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Force
by Dan Cleather • 2021
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
4.25
151
Force Summary
Force 92%
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
by Dan Cleather 2021
4.25
151 ratings
Sitting Kills, Moving Heals
by Joan Vernikos • 2011
Astronauts deteriorate in space. Your chair causes the same damage. More gym time won't fix it.
3.69
245
Sitting Kills, Moving Heals Summary
Sitting Kills, Moving Heals 92%
Astronauts deteriorate in space. Your chair causes the same damage. More gym time won't fix it.
by Joan Vernikos 2011
3.69
245 ratings
Becoming a Supple Leopard, 1st Edition
by Kelly Starrett • 2013
Your body didn't break. It's just out of position. Here's the manual for putting it back.
4.38
6k+
Becoming a Supple Leopard, 1st Edition Summary
Becoming a Supple Leopard, 1st Edition 91%
Your body didn't break. It's just out of position. Here's the manual for putting it back.
by Kelly Starrett 2013
4.38
6k+ ratings
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
by Eric N. Franklin • 1996
Your posture is a mental picture. Change the picture, and alignment follows without force.
4.28
109
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery Summary
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery 91%
Your posture is a mental picture. Change the picture, and alignment follows without force.
by Eric N. Franklin 1996
4.28
109 ratings
Ready to Run
by Kelly Starrett • 2014
Running injuries are optional. Diagnose them with movement standards; fix them in ten minutes a day.
4.23
2k+
Ready to Run Summary
Ready to Run 91%
Running injuries are optional. Diagnose them with movement standards; fix them in ten minutes a day.
by Kelly Starrett 2014
4.23
2k+ ratings
The Lost Art of Running
by Shane Benzie • 2020
Your bounce is not the enemy. How fascia science rewrites every rule of efficient running.
4.04
3k+
The Lost Art of Running Summary
The Lost Art of Running 91%
Your bounce is not the enemy. How fascia science rewrites every rule of efficient running.
by Shane Benzie 2020
4.04
3k+ ratings
Anatomy for Runners
by Jay Dicharry • 2012
Running injuries are mechanical failures, not overuse. A biomechanist on how to diagnose and rebuild
4.22
2k+
Anatomy for Runners Summary
Anatomy for Runners 91%
Running injuries are mechanical failures, not overuse. A biomechanist on how to diagnose and rebuild
by Jay Dicharry 2012
4.22
2k+ ratings
On Muscle
by Bonnie Tsui • 2025
The tissue that moves you also makes you: muscle's hidden role in joy, identity, and resilience.
3.77
2k+
On Muscle Summary
On Muscle 90%
The tissue that moves you also makes you: muscle's hidden role in joy, identity, and resilience.
by Bonnie Tsui 2025
3.77
2k+ ratings
Exercised
by Daniel E. Lieberman • 2021
Exercise is a modern invention your body never evolved for. The mismatch changes the rules.
4.17
11k+
Exercised Summary
Exercised 90%
Exercise is a modern invention your body never evolved for. The mismatch changes the rules.
by Daniel E. Lieberman 2021
4.17
11k+ ratings
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion
by Pete Egoscue • 1992
Chronic pain usually signals misalignment, not injury. Fix your movement patterns and it fades.
4.22
458
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion Summary
The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion 90%
Chronic pain usually signals misalignment, not injury. Fix your movement patterns and it fades.
by Pete Egoscue 1992
4.22
458 ratings
Rebuilding Milo
by Aaron Horschig • 2021
Your MRI is probably wrong. Find what movement triggers your pain, then rebuild from there.
4.56
749
Rebuilding Milo Summary
Rebuilding Milo 90%
Your MRI is probably wrong. Find what movement triggers your pain, then rebuild from there.
by Aaron Horschig 2021
4.56
749 ratings
Rethink Your Position
by Katy Bowman • 2023
The gym can't fix what your daily posture breaks. A biomechanist shows what can.
4.25
286
Rethink Your Position Summary
Rethink Your Position 90%
The gym can't fix what your daily posture breaks. A biomechanist shows what can.
by Katy Bowman 2023
4.25
286 ratings
Engineering Mechanics
by Russell C. Hibbeler • 1992
From particles to rigid bodies: a methodical path through statics, dynamics, and vibrations.
4.06
205
Engineering Mechanics Summary
Engineering Mechanics 90%
From particles to rigid bodies: a methodical path through statics, dynamics, and vibrations.
by Russell C. Hibbeler 1992
4.06
205 ratings
Back Mechanic
by Stuart McGill • 2015
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
4.50
2k+
Back Mechanic Summary
Back Mechanic 90%
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
by Stuart McGill 2015
4.50
2k+ ratings
Move Your DNA
by Katy Bowman • 2014
Your body starves for motion it no longer gets; exercise alone isn't the answer.
4.35
3k+
Move Your DNA Summary
Move Your DNA 90%
Your body starves for motion it no longer gets; exercise alone isn't the answer.
by Katy Bowman 2014
4.35
3k+ ratings
Physical Intelligence
by Scott Grafton • 2020
Movement is the foundation of thought, and fatigue is your brain's way of holding you back.
3.60
194
Physical Intelligence Summary
Physical Intelligence 90%
Movement is the foundation of thought, and fatigue is your brain's way of holding you back.
by Scott Grafton 2020
3.60
194 ratings
Built from Broken
by Scott H Hogan • 2021
Your joints need load, not rest: training your way out of chronic pain.
4.42
1k+
Built from Broken Summary
Built from Broken 90%
Your joints need load, not rest: training your way out of chronic pain.
by Scott H Hogan 2021
4.42
1k+ ratings
The Perfection Point
by John Brenkus • 2010
Physics sets a ceiling on every sport. The absolute fastest 100m sprint possible: 8.99 seconds.
3.59
196
The Perfection Point Summary
The Perfection Point 90%
Physics sets a ceiling on every sport. The absolute fastest 100m sprint possible: 8.99 seconds.
by John Brenkus 2010
3.59
196 ratings
Aging Backwards
by Miranda Esmonde-White • 2014
A 30-minute daily routine that works all 620 muscles, using lengthening movements to reverse aging.
3.87
1k+
Aging Backwards Summary
Aging Backwards 90%
A 30-minute daily routine that works all 620 muscles, using lengthening movements to reverse aging.
by Miranda Esmonde-White 2014
3.87
1k+ ratings
How We Learn to Move
by Rob Gray • 2021
Perfect technique is a dead end: real skill comes from variation, not repetition.
4.32
479
How We Learn to Move Summary
How We Learn to Move 90%
Perfect technique is a dead end: real skill comes from variation, not repetition.
by Rob Gray 2021
4.32
479 ratings
ChiRunning
by Danny Dreyer • 2004
Replace leg strain with alignment: T'ai Chi teaches the body to run on gravity, not force.
3.74
8k+
ChiRunning Summary
ChiRunning 90%
Replace leg strain with alignment: T'ai Chi teaches the body to run on gravity, not force.
by Danny Dreyer 2004
3.74
8k+ ratings
The Anatomy of Stretching
by Brad Walker • 2007
Anatomy-based stretching that targets the tight muscle, not just the area. No more guesswork.
4.21
538
The Anatomy of Stretching Summary
The Anatomy of Stretching 90%
Anatomy-based stretching that targets the tight muscle, not just the area. No more guesswork.
by Brad Walker 2007
4.21
538 ratings
Smart Moves
by Carla Hannaford • 1995
Movement is not recess from learning. It is the engine that drives it.
4.02
492
Smart Moves Summary
Smart Moves 90%
Movement is not recess from learning. It is the engine that drives it.
by Carla Hannaford 1995
4.02
492 ratings
The Hand
by Frank R. Wilson • 1998
The hand is not the brain's tool. It is the brain's architect.
3.82
217
The Hand Summary
The Hand 90%
The hand is not the brain's tool. It is the brain's architect.
by Frank R. Wilson 1998
3.82
217 ratings
Glute Lab
by Bret Contreras • 2019
A program for the body's largest muscle, your key to strength, posture, and pain-free movement.
4.65
820
Glute Lab Summary
Glute Lab 90%
A program for the body's largest muscle, your key to strength, posture, and pain-free movement.
by Bret Contreras 2019
4.65
820 ratings
Build Your Running Body
by Melissa Breyer • 2014
Your muscles adapt in weeks; your tendons take months. Train the full system or stay sidelined.
4.19
826
Build Your Running Body Summary
Build Your Running Body 90%
Your muscles adapt in weeks; your tendons take months. Train the full system or stay sidelined.
by Melissa Breyer 2014
4.19
826 ratings
Treat Your Own Knees
by Jim Johnson • 2003
Most knee pain isn't structural damage. Four trainable functions restore it, starting with a pillow.
4.01
243
Treat Your Own Knees Summary
Treat Your Own Knees 89%
Most knee pain isn't structural damage. Four trainable functions restore it, starting with a pillow.
by Jim Johnson 2003
4.01
243 ratings
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle
by Anthony Arvanitakis • 2018
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
4.28
236
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle Summary
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle 89%
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
by Anthony Arvanitakis 2018
4.28
236 ratings
The Extended Mind
by Annie Murphy Paul • 2021
The mind extends beyond the brain: into the body, across physical space, and between people.
4.03
3k+
The Extended Mind Summary
The Extended Mind 89%
The mind extends beyond the brain: into the body, across physical space, and between people.
by Annie Murphy Paul 2021
4.03
3k+ ratings
The Naked Warrior
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2003
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
4.06
2k+
The Naked Warrior Summary
The Naked Warrior 89%
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2003
4.06
2k+ ratings
Science of Running
by Chris Napier • 2020
Injury starts with your mechanics. The form, strength, and fueling fixes that keep runners moving.
4.22
786
Science of Running Summary
Science of Running 89%
Injury starts with your mechanics. The form, strength, and fueling fixes that keep runners moving.
by Chris Napier 2020
4.22
786 ratings
The Sports Gene
by David Epstein • 2013
Why Kenyans dominate marathons and Jamaicans sprints: the genes and culture that build champions.
4.20
17k+
The Sports Gene Summary
The Sports Gene 89%
Why Kenyans dominate marathons and Jamaicans sprints: the genes and culture that build champions.
by David Epstein 2013
4.20
17k+ ratings
Body by Science
by John Little • 2008
The research behind a weekly 12-minute workout that claims to replace hours of cardio.
4.10
3k+
Body by Science Summary
Body by Science 89%
The research behind a weekly 12-minute workout that claims to replace hours of cardio.
by John Little 2008
4.10
3k+ ratings
Learning from Leonardo
by Fritjof Capra • 2013
He traced water, drew muscles, and built wings. He also painted the Mona Lisa.
3.96
108
Learning from Leonardo Summary
Learning from Leonardo 89%
He traced water, drew muscles, and built wings. He also painted the Mona Lisa.
by Fritjof Capra 2013
3.96
108 ratings
The Constraints-Led Approach
by Ian Renshaw • 2019
Movement skill is not about repeating perfect form. It emerges from the constraints you design.
4.28
46
The Constraints-Led Approach Summary
The Constraints-Led Approach 89%
Movement skill is not about repeating perfect form. It emerges from the constraints you design.
by Ian Renshaw 2019
4.28
46 ratings
Forever Painless
by Miranda Esmonde-White • 2016
Shut off chronic pain by rebalancing your body’s fascia and muscles with a half-hour daily practice.
3.74
276
Forever Painless Summary
Forever Painless 89%
Shut off chronic pain by rebalancing your body’s fascia and muscles with a half-hour daily practice.
by Miranda Esmonde-White 2016
3.74
276 ratings
Stretching to Stay Young
by Jessica Matthews • 2016
Years of sitting have stiffened your body; daily stretching can undo the damage in minutes.
4.05
433
Stretching to Stay Young Summary
Stretching to Stay Young 89%
Years of sitting have stiffened your body; daily stretching can undo the damage in minutes.
by Jessica Matthews 2016
4.05
433 ratings
The First 20 Minutes
by Gretchen Reynolds • 2012
Why moderate, steady exercise beats brutal workouts, and how the right recovery fuels aging well.
3.80
5k+
The First 20 Minutes Summary
The First 20 Minutes 89%
Why moderate, steady exercise beats brutal workouts, and how the right recovery fuels aging well.
by Gretchen Reynolds 2012
3.80
5k+ ratings
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
by G. Gregory Haff • 2015
Tissues heal in months, not days. Here's the sequence and what to do at every stage.
4.39
260
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Summary
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 89%
Tissues heal in months, not days. Here's the sequence and what to do at every stage.
by G. Gregory Haff 2015
4.39
260 ratings
ACSM's Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription
by American College of Sports Medicine • 2000
One size fails every body. The evidence-based guide to individualized exercise prescription.
4.28
264
ACSM's Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription Summary
ACSM's Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription 89%
One size fails every body. The evidence-based guide to individualized exercise prescription.
by American College of Sports Medicine 2000
4.28
264 ratings
Car Science
by Richard Hammond • 2008
From chemical explosions to downforce: the physics that makes cars go, stop, and nearly take flight.
4.44
144
Car Science Summary
Car Science 89%
From chemical explosions to downforce: the physics that makes cars go, stop, and nearly take flight.
by Richard Hammond 2008
4.44
144 ratings
Built to Move
by Kelly Starrett • 2023
Ten simple self-tests that find what modern life stiffens, and the daily habits that fix it.
4.23
6k+
Built to Move Summary
Built to Move 89%
Ten simple self-tests that find what modern life stiffens, and the daily habits that fix it.
by Kelly Starrett 2023
4.23
6k+ ratings
The One-Minute Workout
by Martin Gibala • 2017
Long cardio may be unnecessary. The lab data behind the shortest effective workout.
4.06
854
The One-Minute Workout Summary
The One-Minute Workout 89%
Long cardio may be unnecessary. The lab data behind the shortest effective workout.
by Martin Gibala 2017
4.06
854 ratings
Overcoming Poor Posture
by Steven Low • 2017
A systematic plan for fixing your posture that trains your brain as much as your body.
3.91
249
Overcoming Poor Posture Summary
Overcoming Poor Posture 89%
A systematic plan for fixing your posture that trains your brain as much as your body.
by Steven Low 2017
3.91
249 ratings
Programming Javascript Applications
by Eric Elliott • 2014
Your chronic pain isn't damage. It's a misalignment your muscles can fix, no surgery required.
3.63
160
Programming Javascript Applications Summary
Programming Javascript Applications 89%
Your chronic pain isn't damage. It's a misalignment your muscles can fix, no surgery required.
by Eric Elliott 2014
3.63
160 ratings
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
by Mike Israetel • 2015
The physiological laws that determine whether your training builds strength or just wears you down.
4.53
303
Scientific Principles of Strength Training Summary
Scientific Principles of Strength Training 89%
The physiological laws that determine whether your training builds strength or just wears you down.
by Mike Israetel 2015
4.53
303 ratings
Livewired
by David Eagleman • 2014
Half a brain runs a full life because idle neural real estate gets claimed immediately.
4.16
5k+
Livewired Summary
Livewired 89%
Half a brain runs a full life because idle neural real estate gets claimed immediately.
by David Eagleman 2014
4.16
5k+ ratings
Speed
by Vaclav Smil • 2025
From geological drift to digital overdrive: how speed explains everything, and why it's breaking us.
3.31
29
Speed Summary
Speed 89%
From geological drift to digital overdrive: how speed explains everything, and why it's breaking us.
by Vaclav Smil 2025
3.31
29 ratings
Growing an In-Sync Child
by Carol Stock Kranowitz • 2009
Screen time replaced crawl time. Movement activities to build the brains kids need for school.
4.18
121
Growing an In-Sync Child Summary
Growing an In-Sync Child 89%
Screen time replaced crawl time. Movement activities to build the brains kids need for school.
by Carol Stock Kranowitz 2009
4.18
121 ratings
Spark
by John J. Ratey • 2008
Exercise isn't really about the body. It's brain medicine, and the evidence rivals any pill.
4.13
18k+
Spark Summary
Spark 89%
Exercise isn't really about the body. It's brain medicine, and the evidence rivals any pill.
by John J. Ratey 2008
4.13
18k+ ratings
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