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52 Ways to Walk
by Annabel Streets • 2022
52 research-backed walks to boost memory, mood, metabolism, and awe, one week at a time.
3.93
2k+
52 Ways to Walk Summary
52 Ways to Walk 93%
52 research-backed walks to boost memory, mood, metabolism, and awe, one week at a time.
by Annabel Streets 2022
3.93
2k+ ratings
Built to Move
by Kelly Starrett • 2023
Ten simple self-tests that find what modern life stiffens, and the daily habits that fix it.
4.23
6k+
Built to Move Summary
Built to Move 91%
Ten simple self-tests that find what modern life stiffens, and the daily habits that fix it.
by Kelly Starrett 2023
4.23
6k+ ratings
Run Your Butt Off!
by Sarah Lorge Butler • 2011
Walk first, run later: a gradual plan that turns non-athletes into runners while shedding pounds.
3.75
559
Run Your Butt Off! Summary
Run Your Butt Off! 90%
Walk first, run later: a gradual plan that turns non-athletes into runners while shedding pounds.
by Sarah Lorge Butler 2011
3.75
559 ratings
The Big Book of Health and Fitness
by Philip Maffetone • 2012
Train slower, eat real food, and let a heart monitor tell you when you're overdoing it.
4.15
177
The Big Book of Health and Fitness Summary
The Big Book of Health and Fitness 90%
Train slower, eat real food, and let a heart monitor tell you when you're overdoing it.
by Philip Maffetone 2012
4.15
177 ratings
How to Walk
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2013
Walking is the meditation you're already doing. Here's how to actually arrive.
4.16
3k+
How to Walk Summary
How to Walk 90%
Walking is the meditation you're already doing. Here's how to actually arrive.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2013
4.16
3k+ ratings
The Maffetone Method
by Philip Maffetone • 1999
Why training slower makes you faster, and the simple formula that sets your perfect pace.
3.97
535
The Maffetone Method Summary
The Maffetone Method 90%
Why training slower makes you faster, and the simple formula that sets your perfect pace.
by Philip Maffetone 1999
3.97
535 ratings
The Body Reset Diet
by Harley Pasternak M.Sc. • 2021
Three smoothies a day, tapering to one: a 15-day blender plan to restart a stalled metabolism.
3.92
123
The Body Reset Diet Summary
The Body Reset Diet 89%
Three smoothies a day, tapering to one: a 15-day blender plan to restart a stalled metabolism.
by Harley Pasternak M.Sc. 2021
3.92
123 ratings
Movement Matters
by Katy Bowman • 2016
Movement is biology, not exercise. The true cost of outsourcing it reaches beyond your body.
4.28
850
Movement Matters Summary
Movement Matters 89%
Movement is biology, not exercise. The true cost of outsourcing it reaches beyond your body.
by Katy Bowman 2016
4.28
850 ratings
Sitting Kills, Moving Heals
by Joan Vernikos • 2011
Astronauts deteriorate in space. Your chair causes the same damage. More gym time won't fix it.
3.69
245
Sitting Kills, Moving Heals Summary
Sitting Kills, Moving Heals 89%
Astronauts deteriorate in space. Your chair causes the same damage. More gym time won't fix it.
by Joan Vernikos 2011
3.69
245 ratings
Exercise for Mood and Anxiety
by Michael W. Otto • 2011
Exercise can rival medication for depression. The challenge is staying with it; here is how.
3.96
230
Exercise for Mood and Anxiety Summary
Exercise for Mood and Anxiety 89%
Exercise can rival medication for depression. The challenge is staying with it; here is how.
by Michael W. Otto 2011
3.96
230 ratings
6-Minute Fitness at 60+
by Jonathan Su • 2020
Six minutes, twice daily, at home: the workout that rebuilds strength and balance after 60.
4.22
417
6-Minute Fitness at 60+ Summary
6-Minute Fitness at 60+ 89%
Six minutes, twice daily, at home: the workout that rebuilds strength and balance after 60.
by Jonathan Su 2020
4.22
417 ratings
Move The Body, Heal The Mind
by Jennifer Heisz • 2022
Why exercise works like antidepressants: a neuroscientist's guide and a starter plan for gym haters.
3.81
2k+
Move The Body, Heal The Mind Summary
Move The Body, Heal The Mind 89%
Why exercise works like antidepressants: a neuroscientist's guide and a starter plan for gym haters.
by Jennifer Heisz 2022
3.81
2k+ ratings
The Body Reset Diet
by Harley Pasternak • 2013
A 15-day smoothie-to-solid-food plan that works with your metabolism, not against it.
3.78
700
The Body Reset Diet Summary
The Body Reset Diet 89%
A 15-day smoothie-to-solid-food plan that works with your metabolism, not against it.
by Harley Pasternak 2013
3.78
700 ratings
The One-Minute Workout
by Martin Gibala • 2017
Long cardio may be unnecessary. The lab data behind the shortest effective workout.
4.06
854
The One-Minute Workout Summary
The One-Minute Workout 89%
Long cardio may be unnecessary. The lab data behind the shortest effective workout.
by Martin Gibala 2017
4.06
854 ratings
Younger Next Year
by Henry S. Lodge M.D. • 2015
The six-day workout plan that reverses biological aging: the exact exercises and why they work.
4.13
559
Younger Next Year Summary
Younger Next Year 89%
The six-day workout plan that reverses biological aging: the exact exercises and why they work.
by Henry S. Lodge M.D. 2015
4.13
559 ratings
Move More At Your Desk
by Kerrie-Anne Bradley • 2022
Back pain doesn't need a gym. It needs tiny movements scattered across your workday.
3.70
53
Move More At Your Desk Summary
Move More At Your Desk 89%
Back pain doesn't need a gym. It needs tiny movements scattered across your workday.
by Kerrie-Anne Bradley 2022
3.70
53 ratings
365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life
by Joey Thurman • 2016
Food, sleep, training: a tip for every day that compounds into a healthier, stronger body.
3.86
7
365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life Summary
365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life 89%
Food, sleep, training: a tip for every day that compounds into a healthier, stronger body.
by Joey Thurman 2016
3.86
7 ratings
Stretching to Stay Young
by Jessica Matthews • 2016
Years of sitting have stiffened your body; daily stretching can undo the damage in minutes.
4.05
433
Stretching to Stay Young Summary
Stretching to Stay Young 89%
Years of sitting have stiffened your body; daily stretching can undo the damage in minutes.
by Jessica Matthews 2016
4.05
433 ratings
Aging Backwards
by Miranda Esmonde-White • 2014
A 30-minute daily routine that works all 620 muscles, using lengthening movements to reverse aging.
3.87
1k+
Aging Backwards Summary
Aging Backwards 89%
A 30-minute daily routine that works all 620 muscles, using lengthening movements to reverse aging.
by Miranda Esmonde-White 2014
3.87
1k+ ratings
Rethink Your Position
by Katy Bowman • 2023
The gym can't fix what your daily posture breaks. A biomechanist shows what can.
4.25
286
Rethink Your Position Summary
Rethink Your Position 89%
The gym can't fix what your daily posture breaks. A biomechanist shows what can.
by Katy Bowman 2023
4.25
286 ratings
Your Guide to Forest Bathing
by M. Amos Clifford • 2018
Step into the woods and do nothing. The trees, it turns out, take care of the rest.
3.67
1k+
Your Guide to Forest Bathing Summary
Your Guide to Forest Bathing 89%
Step into the woods and do nothing. The trees, it turns out, take care of the rest.
by M. Amos Clifford 2018
3.67
1k+ ratings
The Body Book
by Cameron Díaz • 2013
A star's guide to real food, strength, and the body wisdom no diet ever teaches.
3.75
8k+
The Body Book Summary
The Body Book 89%
A star's guide to real food, strength, and the body wisdom no diet ever teaches.
by Cameron Díaz 2013
3.75
8k+ ratings
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion
by Pete Egoscue • 1992
Chronic pain usually signals misalignment, not injury. Fix your movement patterns and it fades.
4.22
458
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion Summary
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion 89%
Chronic pain usually signals misalignment, not injury. Fix your movement patterns and it fades.
by Pete Egoscue 1992
4.22
458 ratings
Fitness Independence
by Matt Schifferle • 2016
Most fitness programs sell you things you don't need. The fundamentals that work, on your terms.
4.09
133
Fitness Independence Summary
Fitness Independence 89%
Most fitness programs sell you things you don't need. The fundamentals that work, on your terms.
by Matt Schifferle 2016
4.09
133 ratings
Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology
by Joseph H. Pilates • 1945
Modern life is stiffening your body. The 1945 antidote: controlled breath and a spine that bends.
4.22
703
Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology Summary
Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology 89%
Modern life is stiffening your body. The 1945 antidote: controlled breath and a spine that bends.
by Joseph H. Pilates 1945
4.22
703 ratings
The First 20 Minutes
by Gretchen Reynolds • 2012
Why moderate, steady exercise beats brutal workouts, and how the right recovery fuels aging well.
3.80
5k+
The First 20 Minutes Summary
The First 20 Minutes 89%
Why moderate, steady exercise beats brutal workouts, and how the right recovery fuels aging well.
by Gretchen Reynolds 2012
3.80
5k+ ratings
Earthing
by Clinton Ober • 2010
Bare skin on ground transfers electrons that neutralize inflammation. Modern shoes stopped the flow.
3.97
2k+
Earthing Summary
Earthing 89%
Bare skin on ground transfers electrons that neutralize inflammation. Modern shoes stopped the flow.
by Clinton Ober 2010
3.97
2k+ ratings
Forever Painless
by Miranda Esmonde-White • 2016
Shut off chronic pain by rebalancing your body’s fascia and muscles with a half-hour daily practice.
3.74
276
Forever Painless Summary
Forever Painless 89%
Shut off chronic pain by rebalancing your body’s fascia and muscles with a half-hour daily practice.
by Miranda Esmonde-White 2016
3.74
276 ratings
The Longevity Plan
by John D. Day • 2017
One in a hundred people reaches 100 in this Chinese village. A cardiologist reveals how.
4.11
597
The Longevity Plan Summary
The Longevity Plan 89%
One in a hundred people reaches 100 in this Chinese village. A cardiologist reveals how.
by John D. Day 2017
4.11
597 ratings
Move Your DNA
by Katy Bowman • 2014
Your body starves for motion it no longer gets; exercise alone isn't the answer.
4.35
3k+
Move Your DNA Summary
Move Your DNA 89%
Your body starves for motion it no longer gets; exercise alone isn't the answer.
by Katy Bowman 2014
4.35
3k+ ratings
The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick
by Gene Stone • 2010
Caloric restriction, cold showers, and the other ancient secrets of people who never fall ill.
3.43
705
The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick Summary
The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick 89%
Caloric restriction, cold showers, and the other ancient secrets of people who never fall ill.
by Gene Stone 2010
3.43
705 ratings
True to Form
by Eric Goodman • 2016
Sitting compresses your spine and causes chronic pain; a ten-minute daily practice reverses it.
3.85
299
True to Form Summary
True to Form 88%
Sitting compresses your spine and causes chronic pain; a ten-minute daily practice reverses it.
by Eric Goodman 2016
3.85
299 ratings
Walking With Plato
by Gary Hayden • 2016
One thousand miles on foot with a wife and a well-worn copy of Plato.
3.64
320
Walking With Plato Summary
Walking With Plato 88%
One thousand miles on foot with a wife and a well-worn copy of Plato.
by Gary Hayden 2016
3.64
320 ratings
FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL
by Vinnie Tortorich • 2013
A veteran trainer's blunt rule for clients who've tried everything: no sugar, no grains.
3.90
2k+
FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL Summary
FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL 88%
A veteran trainer's blunt rule for clients who've tried everything: no sugar, no grains.
by Vinnie Tortorich 2013
3.90
2k+ ratings
Deep Fitness
by Philip Shepherd • 2021
Thirty minutes a week, one set to failure: the science and the presence that change everything.
3.86
154
Deep Fitness Summary
Deep Fitness 88%
Thirty minutes a week, one set to failure: the science and the presence that change everything.
by Philip Shepherd 2021
3.86
154 ratings
Calisthenics for Beginners
by Matt Schifferle • 2020
No gym, no weights: a bodyweight system that scales from first push-up to full body control.
3.92
201
Calisthenics for Beginners Summary
Calisthenics for Beginners 88%
No gym, no weights: a bodyweight system that scales from first push-up to full body control.
by Matt Schifferle 2020
3.92
201 ratings
The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer
by Bertil Marklund • 2016
Your genes only account for a quarter of how long you live. Ten habits cover the rest.
3.15
1k+
The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer Summary
The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer 88%
Your genes only account for a quarter of how long you live. Ten habits cover the rest.
by Bertil Marklund 2016
3.15
1k+ ratings
Treat Your Own Knees
by Jim Johnson • 2003
Most knee pain isn't structural damage. Four trainable functions restore it, starting with a pillow.
4.01
243
Treat Your Own Knees Summary
Treat Your Own Knees 88%
Most knee pain isn't structural damage. Four trainable functions restore it, starting with a pillow.
by Jim Johnson 2003
4.01
243 ratings
ChiRunning
by Danny Dreyer • 2004
Replace leg strain with alignment: T'ai Chi teaches the body to run on gravity, not force.
3.74
8k+
ChiRunning Summary
ChiRunning 88%
Replace leg strain with alignment: T'ai Chi teaches the body to run on gravity, not force.
by Danny Dreyer 2004
3.74
8k+ ratings
The Mind-Body Method
by Anders Hansen • 2024
Your brain evolved for motion. A sedentary life is quietly dismantling your focus, mood, and memory.
3.94
122
The Mind-Body Method Summary
The Mind-Body Method 88%
Your brain evolved for motion. A sedentary life is quietly dismantling your focus, mood, and memory.
by Anders Hansen 2024
3.94
122 ratings
ACSM's Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription
by American College of Sports Medicine • 2000
One size fails every body. The evidence-based guide to individualized exercise prescription.
4.28
264
ACSM's Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription Summary
ACSM's Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription 88%
One size fails every body. The evidence-based guide to individualized exercise prescription.
by American College of Sports Medicine 2000
4.28
264 ratings
The Calorie Myth
by Jonathan Bailor • 2013
High-quality food resets your weight thermostat, so you can eat more and still lose.
3.85
2k+
The Calorie Myth Summary
The Calorie Myth 88%
High-quality food resets your weight thermostat, so you can eat more and still lose.
by Jonathan Bailor 2013
3.85
2k+ ratings
Not a Diet Book
by James Smith • 2020
The fitness industry sold you complexity. A trainer hands back the four things you actually need.
4.09
6k+
Not a Diet Book Summary
Not a Diet Book 88%
The fitness industry sold you complexity. A trainer hands back the four things you actually need.
by James Smith 2020
4.09
6k+ ratings
The Seven Pillars of Health (Library Edition)
by Don Colbert • 2006
Your body repairs itself nightly. A physician's guide to the daily habits that boost that capacity.
3.99
460
The Seven Pillars of Health (Library Edition) Summary
The Seven Pillars of Health (Library Edition) 88%
Your body repairs itself nightly. A physician's guide to the daily habits that boost that capacity.
by Don Colbert 2006
3.99
460 ratings
Back Mechanic
by Stuart McGill • 2015
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
4.50
2k+
Back Mechanic Summary
Back Mechanic 88%
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
by Stuart McGill 2015
4.50
2k+ ratings
Forever Strong
by Gabrielle Lyon • 2023
The organ that controls your aging, and the daily protein target that feeds it.
3.74
6k+
Forever Strong Summary
Forever Strong 88%
The organ that controls your aging, and the daily protein target that feeds it.
by Gabrielle Lyon 2023
3.74
6k+ ratings
Eat Move Sleep
by Tom Rath • 2013
Small daily choices about eating, moving, and sleeping beat any extreme health regimen.
3.59
8k+
Eat Move Sleep Summary
Eat Move Sleep 88%
Small daily choices about eating, moving, and sleeping beat any extreme health regimen.
by Tom Rath 2013
3.59
8k+ ratings
No Need for Speed
by John Bingham • 2002
Running for people who hate running: a joyful, pain-free path to lifelong fitness.
4.02
829
No Need for Speed Summary
No Need for Speed 88%
Running for people who hate running: a joyful, pain-free path to lifelong fitness.
by John Bingham 2002
4.02
829 ratings
The Resistance Training Revolution
by Sal Di Stefano • 2021
Cardio slows your resting metabolism. Lifting speeds it up. One hour a week, no treadmill.
4.2
1k+
The Resistance Training Revolution Summary
The Resistance Training Revolution 88%
Cardio slows your resting metabolism. Lifting speeds it up. One hour a week, no treadmill.
by Sal Di Stefano 2021
4.2
1k+ ratings
The Blue Zones
by Dan Buettner • 2008
In four pockets of the world, people routinely hit 100. The common thread isn't willpower.
4.07
14k+
The Blue Zones Summary
The Blue Zones 88%
In four pockets of the world, people routinely hit 100. The common thread isn't willpower.
by Dan Buettner 2008
4.07
14k+ ratings
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