BOOK PROFILES
FITNESS
BOOKS:
• The Fat Burning Diet
Discover how to get your body to burn fat by lowering your carb
intake. Respected author Jay Robb provides the reader with nutritional
guidelines, sample menus and more. The Fat Burning Diet is popular
amongst our Body Blitz competition entrants and was used by 2002
Grand Champion Mandi Tomic.
•
Shape Training
Bodyshaping, fitness and physique are three terms that have become
a major part of the fitness world. Shape training – The
Eight Week Total Body makeover will help you to increase tone,
definition and cardiovascular fitness. This is a must for all
serious fitness competitors and those interested in changing the
way they look for the better.
•
Why am I so tired?
Martin Budd N.D.,D.O writes on a topic many of us ask from day to
day. In his book, ‘Why am I so tired?’ Budd discusses
the thyroid gland, which acts as an individual’s metabolic
clock. When the gland is inefficient, your metabolism does not usually
recover from sleep until midday. ‘Why am I so tired?’
contains helpful nutrition tips and advice.
IRONMAN BOOKS:
•
7 Minute Rotator Cuff Solution Guide
Are you experiencing shoulder pain? Well, fix it now with The 7
Minute Rotator Cuff Solution. Almost everyone who trains experiences
some form of rotator cuff injury during a lifetime of lifting. Any
of these injuries can permanently end a workout career, but what
you don’t realise is most of these can be prevented. Designed
by Dr Joseph Horrigan, director of the world reknowned Soft Tissue
Centre in Los Angeles and Jerry Robinson, Health for Life Research
Director (and creator of the best selling Legendary Abs program),
The 7 Minute Rotator Cuff Solution will keep you in the gym going
strong when cuff injuries sideline everyone else! Futhermore, the
internal shoulder strength you build after following the guide will
increase your functional strength and you’ll be able to lift
more. That means greater gains in less time! Get your copy today.
•
Human Fuel Cookbook and the Human Fuel Handbook
Available for purchase either individually or as a combo. The
Human Fuel Cookbook is designed for the busy (and not necessarily
experienced) cook, and proves that an athlete’s diet doesn’t
have to be boring, repetitive or bland. The Human Fuel Handbook
is the perfect accompanient to the Cookbook, providing state-of-art
nutrition advice for bodybuilder’s and fitness enthusiasts.
•
Fat to Muscle
Are you ready for an astounding fat-to-muscle transition? You’ll
discover techniques in Fat to Muscle that will radically accelerate
your metabolism, turning your body into a high powered fat-burning
furnace. As the fat comes off, this book promises to show you ways
to continue to add muscle to your new and improved frame.
•
Shape Training
Bodyshaping, fitness and physique are three terms that have become
a major part of the fitness world. Shape training – The Eight
Week Total Body makeover will help you to increase tone, definition
and cardiovascular fitness. This is a must for all serious fitness
competitors and those interested in changing the way they look for
the better.
MARTIAL ARTS BOOKS:
•
Stretching Scientifically
Ok, this one isn’t a book, but it’s close enough! Our
new release for the month is Thomas Kurtz’s ‘Stretching
Scientifically’ video. From the same title as Stretching Scientifically
– The Book, the video almost guarantees that through dedicating
just 20 minutes a day to the method shown, you’ll be a master
kicker in no time. Of course, the practises and exercises can be
used in any sport, not just martial arts, because flexibility is
an essential characteristic of any athlete. Section One covers warm
ups and stretching techniques. Section Two is a lecture format by
the author on the more technical side of muscles and stetching.
Get your copy now!
• Bruce
Lee Fighting Method series
The ultimate Bruce Lee series for any martial arts fan. Four volumes
make up this collection, an invaluable resource to your martial
arts career. Volume One discusses Self Defence techniques, Volume
Two covers Basic Training. Volume Three highlights Skill in Techniques
whilst Volume Four presents Advanced Techniques. For more information
or to purchase click here:
Bruce
Lee's Fighting Method - Volume 1
Self Defence Techniques. Techniques on how to defend against surprise
attacks, armed and unarmed assailants, one attacker or many.
Bruce
Lee's Fighting Method - Volume 2
Basic Training. The originator of Jeet Kune Do covers the fighting
man's exercise system, the on guard position, footwork, power
training, speed training and training in awareness
Bruce
Lee's Fighting Method - Volume 3
Skill in Techniques. Lee teaches how to develop skills in body
movement, hand techniques, kicking, parrying, striking vital target
points and sparring.
Bruce Lee's Fighting
Method - Volume 4
Advanced Techniques. This book presents the advanced techniques.
All fully illustrated, chapters include hand techniques, attacks
with kicks, counters and tactics.
•
Sports Medicine for the Combat Arts
Sports Medicine for the Combat Arts is an absolute bargain at $55.
Directly related to the diagnosis and treatment of common martial
arts injuries, this is the one book all responsible trainers and
instructors should have. Sports Medicine for the Combat Arts is
also a viable source book for total fitness, self confidence, stress
relief, weight loss, discipline, self defence and competition. Upgrade
your first aid knowledge now!
SOCCER BOOKS:
•
Coaching Soccer Successfully
Written by Roy Rees, ‘Coaching Soccer Successfully’
is without doubt the best book penned on coaching soccer in the
past 30 years. It’s comprehensive, complete, compelling and
even compassionate. A dream book for soccer coaches and players,
it provides hints, tips, instruction and drills to make your team,
and your career as a coach, successful. Get your copy today!
•
Advanced Soccer Drills
In the world's most popular sport, the level of play continues to
rise. This exceptional book provides 69 drills that hone high level
skills and tactics to teach players of all levels. Advanced Soccer
Drills is a fantastic manual for all players and coaches.
This collection of challenging drills is a great resource for teaching
advanced skills and for developing smart team players.
You’ll find 69 drills to help players including:
• develop the ability and confidence to handle the ball under
pressure,
• improve the way they see the field and make decisions,
• master advanced skills that they can use in specific game
situations, and
• apply their skills successfully within a team framework.
TRIATHLON BOOKS:
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Healthy Runners Handbook
The Healthy Runners Handbook is designed to assist runners in putting
an end to nagging over-use injuries so they can continue running
safely and successfully. The Handbook shows how to diagnose, care
for and rehabilitate 31 specific overuse injuries and contains advice
on preventing such injuries. This book is an essential item in any
triathlete’s library.
•
Swim, Bike, Run
If you’re thinking about beginning to participate in triathlons,
you no doubt have lots of questions. And, if you’re an experienced
triathlete, keeping up with the latest in gear, training methods
and events can be challenging. Swim, Bike, Run has the information
both beginners and veterans need to excel in triathlon. Topics include:
Counting the Costs, Maintaining your bicycle, training for optimal
racing, preventing injury and preparation on race day.
GOLF BOOKS:
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Advanced Golf with Greg Norman
Known throughout the world as the Great White Shark, Greg Norman
is one of the finest golfers on the PGA Tour today. In this book,
he reveals the secrets of his phenomenol success in his own words,
aided by renowned coach Butch Harmon. Also includes 14 steps to
help even the most advanced golfers reduce their handicaps and enjoy
the game more. Complete with 150 full-color photos, this is the
ultimate golfer’s accessory.
