Fitness Training

Yes, it is true - your younger years are behind you, but you are far from too old to get fit and healthy. In this book, I am taking you on a journey that will educate you about nutrition, exercise, and discipline. I will show you how these things influence your body and update you with the latest information and research in strength training. With the pertinent information at your disposal, you will build routines, diets, and workouts that will focus on achieving immaculate fitness.

Now that you're older, you may not spend much time flexing in front of the mirror or trying to add inches to your vertical leap. So why bother lifting weights? The truth is that building your muscles is more important than ever at this stage of life. Muscles tend to weaken with age, and this decline can eventually rob seniors of their active, independent lifestyles. Just like muscles, bones naturally get weaker as we age. Strength training exercises put weight on bones and muscles throughout the body to maintain mobility and prevent future injuries. Strength training is a style of exercise ...

Mark Rippetoe has been in the fitness industry since 1978 and has owned a black-iron gym since 1984. He knows things about lifting weights and training for performance that most other coaches and professionals have never had the chance to learn. This book of essays offers a glimpse into the depths of experience made possible through many years under the bar, and many more years spent helping others under the bar.

The Isometric Warrior Training Guide is your blueprint for forging unshakable strength, explosive power, and inner mastery—using nothing but your own body, breath, and will. Rooted in the timeless methods of Shaolin monks, yoga masters, and oldtime strongmen, this guide fuses ancient isometric holds with modern breathwork, martial structure, and mental discipline. Inside, you’ll discover: – 10 core isometric exercises with vintage-style illustrations – A progressive 6-week warrior training program – Breath control protocols to amplify power and calm – Application drills for ...

It sounds incredible, but running can be a thoroughly enjoyable, lifelong practice - without injury or fatigue. Ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer combines the wisdom of T'ai Chi with insights of a champion runner to present ChiRunning, a step-by-step audio program to help everyone from beginners to professionals "run like a kid again" - effortless, free, and boundlessly energetic.

Strength training and building muscle is perhaps one of the most convoluted, ill-advertised, and down right deceitful industries related to health and fitness out there today. From famous Youtube personalities to the gym “bros” at your local fitness center, these supposed fitness experts are just about everywhere. The one thing they almost all have in common, is that they all allegedly know the best way to get results. These fitness experts frequently advertise and swear by resistance training methods that oftentimes lead to minimal results.

"Conquer the ISSA-CFT Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer" is an essential resource for aspiring fitness trainers preparing for the ISSA-CFT certification. This comprehensive guide covers all key areas of the exam, including exercise science, program design, client assessment, behavior modification, nutrition, and professional responsibility. Each chapter provides in-depth knowledge and practical applications, ensuring that readers are well-prepared for both the exam and real-world training scenarios. The guide emphasizes ...

This book is intended to do just that, to help make your daily run happen. No matter if you are an Olympic athlete or just trying to break a sweat. When work, family or your mind and body seem to gang up to stop you from getting out that door, these 365 motivational pokes will give you the ammo you need to thwart the assault on your daily run—your daily bread.

Are you ready to dive in and begin your studies in one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry, but want to know where to focus your attention? Then this book is for you. The CSCS Study Guide was created to give listeners an easy, affordable, no nonsense approach to studying for the CSCS exam. Other books attempt to reinvent the wheel and essentially give you a cliff notes version of the NSCA text. This book works along side the NSCA text to prepare you for what you can expect come exam day.

Introducing "Functional Fitness", your go-to guide for transforming your body and your life! It's time to trade in the mundane, ineffective workouts for a life-changing fitness approach that truly benefits every aspect of your well-being. If you're ready to embrace a fitness philosophy centered around practicality, longevity, and real-world results, look no further. "Functional Fitness" leaves no stone unturned as it dives into the essentials of this revolutionary training method. From understanding the fundamental principles to integrating flexibility, strength, and mobility into your ...

Discover what the experts know about how you can achieve great improvements in health and fitness from minimal exercise. There has been a great deal of scientific research carried out to determine how athletes can improve the results of their exercise. You can now benefit from this research and reap the rewards of improved health and fitness from very little exercise. One of the studies discussed in this book shows how a few sessions of just thirty seconds of sprinting with rest periods of up to four minutes inbetween can result in the same level of oxygen utilization improvement when ...

Merging Zen principles with physical fitness offers a transformative approach to holistic well-being. This unique fusion emphasizes the journey of mind, body, and spirit, teaching us to harness life's dualities and fully embrace the present. More than just a workout methodology, it's a life philosophy that seamlessly blends dynamism with tranquility, guiding individuals to find balance, purpose, and deep fulfillment in their fitness journey. Dive into a transformative experience that transcends traditional fitness boundaries.

If you want to run your first ultra marathon, but are afraid of being unprepared for such an incredible adventure, then you need the secrets to success this book holds. Ultra marathons require a healthy body, a strengthened mind, and a solid resolve to see everything through from start to finish. However, you are not going to do anything you have not already done. You just need to use your previous experiences and the new techniques you will learn from this book to help you carve the best path forward.

How to lose fat, gain muscle, and stay in shape without wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym even if you’ve never touched weights before. Regardless of your age or sex, you can build muscle and functional strength while optimizing your health without having to waste your time or money on the gym membership, expensive trainers, and magic supplements. Whether you are just getting started or have been training your entire life, Strength Training over 40 has you covered.

Bored by the same old gym workout? Are you looking for something different and extremely effective to speed up the body's metabolism, help tone the entire body and strength the muscles and tendons? So, calisthenics is the art of generating strength, flexibility, and endurance. Discover the truth approach to Calisthenics and become more strong, more confident and better you for less than a single session of personal training - join the challenge by getting this audiobook.

The secret to you finally smashing your fitness goals is maximizing your workouts through a series of highly-effective fitness hacks in all four of these areas. Put the correct powerful tactics into practice…and you can absolutely become the strongest, leanest, healthiest, and most confident version of yourself.

Natural Bodybuilding: The Guide to Bodybuilding Without Enhancements is your definitive roadmap to achieving remarkable results in bodybuilding while staying true to a drug-free ethos. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the world of natural bodybuilding, offering a wealth of knowledge, insights, and practical advice that spans every aspect of this transformative pursuit. From understanding the history and philosophy of natural bodybuilding to delving into the science behind muscle growth, genetics, and training techniques, this book equips you with the essential ...

Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way: Get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, authored by one of the most experienced and recognized athletes in the sport.

If you are looking for a well-rounded physical program that includes aerobic exercise and strength training, look no further. HIIT is for you. In this book, we will introduce you to high intensity interval training, debunking myths that surround the training technique. We'll explore the health benefits as well as recommended fitness levels and time required to undertake HIIT.

The Complete Senior Fitness Compilation Essential Chair Exercises with Supplemental Wall Pilates for Over 60 Who says fitness after 60 can't be fun, effective, and accessible for EVERYONE? Rediscover the joy of movement and celebrate what your body CAN do with exercises designed specifically for your changing needs! Transform your fitness journey with this comprehensive two-book bundle centered on chair exercises with supplemental Wall Pilates designed specifically for seniors. Discover the perfect balance of accessibility and challenge with this thoughtfully curated fitness compilation ...