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Do you feel lumpy, lazy and de-motivated? Would you like to be healthier, but don’t really have the time or aren’t sure where to start? You don’t have to go straight from the couch to 5k! The Couch Potato’s Guide to Getting Fit will teach you how to incorporate exercise into your daily routine and help you take that tricky first step towards fitness.

– Stretches you can do while watching TV
– Easy exercises for around the house
– Go from couch potato to hot potato!

Accessible and easy-to-use, this book will help you make little changes and see big results.

Do you want to be a fitter, healthier you? Stay motivated every day with this handy collection of workout ideas, top training tips, invigorating activities, healthy eating suggestions and words of wisdom. From nutrition to stamina, this little book will help get you into great shape.

Do you want to be a leaner, healthier you? Get started and stay motivated every day with this handy guide. With meal suggestions, fitness ideas and tips to help you create healthy habits for the long-term, this little book will steer you towards getting into great shape and feeling good.

Whether you’re looking for a one-stop shop to track and improve your general well-being, or you want to focus on a specific area of your health, this journal is the perfect place to start.

Divided into monthly chapters to help you stay on track 365 days of the year, My Fitness Tracker includes tips and advice on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle, along with lots of inspiration to keep you motivated. You’ll also find a variety of interactive pages where you can record your fitness journey, including:
– Your exercise goals and achievements
– How well you hydrate
– What you’re eating and where you can improve your diet
– How exercise and healthy eating affect your mood and sleeping habits
– Your alcohol intake and how you can reduce it

Simply spend five minutes a day recording your eating and exercise habits and enjoy looking back on the progress you’re making. There’s no better time to get your life on track and form a healthier relationship with fitness and food. You’ve got this!

Take control of your fitness from the convenience of your desk! This easy-to-follow guide includes exercises to strengthen and stretch your body throughout the day.
The average office worker spends between four and nine hours at their desk each day. Couple this with the fact that health issues such as heart disease, obesity, joint problems and depression are linked to lack of exercise, and you’ll see why getting fit and healthy has never been so important.
Perfect for people who spend extended time sitting at a desk or have mobility issues, Get Fit While You Sit aims to provide a head-to-toe workout that’s achievable from your chair. It contains exercises that focus on strengthening and stretching specific parts of the body, while also promoting other healthy habits, such as deeper, more focused breathing.
Inside you’ll find:
Step-by-step instructions for exercising your whole body Simple graphics to illustrate each exercise Tips on how to sit with a good posture Breathing techniques to help you relax and reduce tension

This collection of delicious booze-free recipes proves that you don’t need alcohol to have fun

Going teetotal doesn’t have to mean sipping glasses of plain old water at every social function. Mocktails are more sophisticated than ever before, and these recipes for amazing alcohol-free drinks will give you all the inspiration you need to take your mixology skills to the next level! Wow your guests at your next party by mastering the art of the mocktail with the help of this classy concoction of recipes and tips for deliciously booze-free beverages.

In this book you will find:

– Delicious alcohol-free takes on traditional crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Nada-Rita, Booze-Free Bramble, Not-So Old Fashioned, Espress-No Martini, and Snowy Russian
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink
– Advice on essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar
– Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail
Whether you’re ditching alcohol completely or just looking for healthier alternatives, let these teetotal tipples dazzle and delight your taste buds!

Discover a diet as delicious as it is healthy with this informative, bite-sized introduction

There is a host of health benefits to a high-protein diet. It can support you on your weight-loss journey, facilitate growth and strength, and leave you feeling fuller for longer. Whatever your protein goal, this book will be your go-to-guide to understanding how the diet works, what it can do for you and, of course, how to bridge the gap between nutritious and delicious.

As well as a variety of mouth-watering recipes that will keep you nourished morning, noon and night, this little book will answer all the essential questions, explaining:

– Why protein is important and how it can improve your well-being
– The respective benefits of meat and plant protein
– The dos and don’ts of a high-protein diet
– How to track your protein intake

And much more!

Whether you’re a health and fitness enthusiast or just looking to explore your choices, you too can reap the rewards of a high-protein diet.

Make the keto diet easy with this introduction to everything you need to know. Packed with FAQs and recipes, this book will be your guide to losing weight and discovering a host of potential health benefits within weeks.

Everyone’s heard about the low-carb keto diet but, like all diets, it can be difficult to know whether it’s for you and what you need to do. This book is simple to use and will answer all your essential questions about keto, including what the science of ketosis is, and what the health benefits and potential drawbacks are. You’ll also learn what to eat, what to avoid and how to stick to and even enjoy the diet.

Once you’re ready to start, you can delve into the many recipes specifically designed for keto dieters. From sugar-free blueberry muffins to mouth-watering butter chicken salad, the dishes in this book will leave you feeling nourished morning, noon and night.

Diets don’t have to be hard as long as you’re armed with the right tools and a positive mindset.

Cats are natural-born yogis – they know this – and when you’re practising your poses, be it cobra, cow or even crow, you’d better be ready for your kitty to upstage you. With charming illustrations and easy-to-follow yoga poses, this delightful guide will help you perfect the “cat stretch” and maybe even impress your flexible feline friend.

Inhale calm, exhale your cares…

Find inspiration for your yoga practice every day with this book of uplifting quotations, mindfulness techniques and step-by-step guidance on the best-loved yoga poses to engage and energize both mind and body all year round.

Delve into this introduction to the popular practice of Pilates and learn all you need to know to energize your mind, body and spirit

Discover the wonders of Pilates with this easy-to-follow guide, filled with helpful tips and practical information on this low-impact yet highly effective exercise. This little book contains all you need to know to kick-start your at-home workout routine and improve posture, build strength and increase flexibility.

Whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’re a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. Containing step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts – from beginner to advanced level – this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home.

This book includes:
– Breakdown of the Pilates system with guidance on the six core principles: concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing
– Step-by-step instructions for 36 different Pilates exercises, with illustrations to guide you
– Uplifting quotations to inspire positive thinking and enhance your Pilates practice

You don’t have to be magic to harness the power of the unicorn. Bring some sparkle into your life with this guide to work, rest and play – the unicorn way!
– Harness your unicorn power
– Health tips to keep your coat glossy and hooves strong
– Hone your rainbow style
– Learn mystical methods to achieving your dreams

Learn to spot the stars and rainbows in everyday life and celebrate the real you – a magical, unique being – with this a-mane-zing book!

With trackers to help you chronicle everything from your mood to your spending, this book has all the tools you need to see the big picture of your daily life

Whether you want to understand your sleep patterns or social media usage, hit a fitness goal, or simply find joy in documenting your day, My Life Tracker is the ideal place to start. You’ll find a variety of interactive pages where you can record all aspects of your life, month by month, including:
– Your budget and spending habits
– Your meditation and wellness habits
– Your exercise sessions and goals
– Your sleep, hydration and diet
– The books you’ve read

Tracking your routine with a journal gives you instant visual feedback and can show you how different aspects of your life interact to affect your well-being. It’s fast, it’s fun and, best of all, it’s so easy! By spending just a few minutes on your journal each day, you will quickly build up a picture of who you are and where you want to go.

Delve into this inspiring introduction to the ancient practice of yoga and learn all you need to know to energize your body, mind and spirit every day

There are plenty of reasons to try yoga – it can strengthen your body, soothe your soul, reduce stress and much more! This easy-to-digest guide has plenty of simple tips and helpful advice to get you started on your yoga journey.

Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced yogi, the teachings in these pages are suited to a range of abilities and offer the benefits of yoga to everyone. Packed with a variety of poses broken down into step-by-step instructions, this little book contains all the information you need to live with more peace, balance and freedom.

This book includes:

– Simple breathing exercises to increase energy, focus and mindfulness
– Step-by-step guidance on a variety of yoga sequences including sun salutations, standing and seated poses
– Uplifting quotations to inspire positive thinking
Be inspired to enjoy all that’s best about an AWESOME YOGA LIFESTYLE.