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Skate Fit: The Complete In-Line Skating Workout
A former Director of Camp Rollerblade and former member of Team Rollerblade, Carolyn Bradley hosts this fitness tape for in-line skaters.
by Carolyn Bradley, et al.

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What We Think:
Use Carolyn's organized, well-presented approach to launch your in-line fitness program and get those thighs and glutes firmed up. Be prepared to swizzle!
-Liz

Fitness In-Line Skating (Fitness Spectrum Series)

by Suzanne Nottingham, Frank Fedel

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What We Think:
If you're ready to progress from recreational rolling to serious training, Fitness In-Line Skating, co-authored by my pal Suzanne Nottingham, is your guide. Take the all-important fitness assessment test, then choose one of the six training programs based on your starting fitness level. Each program consists of eight different workouts, where training intensity is determined by heart rate, speed and time. The book is very well organized, complemented by gorgeous color photographs. I think it's the best resource of its kind.
-Liz

Speed on Skates
The first complete guide to speed skating on ice and in-line skates to examine skating techniques in detail for both forms, "Speed on Skates" also includes drills for improving technique, and routines for building strength, speed, flexibility, and stamina.
by Barry Publow

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What We Think:
Canadian speedskater Barry Publow is my new mentor. I knew Speed on Skates would be an asset to my inline library, but I never anticipated how useful this book's in-depth explanations of the theories and applications behind speed skating technique, training and even race strategy could be. Barry's advice touches not only my approach to fitness skating and instruction but even improved my alpine skiing! Speed on Skates has infused my training with inspiration and a new sense of purpose. It's easy to recommend this book for every skater's (and speed coach's) library.
-Liz

Power Yoga : The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout
Power Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout. Unlike an other yoga program, Power Yoga is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and loosening muscles. Beautiful photographs and clear instructions guide you through this effective and popular routine.
by Beryl Bender Birch

Buy the Book Today!
What We Think:
For the new Ashtanga Yoga practicer, Power Yoga is an excellent reference to help you memorize the Sun Salutations and learn all about the breathing technique and muscular contractions that result in an aerobic Yoga workout. With practice, you'll gain the skill and flexibility to try some of the poses in the second half of the book, which seem very daunting at first! - Liz

The Pilates Body
The ultimate at-home guide to strengthening, lengthening and toning your body without machines, endorsed by physicians for nearly a century.
by Brooke Siler

Buy the Book Today!
What We Think:
This book has become my fitness bible. Once I mastered the mat exercises at home, I began to incorporate the Pilates core awareness and focus into my yoga and weight training sessions. Impressive gains in ab definition and core strength are really paying off for both my skating and skiing!
-Liz

Jumping into Plyometrics
Detailing plyometric exercises for a variety of sports, this guide explains how plyometrics work and how to incorporate plyometrics into a comprehensive strength and power training program.
by Donald A. Chu, PhD

Buy the Book Today!
What We Think:
If you are interested in gaining athletic speed and strength beyond that you've added through aerobic and resistance training, Plyometrics are for you. You won't learn about Plyometrics at the Health Club, but this is the secret that seperates top athetes from the rest of us. This book has everything you need to understand what is sometimes called "jump training," and add it to your training program. It even includes skating and skiing specific exercises.
Jumping into Plyometrics is written in the style of a text book, but is appropriate for both individuals and coachs.
-Dan

The New Fit or Fat
The revolutionary little book that changed America's thinking about eating, exercising and losing weight is now completely updated and expanded. The New Fit or Fat puts the latest scientific discoveries about fat metabolism and exercise physiology into guidelines for daily use.
by Covert Bailey

Buy the Book Today!
What We Think:
Covert Baily's book rings so true for me, I have given copies to several friends over the years. His writing style is fun and friendly, offering clear-headed advice about the relationships between body fat, muscle tissue and aerobic exercise.
-Liz

Winning the Mental Way:
A Practical Guide to Team Building and Mental Training
Whether you skate as a loner or take advantage of the cooperative benefits of a paceline, this book tells how to contribute to winning group dynamics or to maximize your own sports performance by using your head.
by Karlene Sugarman, M.A.

Buy the Book Today!
What We Think:
Take advantage of the mind-body connection for peak performance! I recommend this book to anybody in training for a skate a marathon. Karlene Sugarman is a sport psychology consultant who teaches performance enhancement and mental training to teams and athletes all over the country.
-Liz

Fitness
Skate Fit: The Complete In-Line Skating Workout A former Director of Camp Rollerblade and former member of Team Rollerblade, Carolyn Bradley hosts this fitness tape for in-line skaters. by Carolyn Bradley, et al.
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: Use Carolyn's organized, well-presented approach to launch your in-line fitness program and get those thighs and glutes firmed up. Be prepared to swizzle! -Liz

Fitness In-Line Skating (Fitness Spectrum Series) by Suzanne Nottingham, Frank Fedel
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: If you're ready to progress from recreational rolling to serious training, Fitness In-Line Skating, co-authored by my pal Suzanne Nottingham, is your guide. Take the all-important fitness assessment test, then choose one of the six training programs based on your starting fitness level. Each program consists of eight different workouts, where training intensity is determined by heart rate, speed and time. The book is very well organized, complemented by gorgeous color photographs. I think it's the best resource of its kind. -Liz

Speed on Skates The first complete guide to speed skating on ice and in-line skates to examine skating techniques in detail for both forms, "Speed on Skates" also includes drills for improving technique, and routines for building strength, speed, flexibility, and stamina. by Barry Publow
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: Canadian speedskater Barry Publow is my new mentor. I knew Speed on Skates would be an asset to my inline library, but I never anticipated how useful this book's in-depth explanations of the theories and applications behind speed skating technique, training and even race strategy could be. Barry's advice touches not only my approach to fitness skating and instruction but even improved my alpine skiing! Speed on Skates has infused my training with inspiration and a new sense of purpose. It's easy to recommend this book for every skater's (and speed coach's) library. -Liz

Power Yoga : The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout Power Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout. Unlike an other yoga program, Power Yoga is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and loosening muscles. Beautiful photographs and clear instructions guide you through this effective and popular routine. by Beryl Bender Birch
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: For the new Ashtanga Yoga practicer, Power Yoga is an excellent reference to help you memorize the Sun Salutations and learn all about the breathing technique and muscular contractions that result in an aerobic Yoga workout. With practice, you'll gain the skill and flexibility to try some of the poses in the second half of the book, which seem very daunting at first! - Liz

The Pilates Body The ultimate at-home guide to strengthening, lengthening and toning your body without machines, endorsed by physicians for nearly a century. by Brooke Siler
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: This book has become my fitness bible. Once I mastered the mat exercises at home, I began to incorporate the Pilates core awareness and focus into my yoga and weight training sessions. Impressive gains in ab definition and core strength are really paying off for both my skating and skiing! -Liz

Jumping into Plyometrics Detailing plyometric exercises for a variety of sports, this guide explains how plyometrics work and how to incorporate plyometrics into a comprehensive strength and power training program. by Donald A. Chu, PhD
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: If you are interested in gaining athletic speed and strength beyond that you've added through aerobic and resistance training, Plyometrics are for you. You won't learn about Plyometrics at the Health Club, but this is the secret that seperates top athetes from the rest of us. This book has everything you need to understand what is sometimes called "jump training," and add it to your training program. It even includes skating and skiing specific exercises. Jumping into Plyometrics is written in the style of a text book, but is appropriate for both individuals and coachs. -Dan

The New Fit or Fat The revolutionary little book that changed America's thinking about eating, exercising and losing weight is now completely updated and expanded. The New Fit or Fat puts the latest scientific discoveries about fat metabolism and exercise physiology into guidelines for daily use. by Covert Bailey
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: Covert Baily's book rings so true for me, I have given copies to several friends over the years. His writing style is fun and friendly, offering clear-headed advice about the relationships between body fat, muscle tissue and aerobic exercise. -Liz
Winning the Mental Way: A Practical Guide to Team Building and Mental Training Whether you skate as a loner or take advantage of the cooperative benefits of a paceline, this book tells how to contribute to winning group dynamics or to maximize your own sports performance by using your head. by Karlene Sugarman, M.A.
	Buy the Book Today!	What We Think: Take advantage of the mind-body connection for peak performance! I recommend this book to anybody in training for a skate a marathon. Karlene Sugarman is a sport psychology consultant who teaches performance enhancement and mental training to teams and athletes all over the country. -Liz