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#BroaderBookshelf 2022: Self-Improvement (Improve & Shake-Up Your Physical Activity)

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, January 06, 2022

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Looking for ways to improve various areas in your life? Check out these titles to find a new physical activity. 

Archery

Archery

Published in 2012
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Easy Karate

Easy Karate

Published in 2006
Helps increase strength, develop flexibility, and improve mental and physical discipline! Learn the technique, history, and philosophy of the ancient art of Karate with Easy Karate, an introductory course packed with instructive video that lets you study at your own pace. Watch godan (5fth degree) martial artist Brad Jones demonstrate fundamental forms and precise techniques for the beginning student. Learn about stances, target areas, kata and basic sparring. Covers important vocabulary. Includes warmup and practice instructions. Easy-to-use menu with individual scene selection. Provides multiple views of three common forms.
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Easy Tai Chi

Easy Tai Chi

Published in 2006
Helps you relax, develop flexibility, and achieve harmony of mind and body. Follow along as an expert, skilled in teaching and competition, shows you the basics of Tai Chi, one of the world's most ancient and popular martial arts. Tai Chi emphasizes harmony of mind and body, it can help you develop flexibility, ease away tensions, and enhance both relaxation and concentration. Find out why Tai Chi has been practiced for so long, with this easy-to-use interactive guide.
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Keeping Fit in Your 50s. Aerobics.

Keeping Fit in Your 50s. Aerobics.

Published in 2004
This segment focuses on aerobics.
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Meditation for Beginners.

Meditation for Beginners.

Published in 2012
This DVD will take you through different meditations, each designed to still the mind and calm the senses.
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DVD
 
Yoga.

Yoga.

Published in 2010
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Music CD
 
Beginner's Guide to Tai Chi

Beginner's Guide to Tai Chi

Austin, Andrew.
Published in 2004
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Book
 
My First Yoga

My First Yoga

Fun and Simple Yoga Poses for Babies and Toddlers
Beets, Sally, author, editor.
Published in 2020
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Hiking & Backpacking

Hiking & Backpacking

Berger, Karen, 1959-
Published in 2005
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T'ai Chi for Seniors

T'ai Chi for Seniors

How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace
Bonifonte, Philip, 1958-
Published in 2004
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Soccer--equipment

Soccer--equipment

Bonney, Barbara, 1955-
Published in 1997
Describes specific equipment required to play the game of soccer; such items include the ball, shoes, shinguards and socks, a uniform, corner flags and cones, and the goal.
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Soccer--skills

Soccer--skills

Bonney, Barbara, 1955-
Published in 1997
Describes trapping, heading, volleying, passing, juggling, and other specific skills required to play the game of soccer.
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Book
 
The Rough Guide to Running

The Rough Guide to Running

Bradley, Lloyd, 1955-
Published in 2007
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Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Brecher, Paul.
Published in 2000
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Book
 
Soothe. Volume 3

Soothe. Volume 3

Music for Peaceful Relaxation
Brickman, Jim, composer, performer.
Published in 2017
Jim Brickman offers up the latest installment in his Sooth series, with a continuous string of music, melodies, and moments of calm that help listeners to relax and unwind.
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The Principles of Running

The Principles of Running

Practical Lessons from My First 100,000 Miles
Burfoot, Amby.
Published in 1999
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Meditation

Meditation

Burk, Domyo Sater, author.
Published in 2016
"Meditation enables you to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect your mind, body, and soul. Covering a variety of types of meditations, each with practices and exercises to deepen your practice, this helpful guide leads you on the path to improved health and well-being,"--page [4] of cover.
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Yoga.

Yoga.

Burrill, Jenny/ Kushnir, Hilli (ILT)
Published in 2020
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Swimming

Swimming

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook

The Fitness Instructor's Handbook

A Professional's Complete Guide to Health and Fitness
Coulson, Morc, author.
Published in 2014
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. This new edition has been fully updated and covers every component of the industry standards, offering the perfect blend of theory and practice for every aspect of health and fitness.
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Pilates

Pilates

Eisen, Isabel (Pilates instructor)
Published in 2015
Pilates shows you how to improve your physical stability, strength, and flexibility while keeping your body and mind aligned. This user-friendly book contains a comprehensive introduction to Pilates, detailed anatomical illustrations of the muscles used in each exercise, variations to increase or lessen the challenge, and a bonus poster featuring anatomical diagrams and an easy-to-follow Pilates sequence. The range of Pilates mat sequences give you a total workout that engages the core, back, legs, and arms, so anyone can tailor a program to suit their fitness requirements. Improve posture, build strength and flexibility, look great, and feel amazing with Anatomy of Fitness: Pilates!
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Swimming

Swimming

Fox, Martha Capwell.
Published in 2003
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Cycling

Cycling

Garrett, Greg.
Published in 2003
Brad Cannon wrote a Civil War bestseller five years ago; since then, hasn't written a word. Instead, he spends his days bicycling along hot Texas roads, eating chicken-fried steak with his baseball-philosopher buddies, and courting a series of women whose lives he seems to drift in and out of like the tide.
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Running

Running

Gifford, Clive.
Published in 2010
"An introduction to running, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
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Swimming

Swimming

Gifford, Clive.
Published in 2010
"An introduction to swimming, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
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Swimming

Swimming

Gifford, Clive.
Published in 2009
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Dancing

Dancing

Hamilton, Laurell K., author.
Published in 2013
For most people, summer barbecues are nothing to be afraid of. But Anita isn't exactly plain vanilla, and neither is her love life. So it takes a special kind of courage to attend a barbecue thrown by her friend Sergeant Zerbrowski. Walking into a backyard full of cops and their families with wereleopards Micah and Nathaniel both looking gorgeous on her arm won't be easy, even with almost-four-year-old Matthew Vespucci to break the ice. Anita is determined to have a good time with her family, just like everyone else. But it doesn't take long for tensions to rise among the adults and kids. And Anita will learn that gossip and innuendo can be just as dangerous as anything the undead can throw at her.
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Yoga and the Twelve-step Path

Yoga and the Twelve-step Path

Hawk, Kyczy.
Published in 2012
Based on the author's experiences recovering from substance abuse addiction, introduces yoga as an option for the twelve-step program's eleventh step, which focuses on prayer and meditation.
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Running

Running

Hoffman, Cara, author.
Published in 2017
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Karate

Karate

Hughes, Morgan, 1957-
Published in 2004
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Karate

Karate

Karapetkova, Holly.
Published in 2010
Explains the basic rules, skills, and clothing needed to practice karate and encourages children to be active.
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Core Fitness

Core Fitness

Liebman, Hollis Lance.
Published in 2015
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Basketball--court & Equipment

Basketball--court & Equipment

Lloyd, Bryant, 1942-
Published in 1997
Describes the composition and layout of the floor on which basketball games are played and the balls, backboards, uniforms, and shoes used in games.
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Basketball--rules of the Game

Basketball--rules of the Game

Lloyd, Bryant, 1942-
Published in 1997
Provides a simple introduction to the game of basketball, covering layout of the court, rules of play, scoring, and terminology.
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Basketball--the Defense

Basketball--the Defense

Lloyd, Bryant, 1942-
Published in 1997
Discusses the basics in basketball defense, covering such aspects as man-to-man defense and zone defense and the work of guards, forwards, and the center.
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Basketball--the Fundamentals

Basketball--the Fundamentals

Lloyd, Bryant, 1942-
Published in 1997
Explores the basics of basketball, including the rules, origin, and necessary skills.
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Basketball--the Offense

Basketball--the Offense

Lloyd, Bryant, 1942-
Published in 1997
Discusses the basics in basketball offense, covering such aspects as style and tempo and the work of guards, forwards, and the center.
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Hiking

Hiking

Lundgren, Julie K.
Published in 2010
Introduces hiking and describes the equipment, skills, and safety measures associated with the activity.
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Swimming

Swimming

Maurer, Tracy Nelson, 1965-
Published in 2010
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The Complete Book of Tai Chi

The Complete Book of Tai Chi

McFarlane, Stewart.
Published in 1999
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Swimming Anatomy

Swimming Anatomy

Your Illustrated Guide for Swimming Strength, Speed, and Endurance
McLeod, Ian.
Published in 2010
Provides a visual perspective on swimmers' muscles and how they are developed and includes seventy-four effective swimming exercises.
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Yoga

Yoga

Oren, Goldie Karpel, author.
Published in 2015
"This indispensable guide to yoga gives an in-depth description of asanas (postures) and the spiritual and mental discipline required to practice them. The clear how-to steps help readers learn all about physical movement, breathing, nutrition, fitness, and anatomy."--Provided by publisher.
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Hiking

Hiking

Richardson, Gillian.
Published in 2008
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Karate

Karate

Smit, Sanette, 1952-
Published in 2001
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Running

Running

Sylvester, Natalia, author.
Published in 2020
"When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz's father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when you stop seeing your dad as your hero-while the whole country is watching"-- Provided by publisher.
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Yoga Body & Mind Handbook

Yoga Body & Mind Handbook

Easy Poses and Guided Meditations
Tarkeshi, Jasmine, author.
Published in 2017
"Written specifically with the beginner in mind, the Yoga Body & Mind Handbook is Jasmine's encouraging introduction to essential yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditations."--Amazon.com
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Knack Hiking & Backpacking

Knack Hiking & Backpacking

A Complete Illustrated Guide
Tilton, Buck.
Published in 2009
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Meditación

Meditación

Cómo Dejar Atrás Las Tensiones Y El Estrés Y Alcanzar La Paz Interior
Weiss, Brian L. (Brian Leslie), 1944-
Published in 2013
"La meditación es una técnica que puede emplearse para experimentar la paz interior y que nos permite replantearnos nuestra visión sobre lo que nos rodea, incluso sobre nosotros mismos. Practicarla nos ayuda a confiar en nuestra capacidad para utilizar nuestras energias para purificar el cuerpo y la mente, y nos ayuda a descubrir y desarrollar nuestra espiritualidad. Para ayudarnos en la practica de la meditación, el doctor Brian Weiss ha escrito este libro. Meditación incluye las tecnicas que el doctor Weiss utiliza con sus pacientes para ayudarles a vencer el insomnio, la ansiedad, las fobias, problemas de peso y enfermedades. La meditación también puede reducir la tensión arterial, reforzar el sistema inmunológico y reducir el estrés. Este libro constituye el primer paso para conseguir que el viaje de la vida sea más relajado y lleno de paz."--Book jacket.
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Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Wollering, Loretta.
Published in 2015
"This illustrated guidebook introduces readers to the time-honored art of tai chi. It offers an account of tai chis history and philosophical underpinnings, including descriptionsof the major schools of tai chi as well as a series of positions that flow into each other to create several tai chi routines."--Provided by publisher.
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Karate

Karate

Wood, Alix.
Published in 2013
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