The authors discuss the causes of exercise abuse and how to get the maximum benefits from a regular exercise program without crossing the line to unhealthy amounts of activity.

Transform your passion into a profitable business—with the help of the legendary entrepreneur who turned an innovative idea into a $100 million global powerhouse.Judi Sheppard Missett is a fitness icon who, at just three years old, discovered a passion for dance that would eventually fuel a global dance fitness empire. After an early life spent honing her dancing skills and a career as a professional jazz dancer, Judi had an epiphany: why not combine the art of jazz dancing with the science of exercise to help others achieve a healthier, happier self-image and life? The wildly enthusiastic response from her first 15 students inspired her to launch Jazzercise, Inc., the world’s leading dance fitness program with a cumulative $2 billion in global sales.In Building a Business with Beat, Judi reveals for the first time the secrets behind the company’s five decades of enormous success. In addition to helping millions of men and women improve their health and well-being through the fun and fitness of dance, Judi has inspired 8,500 franchisees to achieve their dream of owning and running their own business. Now, through powerful personal stories, practical proven-successful advice and insights, Judi shares how you, too, can transform your passion into a profitable business.This inspirational guide will teach you how to: • Create a successful business by discovering and defining your larger purpose• Use your unique perspectives and abilities to enhance the lives of others • Deftly handle everyday obstacles and unplanned events• Develop an open mindset and embrace innovation and new possibilities• Inspire your staff to connect to a purpose greater than day-to-day work, and moreFilled with helpful tips, smart strategies, and no-nonsense advice, this book is essential reading for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating a thriving, purpose-driven business. The author is living proof that when you’re doing what you love, it may not seem like work at all.

The first complete, individualized program that integrates the best of all workouts If you already train with weights . . . you can learn to maximize endurance, increase flexibility, and enhance mental focus by adding aerobics and yoga to your routine. If you already do Cardio . . . you can build essential muscle strength using simple weight-training techniques and rejuvenate your body and mind through the power of yoga. If you already practice yoga . . . you can discover how to integrate the physical advantages of weight training and aerobics with the physical and mental rewards of yoga. Be the best you can be—with Your Best Body Ever Now you can combine the best of weight training, cardio, and yoga with the breakthrough Goa System. This easy-to-use guide integrates essential exercises, positions, and routines into a highly flexible program based upon your personal needs. Your Best Body Ever includes: The fitness essentials—what everyone should know about strength training, cardio exercise, and yoga positions All levels of skill and strength—advanced, individualized approaches for anyone who already works out but wants a balanced routine for optimum results Strength, flexibility and endurance—a fully integrated program that covers all of the essential elements Anita Goa is a fitness instructor at two premier venues in New York City—Reebok Sports Club/NY and Sports Club/LA in New York—and is a personal trainer for many elite athletes, entertainers, and business leaders. Anita has appeared on “The View” and has been featured in magazines, including Fitness and Cosmopolitan.

Lydia feels like a failure. With a multitude of jobs and college courses under her belt, Lydia knows it's time to make something of her life. But everything she tries fails. As a new Christian, Lydia is intrigued with the idea that God has a specific plan for her, but it sure would be nice if He'd reveal it! Gideon Andrews, on the other hand, was living a nice, well-organized life. Then his mom moved in and a friend started pressuring him to marry his widowed daughter. But even that was manageable-until he met Lydia. Suddenly, his world turns upside down. He feels bound by duty and pity to Maria but cannot get the irresistible Lydia out of his heart and mind. Will Gideon learn the difference Between responsibility and love before it's too late? Will Lydia realize that pleasing God is all she needs?

This title dramatically examines dependency on self-strangulation for sexual arousal.