Sports and Virgin Radio Breakfast Show presenter Vassos Alexander found solace and distraction swimming in the Thames during a difficult summer, and was bitten by the bug. Now he can't pass a body of water without wanting to jump in... Zobraziť viac
An illustrated, definitive guide to the art of skateboarding - from the streets of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks... Zobraziť viac
Discover the hard science that will help you cycle faster, endure for longer, and reach your peak of fitnessWhat causes an energy “bonk”? How do you avoid “cracking” on a climb? Should you ride hard into a headwind? Is the peloton a superorganism?Learn... Zobraziť viac
With a foreword by McLaren CEO Zak Brown and written with inside access, this is the real-time, unfolding story of one of F1’s greatest ever teams, as they rise back up from oblivion. Few names in motorsports carry the same authority as McLaren and,... Zobraziť viac
When Emma O'Reilly joined the US Postal cycling team in 1996, she could have had no idea how she would become a central figure in the biggest doping scandal in sporting history. Yet when Lance Armstrong, starting his comeback from cancer, ... Zobraziť viac
Kniha byla napsána pro výzkumné pracovníky zabývající se problematikou výživy, správnými postupy v dietě a ovlivňováním tělesného složení jako jednoho z komponentů, které ovlivňují sportovní výkon. Dále je publikace určena... Zobraziť viac
In The Winning Formula, driver, commentator and entrepreneur David Coulthard opens the doors to the secretive world of F1 and reveals in simple, ... Zobraziť viac
In his quest to define 'sporting greatness', double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become - and remain - a champion... Zobraziť viac
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. In the summer of 1952 Emil Zatopek became the king of the running world with an unprecedented distance treble at the Olympic Games in Helsinki. Together with his wife Dana, who won another... Zobraziť viac
In the 1930s, as official government expeditions set their sights on conquering Everest, a little-known World War I veteran named Maurice Wilson conceived his own crazy, beautiful plan: he would fly a Gipsy Moth aeroplane from England to Everest... Zobraziť viac
From the bestselling author of Natasha's Dance, The Europeans is richly enthralling, panoramic cultural history of nineteenth-century Europe, told through the intertwined lives of three remarkable people: a great singer, ... Zobraziť viac
For a cycling enthusiast, only the perfect bicycle will do. Enthusiasts adapt their creations to every terrain and every taste—from chic baroque bicycles with frivolous details to minimal city bikes; from remakes of classic cruisers to ... Zobraziť viac
Yoga brings not only a suppleness to the body but also a sense of spiritual and physical well-being to those who practice it. Featuring over 170 postures from the main schools of yoga... Zobraziť viac
In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent... Zobraziť viac
The stunningly candid autobiography of one of cycling's great names and the man who rode alongside Lance Armstrong for each of his now infamous seven Tour victories George Hincapie has always personified ... Zobraziť viac
An intimate biography of tennis's living legend Rafael Nadal.Tennis is not short on history. When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men's singles titles at the French Open stood at six, held by Bjorn Borg. Almost twenty years later,... Zobraziť viac
Running can be a spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one-reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers ... Zobraziť viac
Danny MacAskill lives on the edge. The cyclist is legendary for his YouTube viral videos like The Ridge, Cascadia and Imaginate: nerve-racking montages of stunts which scale everything from mountain peaks, ... Zobraziť viac
Yoga Nidra, which is derived from the tantras, is a powerful technique in which you learn to relax consciously. In yoga nidra, sleep is not regarded as relaxation. People feel that they are relaxing when they collapse in an easy chair with... Zobraziť viac
Yoga is an ancient practice, harnessing the breath and strengthening the body to boost physical health and mental wellbeing. Whether you want to relax, become more flexible or get in touch with your spiritual side, this book will show you the way... Zobraziť viac
