Best-selling author Hal Higdon offers a captivating account of the 2013 Boston Marathon from the unique vantage point of those running the race. Collected through social media messages and e-mails sent to the author, the stories of 75 runners are woven into a smooth-flowing narrative that captures both the triumph of marathon running and the tragedy of the bombing. read more
Boost your energy, build muscle, lose fat, and improve your performance with the best-selling sports nutrition guide! The fifth edition includes the latest research on hydration, vitamins, supplements, energy drinks, organic foods, and balancing carbohydrate and protein intake for exercise and competition. read more
Create nutritious meals with Nancy Clark’s Recipes for Athletes app, featuring 71 recipes searchable across calories, carbohydrate, fat, protein, special diets, and nutrient timing. read more
Renowned kettlebell expert Steve Cotter shares his training secrets in this authoritative guide. Packed with 95 basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises, Kettlebell Training provides complete coverage on getting started with kettlebells, creating customized sport-specific routines, and conditioning the whole body. read more
Powerlifters who don’t take warming up and stretching seriously are setting themselves up for disaster. Dan Austin, a 2011 Powerlifting Hall of Fame inductee, believes that many intermediate and advanced powerlifters fail to properly warm up and stretch, which will not only lead them to experience a loss in range of motion but could also cause them to suffer injuries or develop arthritis. read more
Stretching Anatomy, Second Edition, is a visual guide to 86 stretches for increasing range of motion, muscular strength, stamina, posture, and flexibility. Step-by-step instructions describe how to perform each stretch, while 110 full-color anatomical illustrations highlight the primary muscles and surrounding structures engaged. read more
