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Marathon and Half Marathon
The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as a means of getting fit. Whatever the motive, these are testing endurance events requiring serious preparation. Now in its second edition, Marathon and Half Marathon - A Training Guide is essential reading for anyone intending to enter a half or full marathon. Written by a highly experienced personal trainer who has helped hundreds of runners achieve their own personal goal, this acclaimed and best-selling book has everything you need, from advice on what to wear to staying fit during those long...
Trail Running
Trail Running helps advise runners how to make the transition from road running to off road running, whether your intention is purely for fun or to take part in specialist off road events. The popularity of running has never been greater and with thousands of everyday people taking in conventional 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon road running events, there seems to be a natural desire to seek other arguably more challenging forms of running. Including: - Information about the importance of specialist running gear required - Specialist exercises to strengthen stabilising muscles, e.g. glutes, core, to counteract the uneven running surface and prevent injury - Nutritional requirements, particularly for long distance trail runs and the importance of the correct fluid and food to carry with you - Common injuries contracted during trail running and how to prevent/treat them - List of popular trail running events - both national and International - Examples of training sessions and how certain sessions can help improve the highly specific fitness requirements of off road running
From Flab to Fab
Trying to figure out the best way to get fit and stay in shape is a constant challenge, and one which is made all the more difficult by the vast array of health and nutrition information peddled to us by the media. But how much of this information should we take on board and how much of it should we disregard? Every day, top personal trainer Graeme Hilditch gives advice to his clients on the best ways to get in shape and stay fit. The questions they ask him range from whether weight training gives women big muscles to whether protein is fattening - and here, at last, he sets the record straight on 150 of the most common myths. Follow his straight-talking, light-hearted advice and you will soon be well on the way to leading a fit and healthy life.
5k and 10k
A manual that provides support, guidance and information for race novices planning to undertake a 5k or 10k run. Takes you through all the necessary steps for training and preparation, right up to race day and beyond.
Is it Just Me Or are Sit-ups a Waste of Time?
A personal trainer explores 150 common diet and exercise myths and offers advice on how to exercise, lose weight, and have a more nutritious diet.
Superstar Fitness
The gulf between the dedicated professional soccer player and the recreational 6-a-side player seems wider than ever--while billion-pound Premiership teams enjoy million-pound training facilities, 24-hour support, and high-tech nutritional programs, the average Sunday league player might as well be hacking away in a different universe. However, this no longer needs to be the case. Some of the beautiful game's finest experts have pooled their talents, gained through years of working at the highest reaches of the sport, into this guide for amateur athletes. Essential knowledge collected here includes how to realistically tailor fitness, diet, and warm-up regimes to radically improve performance at any level of ability, both on the pitch and in everyday life.
Trail Running
The ideal resource to inspire, enthuse and educate runners new to the burgeoning discipline of off-road running.
5k and 10k
Everyone knows someone who has recently taken part in a 5k or 10k charity run, and jogging and running are as popular as ever. This accessible book is designed for those novice runners who plan to take part in a 5k or 10k race - whether running, jogging or even walking the course. In aid of Cancer Research UK, whose annual 'Race for Life' events have become incredibly popular, it contains a wealth of vital information. From the basics like starting training and what to wear, to staying motivated and what to do on race day, it offers friendly guidance to help novice runners prepare for their race and enjoy themselves in the process. Graeme has planned flexible training plans to suit all levels of fitness and commitment as well as giving advice on avoiding injuries. This is a book for every runner: those taking part in one of the hundreds of different charity events each year; people hoping to improve their health or reduce their waistline; and those who simply want to get round a course in one piece. Whatever the reader wants from their race, this book will set them on the road to success.
Trail and Mountain Running
Trail and Mountain Running is a practical guide for runners designed to help those who are already running off road and wanting to improve their performance, to try longer or rougher terrain with confidence, and those who simply want to venture from roads onto trails and mountain paths for the first time. Divided into three sections, the book covers: Training fundamentals - giving you all the knowledge you need to run off road in terms of training programme, looking after your body, kit and equipment and staying safe in the environment. Racing - providing more detailed advice about what to do pre, during and post race to maximize performance. Optimizing performance - more advanced informatio...
Lee's Synopsis of Anaesthesia - E-Book
An iconic textbook having its own place in the subject of Anaesthesia. Most suitable as a quick source of information during ward posting and for revision during exams. The book is divided into sections that cover patient preparation for anaesthesia, techniques of anaesthesia, post-operative care and pain management, regional anaesthesia and anaesthesia for specific procedures and situations. The textbook to have at hand. Fully updated edition. A pocket sized ‘know it all’ that provides a comprehensive coverage of every aspect of anaesthesia. Written by a distinguished team of specialist anaesthetists in a clear, concise and readable style with frequent use of bullet lists, colour illustrations, tables and summary boxes. Dictionary of rare medical diseases (separate lists for adult and paediatric) given in the appendices.
