The latest trend in fitness for the overworked and under-exercised? 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,… [Continue Reading]

Today, more than ever, people are thinking about their cholesterol levels. But the resources they’ve had to help them be healthy were intimidating and expensive?until now. This guide is the non-intimidating, easy-to-follow, one-stop resource for managing and maintaining healthy HDL, or “good” cholesterol levels. From recognizing the risks of high cholesterol and artery blockage to… [Continue Reading]

Modern living makes weight training essential for good health. With these 50 Strength & Toning exercise cards, you’ll be able to easily follow weight training routines for overall toning and conditioning. The Strength & Toning Deck (June 2004, Chronicle Books) includes targeted exercises for upper and lower body and for core conditioning that tones up… [Continue Reading]

Walking as little as 30 minutes daily is one of the easiest, safest, and most enjoyable ways to keep in shape and reduce stress. The Walking Deck introduces simple ways to incorporate the benefits of walking into your routine, providing convenient ways to meet your health and fitness goals. Cards cover form, technique, how to… [Continue Reading]

Develop a strong and flexible body that moves with ease and grace. With these 50 Pilates exercise cards, you’ll enjoy the invigorating form of mind-body exercise that targets muscles to support good posture and long muscles. Without depending on any machines, The Pilates Deck (2003, Chronicle Books) makes exercising easy by featuring mat exercises that… [Continue Reading]

Forward By Shirley Archer Illustrations by Neryl Walker Just in time for swimsuit season, Busting Out offers a revolutionary, all-natural program to enhance the breasts. No matter what the cup size (be it double-A or double-D) or shape (post-pregnancy or pre-bikini), this handy guide puts readers on the fast track to a beautiful bust-line— without… [Continue Reading]

A healthy body, clear mind, and soaring spirit are now within reach in Pilates Fusion a holistic approach to one of the most beneficial exercise practices today. Melding the best of Pilates with Eastern philosophy, Pilates Fusion: Well-Being for Body, Mind, and Spirit (2004, Chronicle Books) features over 50 fully illustrated stretching, breathing, and mat… [Continue Reading]

As a bride, you are so busy with wedding plans: ordering the cake, finding perfect bridesmaid dresses, and organizing a guest list that you forget to prepare yourself for the big day! With The Everything Wedding Workout Book, getting in shape to walk down the aisle is a piece of cake.

Weight Training for Dummies is just about the only book that spans the knowledge gap between the two groups. It has plenty of easy-to-understand instruction for complete beginners, but there’s also a lot of information for those who’ve been training a while. In fact, some veteran gym rats may be startled by the authors’ extreme… [Continue Reading]

(2004, Adams Media) by wellness and fitness expert Shirley Archer provides everything from information on how to create a sensible diet and fitness plan to practical tips to improve your overall well-being. Your daily choices can make the difference between health and vitality and disease.  Choose health.