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The 8 Calendars of the Maya: The Pleiadian Cycle and the Key to Destiny
by Hunbatz MenMayan daykeeper Hunbatz Men reveals the multi-calendar system of the Maya that guided the lives of his ancestors and how it can guide us today • The first book to reveal the secrets of the Mayan Pleiades calendar: the Tzek’eb • Explains how the Maya used their astronomical knowledge to guide their lives on Earth The Mayan Calendar has taken on special prominence with the imminent arrival of 2012, a date that many claim is the end of that calendar. However, as Mayan elder and daykeeper Hunbatz Men shows, the cosmological understanding of his ancestors was so sophisticated that they had not one, but many calendars, each based on the cycles of different systems in the cosmos. In this book he reveals for the first time the Tzek’eb, or Pleiades, Calendar of 26,000 years, which charts the revolution of our solar system around Alcyone, the central star of the Pleiades system. He also discusses the K’uuk’ulcan Calendar of the 4 seasons of the solar year and the wheel of the K’altunes Calendar, which is composed of 13 cycles of 20 years each that form a calendar of 260 years. In traditional Mayan culture the computation of time was not determined by simple economic or social motives. The calendars served the higher purpose of synchronizing the lives of human beings and their societies to the great cosmic pulsation, to the rhythm of the annual seasons, and to the other cycles that dictate changes upon Earth. Mayan understanding of the cosmic cycles was so exact that this knowledge could be used to influence all stages of life--from planning when to conceive (parents could choose not only the sex of their child but its vocation and future destiny) to plotting out the course of the entire society. Pyramids played a crucial role in applying this wisdom because, as Hunbatz Men shows, they were able to produce and transform energy in accordance with the cosmic cycles charted by the calendars. This book reveals for the first time the wisdom of the multi-calendar Mayan system and how it can help guide our modern world.
The 8-Hour Diet: Watch the Pounds Disappear Without Watching What You Eat!
by David Zinczenko Peter MooreIn The 8-Hour Diet, bestselling authors David Zinczenko and Peter Moore present a paradigm-shifting plan that allows readers to eat anything they want, as much as they want—and still strip away 20, 40, 60 pounds, or more. After visits to world-renowned researchers at the Salk Institute, in La Jolla, California, and the National Institute on Aging, in Baltimore, and completing interviews with a dozen other clinical experts—plus poring over the copious amounts of new research in the fascinating field of intermittent fasting, Zinczenko and Moore came up with a plan that they themselves tried, and they engaged 2,000 people for a test panel. Based on their interviews, research, and test panel results, they determined that readers can lose remarkable amounts of weight eating the foods they like best—as long as they eat within a set 8-hour time period. Fasting is, of course, an ancient spiritual and health practice, but it's also a way to sidestep many of the ills of the modern world—including diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive impairment.Zinczenko and Moore demonstrate how simply observing this timed-eating strategy, even just three days a week, will reset a dieter's metabolism so that he or she can enter fat-burning mode first thing in the morning—and stay there all day long. And by focusing on eight critical, nutrient-rich Powerfoods, readers build in a second layer of protection against Alzheimer's, heart disease, and even the common cold. In the book, readers will find motivating strategies, delicious recipes, and an 8-minute workout routine to maximize calorie burn. The 8-Hour Diet promises to strip away unwanted pounds and give readers the focus and willpower they need to reach their goals for weight loss and life.
8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise (8 Keys to Mental Health)
by Babette Rothschild Christina HibbertInspiring strategies from a wellness expert for keeping fit, relieving stress, and strengthening emotional well-being. We all know that exercise is good for physical health, but recently, a wealth of data has proven that exercise also contributes to overall mental well-being. Routine exercise alleviates stress and anxiety, moderates depression, relieves chronic pain, and improves self-esteem. In this inspiring book, Christina Hibbert, a clinical psychologist and expert on women's mental health, grief, and self-esteem, explains the connections between exercise and mental well-being and offers readers step-by-step strategies for sticking to fitness goals, overcoming motivation challenges and roadblocks to working out, and maintaining a physically and emotionally healthy exercise regimen. This book will help readers to get moving, stay moving, and maintain the inspiration they need to reap the mental health benefits of regular exercise. The 8 keys include improving self-esteem with exercise, exercising as a family, getting motivated, changing how you think about exercise, and the FITT principle for establishing an effective exercise routine.
8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life
by Victor DavichIn recent years, mainstream Americans have begun to come around to meditation in a big way-and scientific studies are suggesting that the physical and mental benefits are solid and real. But to many, it remains something mystical and inaccessible. . . and spiritually-oriented tomes on the market don't do much to make it easier. As interest in meditation continues to grow, this book offers a simple, no-nonsense program to help beginners experience reduced stress and increased focus in only eight minutes a day. Designed by meditation expert and bestselling author Victor Davich, this program teaches the basic principles of meditation while clearing up the misconceptions and myths that too often get in the way.
8 Minute Meditation Expanded: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life.
by Victor DavichNewly expanded: the bestselling beginner's guide to mindfulness and better health in eight minutes a day.These days everyone is learning mindfulness, from the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks to stars like Goldie Hawn and Ellen Degeneres. But mindful meditation is not just for celebrities, CEOs, and professional athletes. Mindful meditation is an incredible tool that anyone can master for a better life. This newly expanded edition features the original, easy, and complete eight-minute-a-day program with a new introduction that aligns the concepts of mindfulness and meditation more closely together. In just the amount of time between television commercials, you can develop a powerful mindfulness practice that can last a lifetime.
8 Minutes in the Morning for Real Shapes, Real Sizes: Specifically Designed for People Who Want to Lose 30 Pounds or More
by Jorge CruiseLose weight the Jorge Cruise way! Each morning for 4 weeks, you'll roll out of bed, review Jorge Cruise's motivational messages, complete just two revolutionary and effective strength-training Cruise MovesTM designed for your body size, and that's it! No equipment. No aerobics. No gym memberships. No strained back or knees. No hassles. Learn about Jorge's all-new eating system that includes every one of your favorite foods--not one is off-limits! Never starve or deprive yourself again. You'll eat healthier foods and fewer calories automatically--without hunger. How can you lose weight by eating two entire plates of food and topping it off with chocolate? Jorge shows you how with his unique Cruise Down Plate approach to eating. You can follow his plan anywhere and enjoy it for life. By putting Jorge's client-proven motivational component into daily practice, you will eliminate emotional hunger and self-sabotaging behavior forever. Weight loss has never been easier!
8 Minutes in the Morning to a Flat Belly: Lose Up to 6 Inches in Less Than 4 Weeks--Guaranteed!
by Jorge CruiseLose up to 6 inches of belly bulge in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed!Heart attack. Breast cancer. High blood pressure. These are all good reasons to lose that fat around your middle. And now, whether you're new to the Jorge Cruise weight-control plan or not, 8 Minutes in the Morning to a Flat Belly will help you lose up to 6 inches of belly bulge in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed! The Jorge Cruise secret is to restore your metabolism by creating new lean muscles that burn fat and shrink the size of your belly.Each day you'll do a simple Cruise Move routine that is specialized to sculpt your belly and take just 8 minutes. You'll also get a delicious meal plan with the essential muscle-making materials you'll need to create your new body. All with NO counting of calories or banning of foods. Empowering visualizations will help you conquer the emotional eating that may be sabotaging your efforts. Success stories from Jorge Cruise clients will help keep you inspired. You have nothing to lose except inches of belly fat!"My results have changed my life. I have more control over my eating habits and the shape and size of my body."--Sharon Lawson (exchanged her size-10 pants for a size 6!)"Thanks to Jorge Cruise's program, I've lost 40 pounds and had to cinch my belt 6 inches smaller."--Judy Thompson (shrank her waist 6 inches!)"I feel young again and I look great!"--Edna Frizzell (dropped four dress sizes!)
8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs: Lose Up to 4 Inches in Less Than 4 Weeks-- Guaranteed!
by Jorge CruiseLose up to 4 inches from your hips and thighs in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed! Have you had a hard time shedding the fat and cellulite from your hips and thighs? Now, whether you're new to the Jorge Cruise weight-control plan or not, 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thighs will help you lose up to 4 inches in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed! The Jorge Cruise secret is to restore your metabolism by creating new lean muscles that burn fat and shrink the size of your hips and thighs. Each day you'll do a simple Cruise Move routine that sculpts your hips and thighs and takes just 8 minutes. You'll also get a delicious meal plan with the essential muscle-making materials you'll need to create your new body. All with NO counting of calories or banning of foods. Empowering visualizations will help you conquer the emotional eating that may be sabotaging your efforts.Success stories from Jorge Cruise clients will help keep you inspired. You have nothing to lose except inches from your hips and thighs!"When I was a kid, I was called 'Thunder Thighs.' NOW, I'm working to have Thinner Thighs!"--Eleanor Talbot (lost 14 inches from her thighs!)"I've truly changed my lifestyle for the better."--Cheryl McCowan (shrunk 3 1/2 inches off her thighs!)"My thighs have always been a trouble zone for me, and now I have the tools to zap them!"--Bonnie Barrett (lost 4 inches from her thighs!)
8 Secrets to Powerful Manifesting: How to Create the Reality of Your Dreams
by Mandy MorrisAchieve the life you deserve and desire using the tools of the most highly effective manifesters. Manifestation expert Mandy Morris shares eight powerful manifestation secrets based on divine guidance, scientific research, and a decade of work that are fast, effective, and proven.Noted manifestation expert, Mandy Morris, shares the eight powerful manifestation techniques she has developed based on divine guidance, scientific research, and a decade of work that are fast, effective, and proven. These simple practices have changed not only Mandy&’s life but those of her countless clients who include business leaders, athletes, celebrities, and wellness figures.Writes Mandy, &“Time and again, I&’ve seen that abundance, happiness, and purpose will find its way to you when you are on the right energetic path; and when you&’re a whole and complete human, your manifestations will be more beautiful than you can imagine.&”She shows how manifestation requires staying in alignment with your best intentions and highest good, and that many of the secrets to manifesting a beautiful life revolve around managing the defeating thoughts, feelings, and actions that throw you out of alignment. In 8 Secrets to Powerful Manifesting, you will learn how to:· Infuse the manifestation process with self-love to help you work through your past, set positive intentions, and create a high vibration for manifestation goals to come true.· Detangle the dense energy (which impacts the neurological pathways) by understanding why what we want doesn&’t show up, so we can set a clear path of creation. (Think of an unpaved road with potholes versus a smooth drive to your destination)· Create ways to energetically check in with yourself· Manage your psychological triggers with &“pattern interrupts&”· Examine the rules you live by and be brave enough to rewrite themAchieve the life you deserve and desire using the tools of the most highly effective manifesters.
8 semanas de rotinas de halterofilismo para ganhar força e perder peso
by Kelli RaeEste livro curto é destinado a pessoas que têm alguma experiência no ginásio, mas precisam de um plano detalhado ou um pouco de direção. Vou supor que já está autorizado pelo seu médico a participa numa rotina de halterofilismo. Durante as próximas 8 semanas, terá um plano para suas rotinas de levantamento de peso. Há 4 a 6 rotinas cada semana, dividido em várias partes do corpo. Pronto para ter algum divertimento e esmagar sua saúde e objetivos de aptidão? Continue a ler!
8 settimane di Allenamenti Weightlifting per aumentare la forza e perdere peso
by Kelli Rae Federica PianoQuesta mini guida è rivolta a persone che hanno già un po’ di esperienza in palestra, ma che necessitano di un piano d’allenamento dettagliato o qualche piccolo suggerimento. Do per scontato che tu abbia già ottenuto l’approvazione da parte del tuo medico curante per poter iniziare un allenamento di sollevamento pesi. Per le prossime 8 settimane avrai un piano di allenamento di sollevamento pesi. Troverai dai 4 ai 6 programmi di allenamento, divisi per diverse parti del corpo. Pronto a divertirti e a raggiungere il massimo della tua salute e dei tuoi obbiettivi? Continua a leggere!
8 Steps to Living a Long Life: The Earth Path of Taoism
by Sifu Peter Newton• Shares an eight-step process based on the life-prolonging and health-enhancing methodology of the Earth Path of Taoism• Includes practices focused on posture, breathing, mental health, energy flow, and meditation, as well as eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, complete with illustrated instructions• Explores what causes premature aging and how to avoid it, along with longevity secrets of the legendary Eight ImmortalsACCORDING TO THE ANCIENT CHINESE SAGES, the way to achieve health, longevity, and enlightenment starts with the Earth Path of Taoism, which advises us to nurture the body, calm the mind, and stir the spirit.In this practical guide, Sifu Peter Newton explains the principles and practices of the path and provides an easy-to-follow eight-step process to integrate this longevity wisdom into daily life. Drawing from tai chi and qigong, he explores how to avoid premature aging, highlights body posture as well as a flexible outlook on life, and looks at profound breathing. As we work with the rhythms of yin and yang in our bodies and lives, we discover the benefits of meditation and the practice of "stirring the shen"—the notion of circulating primordial shen, the root of life. Last but not least, eight clearly explained mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises show how to redirect and refine qi, the internal energy of the body.Interwoven with longevity pearls of wisdom, this illustrated guide shows that regardless of physical ability or age, the Taoist Earth Path is accessible to everyone. Without doubt, we all share the ability to live a long and healthy life.
8 to Great: How to Take Charge of Your Life and Make Positive Changes Using an 8-Step Breakthrough Process
by MK Mueller“I’m often asked what’s going to rock the world, psychologically . . . after The Secret . . . I do know that 8 to Great will be a part of it.” —Mike Dooley, author of Infinite Possibilities This groundbreaking and practical book offers a simple—yet powerful—8-step process for taking charge of your life and achieving your dreams, using author MK Mueller’s unique formula for “positive attitude.” In 8 to Great you will learn how Mueller’s eight “High-Ways” lead to greater happiness, health, and success . . . High-Way 1: Get the PictureHigh-Way 2: RiskHigh-Way 3: Full ResponsibilityHigh-Way 4: Feel All Your FeelingsHigh-Way 5: Honest CommunicationHigh-Way 6: Forgiveness of the PastHigh-Way 7: Gratitude for the PresentHigh-Way 8: Hope for the Future The fact that Mueller has also created a widely used curriculum for high schools based on her concepts is testimony to the fact that her methods are simple without being sugar coated, and powerful without being pompous. Whether for yourself or someone you love, 8 to Great is an investment that is sure to bless and bliss your world. “A life-changing recipe for success that is full of easy to understand ingredients.” —Bill Byrne, author of Habits of Wealth “8 to Great is the most practical handbook in print on the seemingly impractical topic of joy.” —Barbara Wolf Shousha, M.Ed
8 to Your Ideal Weight: Release Your Weight & Restore Your Power in 8 Weeks
by MK MuellerGet Real, Get Healthy, Get Empowered With This Time-Tested Approach to Reaching Your Ideal WeightTime-tested sugar free diet plan for reaching you ideal weight and finding that feeling of high self-esteem. Why do most diets fail? Because mental preparation is the most important first step and the majority of diets simply call for calorie restriction and food changes without the essential mind body connection that ensures success.The mind body connection. Author MK Mueller's journey to her ideal weight was 40 years in the making with a trail of unsuccessful diets in her wake. It is very much about the mind body connection. Her sugar free diet, tried and true methodology is based on an 8 step program that will help you reach your ideal weight goals. And, most importantly, stay there. With her encouragement and gentle guidance, you can let go of the burden of living life as a weight number and reclaim your self-esteem and personal power.Transformation. MK Mueller's program is not about losing weight but "releasing" pounds that no longer serve you and hold you back by dragging you down and making you feel bad about yourself and vulnerable to health risks. Adjust your attitude first, then adjust the way you eat. MK Mueller's 8 steps to ideal weight will help you achieve your goals and motivate you to keep going. The 8 to Your Ideal Weight sugar free diet plan outlined in MK Mueller's breakthrough book will reshape your body. It offers you nothing less than transformation.Heal the root cause of overeatingRestore your energyReboot your life
The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: How to Beat Diabetes Fast (and Stay Off Medication)
by Dr Dr Michael MosleyDiscover the groundbreaking method to defeat diabetes without drugs using the step-by-step diet plans and recipes from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Mosley.The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet is a radical new approach to the biggest health epidemic threatening us today... Our modern diet, high in low-quality carbohydrates, is damaging our bodies—producing a constant overload of sugar in our bloodstream that clogs up our arteries and piles hidden fat into our internal organs. The result has been a doubling in the number of type 2 diabetics, as well as a surge in those with a potentially hazardous condition—prediabetes. It is now known that even moderately elevated blood sugar levels can trigger heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer. But scientists have recently demonstrated that you can prevent and even reverse type 2 diabetes with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Drawing on the work of Dr. Roy Taylor—one of the UK’s foremost diabetes experts—and his own experience as a one-time diabetic, Dr. Michael Mosley presents a groundbreaking, science-based, 8-week plan for diabetics who want to reverse their condition (and then stay off medication). He also offers a more flexible regime for people interested in the extensive health benefits to be gained from lowering their blood sugar levels and shedding dangerous fat. As Dr. Mosley says, it is never too late to act.
The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose weight fast and reprogramme your body
by Dr Michael Mosley'A life-changing diet... in 8 weeks you can halt the progress of pre-diabetes and even reverse type 2 diabetes returning blood sugar levels to normal.' - Daily Mail**AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4**Dr Michael Mosley, author of the bestselling 5:2 Fast Diet, reveals a game-changing approach to one of the greatest silent epidemics of our time - raised blood sugar levels.The food we eat today, high in sugar and easily digestible carbohydrates, is not only making us fat, but is putting us at risk of type 2 diabetes, strokes, dementia, cancer and a lifetime on medication. More than a third of adults in the UK now have raised blood sugar levels and most don't know it.In this timely book, Dr Mosley explains why we pile on dangerous abdominal fat and shows us how to shed it, fast. He demolishes common myths, such as the claim that steady weight loss is always better than rapid weight loss and that those who lose weight rapidly will inevitably put it back on.This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight and wants to regain control of their health.
The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose weight fast and reprogramme your body (The Fast 800 series)
by Dr Michael MosleyIn this timely book, Dr Mosley explains why we pile on dangerous abdominal fat and shows us how to shed it, fast. He demolishes common myths and offers practical, science-baked advice for lasting change.The 8-week plan includes 3 core principles - a low-carb eating plan; advice on physical activity; key mental health activities - which work together alongside the menu plans to create a powerful programme to control blood sugar levels, prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes, and promote weight loss.This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight and wants to regain control of their health.
The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose Weight Fast and Reprogram Your Body for Life
by Michael MosleyNumber 1 bestseller with 100K copies sold in Australia and New Zealand Top 5 in nonfiction since its release in January 2016 Number 1 bestselling nonfiction on iBooks for 2016 Dr Michael Mosley, author of the bestselling 5:2 Fast Diet, reveals a game-changing approach to one of the greatest silent epidemics of our time - raised blood sugar levels. Our modern diet, high in sugar and easily digestible carbohydrates, is not only making us fat, but is putting us at risk of type 2 diabetes, strokes, dementia, cancer and a lifetime on medication. Close to a quarter of adults in Australia and New Zealand now have raised blood sugar levels or are at risk of developing diabetes - and most don't know it. In this timely book, Dr Mosley explains why we pile on dangerous abdominal fat and shows us how to shed it, fast. He demolishes common myths, such as the claim that steady weight loss is always better than rapid weight loss and that those who lose weight rapidly will inevitably put it back on. This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight and wants to regain control of their health. www.thebloodsugardiet.com INCLUDES A DETAILED 8-WEEK PROGRAMME WITH MENU PLANS The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet "Draws on the latest scientific studies and weaves in moving stories... conveys real understanding of the greatest health problem of our time." - Professor Roy Taylor, University of Newcastle, UK Now shortlisted in the popular science category for the 2016 British Medical Association Awards
The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Cookbook
by Michael Mosley Sarah Schenker Dr Clare BaileyCombat diabetes with this essential companion to New York Times bestselling Dr. Michael Mosley’s groundbreaking The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, featuring over a hundred delicious and healthy recipes.The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet revealed new, staggering scientific studies on diabetes and demonstrated a revolutionary 8-week plan, including an 800-calorie daily diet, to reverse the disease’s effects. Now continue battling diabetes with these simple and delectable recipes that can lower your blood sugar level and help you shed unwanted pounds. Also discover updated nutritional advice, tips for home cooks of every skill level, and detailed menu plans. It’s never too late to fight off diabetes, and with the recipes in The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Cookbook, it’s possible to ensure more long-term health benefits in an easy and effective manner!
The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book: 150 simple, delicious recipes to help you lose weight fast and keep your blood sugar levels in check
by Dr Clare Bailey'The diet that could save your life.' - The Times'A brilliant book if you have type 2 diabetes or you don't want to get it.' - Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2**AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4**Dr Michael Mosley's No 1 bestselling 8-week Blood Sugar Diet revealed a game-changing approach to weight loss that not only lowers blood sugar levels, but can also reverse and prevent type 2 diabetes.In this fabulous companion cookbook, Dr Clare Bailey, GP and wife of Michael Mosely, has teamed up with renowned nutritionist Dr Sarah Schenker to create a collection of low-cal, low-carb recipes, all expertly balanced and easy to make. They range from quick breakfasts to deliciously satisfying supper and follow the Mediterranean style of eating now proven to revolutionise your health.Whether you are embarking on the full 8-week diet plan to reverse your diabetes or simply looking to keep your blood sugar levels in check, this book will help you lose weight and change the way you eat for ever.Average weight loss: 14kg in 8 weeks"I feel amazing. I have been given another chance at life."Cassie, 28, lost 20kg
8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control
by Christine Tobin Laura Hieronymus8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control is the diabetes management plan that helps you manage your diabetes. It's the plan for when you don't have a plan. The week-by-week approach of this book shows you how to put together a health care team, manage medications, understand and implement the basics of meal planning, improve blood glucose self-monitoring, start an exercise program, and more. Other books are encyclopedias about diabetes, but 8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control is a structured approach to improving blood glucose and to managing diabetes better. Easy-to-read instructions and simple weekly goals help get you where you need to be - in as little as eight weeks!
8 Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power
by Andrew WeilNow expanded and updated–the #1 New York Times bestselling book in which one of America’s most brilliant doctors shares his famous program for improving and protecting your healthEight Weeks to Optimum Health lays out Dr. Andrew Weil’s famous week-by-week, step-by-step plan that will keep your body’s natural healing system in peak working order. It covers diet, exercise, lifestyle, stress, and environment–all aspects of daily living that affect health and well-being. This revised edition includes the most up-to-date findings on such vital subjects as cholesterol, antioxidants, trans fats, toxic residues in the food supply, soy products, and vitamins and supplements, together with a greatly enhanced source list of information and supplies. Inside you will learn how to• develop eating habits for greater health and well-being• start an effective exercise program based on walking and stretching• work with breathing patterns to decrease stress and improve energy• solve sleeping problems• eliminate toxins from your diet• minimize environmental hazards in your daily lifePlus–programs tailored to the specific needs of pregnant women, senior citizens, overweight people, and those at risk for cancer.“If there is a heaven, sixtysomething Weil is headed there, but if he practices what he preaches, probably not for some time yet.”– London Times “Dr. Andrew Weil is an extraordinary phenomenon.”–The Washington Post
80/20 Running
by Robert Johnson Matt FitzgeraldTRAIN EASIER TO RUN FASTER This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners--with extraordinary results--and now you can do it, too. Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program--in which you do 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity--is the best change runners of all abilities can make to improve their performance. With a thorough examination of the science and research behind this training method, 80/20 Running is a hands-on guide for runners of all levels with training programs for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances. In 80/20 Running, you'll discover how to transform your workouts to avoid burnout. Runs will become more pleasant and less draining You'll carry less fatigue from one run to the next Your performance will improve in the few high-intensity runs Your fitness levels will reach new heights 80/20 Running promotes a message that all runners--as well as cyclists, triathletes, and even weight-loss seekers--can embrace: Get better results by making the majority of your workouts easier.
80/20 Triathlon: Discover the Breakthrough Elite-Training Formula for Ultimate Fitness and Performance at All Levels
by Matt Fitzgerald David WardenA breakthrough program for triathletes--beginner, intermediate, and advanced--showing how to balance training intensity to maximize performance--from a fitness expert and elite coachCutting-edge research has proven that triathletes and other endurance athletes experience their greatest performance when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the remaining 20 percent at moderate to high intensity. But the vast majority of recreational triathletes are caught in the so-called "moderate-intensity rut," spending almost half of their time training too hard--harder than the pros. Training harder isn't smarter; it actually results in low-grade chronic fatigue that prevents recreational athletes from getting the best results. In 80/20 Triathlon, Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden lay out the real-world and scientific evidence, offering concrete tips and strategies, along with complete training plans for every distance--Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, and Ironman--to help athletes implement the 80/20 rule of intensity balance. Benefits include reduced fatigue and injury risk, improved fitness, increased motivation, and better race results.
The $800 Million Pill: The Truth Behind the Cost of New Drugs
by Merrill GooznerWhy do life-saving prescription drugs cost so much? Drug companies insist that prices reflect the millions they invest in research and development. In this gripping exposé, Merrill Goozner contends that American taxpayers are in fact footing the bill twice: once by supporting government-funded research and again by paying astronomically high prices for prescription drugs. Goozner demonstrates that almost all the important new drugs of the past quarter-century actually originated from research at taxpayer-funded universities and at the National Institutes of Health. He reports that once the innovative work is over, the pharmaceutical industry often steps in to reap the profit. Goozner shows how drug innovation is driven by dedicated scientists intent on finding cures for diseases, not by pharmaceutical firms whose bottom line often takes precedence over the advance of medicine. A university biochemist who spent twenty years searching for a single blood protein that later became the best-selling biotech drug in the world, a government employee who discovered the causes for dozens of crippling genetic disorders, and the Department of Energy-funded research that made the Human Genome Project possible--these engrossing accounts illustrate how medical breakthroughs actually take place. The $800 Million Pill suggests ways that the government's role in testing new medicines could be expanded to eliminate the private sector waste driving up the cost of existing drugs. Pharmaceutical firms should be compelled to refocus their human and financial resources on true medical innovation, Goozner insists. This book is essential reading for everyone concerned about the politically charged topics of drug pricing, Medicare coverage, national health care, and the role of pharmaceutical companies in developing countries.