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The humble act of putting one foot in front of the other transcends age, geography, culture, and class, and is one of the most economical and environmentally responsible modes of transit. Yet with our modern fixation on speed, this healthy pedestrian activity has been largely left behind. Dan Rubinstein travelled throughout the US, the UK, and Canada to walk with people who saw the act not only as a form of transportation and recreation but also as a path to a better world.

In recent years "recovery" has become a sports and fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to compression sleeves, foam rollers, electrical muscle stimulators, and sleep trackers. In Good to Go, acclaimed FiveThirtyEight science writer Christie Aschwanden takes listeners on an entertaining and enlightening tour through this strange world.

Yoga practitioners know there’s more to the path than asana, or physical postures - but how do we access the deeper wisdom of yogic philosophy? More than 2,000 years ago, the legendary master Patanjali answered this question in 195 pearls of insight known as the Yoga Sutras. Now Sanskrit and Ayurveda teacher Nicolai Bachman offers The Yoga Sutras, an audio program with a fresh approach to working with Patanjali’s seminal text for guidance and inspiration on your own journey toward clarity and happiness.

Taiji (pronounced Tie-jee) is an excellent system of exercise characterized by spiraling, supple, lithe movements, but it is much more than just a mild exercise. Taiji can also be used as an effective martial art, moving meditation, a way by which blood, nerve, and lymph blockages can be reduced, as well as reducing needless tensions, thus improving health; a way to develop good balance and power, clearer thinking, smooth and more effective actions, and is even able to make one better looking.

Unfortunately, with running comes injuries, as a result of wrong information and improper training. Author Jay Dicharry was tired of getting the same treatments from doctors that didn't heal his joint and muscle pain from running, so he decided to combine different fields of clinical care, biomechanical analysis, and coaching to help you avoid common injuries and become the best runner you can be.

Aside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. And, unbelievably, she's also a former meth addict. After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came to depend on. Her only clean friend pushes her to train for a 10K with him, and surprisingly, she likes it and decides to run her first marathon after that.

Today, it feels like there are a million different apps, tools, workouts, and eating plans designed to help you lose weight. Some promise success via drastic, unlivable restrictions; others are so complex they turn losing weight into a second job. In Target 100, celebrity weight-loss coach Liz Josefsberg shows you don't have to be a slave to your weight-loss program. You don't have to count every gram of every nutrient and every calorie you eat at every meal. Believe it or not, weight loss can be simple. It can even be...fun.

The sages of Tantra have known for centuries that when you follow the path of Shakti - the sacred feminine principle personified by the goddesses of yoga - these gifts can manifest spontaneously. Yet most of us, women as well as men, have yet to experience the full potential of our inner feminine energies. When you know these powers for what they are, they heighten your capacity to open spiritually, love more deeply and fearlessly, create with greater mastery, and move through the world with skill and delight.

A. J. Jacobs tackles his most challenging experiment yet: a yearlong mission to radically improve every element of his body and mind - from his brain to his fingertips to his abs. First, he had to tackle a complicated web of diet and exercise advice, most which is nonsensical, unproven, and contradictory. Second, he had to consult a team of medical advisers. And finally, he had to subject himself, over the course of two years, to a grueling regimen of exercises and a range of diets and nutritional plans.

Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it's a chore. But as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn't have to be. Movement can and should be a source of joy. Through her trademark blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, as well as memoirs, ethnographies, and philosophers. She shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery.

Unlike the dystopian vision described in Brave New World, or the psychedelic vision described in his The Doors of Perception, in The Art of Seeing, Aldous Huxley focuses on the actual vision of the human eye. Documenting his own profound near-blindness and subsequent attempts to improve his own sight, Huxley offers a thorough instruction manual on the controversial alternative vision therapy exercises developed by W. H. Bates.

The original Born to Run ignited a global barefoot running movement, inspiring a generation to step outside and explore the world on our own two feet: Free from injuries. Free from stress. Free from overpriced shoes and gear and race fees. But how do we start? Christopher McDougall and long-time coach and running wizard Eric Orton have answered with Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide, teaching every runner, new or experienced, how to master humankind's first true superpower and tap into hidden reserves of strength and stamina.

健康や病気の話って難しくってどこか退屈。医師にしてプロの落語家、二足のわらじをはく立川らく朝が、わかりやすく楽しくお話しするオーディオブックです。Vol.8では胆石症について、じつは生活習慣病なんだということ知ってました。次のアルコールと肝臓については、無症状の脂肪肝から慢性肝炎へ、それが肝硬変へと進んで行くという怖いお話。3つ目の急性・慢性膵炎については、水道管が詰まると大変というお話から始まります。立川らく朝、杏林大学医学部を卒業後、内科医として診療に当たるも46歳で立川志らくに入門、50歳で立川流家元・立川談志に認められて二ツ目に昇進。(C)Rakuchou Tatekawa

健康や病気の話って難しくってどこか退屈。医師にしてプロの落語家、二足のわらじをはく立川らく朝が、わかりやすく楽しくお話しするオーディオブックです。Vol.6では大腸ガンの発生するメカニズムから予防まで、親切丁寧に語ります。次の心筋梗塞については、鰯の脂と血液サラサラの関係からひも解きます。3つ目の高血圧症は、血圧があまり高くなり過ぎるとばたりと倒れて救急車が来るというお話も交えて解説します。(C)Rakuchou Tatekawa

俳優・歌手・ナレーター・声優・アナウンサー といったプロが、個人レッスンを受けにいく、知る人ぞ知る人気のトレーナー『青 拓美(あお たくみ)』先生のボイスレッスンです。日頃は、プロしかみない先生が、今回初めて、皆さんに指導します。いつも先生がレッスンしているように収録したので、実際に個人レッスンを受けているような感覚を味わっていただけます。現在、ボイストレーニングをしている方も 数多くいるボイストレーナーの先生とは違う青先生のレッスンを聞けば、きっと新たな発見があります。 ◆第12章は、声の出やすい身体に鍛える。青式で重視しているストレッチを指導します。青先生の指導通り、体を動かしてみましょう。簡単そうですが、ちょっとキツイ、しっかり身体に効いてきます。プロを目指している方、自分の声に自信のない方、青拓美のボイスレッスンで、あなたも「豊かに響く声」を身に付けましょう。 ◆青 拓美 プロフィール 東京芸大声楽科卒 在学中よりポップコーラスで活躍。NHK「歌謡ホール」「紅白歌合戦」、TBS「ドリフだよ全員集合」5年間番組終了まで、他、TV、 録音等に多数参加。その中で日本語の勉強と発声法の必要を感じて演劇に参加し研鑽を積む。音楽療法の専門家として医学的に合理性のある発声訓練をすることで、より豊かな・個性的な声を伸ばすと声のプロに絶大な評価を得ている。...

健康や病気の話って難しくってどこか退屈。医師にしてプロの落語家、二足のわらじをはく立川らく朝が、わかりやすく楽しくお話しするオーディオブックです。Vol.10ではまずたばこの害について「タバコ怪談噺」と名付けてお話します。次の更年期障害については、更年期障害が起きてくるメカニズムを会社の命令系統に例え、「口うるさい働き過ぎの部長の弊害が更年期障害なのですよ」と説明しています。3つ目の漢方薬については、とかく誤解の多い漢方薬について、分かりやすくきっちりと解説しています。立川らく朝、杏林大学医学部を卒業後、内科医として診療に当たるも46歳で立川志らくに入門、50歳で立川流家元・立川談志に認められて二ツ目に昇進。(C)Rakuchou Tatekawa

Yoga nidra is the master key to initiating shifts in conscious sleep states where change happens outside of doing. In yoga nidra, you enter a state of non-doing in which transformation happens from beyond the mind rather than through the mind. This comprehensive guidebook explores the core of Yogic philosophy and modern applications of yoga nidra backed by scientific research - affirming what Yogis have known for thousands of years.

Applied polyvagal theory in yoga provides conscious breathing, vagal toning, mindful movement, and meditation practices that aid in rewiring the nervous system. Listeners will discover how to help both clients and themselves cultivate a felt sense of ease during times of safety; enhance their capacity to handle challenges with equanimity; and reclaim their ability to recover from stress swiftly and efficiently. Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga offers practitioners a new and effective way to support clients who are stuck in a trauma response mode.

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has earned its place in the hearts of so many people worldwide. This is because of its unique combination of physical exercise, relaxation, and adventure. It's no surprise that it has gained so much popularity, as it is an experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, this audiobook provides an extensive guide to SUP that covers everything you need to know to get started or explore your SUP options.

For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel—America's leading endurance sports coach—shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past age 50. In his groundbreaking book Fast After 50, Friel offers a smart approach for athletes to ward off the effects of age. Friel shows athletes how to extend their racing careers for decades—and race to win.