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Movement for Every Body: An Inclusive Fitness Guide for Better Movement--Build mind-body awareness,

With humor, empathy, and expertise, a Black, femme, disabled, and neurodivergent physical therapist retraces their journey through a weaponized fitness culture, sharing an alternative path to honor all bodies and needs. An inclusive, full-color guide to improving mobility, building strength, and increasing flexibility for every body and any size, shape, and ability Here's an idea: exercise should be enjoyable-not punishing, elitist, or overly competitive. Nor should gym work cause us harm or bring us shame. Part exercise manual and part workbook, Movement for Every Body celebrates this approach and champions an inclusive movement practice for anyone who doesn't fit the 'typical' fitness mold and doesn't wish to- who refuses burdensome narratives that tell them they're broken and need to be fixed, cured, or mended to be whole. With journaling and reflective prompts and activities; helpful tips covering accommodations, mobility aids, and self-advocacy strategies; and highly adaptable exercise demonstrations reflecting a broad range of body types, physical abilities, and mobility aids, Movement for Every Body provides the instruction and validation needed to redefine our approaches, goals, and pleasures around exercise and ability.

Marcia Dernie (Author), A'rese Emokpae, Tba (Narrator)

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Running for your Life: On Middle Age, Marathons, and the Quest for Peak Performance

Nick Thompson (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women

"A LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAIN THAT ALL WOMEN WHO LOVE RUNNING AND SPORT SHOULD READ." -KARA GOUCHER For women runners, the race has only just begun...In this groundbreaking work, award-winning journalist Maggie Mertens uncovers the little-known story of how women broke into competitive running and how they are getting faster and fiercer every day¾and changing our understanding of what is possible as they go. More than a century ago, a woman ran in the very first modern Olympic marathon. She just did it without permission. Despite women proving their abilities on the track time and again, men in the medical establishment, media, and athletic associations have fought to keep women (or at least white women) fragile-and sometimes literally tried to push them out of the race (see Kathrine Switzer, Boston Marathon, 1967). Before there were running shoes for women, they ran barefoot or in nursing shoes. They ran without sports bras, which weren't invented until 1977, or competed disguised as men. They faced down quack science, doctors who put them on bedrest, and newspaper reports that said women simply collapsed if they ran a mere 800 meters, just half a lap around the track. Still today, women face relentless attention to their physical bodies: Is she too strong, too masculine; is she even a woman? Mertens transports us from that first boundary-breaking marathon in Greece, 1896, which Stamata Revithi successfully finished, to the earliest "officially" sanctioned women's races of the 20th century, to the most intense running a person can participate in today, the ultra-marathons¾like the infamous Spine Race, whose current record holder is a woman. By a lot. For readers of Good and Mad, Born to Run, and Fly Girls, Better Faster Farther takes us inside the lives, the races, and the victories of the women who redefined society's image of strength and power.

Maggie Mertens (Author), Lauren Fleshman, Maggie Mertens, TBD (Narrator)

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Surviving Modern Yoga: Cult Dynamics, Charismatic Leaders, and What Survivors Can Teach Us

Grounded in investigative research and real survivor stories, Surviving Modern Yoga uncovers the physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by Ashtanga yoga leader Pattabhi Jois-and reckons with the culture, structures, and mythos that enabled it. Yoga culture sells well-meaning westerners the full package: physical health, good vibes, and spiritual growth. Here, investigative journalist Matthew Remski explores how cultic dynamics, institutional self-interest, and spiritualized indifference collude to obscure the truth: Harm happens in plain sight. Through in-depth interviews, insider analysis, and Remski's own history with high-demand groups, Surviving Modern Yoga brings to light how we're each susceptible to cult abuse and exploitation. He shows how, with the right kind of situational vulnerability and the wrong kind of guru, the ideas we hold close about ourselves-like It wouldn't happen to me or I'd speak up for victims-fail to protect us. Remski reckons with his own complicity in spiritual power dynamics, and shares how a process of disillusionment allowed him to recognize harm. He does the same for readers, peeling back the veneer of yoga marketing to reveal the abuse, assault, and silencing perpetrated against seekers who trusted Jois as a mentor, their guruji-even a father figure. Each survivor speaks in their own words, on their own terms, reclaiming agency against an insular, in-group culture that enabled a charismatic leader's devastating harm-and positioned him as its only remedy. Surviving Modern Yoga also includes practical tools to help readers: - Understand how high-demand groups trap would-be targets - Evaluate their own situational vulnerabilities - Learn to listen for loaded, red-flag language - Cultivate their literacy of cult tactics

Matthew Remski (Author), Matthew Remski, Theo Wildcroft (Narrator)

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Growing with Grace: A journey into self-discovery, wellbeing and the art of living consciously

Simone Callahan's wellness journey was instrumental to her healing process when her marriage ended. Now, she's determined to guide and support others in their search for inner peace during difficult times. In Growing with Grace, Simone explores the power of self-care, resilience, bravery and positivity. She also shares the skills she has learned as a qualified yoga instructor - skills that have transformed her physically and emotionally. Growing with Grace uncovers the holistic relationship between yogic wisdom, inner peace, nature, and spiritual wellbeing. This book offers meditation and breathing techniques, hour-long yoga sequences and tips for healthy, conscious living.

Simone Callahan (Author), Simone Callahan, TBD (Narrator)

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Death to Beauty: The Transformative History of Botox

In the 1970s, Dr. Alan Scott sought to selectively weaken eye muscles to treat strabismus (when one or both eyes are misaligned) without surgery. After failed attempts with other agents, Scott developed a method to stabilize the bacteria that causes botulism, culminating in a drug that eventually became known as Botox. In Death to Beauty, Eugene M. Helveston, MD, follows the unlikely story of botulism's 1817 discovery in contaminated German sausages, to its use in military and research facilities, to Scott, an ophthalmologist who aimed to safely use the drug in humans. Scott struggled alone as an unknown in the pharmaceutical industry, searching for clinical trial financing and FDA approval, which he achieved at a fraction of the billions big pharma usually spends to bring a drug to market. Eventually, the company Allergan bought him out, capitalizing on the possibilities for cosmetic uses. Scott's formula was renamed 'Botox' and reached annual sales in the billions. After the sale, Scott received no further compensation from Botox sales and remained the same unassuming man. A fascinating walk through the intricate history of how the world's deadliest toxin starting as a treatment for crossed eyes became a routine tool for the cosmetic industry, Death to Beauty will make you rethink success, beauty, and deadly bacteria.

Eugene M. Helveston (Author), Kyle Snyder (Narrator)

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The Athlete's Guide to Recovery: Rest, Relax, and Restore for Peak Performance (2nd Edition)

Recovery—physical and mental—is a red-hot topic, and the worlds of sports, technology, and commerce have all taken note. But which practices and devices really make a difference in recovery, and which should be avoided? What will truly maximize performance? In this second edition of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery, endurance and recovery coach Sage Rountree, PhD, explains exactly how to get the most out of training by optimizing recovery time. She provides easy-to-follow and practical recovery tips, including the following: -How athletes can measure their own state of recovery; -What can go wrong when recovery is insufficient; -Proven techniques to enhance recovery and improve performance; -Evaluations of current tech devices; -Sample recovery plans for all types of training and competition. Emphasizing the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, and stress management, this second edition features up-to-date research that has emerged to support the importance of these basic recovery strategies and includes a much-needed, careful look at new devices on the market. Whether self-coached, coached, or team-sport athletes, The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery provides listeners with an evidence-based approach to finding the right balance between stress and rest.

Sage Rountree (Author), Sage Rountree (Narrator)

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The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness

The Yoga Sutras are a collection of ancient directions about the mental and physical benefits of yoga. In their original form they are brief concepts, perfect for remembering in an oral tradition, but which require a teacher's explanation to fully understand. Deborah Adele uses a lifetime of learning and study to bring understanding to these essential yoga concepts. The Sutras explain that the Kleshas create versions of the truth for our minds that are the most appealing. These appealing truths are often false, and they create entanglements that prevent us from being truly happy. As we grasp for more appealing truths, we only create a cycle of needs and wants that confusingly never satisfy. The physical and mental practices of yoga are designed to break this cycle of dissatisfaction. This book provides the insight needed to understand the Kleshas and guides the listener to simple attainable practices that they can easily add to their yoga routine.

Deborah Adele (Author), Kim Ramirez (Narrator)

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Chill: The Cold Water Swim Cure - A Transformative Guide to Renew Your Body and Min

A science-based approach for transforming ailments of both body and mind through cold-water swimming. The belief that swimming in cold water can improve one's health is hardly new. For centuries, people from all over the world have reported that immersing themselves in cold water alleviates their pain and improves their overall well-being. Even Katharine Hepburn famously claimed to treat her winter colds by swimming in the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean. But until now, the practice has been treated lightly by the scientific community, the curative effects all but dismissed by doctors seeking medicine-centered solutions for their patients' illnesses. In Chill, expert anesthetist and researcher Dr. Mark Harper delivers long-awaited evidence that cold-water swimming can, in fact, achieve powerful, tangible health benefits. Combining science with case studies and stories from the lives of patients, Dr. Harper illuminates the ways in which cold water can impact us physiologically and mentally, alleviating conditions like: • chronic pain • arthritis • anxiety • depression • PTSD • migraines • and more Dr. Harper guides us in safely establishing our own customized practice of cold-water swimming in order to harness the therapeutic power of water for improved circulation, a strengthened immune system, cell regeneration, and everyday vitality. Eye-opening and actionable, and full of extraordinary discoveries about our minds, our bodies, and the healing powers of Earth's most plentiful resource, Chill is a drug-free, no-cost, revolutionary approach to lasting wellness and rejuvenation. FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: With inspiring and instructional narrative case studies, Chill gives readers a highly accessible, cost friendly approach to healing—whether you are an athlete or someone who enjoys wading in the water. Many of the cases studies include people who could hardly swim! A NEW APPROACH TO COLD WATER PRACTICES: For readers who enjoyed The Wim Hof Method and Blue Mind, Dr. Harper offers a science-based, proven approach to the trending health and fitness practice of cold-water immersion. A NATURAL WAY TO HEAL: Joining an ever-growing genre of natural, drug-free alternative programs to heal ailments and improve overall health, Chill will call to readers who came to books like Alejandro Junger's Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself and Jon Kabat-Zinn's Full Catastrophe Living: How to Cope with Stress, Pain and Illness Using Mindfulness Meditation.

Dr. Mark Harper Md Phd (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The 12-3-30 Workout Explained

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The 12-3-30 Workout Explained is an illuminating and comprehensive exploration of the fitness phenomenon that has captured the attention of millions worldwide. Originating from a simple yet effective routine introduced by Lauren Giraldo, this workout comprises walking on a treadmill at a 12% incline, 3 mph speed, for 30 minutes, and has been heralded for its accessibility and transformative effects on health and fitness. Structured to cater to both beginners and seasoned fitness enthusiasts, the guide breaks down the workout's components, offering a scientific examination of its benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and weight loss. It also addresses common challenges and provides practical solutions for integrating the workout into a balanced lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, hydration, and recovery. The book is enriched with detailed chapters on preparing for the 12-3-30 workout, including mental preparation, selecting the right gear, and setting up an optimal workout space. It goes further to provide tailored workout plans that accommodate different fitness levels, ensuring that readers can modify the routine to match their personal health and fitness goals. Beyond the workout itself, The 12-3-30 Workout Explained offers a holistic view of fitness and well-being. It encourages readers to set long-term health goals, incorporate variety into their exercise routines, and maintain motivation through community support and personal reflection. The guide is not just about a workout; it's about adopting a sustainable approach to health that values consistency, self-care, and personal growth.

Mick Southerland (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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Yoga Nidra Scripts - Abundance: Individual Script

Uma Shaw (Author), Heather Livesey (Narrator)

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Resilient: The Untold Story of CrossFit's Greatest Comeback

On the last night of the 2021 CrossFit Games, ten thousand fans watched in horror as Brooke Wells’ elbow dislocated under the weight of a 190-pound barbell. This is the extraordinary story of what happened next: How Wells pulled off a highly improbable comeback that transformed her mentally and physically into one of the fittest women in the world. In Resilient, Wells provides a refreshingly honest, authentic account of how she overcame fear, self-doubt, and a slew of unexpected obstacles to return to the CrossFit Games less than a year after undergoing total elbow reconstruction. A story of strength, passion, courage, and grit, Resilient is a celebration of one athlete's extraordinary spirit and her inspiring ability to never say die.

Brooke Wells (Author), Brooke Wells, TBD, Todd Meleney (Narrator)

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