The MELT Method (book) – damaged copy

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*.

How insulin levels affect weight Skip to content Anyone struggling with excess weight is faced with countless diet theories that claim to offer a solution and promise quick results – yet the real key to long-term, healthy weight loss is the hormone insulin. Dr Jason Fung demonstrates this with his innovative and highly successful approach. In five steps, Dr Fung guides you through his tried-and-tested programme. He explains the crucial role insulin plays in regulating body weight and how insulin levels can be permanently altered to restore hormonal balance. To this end, he provides simple strategies to help you tackle excess weight. He shows how you can manage stress or improve the quality of your sleep to control insulin release. You’ll also learn how to balance your insulin levels through proper nutrition and intermittent fasting – without the negative effects of calorie-restricted diets. With Dr Fung’s effective plan, you can easily lay the foundations for lifelong health! About the author Dr Jason Fung studied medicine at the University of Toronto and specialised in nephrology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He founded the Intensive Dietary Management Programme in Toronto, which offers unique treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. He lives and practises in Toronto.