{"product_id":"9780757301124","title":"Real Men Do Yoga : 21 Star Athletes Reveal Their Secrets for Strength, Flexibility and Peak Performance","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eReal Men Do Yoga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): John Capouya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its revolutionary approach to yoga and innovative, male-oriented instruction, \u003ci\u003eReal Men Do Yoga \u003c\/i\u003ewill be the definitive guide for both novice and veteran men who are discovering the innumerable physical and mental benefits of yoga.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSatisfying the male fascination with sports and admiration for athletes are interviews with more than twenty pros, all of whom are enthusiastic yoga practitioners: football's Eddie George, Shannon Sharpe and Amani Toomer; baseball pitchers Barry Zito (2002 Cy Young Award winner) and Al Leiter, star hockey goalie Sean Burke and NBA superstar Kevin Garnett as well as pro golfers and tennis players. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotos of sports stars doing yoga, such as football greats Dan Marino and Chris Carter, drive home a powerful message. Each chapter offers a combination of stretches and strength-builders that target and benefit specific areas: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConquering back pain (which afflicts an estimated 10 million men)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving sports performance including yoga for golf, running, basketball, tennis and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncreasing flexibility in the upper body, spine and lower body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding muscle strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving sexual performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a sea of yoga books aimed at women, \u003ci\u003eReal Men Do Yoga \u003c\/i\u003eis an easily accessible, \"non-New Agey\" guidebook that takes something mysterious to American men and offers a reassuringly effective and practical guide that they'll actually use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"A book for those seeking a more macho road to enlightenment.\"-GQ Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\"The author presents [yoga] exercises in a logical progression that not only makes sense to readers but also involves them in performing the exercises before having to finish the book. While aimed at reluctant males, this well-organized and engagingly written book would certainly be intructional for anyone. Recommended for public libraries, consumer health libraries, and universities with physical education majors.\" -\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e, August 2003\u003cbr\u003e\"This may be the world's most in-your-face yoga guide ... You won't find anything about the yamas of niyamas here, but you just might interest that Gatorade-slammin' fella of yours in accompanying you to class after he peruses this X-Games - esque volume.\" -\u003cb\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/b\u003e, Nov. 2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780757301124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Health Communications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40964057039054,"sku":"9780757301124","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_ee857690-7356-45ae-9fab-1a2ca4ea9968.jpg?v=1646429268","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780757301124","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}