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The Men's health big book of exercises / by Campbell, Adam(Health and fitness writer); Bischoff, Beth.;
LSC
Subjects: Exercise for men.; Physical fitness for men.; Weight training.; Men;

Maximus body : the physical and mental training plan that shreds your body, builds serious strength, and makes you unstoppably fit / by Maximus, Bobby,author.; Easter, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The man (Bobby Maximus), the plan (his 100 workouts), and your new belief that you can radically transform your body, thanks to these new intense programs that will get you working harder than you have ever worked before."--
Subjects: Men; Bodybuilding.; Muscle strength.; Nutrition.; Physical fitness for men.; Weight training.;

10-minute strength training exercises for seniors : exercises and routines to build muscle, balance, and stamina / by Deboo, Ed,author.; Bardana, Drew,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Staying strong and flexible becomes even more important as we age. This guide to exercise for seniors makes it easy to stay in motion with short and simple exercises you can do anytime and anywhere. With clear illustrations alongside step-by-step instructions from licensed physical therapist Ed Deboo, you'll learn how to build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great in only 10 minutes per day."--
Subjects: Exercise for older people.; Isometric exercise.; Muscle strength; Physical fitness for older people.; Weight training;

Stronger : the untold story of muscle in our lives / by Gross, Michael Joseph,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-431) and index.An account of the history and science of muscle and weight training, from the Trojan War to modern-day research, highlighting how strength-building exercises can prevent and treat chronic diseases, improve quality of life, and challenge age-old biases against muscle.
Subjects: Human physiology.; Muscles.; Musculoskeletal system.;

Runner's world complete book of running : everything you need to run for weight loss, fitness, and competition / by Burfoot, Amby;
Subjects: Running; Running;
© c2009., Rodale Press,

The strength training bible for seniors : the ultimate fitness guide for the rest of your life. by Knopf, Karl G.;
Stay strong. Stay active. Stay healthy. The Strength Training Bible for Seniors is the only book you need to be fit and feel young in your fifties and beyond. Science shows us that an active lifestyle helps us flourish and is one of the keys to a long life. Strength training -- whether in your core, arms, legs or back -- is an essential component of a fitness routine regardless of your age. The Strength Training Bible for Seniors combines four books to cover all your workout stretching, core strength, weight training, and kettlebell workouts to help you build muscle, tone your body, be flexible, and be your best. The Strength Training Bible for Seniors presents functional exercises carefully adapted and tested to provide comprehensive and customizable total-body workouts for people fifty years and older. Step-by-step photos and explanatory captions make it easy for anyone from the fitness novice to the lifetime athlete to train smart and stay fit for life.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS; HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise / Stretching; SPORTS & RECREATION / Training;

The Runner's World big book of running for beginners : lose weight, get fit, and have fun! / by Van Allen, Jennifer.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Running.; Runners (Sports); Running;
© 2014., Rodale,

Stronger seniors workout program. [videorecording] / by Pringle Burnell, Anne.; Funny Action Films.;
Disc 1: Strength ; Disc 2: Stretch.Instructor: Anne Pringle Burnell.Why do Seniors choose this Anne Pringle Burnell's Stronger Seniors Stretch and Strength Program? Many say it is Anne's vibrant personality on the screen, making exercise fun and easy to follow. Others say that having other seniors in the video make them feel more confident and able to do the exercises. If you want to get started with a chair exercise program, YOU will feel confident ordering this program, knowing that you will benefit from Anne's instruction. The 'Stretch' program will gently guide you through movements that will loosen up your joints and muscles, while increasing your flexibiltity and mobility. Stretching is so important! The 'Stregth' program has 3 parts-Chair Aerobics, Weight Training in a chair, and exercises that will specifically improve your balance. Stretch and Strength covers all the bases. By following this carefully designed chair exercise program, you will meet the recommendations of doctors and health professionals to improve health and help prevent chronic illness. Stay strong!E.DVD.
Subjects: Chair exercises.; Exercise for older people.; Instructional films.; Stretching exercises.;
© c2012., Funny Action Films,

Punching above our weight : the Canadian military at war since 1867 / by Borys, David A.,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This photograph-rich history of 150 years of the Canadian military traces the evolution of the country's armed forces from a small, underfunded, poorly trained militia to the modern, effective military it is today. From the Red River Resistance and the Boer War to modern peacekeeping and the long war in Afghanistan, David A. Borys details the conflicts and operations that Canadian soldiers have served in. He highlights the key battles, decisive moments, and significant people that came to define Canada's participation and helped cement its global reputation.
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Armed Forces; Canada. Canadian Army;

Girls of flight city / by Heath, Lorraine,author.;
1941. A talented flier, Jessie Lovelace yearns for a career in aviation. When the civilian flight school in her small Texas town begins to clandestinely train British pilots for the RAF, she fights to become an instructor. But the task isn't without its perils of near-misses and death. Faced with the weight of her responsibilities, she finds solace with a British officer who knows firsthand the heavy price paid in war ... until he returns to the battles he never truly left behind. Rhonda Monroe might not be skilled in the air but can give a trainee a wild ride in a flight simulator. Fearing little, she dares to jeopardize everything for a forbidden relationship with a charismatic airman. Innocent and fun-loving Kitty Lovelace, Jessie's younger sister, adores dancing with these charming newcomers, realizing too late the risks they pose to her heart. As the war intensifies and America becomes involved, the Girls of Flight City do their part to bring a victorious end to the conflict, pouring all their energy into preparing the young cadets to take to the skies and defeat the dangers that await. And lives from both sides of the Atlantic will be forever changed by love and loss.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Great Britain. Royal Air Force; Aeronautics; Air pilots, Military; Flight training; Man-woman relationships; Women air pilots; World War, 1939-1945;

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