Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.

Presents an introduction to yoga, covering the basic principles of exercise, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and proper diet, in a text that includes recipes and step-by-step photographs of how to perform the yoga postures.

"McGraw suggests that there is no magic formula to getting stronger and healthier: it is about making a commitment to do and be better, and holding yourself accountable each day. McGraw didn't follow a playbook or have a squad of trainers overseeing his every step. He describes his way of getting into shape as more 'maverick'--tuning into a vision of what you personally want to achieve, staying focused, and putting in the work"--

The best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek outlines a program for healthy living that draws on 15 years of research and interviews with leading doctors and health-care experts to offer insight into genetic factors, nutrition requirements and fitness practices.

Internationally renowned Tai Chi Master Jian Liujun shares his deep understanding of the principles of Tai Chi Chuan (literally, 'supreme ultimate fist'). This famous martial art has been practiced for centuries, both for self-defense and its legendary physical and mental health benefits.

For much of the twentieth century sweating was considered unladylike and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. It was only in the sixties that women began to move en masse. Friedman reveals the hidden history of contemporary women's fitness culture, and shows how exercise evolved from a beauty tool pitched almost exclusively as a way to "reduce" into a path to mental, emotional, and physical well-being....

Presents the latest research on commonly held beliefs about such topics as fitness routines, weight management, aerobic exercise, strength training, injuries, and aging.