Product Description: A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD.Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than ever simply by elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat? The evidence is incontrovertible: Aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance.

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (January 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316113506
• ISBN-13: 978-0316113502
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review:  
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #351 in Books

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Hardcover)

Product Description: Here is an effective and customizable program you can use to build strong, stable core muscles—the key to overall body strength, flexibility, and general well-being. These eighty-four exercises are arranged in progressive series that target specific groups of core muscles. Because the earlier, more basic exercises prepare you for the more challenging exercises that come after, this customizable program is perfect for every fitness level, from newly redeemed couch potato to competitive athlete.

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (April 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572244305
• ISBN-13: 978-1572244306
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review:  
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,627 in Books

Solid to the Core: Simple Exercises to Increase Core Strength And Flexibility (Paperback)

Product Description: The latest trend in fitness for the overworked and underexercised? The office cubicle, of course! Fitness 9 to 5 is the perfect antidote to long hours hunched over a desk and missed dates with the gym. This handy book features 75 quick and easy exercises that can be performed discreetly while sitting at a desk, standing at a file cabinet, and even on the morning commute. Coffee Pot Curls in the kitchenette build up biceps, while Stairwell Bun Blasters are sure to improve the bottom line.

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811848744
• ISBN-13: 978-0811848749
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: based on 2 reviews.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,422 in Books

Fitness 9 to 5: Easy Exercises for the Working Week (Paperback)

Product Description: "Finally- we are rolling ! In her user friendly book, Donna Gambino divulges the secrets of the magical foam roller. On a Roll @ Home guides you through over 50 exercises safely and with care. Whether you are in need of a hard-core abdominal workout, seeking that perfect stretch for tight neck, shoulder and leg muscles or yearning for a feel-good massage, the foam roller does it all. Forget all the pieces of useless fitness equipment that you bought on a whim and are vegetating in your basement: keep the roller in the living room, store one in your car and don't forget that it fits nicely in the airplane overhead bins. Join the Club of Healthy Rolling People." --Nicola Conraths-Lange, Founder of Logokinesis Publishing and author of "Survival Skills for Pilates Teachers" and "Pilates Space"

• Spiral-bound: 90 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Health Publishing; first edition (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977977900
• ISBN-13: 978-0977977901
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: based on 4 reviews.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,003 in Books

On a Roll @ Home, Home Exercises for Core Strength and Massage on the Foam Roller (Spiral-bound)

Product Description: After the phenomenal success of The Complete Book of Abs, Kurt Brungardt now targets the particular needs of women with a workout bible for every stage of life. Fully illustrated and written in a clear, conversational style, The Complete Book of Abs for Women maps the road to a trim and toned stomach, slender hips, and a healthy state of mind. Inside you’ll discover:


• Ab basics: the key concepts, techniques, and principles of abdominal training that are essential for achieving the best results
• A sustainable nine-week ab regimen—divided into three fitness levels—to strengthen and tone your abs, lower back, and deep-core muscles
• Strategies for enhancing both body and mind, from self-image and nutrition to relaxation and performance
• A complete wellness program that includes stretching, cardio workouts, and weight training
• Workouts tailored for busy working women and for exercising with a partner, plus age-specific routines for girls, teenagers, and women over fifty
• A special section on safe exercises for pregnant women—and a program for mothers who wish to get back into swimsuit shape after pregnancy
• routines for every lifestyle: from Pilates- and yoga-based workouts to gym super-sets—even an easy ab office workout that can be done at your desk
• exercises that target specific areas: lower abs, upper abs, and obliques

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Villard (April 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812969472
• ISBN-13: 978-0812969474
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: based on 8 reviews.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,656 in Books

The Complete Book of Abs for Women: The Definitive Guide for Women Who Want to Get into the Ultimate Shape (Paperback)