BE YOUR BEST You can be vegan and still perform at the top of your ability--run your fastest, lift your max, cross the finish line first. Combining dietary know-how with exercise physiology and a full workout program, this book details everything the vegan athlete needs to maintain energy and build muscle, including: *day-by-day meal plans *protein intake recommendations *the best calorie-rich foods *optimal fitness techniques *delicious meat-free, dairy-free recipes The Vegan Athlete shows how a diet of natural plant proteins, essential amino acids and carefully balanced vitamins provides more than enough nutrition to fuel a lean, strong body. Thanks to this book, you can follow a full-body program for getting and staying in shape that is truly cruelty-free.

GO BACK TO BASICS
The best way to get a strong, lean physique is to eat and work out the way nature intended. Paleo Fitness guides you through the fitness and exercise plan anthropological evidence has proven to be the most efficient, healthiest way to live--work out in the real world, for the real world. A healthy, athletic physique is as easy as tuning in to how your body evolved. This book shows how to work out with functional, playful, and primal movements for:
- improved strength, speed & stamina
- greater mobility & flexibility
- life-long fitness & good health
Packed with step-by-step exercises, a two-week meal plan and delicious, satisfying, healthy recipes, Paleo Fitness helps you use the high-intensity methods proven to increase fitness in the shortest possible time.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE ULTIMATE STRENGTH CHALLENGE?
Follow the 7-week program in this book and you'll massively increase your strength, muscle tone and overall fitness to such an extreme that you'll be able to do 50 consecutive pull-ups!
Offering several field-tested, day-by-day plans, this book has something for everyone: from beginners embarking on a new workout regimen to athletes looking to expand their strength-training options.
Packed with clear charts and helpful photos, 7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Up s tells you everything you need to know about the ultimate strength-building exercise and includes:
- Instructions on how to do a perfect pull-up
- Easy-to-follow progressive training programs
- Challenging pull-up variations

ARE YOU READY TO SCULPT YOUR ABS? Follow the 7-week program in this book and you'll massively increase the strength and muscle tone of your core, back and obliques to such an extreme that you'll be able to do 300 consecutive sit-ups. Packed with clear charts and helpful photos,7 Weeks to 300 Sit-Ups tells you everything you need to know about the ultimate exercise for your core and includes: * Instructions on how to do a perfect sit-up * Easy-to-follow progressive training programs * Added challenges for extreme strengthening Offering field-tested, day-by-day plans and more than 30 core-shredding exercises, this book has something for everyone: from beginners embarking on a new workout regimen to athletes looking to expand their strength-training options.

HARD-CORE JUMP ROPING FOR EXTREME FITNESS You certainly jumped rope as a kid, but you probably didn't realize this fun activity is also a kickass workout for shredding all the major muscles--arms, legs, butt, abs, shoulders and chest. With this book, you turn a simple jump rope into a power tool to: * Build muscle * Boost endurance * Amplify explosive power * Improve agility * Enhance overall fitness From beginning tips on proper form and picking the right rope to advanced tricks like double unders and knee tucks, Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts will teach you to jump like a pro and get in the best shape of your life.

"Learning the ins and outs of triathlon can be daunting, but 7 Weeks to a Triathlon is the perfect tool to prepare yourself for the sport whether you are a newbie or a professional. Excellent!" --Desiree Ficker, Professional Triathlete BECOME A TRIATHLETE IN JUST 7 WEEKS Follow the 7-week programs in this book, and you'll quickly gain the strength and stamina needed to complete any triathlon--sprint, standard, Olympic and even Ironman challenges. Packed with clear charts and helpful photos, 7 Weeks to a Triathlon has everything you need to know about the ultimate endurance challenge: * Easy-to-follow progressive training programs * Pro tips for each discipline--swim, bike, run * Triathlon-specific cross-training techniques * Motivational advice on pushing harder and crushing your race goal Offering field-tested, day-by-day programs and a comprehensive description of how to get through race day, this book has something for everyone, from beginners getting started in the sport to seasoned triathletes looking to take their training to the next level.

BUILD MASSIVE MUSCLES Follow the day-by-day plan in this book and you will finally achieve the body you've always wanted. Packed with clear charts and helpful photos, this book has everything you need to bulk up: *Easy-to-follow workouts *Step-by-step lifting instructions *Meal plan for maximum muscle growth The 7 Weeks to 10 Pounds of Muscle program takes less than 2 hours per week and requires just three simple ingredients: a can-do spirit, a carefully crafted exercise routine and a solid nutritional regimen. Offering field-tested programs and delicious muscle-building recipes, 7 Weeks to 10 Pounds of Muscle shows how quickly you can get strong and sculpted.

TAKE YOUR WORKOUT TO THE NEXT LEVEL Pairing weights with the BOSU(R) Balance Trainer's unique unstable platform is the ideal way to get in shape, burn fat and develop powerful, lean muscles. The lifting builds and sculpts primary muscles, while the balancing tones secondary and supporting muscles for maximum results. This book's unique program draws on the unbeatable combination to super-charge your workout with highly effective exercises: * FLYS while lying on the dome to target your chest and shred your core * CURLS while balancing on the flat side to build biceps and tone your legs * Deep-knee SQUATS with an overhead bpress to work every muscle group Packed with dozens of fully illustrated, easy-to-follow exercises, as well as day-by-day workout programs for beginners, weekend warriors and elite athletes, Weights on the BOSU(R) Balance Trainer is the ultimate guide to quickly transforming your body.

TRAIN TO CRUSH A 10K IN JUST 7 WEEKS Follow the 7-week programs in this book and you'll quickly gain the strength and stamina needed to complete any 10K--faster than you ever thought possible. More approachable than marathons but still impressive races, 10K runs are wildly popular. Packed with easy-tofollow charts and helpful photos, 7 Weeks to a 10K has everything you need to know about the balance of running speed and endurance: * Clear progressive training programs * Running-specific cross-training techniques * Hydration and pace recommendations * Motivational advice on pushing harder and crushing your race goal Offering field-tested daily programs and a comprehensive description of what to expect on race day, this book has something for everyone, from beginners getting started to seasoned runners taking their training to the next level.

GET RIPPED Clear, concise and convenient, The Gym-Free Journal is the most sure-fire way to achieve your fitness goals. By logging your daily exercise and nutrition in this helpful handbook, you're sure to stay on track with the author's 90-day program for total-body fitness. As an added benefit, none of the exercises in The Gym-Free Journal requires special equipment or a trip to the gym, so you'll be able to work every muscle group without leaving home. *Build arms and shoulders *Increase strength and endurance *Sculpt your legs and butt *Burn fat with cardio intervals

FUEL YOUR FITNESS This book shows how to perform at the top of your ability by combining its carefully constructed nutrition plan with your personal training and conditioning. Build the ideal diet to power a lean, strong physique with over 100 delicious recipes, like: * Mussels Marinara Spaghetti for Increased Glycogen * Walnut-parmesan Chicken for Maximum Protein * Peanut Butter Crunch Bars for Healthy Fats With day-by-day meal plans and advice on the best pre and post-workout nutrition, The Athlete's Cookbook details everything you need to maintain energy and build muscle, keeping you at the top of your game.

UPGRADE YOUR WORKOUT Combining plyometrics, intense circuit training, weight lifting and bodyweight exercises, this book's revolutionary programs guarantee to help you achieve a fit, toned body and peak overall fitness. The step-by-step workouts produce astounding results: *Dramatically increased power *Incredible endurance *Packed-on lean muscle *Reduced body fat Whether your goal is to drop extra weight, shave minutes off a race time or finally get ripped abs, this book is the workout partner that will push you to your full potential.

SCULPT YOUR ARMS, SHOULDERS, BACK, ABS, LEGS AND BUTT IN JUST 7 WEEKS! Follow the day-by-day plan in this book and you will finally achieve the body you've always wanted. The 7 Weeks to Getting Ripped program takes less than 2 hours per week and doesn't require any bulky gym equipment, but the workouts have the power to reshape your entire physique. Packed with clear charts and helpful photos, this book provides everything you need to get in the best shape of your life in just 7 weeks: * Effective bodyweight exercises * Fun & challenging fitness games * Step-by-step instructions * Valuable nutrition tips * Easy-to-follow programs

NO GUTS, NO GLORY Satisfy your hunger for adventure, quench that thirst for competition and prepare for the most fun you've ever had in the mud. Ultimate Obstacle Race Training introduces you to these exhilarating events with detailed descriptions of races for every level. Packed with easy-to-follow workouts and step-by-step instructions, this book will help you develop the speed and strength you'll need to crush any obstacle. Using breakthrough obstacle-specific exercises and training techniques, you'll be ready to dominate every course and celebrate as you cross the finish line. * Leap over fiery logs through red-hot flames * Crawl face-down under razor-sharp barbed wire * Scramble 100 yards up a slick mud slope * Scale a harrowing 25-foot cargo net * Endure shocking cold in a frigid, full-body ice-bath * Plummet out of control down a 50-foot water slide * Swing high in the air across a maze of hanging bars

SUPER-CHARGE YOUR WORKOUT WITH A MEDICINE BALL Tap the power of the weighted medicine ball to tone your whole body and build lean muscles and a shredded core. Medicine Ball Workouts shows how to use one of the most useful and versatile fitness tools out there to curl, press, toss and catch your way to getting in the best shape of your life. Perfect for beginners and advanced athletes alike, this book details medicine-ball exercises like: *PUSH-UPS for increased upper-body & core strength *SQUATS , LUNGES & THRUSTERS to build a strong powerful lower body *BURPEES & TOSSES to improve explosive speed & full-body power *TURKISH GET-UPS to develop flexibility & dexterity With day-by-day programs and easy-to-follow , step-by-step exercises, Medicine Ball Workouts transforms simple moves into fun, challenging and highly effective functional cross-training workouts for total-body fitness and a ripped physique. heart-pounding cardio workouts that tone the body from shoulders to toes.