Women and Fitness in American Culture


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This book explores common representations and experiences of American fitness. It takes women's experiences as the center of inquiry toward an understanding of the function of fitness in our lives and in our culture-at-large. Ranging from 1968 to the present, from Jane Fonda to WiiFit, from revolution to institutionalization, from personal to political, and beyond, this book considers a broad range of topics from an interdisciplinary perspective: generations, cultural appropriation, community development, choreography, methodology, healing, and social justice. Drawing on her experience as a cultural theorist, educator and fitness instructor, the author offers critical and creative approaches that reveal the limitations and possibilities of fitness. The book enables readers to think about their own relationship to fitness as well as the more abstract meanings of the term, and suggests the idea that fitness has some potential to transform our worlds--if we're willing to do the work(out).




12 Months To Fitness: Women's Path To A Thinner, Leaner, Stronger Body


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Imagine yourself stepping into a world where you feel confident, energized, and empowered in your own skin. This is the reality waiting for you in "12 Months to Fitness: Women's Path to a Thinner, Leaner, Stronger Body." This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to a healthier, happier you, tailored specifically to the unique needs and challenges women face. We understand that starting a fitness journey can be daunting. That's why we've designed this book to be your supportive companion, offering a practical and achievable plan that fits seamlessly into your busy life. Through a mix of evidence-based strategies, motivational exercises, and real-life stories, you'll learn to cultivate a deeper understanding of your body, its needs, and its amazing potential. The book delves into the emotional aspect of fitness, recognizing the power of self-compassion and mindful movement. It encourages you to embrace your individual journey, celebrate your successes, and learn from setbacks. Through engaging exercises, you'll learn to cultivate a positive body image, challenge limiting beliefs, and build a strong foundation of self-love. "12 Months to Fitness" provides you with actionable steps and tools to reach your fitness goals. You'll discover effective workout routines designed to strengthen and tone your body, along with personalized nutrition plans that fuel your energy and promote lasting results. The book also emphasizes the importance of sleep, stress management, and hydration, all crucial elements for optimal health and well-being. You'll find real-life stories from women who have transformed their lives through the principles outlined in this book, inspiring you with their journeys and offering a glimpse into the powerful results you can achieve. Visuals and practical examples throughout the book further enhance your understanding and provide guidance for applying the concepts in your daily life. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey toward a healthier, more confident you. "12 Months to Fitness: Women's Path to a Thinner, Leaner, Stronger Body" is more than just a fitness guide; it's a roadmap to self-discovery, empowerment, and lasting well-being. Don't wait another moment to invest in your health and happiness - take the first step towards a stronger, more vibrant you today.




Women and Exercise


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Exercise for women is a heavily-laden social and embodied experience. While exercise promotion has become an increasingly visible part of health campaigns, obesity among women is rising, and studies indicate that women are generally less physically active than men. Women’s (lack of) exercise, therefore, has become a public concern, and physiological and psychological research has attempted to develop more effective exercise programs aimed at women. Yet women have a complex relationship with embodiment and physical activity that is difficult for quantitative scientific approaches to explore. This book addresses this neglect by providing a much-needed feminist, qualitative social analysis of women and exercise. The contributors, drawn from across Europe and North America, investigate the ways women experience exercise within the context of the global fitness industry. All the authors take a specifically feminist perspective in their analysis of the fit, feminine body, exploring media images and the global branding of fitness products, the relationship between exercise and fat, the construction of physical activity within health discourse, and the lived experience of the exercising body. The collection explores the diversity of women’s experiences of exercise in relation to age, ethnicity and body size. The book is essential for anyone interested in health promotion, sport and exercise or the social and cultural study of gender and embodiment.




Women's Health and Fitness Guide


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Examining the benefits of exercise for women, from osteoporosis prevention to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, this book reviews the physiological fitness differences between men and women. It also helps women to tailor an exercise programme to their stage in life: adolescence, pre-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and ageing.




Women's Health


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Womens Health magazine speaks to every aspect of a woman's life including health, fitness, nutrition, emotional well-being, sex and relationships, beauty and style.




Women's Health


Book Description

Womens Health magazine speaks to every aspect of a woman's life including health, fitness, nutrition, emotional well-being, sex and relationships, beauty and style.




ACSM's Primary Care Sports Medicine


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Written and edited by internationally known experts in primary care sports medicine, this book is the most comprehensive sports medicine reference geared to primary care practitioners. It is the ideal text for physicians studying for the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine that is now offered in many disciplines including family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and osteopathic medicine. This revised and updated Second Edition is published in association with the American College of Sports Medicine, and includes more practical information. The new, more user-friendly format features numerous illustrations, charts, and tables, including full-color illustrations.




Ebony


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EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.




Inspire Women to Fitness


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Real Fitness for Real Women


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In just one session a week, Rochelle Rice takes you through a series of special routines that can boost your metabolism, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and make your body more firm - no matter what you weigh.