Metabolism in Balance (book)

What else can we eat? Our Food Under Scrutiny In an age of meat scandals, genetically modified maize, mass agricultural production and epidemics caused by contaminated food, we have lost our bearings and our trust in what we eat. What can we still eat? This book provides clear answers to this question that anyone can understand. It takes into account not only health considerations, but also environmental and ethical aspects. The book discusses all the foods commonly found in our diet – from fruit and vegetables, through to bread, meat and fish, right up to ready meals and fast food. Tables show the respective properties and ingredients of the products at a glance. They enable the reader to find their way through today’s nutritional jungle and choose foods that are good for them and kind to the environment. Learn how to eat healthily and sustainably – your body and our environment will thank you for it. About the author Dr Dr Michael Despeghel is a sports scientist and specialist in sustainable lifestyle changes and healthy living. He is an experienced speaker on fitness, prevention and health topics and is well known for his numerous television appearances. Among other things, he co-authored the bestseller *Abnehmen mit dem inneren Schweinehund* and has published numerous other successful books, including *Was können wir noch essen?* and *2 Tage Diät sind genug*.

Circuit training has shed its outdated image as a gym activity and is back in vogue thanks to the popularity of functional training. It allows for targeted training of specific muscle groups, and the combination of strength and endurance ensures an effective full-body workout. Based on the latest sports science research, this book presents various training variations: whether with or without small equipment, alone or in a group, indoors or outdoors – circuit training can be done anytime, anywhere, and is one of the best ways to train the cardiovascular system. As well as a wide selection of exercises, the book contains 20 circuit plans and highlights specific training focuses for every fitness level. Beginners will find this fitness guide offers a straightforward start to their training, whilst advanced athletes will benefit from the circuits, which are optimally tailored to each area of the body. 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 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, followed in 2016 by *Fit with the Mini Band*. 

The Art of Being a Good Coach How to communicate with clients to get the best out of them. A personal trainer’s role is to guide people on their journey towards greater physical fitness and to bring out the best in them. However, this can only be achieved if the trainer responds to each client’s individual needs and supports them on a psychological and emotional level to help them reach their goals. Whilst trainers focus intensively on training methods, they have so far neglected the communicative aspect. This book bridges that gap by showing you how to successfully guide, motivate and retain clients. You will learn how to build positive relationships with your clients and gain their trust. And just as importantly, you will discover specific strategies that can be applied to a wide range of everyday training situations and client types. The result is a groundbreaking book that offers coaches the opportunity to create a culture of success, not only in sport but also beyond. Conscious Coaching is a revolution, and its time has come. About the author Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author and entrepreneur. To date, he has worked with athletes from 23 different sports – from young athletes to Olympians, from professional boxers to Super Bowl winners. His clients also include members of the United States Special Forces. Brett works around the globe as a coach, consultant and speaker.

How to learn to move naturally again, and get healthy in the process We sit in the office all day and don’t move enough. In the long run, this makes us ill, and it can’t be compensated for by rushing to the gym in the evening and slogging away on the treadmill for hours or lifting weights. What our bodies really need isn’t a concentrated dose of fitness, but a natural dose in the form of everyday movement. Let biomechanics expert and movement specialist Katy Bowman explain how important natural movement is for our health, why ‘cardio training’ is overrated, and how you can work without sitting down. Discover key corrective exercises that can help you reverse the harmful effects of our sedentary lifestyles. This book is the first step towards a healthy, more active life. Take the next step and get movement back into your DNA! Read an extract To the table of contentsAbout the author: Katy Bowman  studied biomechanics and went on to develop the Nutritious Movement™ system, which is known, amongst other things, for its groundbreaking technique for pelvic floor regeneration, which has become popular amongst American gynaecologists and midwives. She writes for her own award-winning blog and for US health media outlets, and is also a regular 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.