Bento for Every Day (book)

How CrossFit revolutionised training and gave me a completely new bodyIt all began in fitness guru Greg Classman’s garage – today there are more than 4,000 facilities worldwide where CrossFit ® is practised. These CrossFit ® ‘boxes’ are former warehouses, gyms or garages equipped with mats, kettlebells, weights, ropes, medicine balls, lorry tyres, skipping ropes and chalk bags. CrossFitters aim to perform push-ups, box jumps, pull-ups or weightlifting exercises with dumbbells as many times as possible within a set time limit.The training is extremely strenuous; afterwards, the athletes are drenched in sweat and, thanks to a massive endorphin rush, happier than ever. Unlike in normal gyms, the sense of camaraderie in the ‘Boxes’ is very strong and constantly spurs CrossFitters on to new personal bests. The high-intensity training leads to rapid weight loss and a well-toned body. Endurance athlete T. J. Murphy started doing CrossFit ® to find out why this training programme, which is all the rage in the US, is as effective as it feels, and whether it could heal his sports-injured body. In his book, he introduces readers to this fascinating fitness phenomenon and sheds light on the unusual CrossFit ® community as well as the science behind it. And last but not least, he explains why CrossFit ® will soon be found in many garages in our neighbourhood.About the authorT.J. Murphy is a former endurance athlete and former editor-in-chief of the magazines Triathlet, Inside Triathlon and Competitor.

Strong feet for a healthy life A natural way of moving is the foundation for a healthy life for the whole body. Wearing the wrong shoes not only restricts your mobility, but often leads to painful foot problems and other conditions caused by this. Incorrect footwear leads to foot misalignments and is detrimental to muscle development and overall posture. This makes it all the more important that we relearn how to walk barefoot or get as close as possible to this ideal by wearing barefoot shoes. In her book, mobility expert Katy Bowman explains what to bear in mind when switching from conventional shoes to minimalist footwear. Numerous exercises help to prepare the feet and legs for this new freedom of movement and to train the muscle groups that are particularly challenged. After all, if you don’t want to risk injuries or strains, the transition should be made gradually. *Barefoot* is the perfect guide to ensure this transition is simple and effortless, enabling you to embark on a healthier and happier life with strong feet. About the author Katy Bowman studied biomechanics and subsequently developed the Nutritious Movement™ system. She writes for her own award-winning blog and for health media outlets across the US, and is also a welcome guest on radio and television programmes, talk shows and news broadcasts. Her books are highly acclaimed bestsellers and have been translated into many languages worldwide. Riva Verlag has published *Movement Is in Your DNA*.Read an extract

Every athlete looks for a new challenge at some point, and these 50 challenges allow them to set new training goals and sharpen their competitive spirit. Whether it’s the 5-minute multi-plank, the six-pack workout, HIIT and Tabata sessions, or the burpee challenge – it’s all about time, endurance, strength, speed and maximum repetitions. Training equipment such as dumbbells or mini-bands can also be used to push every trainee to their maximum performance limits. The challenges last between 5 and 15 minutes and can be carried out anywhere. All workouts are clearly laid out and fully illustrated, and thanks to varying levels of difficulty, they are suitable for both beginners and advanced trainees. Furthermore, all exercises are described in detail once again in a separate chapter. With the 50 best challenges, every trainee can take on new sporting challenges, test their fitness, compete with others and track their own progress. The ‘50 Workouts’ guide series presents the 50 best exercise routines on current fitness topics – clearly laid out and compact, fully illustrated throughout and at an unbeatable price. About the author: Marcel Doll studied Fitness Economics (BA) and completed his Master’s degree in Health Management and Prevention, specialising in sports psychology and stress management. He has also completed numerous further training courses in the fields of sport and fitness. He is a co-founder of YOU Personal Training in Offenburg, where he works as a personal trainer. As a certified Functional Circuit Trainer, he organises small-group training sessions based on the circuit training principle. He also writes for Functional Training Magazine and www.Trainingsworld.com. His first book, *The Ultimate Suspension Training*, was published by riva Verlag in 2014. Further titles followed: *Fit with the Mini Band*, *50 Workouts – Fit in 7 Minutes*, *50 Workouts – Bodyweight Training without Equipment* and *Circuit Training – Indoor and Outdoor*.