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Featured Resource: Energy Every Day



Our Featured Resource article highlights books and other materials available from Human Kinetics, the information leader in physical activity. Human Kinetics produces books, DVDs, software, and ancillaries that help health and fitness professionals, academics, and consumers improve health and reach fitness goals. Of particular interest to Active Living Partners providers are Human Kinetics’ materials on health promotion, aging and physical activity, and recreation. These materials offer ideas for a variety of audiences with a variety of abilities. Visit www.HumanKinetics to preview other titles and resources.



Authors: Ron Woods, Christopher Jordan, Human Performance Institute
Copyright 2010 Human Kinetics

There's a worldwide energy crisis that has nothing to do with fossil fuels or nuclear and solar power. It's a crisis of personal energy. You’re working longer hours, sleeping less, and spending less time being active. But this is one trend you don’t have to accept. In fact, the solution is in your hands.

Energy Every Day is the result of Human Performance Institute’s decades of research into the lifestyles of the world’s busiest people. Whether you’re a student or CEO, athlete or small-business owner, you’ll learn how to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine for better health and increased energy.

In Energy Every Day, you’ll create an energy plan specific to you—your goals, your needs, your schedule. Evaluate your lifestyle, identify opportunities, and add energy-boosting activities to your day. With this step-by-step program, you’ll learn the following skills:
  • Increase energy and engagement with family and friends by incorporating physical activity into your daily schedule.
  • Adjust eating habits to sustain high energy throughout the day.
  • Establish a sleep schedule that addresses your brain and body’s needs for rest and recovery.
  • Recognize and eliminate the daily pitfalls that drain energy and create mental and physical fatigue.
With Energy Every Day, you can solve your own energy crisis. Be more alert, focused, and attentive and reap the rewards of an active and fit lifestyle. Energy Every Day is the energy plan for everybody.

For a table of contents, more information about the authors, and ordering information, visit the Human Kinetics Web site at www.HumanKinetics.com.

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