Krav Maga for Beginners (book)

One in three adults in Germany suffers from problems with their fascial, muscular and skeletal systems. To remain symptom-free in the long term, everyone must take proactive steps themselves. Cupping physiotherapy – a combination of cupping and fascial physiotherapy techniques – is an effective self-treatment method for relieving tension in muscles and fascia. Physiotherapist Gabriele Kiesling demonstrates, through more than 90 exercises, how cups can be used to specifically alleviate a range of complaints – from headaches and hip problems to the treatment of hallux valgus and cramps. This helps to strengthen the whole body and prevent pain. About the author: Gabriele Kiesling is a physiotherapist with her own practice and managing director of the German Institute for Quality in Physiotherapy. She publishes regularly in patient magazines and specialist media and runs continuing professional development courses for doctors and physiotherapists. She has been working in the field of fascial therapy for many years and is a member of the relevant research group at the University of Ulm. Read an extract

The Appeal of Obstacle CoursesClimbing over wooden walls, crawling through mud, pulling yourself up on ropes or sprinting across rough terrain: obstacle courses are full of challenges, place considerable demands on the body – and are nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, great fun. To master an extreme obstacle course, you need fitness, coordination and strength. Experts David Magida and Melissa Rodriguez show you how to prepare specifically for this. As well as introducing the obstacles, they explain the right kit and nutrition and provide effective tips for tackling a wide variety of courses. With over 100 exercises and workouts, you can then train all the key fundamentals for the competition: endurance, flexibility, balance, strength and speed. Strategies for avoiding injuries, overcoming fears and focusing on the race help you to be mentally prepared for the run as well.The perfect preparation for your next obstacle course race – whether you’re a beginner or a pro, and whether it’s the Spartan Race, Tough Mudder or StrongmanRun!About the authorsDavid Magida is the founder and General Manager of Elevate Interval Fitness, where he also runs courses on obstacle racing. Magida has been competing in obstacle races since 2011 and is a member of the Spartan Pro Team, as well as one of the first ten men in the USA to achieve professional status. He is also the presenter of the NBC Sports programme Spartan Race and a guest writer for Obstacle Race Media.Melissa Rodriguez is a fitness trainer and obstacle course racing enthusiast. She holds university degrees in English, Biology and Business Administration and has been working for the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association since 2008. She has been involved in obstacle racing since 2011 and shares tips on training and race preparation on her blog, MyExerciseCoach.net. She has already contributed to several books on the subject of obstacle racing.