Tools of the Titans (book)

The perfect workout to prepare for childbirth and for postnatal recovery Being physically fit is essential for a comfortable pregnancy. Yet women often feel very uncertain about how they should – and are allowed to – behave during this important time. In this book, three experts in pregnancy fitness and postnatal recovery provide clarity. They share knowledge about hormones, the changes to the body and posture during pregnancy, and common ailments. They specifically address issues relating to diastasis and the pelvic floor. At the heart of the book, however, are around 100 stretching and strengthening exercises for all trimesters and the postnatal recovery period. Illustrated step-by-step sequences demonstrate the correct technique.  About the authors Julia Di Paolo is a physiotherapist who specialises in pre- and postnatal care. She has specialist knowledge of potential discomforts during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as during the postnatal recovery period. As a respected expert, she trains physiotherapists and fitness trainers and gives lectures and seminars. She lives in Toronto. Samantha Montpetit-Huynh is a personal trainer who specialises in pregnancy and postnatal recovery. With over 15 years’ experience in this field, she is a regular guest on numerous TV programmes in Canada. Kim Vopni is a psychologist who has undertaken further training in the fields of health and fitness. She has more than 15 years’ professional experience and is a certified personal trainer and expert in fitness during and after pregnancy. She is also in demand as a speaker and coach.

Millions of people worldwide struggle with chronic pain – often caused by a lack of exercise and a predominantly sedentary lifestyle. Sue Hitzmann’s revolutionary MELT method now makes it possible to get rid of these troublesome symptoms once and for all – and all it takes is just a few minutes a day. In this book, the New York-based movement therapist shows how to use a foam roller to release deep-seated tension in the connective tissue, thereby eliminating the root cause of many chronic pain symptoms. These short self-massages restore the fluid balance in the fascia and stimulate its remarkable self-healing powers. Pain, stiffness and visible signs of ageing disappear, your posture improves and you have more energy throughout the day. At the same time, MELT can help you fall asleep more quickly, sleep through the night for longer and get digestive problems, excess weight and cellulite under control. With the MELT method, you can transform your body and your life – in just 10 minutes a day! About the author: Sue Hitzmann is not only the inventor of the MELT method, but also a nationally recognised educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist and founding member of the Fascia Research Society . Damaged copies Books in Germany are subject to the statutory fixed book price system. Exceptions to this are so-called ‘damaged copies’, for which the fixed-price system has been officially waived. These are books with minor damage caused during storage or transport, which are no longer considered to be in mint condition. They are marked with a stamp reading ‘damaged copy’. The books are unused and have never been in private ownership.

Cut down on carbohydrates – lose weight – live betterA ‘low-carb’ lifestyle is the dietary trend of the future. In German-speaking countries, too, the view is becoming increasingly accepted within nutritional science that excessive amounts of sugar and starch are primarily responsible for widespread obesity. Many restaurants are now deliberately offering low-carbohydrate dishes, and instead of ‘low-fat’, millions of figure-conscious people are now opting for ‘low-carb’.Nutritionist and author Nicolai Worm, known for his LOGI method, recommends a diet based on vegetables, fruit and vegetable oils, supplemented with protein in the form of meat, fish and dairy products. Rice, pasta or potatoes are only permitted as small side dishes.This gentle low-carb approach is ideal for anyone who wants to lose weight or simply eat more healthily and feel good.About the author:Dr oec. troph. Nicolai Worm is one of Germany’s leading nutritionists. He has written numerous books, brochures and specialist articles, and has become known to a wide audience through his radio and TV appearances on both private and public broadcasters. Many of his books, including those on the LOGI method he developed, have become bestsellers.Damaged copy Books in Germany are subject to the statutory fixed book price system. Exceptions to this are so-called ‘damaged copies’, for which the fixed price system has been officially waived. These are books with minor damage caused during storage or transport, which are no longer considered to be in mint condition. They are marked with a stamp reading ‘damaged copy’. The books are unused and have never been in private ownership.