Human Kinetics

01/17/2026

Elevate in 2026 with 30% off books, ebooks, and continuing education!

The start of a new year is the perfect moment to reset your goals, refresh your routines, and recommit to lifelong learning. Whether you’re building strength, improving mobility, expanding your coaching toolkit, or advancing your professional credentials, we’re here to support your next step forward.
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01/16/2026

Understand the context behind why you are supplementing. That is the advice of Dr. Lonnie Lowery when it comes to choosing to take nutritional supplements. Watch the full interview with Dr. Lowery and Kim Mueller, R.D., on the Human Kinetics YouTube channel, and learn more in their book, Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance. https://ecs.page.link/RomHS

01/16/2026

There’s no such thing as a “perfect” deadlift for everyone.

Body proportions matter. Arm length, leg length, torso length, and joint angles all change how the deadlift should look and feel. When technique matches body type, strength improves and injury risk drops.

Strength Training for All Body Types breaks down how different builds affect lifts like the deadlift and shows how to adjust setup and ex*****on to work with your leverages, not against them. Smarter technique leads to stronger, safer lifts.

Available on the Human Kinetics website.

01/16/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Building sustainable habits and avoiding common pitfalls, with Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson

Congratulations! You have set new goals and are excited to move forward with your new plan. This means the work is beginning and the inevitable challenges awaiting. The saying, "If it were easy, everyone would do it," is pretty accurate because the hard part isn't necessarily setting goals but following through with them. In this episode, certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson have a conversation about building sustainable habits so you can stay on track and achieve your goals.

The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodBean, and the Human Kinetics website. https://ecs.page.link/bKa5t

01/16/2026

Elevate in 2026 by making rest a priority. Grab one of our latest books for 30% off with code ELEVATE30 to learn more about how to create a successful workout plan that incorporates rest. Learn more: https://monkeylink.co/c34a3c

01/15/2026

A massage gun can help reduce muscle tightness and improve mobility in the quadriceps. Using rapid, percussive pulses helps release tension, increase circulation, and promote faster recovery in the four quadriceps muscles—rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. This is especially useful for easing postworkout soreness, reducing knee strain, and improving overall leg function.

Learn more about how to use a massage gun on quadriceps in this excerpt from Complete Guide to Foam Rolling: https://monkeylink.co/76ca4f

A massage gun can help reduce muscle tightness and improve mobility in the quadriceps. Using rapid, percussive pulses helps release tension, increase circulation, and promote faster recovery in the four quadriceps muscles—rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. T...

01/15/2026

By staying active throughout our lifespan, we can potentially stave off chronic disease. If we enjoy movement, as Dr. Barbara Bushman explains, we will be motivated to be active as we progress in life and limit the amount of sedentary recreational time we spend. Watch the full interview on the Human Kinetics YouTube channel and learn more in Dr. Bushman’s book, Fitness Professionals Handbook, Eighth Edition. https://ecs.page.link/RoQE8

01/15/2026

Elevate in 2026 by decreasing your anxiety with exercise. Grab one of our books for 30% off with code ELEVATE30 to get started on a new workout routine today! https://monkeylink.co/c34a3c

01/14/2026

NEW edition of Instructing Hatha Yoga coming soon!
Yoga instructors are responsible for meeting the needs of diverse student groups, providing appropriate and accessible class experiences for all students. Instructing Hatha Yoga covers all aspects of confident and sound hatha yoga instruction so that teachers can more consciously help students adapt and vary each asana to best meet their needs. Head to Amazon to pre-order your copy today: https://monkeylink.co/30dddf

01/14/2026

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01/14/2026

NEW RELEASE! The Anatomy and Physiology of Sports Massage helps clinicians understand manual therapy techniques, ensuring treatment plans are aligned with desired client outcomes. It combines anatomy and physiology concepts to explain the what and why behind manual therapy methods. https://monkeylink.co/0d6001

01/14/2026

COMING SOON FROM HUMAN KINETICS: Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming, Second Edition, places leadership at the core of therapeutic recreation (TR) programming and conveys the synergy between the roles of therapist and recreation specialist—two interconnected functions that promote personal growth and create meaningful leisure experiences for clients. The second edition aims to equip students with a comprehensive framework for carrying out daily responsibilities in therapeutic recreation, guided by the highest ethical standards, risk management practices, and cultural considerations. Incorporating the latest research from leading researchers worldwide, along with current regulations, legal mandates, and updated standards of practice, the second edition includes all-new chapters that detail the four steps of the TR process and offer practical guidance on promoting the profession through grants, marketing, and advocacy https://monkeylink.co/5ff166 . National Recreation and Park Association