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	Stop Thinking About It! Winning the Emotional Battle Surrounding Food and Weight Loss	by Lori A. Williams Feb. 06, 2012	$0.99	13694 words	Sample 14%
	In Stop Thinking About It, Lori shares a simple, candid view of her experience with the emotional burden that food, diets, and a critical self-image often bring. Having traded this burden for good health and peace of mind, she is compelled to share her lessons learned with hope that those who identify with her years of frustration might also find lasting health and peace.
	Stay-Fit Buzz Unique Bodyweight Exercises	by Shaun Sinclair Feb. 01, 2012	$9.99	17119 words	Sample 20%
	We know that this may be common knowledge to most of you, and regardless of what anyone has said to you, we would like to re-inform you that... It is entirely possible to keep fit and build lean muscle mass... without the use of free weights, or even a gym! This ebook will show you exactly how to do that with the most up-to-date methods and techniques to date.
	THE BUSY MOM’S (and anyone else who thinks they don’t have time to be fit) HANDBOOK FOR FITNESS & HEALTHY EATING	by Denise Hough Jan. 31, 2012	$5.00	8930 words	Sample 15%
	This is a "how to" fitness guide for busy moms who think they don't have the time or energy to eat healthy and exercise. Unlike the many dry and monotonous technical manuals available, it uses a conversational, "tell it like it is" tone to create an entertaining, engaging handbook to help moms break through the excuses and embrace fitness as an achievable necessity.
	1-Day Diet - The Fastest “Diet” in the World!	by Jennifer Jolan Jan. 28, 2012	$29.95	11510 words	Sample 20%
	If you have ever dreamed of a way to safely and quickly lose weight while still eating the foods you love, then this new book by best-selling weight loss author Jennifer Jolan could be exactly what you're looking for. The book is called "The 1-Day Diet." And it's changing the diet and weight loss world as you know it... The best part? The diet only takes 1 to 3 days per week!
	The Art of Muscle Heavy for Women	by Lanny Muscle Heavy Donnell Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	5920 words	Sample 32%
	MuscleHeavy for Women was created for women who really want to maximumize on reaching their full potential.It's target goal is to supply readers with knowledge, confidence and weight training skills,beginning with information to help discover your specific body type.This book will help you explore exericise routines for weekly training,as well as exercises proven effective for problem areas.
	Guaranteed muscle part 2: Back exercises	by Richard Baker Jan. 22, 2012	$2.99	22579 words	Sample 25%
	Part 2 of a comprehensive guide to building muscle for the average man on the street. Following on from the science of muscular growth and techniques detailed in part 1 this book gives a complete guide to building back muscles and how to keep them growing. Exercises are fully illustrated with photographs, and tips included. Written from years of experience this book will guarantee results.
	90 Days To Your First Marathon	by Daniel Alick Jan. 20, 2012	$3.99	10633 words	Sample 20%
	"90 Days To Your First Marathon" is a clear and concise training guide offering tips and techniques to attain physical, nutritional, and mental balance for one's first marathon.
	Achieving the 315lbs Bench Press	by Lanny Muscle Heavy Donnell Jan. 13, 2012	$1.99	2262 words	Sample 25%
	This book contains information on achieving the lift that marks a milestone to weight training.Learn lifting technics and areas of concentration for improving your lift.Read how I mentally came to a 315 lbs bench press. 1 rep to 8 reps in the same day.
	Stunning walks on the South Downs	by Andy Dulson Jan. 09, 2012	$3.99	8237 words	Sample 20%
	This is a book of short circular walks with stunning views and places of interest with in the South Downs National Park. This first book is based on walks around the west side of the National Park near the city of Chichester. The walks vary in length from 3 to 6 miles and take between 2 and 3 hours to complete, most ending at a pub. All the walks have easy to follow directions and GPS coordinates.
	Collegiate Fitness-A Guide to Healthy Campus Living	by john furia Jan. 09, 2012	$3.99	24608 words	Sample 2%
	Collegiate Fitness is the ultimate two-hour fitness guide. In this newly revised best-seller edition, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert John P. Furia, M.D. presents a step-by-step program that empowers young, and not so young, adults to get in shape. Written in a "quick-read" format, the ideas are crisp, blunt, and easy to understand. Implementation is a snap. Let's get to it!
	21 Day Home Boot Camp Workout	by Kris Crepeau Jan. 05, 2012	$3.99	6825 words	Sample 20%
	The 21 Day Home Boot Camp Workout was designed to help you drop the pounds, gain strength, and lose a dress or pant size in just 30 minutes a day. The workouts are almost exclusively bodyweight exercises with no equipment needed that you can perform at home or on the go. This is an intense workout that will prove challenging for all fitness levels. Includes workouts and exercise descriptions.
	Guaranteed muscle part 1	by Richard Baker Jan. 01, 2012	$3.99	65313 words	Sample 25%
	Part 1 of a comprehensive guide to building muscle for the average man on the street. The science of muscular growth and techniques are detailed in a fun manner which will enlighten even advanced body builders and gym goes. No prior knowledge is needed as every scientific term is sensibly explained. Written from years of experience this book will guarantee results.
	The Art of Muscle Heavy	by Lanny Muscle Heavy Donnell Dec. 28, 2011	$2.99	4116 words	Sample 25%
	Inside the mind of 15 years of personal training and 28 successful years of weight training.This step-by-step guide will transform your body and also change your life. The Art of Muscle Heavy is a step by step guide to a bigger,healthier, and happier you.
	Get Off The Couch, Potato!	by Kathi Casey Dec. 22, 2011	$7.99	8643 words	Sample 15%
	This is a powerful 30 day program of easy exercises which you can begin while lying on the couch watching TV.Perfect for everyone who has put off exercising due to lack of time or lack of enthusiasm and now has packed on the excess weight.Renowned health expert Kathi Casey leads you through each day with enthusiasm and fun!
	The Darkest Hour	by Dr. Evan Fiedler Dec. 15, 2011	$4.99	13469 words	Sample 15%
	An innovative plan and compelling story of the pain & pressure in attempting to complete the preparation and execution of the full marathon that resulted in a 1st Place Age Group finish.
	Rookie Fitness Instructor Survival Tips	by Selaine Henriksen Dec. 15, 2011	$0.99	3733 words	Sample 20%
	A tip sheet for surviving that first year as a fitness instructor. What they don't teach you in a fitness course. Find out if teaching group fitness is for you!
	Tri-Dynamics - The World’s First One Page Book & World’s Best Exercise Program	by Allan J. Sweeney Dec. 09, 2011	You set the price!	1286 words	Sample 100%
	One Page Coffee Break Books condense knowledge to save time. Read, then exercise arm, leg and body muscles in a 3 minute coffee break! Gentle exercises are easily adapted for any age, fitness level, illness, or even gym athletes. Helps fitness, strength, stamina, power, energy, weight, calm, well-being, relaxation, sleep, peace, and happiness. Tell friends it’s free or by donation!
	Body, Mind & Spirit: The Awakening (Day 7:Building Your Home Gym)	by James Hackley Dec. 08, 2011	$2.99	16931 words	Sample 20%
	Making time for the gym can be the one obstacle that trips us up before we even get started. In most cases, we have to drive 20-30 minutes to get there, take five minutes to change our clothes, work out for 60 minutes (if we’re lucky), and much of this time may be spent simply waiting for equipment that folks are already using—or appear to be using.
	Body, Mind & Spirit: The Awakening (Day 6:Sweat Equity)	by James Hackley Dec. 08, 2011	$2.99	21220 words	Sample 20%
	Although activity and exercise only account for 10-15% of your daily calories burned, the true benefit of making this a regular part of your weekly routine can be found in increasing your lean muscle mass by performing resistance or strength training exercises. You can also decrease your amount of body fat by doing some form of aerobic exercise at least 3 days a week for no longer than 20 minutes.
	Exercise in Bed	by Robin Petty Dec. 07, 2011	$5.99	6223 words	Sample 35%
	Are you feeling lethargic, achy, stiff-Older than you want to feel? Just want to stay in bed some mornings? I'll let you-I even encourage it! Many things can slow you down and restrict your movement-chronic pain, fibromyalgia, old age, being overweight, arthritis. You know you should exercise but find traditional exercise too painful. Get better in bed with me! Did I say BED? I sure did!
	The FIT Chronicles: A Collection of fitness articles covering all aspects of exercise and its components	by Dan Schultz Nov. 27, 2011	$3.99	12710 words	Sample 10%
	The Fit chronicles is a collection of articles from a weekly column on exercise. Daniel J Schultz, athletic trainer and strength coach, provides his advice and information on all things exercise related. Gain a solid foundational knowledge to set up workouts from start to finish.
	The Now What? Fitness Series Collection	by Linda Burke Nov. 25, 2011	$9.99	56326 words	Sample 15%
	After releasing The Now What? Fitness Series, Burke quickly realized that she needed to bundle them in a way that would make it easier to purchase all six at once instead of having to buy them separately. Hence, The Now What? Fitness Series Collection was born. This 6-book set leaves no stone unturned in your search for hype-free, comprehensive guidance to better health and fitness.
	So You Joined A Gym...Now What? Step-by-Step Instructions & Essential Info That Truly Simplify How to Plan Your Best Gym Workouts, Including Sample Workouts!	by Linda Burke Nov. 20, 2011	$2.99	11719 words	Sample 30%
	In this fifth book of The Now What? Fitness Series, certified personal fitness trainer Linda Burke delves into working out at the gym. She explains how to structure a smart gym cardio and strength training workout that will yield twice the results in half the time as a poorly structured routine. She also covers topics such as warming up, flexibility training, what to wear and gym etiquette.
	So You Want To Work Out At Home...Now What? Step-by-Step Instructions & Essential Info That Truly Simplify How to Plan Your Best Home Workouts, Including Sample Workouts!	by Linda Burke Nov. 20, 2011	$2.99	10746 words	Sample 30%
	In this sixth book of The Now What? Fitness Series, certified personal fitness trainer Linda Burke delves into home workouts, explaining how to structure a great cardio and strength training workout including what you'll need to do this at home. She covers topics like warming up and flexibility training, as well as how to safely implement all the essentials of fitness into your home routine.
	So You Want To Strength Train...Now What? Step-by-Step Instructions & Essential Info That Truly Simplify How to Structure Your Best Strength Training Program, Including Sample Workouts!	by Linda Burke Nov. 20, 2011	$2.99	11528 words	Sample 30%
	In this third book of The Now What? Fitness Series, certified personal trainer Linda Burke delves into strength training for total fitness. She covers how to properly structure your resistance training program, including compound and isolation exercises that will streamline your workouts as well as what to eat before and after, and how to effectively implement this essential component of fitness.
	So You Want To Do Cardio...Now What? Step-by-Step Instructions & Essential Info That Truly Simplify How to Do Cardio, Including Sample Workouts!	by Linda Burke Nov. 20, 2011	$2.99	8207 words	Sample 30%
	In this second book of The Now What? Fitness Series, certified personal fitness trainer Linda Burke delves into cardiovascular fitness. Explaining the benefits and guidelines of cardiovascular fitness, she also covers topics such as target heart rate, how to properly monitor your heart rate during cardiovascular exercise, and how to safely implement this essential component of fitness.
	So You Want To Get Fit...Now What? Step-by-Step Instructions & Essential Info That Truly Simplify How to Get Fit & Stay Healthy!	by Linda Burke Nov. 19, 2011	$2.99	9412 words	Sample 30%
	In this no-hype, fact-filled book, certified personal trainer Linda Burke clearly spells out how to get fit. Beginning with explaining what constitutes a good fitness plan, Burke breaks fitness down into comprehensible concepts, giving anybody who truly wants to improve their health in profound ways the tools and knowledge to do so. This book is the first of six from The Now What? Fitness Series.
	Fitness Mosaics - A collection of articles on health and fitness	by Mark Hailey Nov. 19, 2011	$3.99	8425 words	Sample 20%
	Mark R. Hailey's collection of magazine and blog articles comes together in one book entitled Fitness Mosaics. Mark writes on a number of health and fitness topics ranging from understanding metabolism, working with weights, and knowing that you are genetically programmed to succeed in fitness… to his personal accounts of Eastern European fitness habits and the discovery of Yoga.
	The Hard Gainer Report	by Greg Sushinsky Oct. 09, 2011	$12.99	18972 words	Sample 15%
	Training and nutritional information for the most neglected group of bodybuilders: drug-free hard gainers. In this report, you’ll learn if you’re a hard gainer and why you’re a hard gainer if you are, and why you are having trouble gaining muscle and strength. Better than that, we’ll show you how you can begin to gain muscle and strength, and keep on gaining.
	Body Building from the Ground Up!	by Ken Dunn Oct. 04, 2011	$7.60	16031 words	Sample 20%
	Body Building from the Ground Up! Copyright 2011 by Ken Dunn - Smashwords Edition. Cutting Edge Insider Tips That Will Assist You in Building a Body that is Admired By All. LOOKING TRIM & TRULY - TERRIFIC. Weight training & Physical fitness! Your Complete Guide To Muscle Building.
	20 Ways to Lose MORE Weight On The YoJo Diet!	by Jamie Sutherland Sep. 29, 2011	Free!	3029 words	Sample 20%
	20 easy-to-implement ways to boost your metabolism and burn more calories while following the hugely popular YoJo Diet. The ebook is designed to motivate you in your weight loss goals while helping you get more MoJo in your YoJo!
	The YoJo Diet	by Jamie Sutherland Sep. 24, 2011	$5.99	3157 words	Sample 20%
	No more guessing. No more trying fad diets. No more buying expensive (and potentially dangerous) diet pills. Let's take the facts and run with them. It's high time to make this important change in your life. All you need to do is take the important first step and get your YoJo on!
	21st Century U.S. Military Manuals: Physical Fitness Training FM 21-20 - Exercise, Conditioning, Muscle Groups (Value-Added Professional Format Series)	by Progressive Management Sep. 06, 2011	$9.99	96135 words	Sample 20%
	Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, the Physical Fitness Training Field Manual (FM 21-20) covers physical fitness and exercise in the military.
	This is Tai Chi: 50 Essential Questions and Answers	by Paul Read Sep. 02, 2011	$2.99	17998 words	Sample 20%
	Do you want to start a class of Tai Chi - but you have a few questions you would like answered first? How long does it take to learn? Is it a martial art or health art? Is it good for your knees or your nerves? How is it useful in your daily life? If you want to know about the history, the different styles and what to look for in a class - 50 Questions and Answers is the book you need.
	Physical Culture, Personal Evolution	by Josh Leeger Sep. 01, 2011	$7.97	10259 words	Sample 20%
	A simple guidebook teaching readers how to create their own personal physical culture, through principles-based awareness, and movement.
	Four Gates to Health: Eastern Ideas and Techniques for Vital Living	by Julian Lynn Aug. 23, 2011	$11.95	18726 words	Sample 18%
	Four Gates to Health provides concise discussions of Eastern concepts and their application to everyday living. Improve your personal and professional performance by practicing the book's ideas and breathing techniques. This volume is a great addition to a nascent or an existing fitness program. Enjoy a personal transformation in outlook and attitude.
	The Natural Bodybuilding Training Manual	by Greg Sushinsky Aug. 18, 2011	$7.99	5753 words	Sample 15%
	This practical manual written by a natural bodybuilder for natural bodybuilders, shows you why natural bodybuilders need to–even must–train with methods and techniques specifically tailored to drug-free trainers, in order to reach their bodybuilding goals. The manual features both an introduction for beginners as well as information and an overview for intermediate and advanced trainers.
	Secrets to Build killer, rock hard & abs to die for	by Dennis H Aug. 03, 2011	$9.99	7941 words	Sample 10%
	Secrets to Build killer, rock hard & abs to die for... every thing you need to know to make those love handles turn into washboard abdominals to die for
	Replenishing Your Energy with Bioenergetics: Health Qigong (Jiankang Qigong)	by Charles Beaupre Aug. 02, 2011	$20.00	27966 words	Sample 15%
	This book is about health and wellness enhancement through the use of bioenergetics (the study of energy flow through living systems), namely one Chinese form called Jiankang Qigong ("Health Qigong"). The book links Jiankang Qigong to Western science, specifically quantum physics, and how this connection can facilitate transformative learning, leading to better health and wellness.
	So You Want To Start Running...Again!	by Sabre E-Books July 26, 2011	$2.99	6869 words	Sample 10%
	After not running for several years I have started running again. I know that I am not alone in my quest for get back into shape. There are a lot of us out there. My goal is going to write about the running tips that I am experiencing that have helped and continue to help me get back into running. I hope that you enjoy this booklet and find it helpful.
	Simple Workouts	by Monica P July 24, 2011	$1.00	1342 words	Sample 15%
	This article contains simple work outs for women, men, and travellers.
	A Time Based First Marathon Training Plan	by Larry Darter July 23, 2011	$2.99	6355 words	Sample 20%
	A Time based First Marathon Training Plan offers beginners an alternative training approach to the more common and frequently complicated miles-based marathon training programs available today. At the heart of the book is a simple but effective 16-week training plan where scheduled runs are given in minutes of running instead of requirements to log a given number of miles.
	Fat to Fit in 15 Mins a Day	by Lindsay McIntyre July 17, 2011	$4.99	6432 words	Sample 20%
	Starved yourself and still only managed to lose weight for moments or ended up weighing more after the diet than you did before? Spent megabucks on expensive weight loss programs, gym memberships and exercise equipment to no avail? Been embarrassed and worse still, injured trying to keep up in exercise classes. Lose weight without the sweat, pain and shame - all for the price of 2 chocolate frogs.
	Fitness for Nerds	by Kevin Lafferty July 16, 2011	$0.99	5174 words	Sample 20%
	This sounds like a joke book you might give someone to insult their athletic abilities. But Fitness for Nerds is actually a sophisticated fitness guide for smart people. Fitness for nerds provides step by step details for a proven method that helps motivate nerds to be active and fit. It requires nerd skills, but not previous athletic experience.
	30 Days Should Do It!	by Stephen J. Flitcraft July 10, 2011	$2.99	17775 words	Sample 20%
	An easy on the body beginning for anyone wanting to start a get fit or lose weight campaign. Don't Kill yourself by over-doing it at the start. Read this 30 day diary a see how easy it can be.
	Walking for Weight Loss: A Small Book for Big Results	by Joshua Duggan July 05, 2011	$0.99	4553 words	Sample 50%
	This small book reveals methods of using the world's oldest exercise to achieve maximum weight loss. The author personally lost 35 pounds, exclusively from walking. Generously and candidly, he explains how you can get big results by implementing practical strategies to lose weight.
	Breaking The Mold	by Tim Taylor July 02, 2011	$19.95	10722 words	Sample 5%
	Breaking The Mold is the latest in the series of fitness publications written by Tim Taylor focusing on exercise and fitness. This publication is geared toward the seasoned athlete as well as professional body builder, individuals expanding their body building careers as well as fitness models and advanced individuals who have hit a plateau point.
	THE ABC's OF A LEAN SCULPTED BODY	by Tim Taylor July 02, 2011	$19.95	8836 words	Sample 20%
	THE ABC'S OF A LEAN SCULPTED BODY is a book dedicated to the scientific breakdown of how adding lean muscle by strength training will speed up a persons metabolism and in turn burn up to 3500 calories a week at rest. This book took over two years to research and develop to be able provide the correct knowledge..
	The Body Bible	by Tim Taylor July 02, 2011	$19.95	14242 words	Sample 5%
	The Body Bible takes an inside look into metabolism and individual oxidation levels. The body bible is an excellent publication for the novice bodybuilder or for an individual that has reached a plateau point with their fitness goals. The book is very detail oriented and focuses directly on individual body types making it easier to attain exercise goals.
	Marathon Running: An Arm Chair Guide Full of 100 Tips to Running a Marathon	by Arm Chair Guides June 26, 2011	$7.95	5622 words	Sample 27%
	This book is your practical guide on how to have your body and mind set on running those 26.2 miles. It offers you 100 simple tips to help you take that first step in preparing for the big race. It also includes the link to where you can get exclusive access to the audio and ebook versions as well as weekly tips that will get sent straight to your inbox -- a bonus worth $76.