The activities people do have a huge effect on their health and overall quality of life. Getting enough physical exercise is actually a fairly simple process however, most people seem to be confused about what a healthy amount of exercise is and, how to even begin, in part this is due to the explosion of new exercise trends that have popped up over the past 50 years.

These new exercise and workout trends can often lead to distractions and

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"Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, a leading scholar and proselytizer for physical well-being, elucidates the political and social implications of America's exercise cult(ure). Delving into the paradox of why so many Americans are physically unfit, despite the power of the exercise industry, Petrzela shows fitness to be both a product and a marker of education, social class, wealth, power, and more. Like much in postwar American life, fitness has been privatized,...

Includes five ten-minute workouts designed for maximum results in minimum time.

Enjoy an easy Seated Tai Chi Workout for beginners at any age.

Available on DVD for the first time, follows Jane's original and new workout programs with new choreography. A great DVD for everyday includes Upper & Lower Body toning as well as an Aerobic program. This workout is fun while providing a workout challenge that instructs viewer on how they can modify the movements to increase or decrease difficulty. A perfect workout for those who are Beginners or more advanced to do together.

As the title says, this program is Easy Going. A companion piece that can be used on an off day from the more challenging Jane Fonda's Workout and Jane Fonda's New Workout, or as a daily workout for Beginners of all ages, this 50-minute workout incorporates easy to follow aerobic and ballet style movements that will work your entire body.

Ready for the next level of barre? Jennifer Galardi2s Barre Break Thru Workout will reshape the body and help bound beyond the fitness plateaus with its perfect combination of cardio, toning, and lengthening exercises. Jennifer's three-phase workout is sure to appeal to the dancer and athlete! Warm-Up: This blood-pumping mini-workout is a great way to start any routine! Hit every muscle in the body to prep for more advanced exercises throughout the...

Featuring two short daily routines that shape up and strengthen your entire body. You'll be energized in the morning, completely relaxed in the evening, and look and feel great 24 hours a day. These gentle, no-impact routines work deeply on all your muscles, and you'll see results fast! Simple to learn, safe, and effective, it provides the perfect start and finish to your day.

This book introduces beginning readers to the importance of staying active. Narrative examples and matching photos showcase different ways to move our bodies.

"No matter who you are, you can perform every exercise in this book. You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to exercise but think everything seems too difficult. You want to develop a fitness routine but don't want to be forced into something. You want simple, flexible, and effective. This book offers these features: 50 exercises that have modifications for every body type, 10 fitness routines for specific...