read text. The guide includes multiple exercises for all the major muscle groups, photographs depicting the beginning, midpoint and ending positions for each exercise and photographs depicting the most common mistakes in executing various exercises, allowing readers to learn from others' mistakes.




Kanye West


Book Description

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and related topics. Includes a time line.