Sports & Recreation - Health & Safety

Esther Gokhale's global bestseller turns back pain treatment on its head. Many of us are told it's normal to have back pain. That disc degeneration is inevitable after 50. That arthritic changes are par for the course. However, what if back pain isn't inevitable?...

From square one to living strong--a beginner's guide to weight lifting. You don't have to hire a personal trainer to learn how to lift weights the smart, safe way. The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting is the perfect companion for men and women who...

"A cutting edge dissection--and ultimate destruction--of the myth of innate talent in the pursuit of excellence. Syed synthesizes his evidence with the precision of an academic, writes with the fluidity of a journalist, and persuades with the drive of a sportsman. Read this book...

In Climbing Through, Melissa Strong, a rock climber and restaurateur, unveils her remarkable journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being horrifically injured by electricity.Transporting readers back to her early days in New England, Strong vividly recounts her transformation from...

In Crisis on Mount Hood, author and emergency room doctor Christopher Van Tilburg looks at the history of America's oldest all-volunteer mountain rescue team, the Hood River Crag Rats, and his own three-decade commitment to search and rescue. Centered on Oregon's iconic 11,249-foot-high Mount...

It's hard keeping up with the nutritional needs for kids, and even harder getting them to actually eat many of these foods. Learn how to get your athlete on the right track.With athletic kids, there's even more to pay attention to! Most young athletes...

Inspired by Wondery's hit podcast Against the Odds--learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brinkHow to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores...

Discover what every athlete--and parent-- needs to know about the youth sports industrial complex, from training and injuries to developing bodies and navigating league politics, through the eyes of a father-daughter team that has been in your shoes. Over the last two decades, the...

Saulo Ribeiro--six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion--is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University, Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to...

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...

The seventh edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent,...

What causes an energy "bonk"? How do you avoid "cracking" on a climb? What's the best way to improve mitochondrial performance? Should you ride harder into a headwind or with a tailwind at your back - and why should crosswinds be tackled diagonally? Can...

Unlock the Secrets of Jiu-Jitsu: A Revolutionary Guide to Mastering Grappling Through Science and BiomechanicsScientific Jiu-Jitsu A Unified Theory of Grappling offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding and mastering the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.This book delves into the science behind grappling, presenting a unified...

From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The...

No one knows what the next disaster will be: earthquake, Coronavirus, flu epidemic, flood, terrorist attack. But everyone should know how to survive a medical emergency if a medical professional isn't available. From Dr. Joe Alton and Amy Alton ARNP comes an updated edition...

A practical, empowering guide to mastering water and fire--the two essential survival skills in the outdoors New York Times bestselling author and survival expert Timothy MacWelch delivers an authoritative, field-tested guide to securing safe drinking water and building reliable fire in almost any environment....