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Book SynopsisAt just forty-seven years old, William Giraldi’s father was killed in a horrific motorcycle crash while racing on a country road. This tragedy, which forever altered the young Giraldi and devastated his family, provides the pulse for The Hero’s Body. In the tradition of Andre Dubus III’s Townie, this is a deep-seeing investigation into two generations of men from the working-class town of Manville, New Jersey, including Giraldi’s own forays into obsessive bodybuilding as a teenager desperate to be worthy of his family’s pitiless, exacting codes of manhood. Lauded by The New Yorker for his “unrelenting, perfectly paced prose,” Giraldi writes here with daring, searing honesty about the fragility and might of the American male. An unflinching memoir of luminous sorrow, a son’s tale of a lost father and the ancient family strictures of extreme masculinity, The Hero’s Body is a work of lasting beauty by one of our most fearless writers.Trade Review"Giraldi writes with subtlety about the unsubtle world of clanging metal, exploring with frank tenderness the ways men form friendships and how those friendships can grow into love. The Hero’s Body is suffused with platonic masculine love, the love of weight lifting buddies and motorcycles and the men who ride them, in particular the author’s doomed father. . . . Giraldi has written a powerful and sympathetic accounting of the lengths men will go to discover themselves through the workings of their fragile and complicated bodies, and the ways they discover hidden strength." -- Michael Ian Black - New York Times Book Review"A wise and thoughtful personal narrative as well as an illuminating portrait of a seductive, if hazardous, American subculture. . . . The Hero’s Body itself captures a merging of hard experience and literary aspiration. In this gathering of memories, a gifted writer has certainly found the right words." -- Gordon Marino - Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisNew to bodybuilding? This book helps with the heavy lifting. It doesn''t matter if you''ve never set foot in a gym beforethis book will have you bulking up in no time. Bodybuilding for Beginners is the ultimate guide for new bodybuilders. Learn how to build muscle and burn fat with detailed walkthroughs of 55 exercises that''ll work your legs, chest, arms, and everything in between. Looking for a quick start without the guesswork? 84 straight days of bodybuilding routines will increase both your strength and your confidence. Exercises you need to knowLift, squat, and stretch with illustrated, step-by-step guides that cover 45 high-impact exercises, as well as 10 warm-ups and cool-downs. 12-Week training programGetting started is simple with a complete plan designed to take you from rookie to experienced bodybuilder. Core nutrition principlesEnsure your diet supports your gains with macronutrient guidelines, simple meal ideas, and food prepping tips. Develop your body through the right training and nutrition with this guide to bodybuilding for beginners.

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Book SynopsisMeet your new training partner! If you are a plus-size woman and want to get stronger, but you are intimidated by the gym or don’t have access to a personal trainer, Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman is for you. Unlike books that target weight loss as the ultimate goal, this book emphasizes why strength training and movement are important for women of all sizes and how progress is not tied to a number on the scale.Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman offers clear and simple instructions on how to safely perform 83 exercises to make them more effective for larger bodies. Master the squat and hinge exercises for the lower body; push and pull exercises for the upper body; and loaded carry, rotation, and anti-rotation exercises for the core. Learn why some movements are more important than others and how to safely progress by manipulating the reps, sets, load, and rest periods. Sample workouts—from beginner level through advanced—enable you to determine your starting point for strength training goals. Choose from a variety of training equipment for many of the exercises or follow the dumbbell- or kettlebell-only workouts if you have limited access to equipment. You’ll also find tips for clothing and equipment needs. And, because she’s “been there, done that,” author Morit Summers explains how to pace yourself with advice on when and how often to work out and what to do if you become overwhelmed on your journey.Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman will inspire you to start putting one foot in front of the other to become a stronger, more capable version of yourself.Trade Review“Wherever you are in your physical journey, I know this book will inspire you. Morit helped me compete for my very first Spartan Race. I will never forget her encouraging me to stop thinking about the scale for a second and instead think about strength—not just getting physically strong, but becoming mentally stronger. She challenged me to go for my goal in another way, and I carry that with me to this day. It’s not always about a number, but it’s about proving to yourself that you are capable and worthy. I hope that this book will leave you feeling capable and worthy of bringing your absolute best to everything you do.”—Danielle Brooks, Actress, Singer, Mom, and Spartan Race Participant“Morit Summers is one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated strength coaches available in our fitness industry. Morit has a wealth of knowledge, combined with the lived experience of how strong one can be while also living in a larger body; this expertise is extremely rare in our fitness culture.”—Louise Green, Trainer and Author of Big Fit Girl and Fitness for Everyone"Morit Summers is a powerhouse and a refreshing voice that's needed in sports. Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman offers clear instruction without the shameful tactics and messages that are oftentimes marketed to plus-size women to be smaller."—Latoya Shauntay Snell, Sponsored Multisport Endurance Athlete and Founder of Running Fat Chef LLC“Morit Summers’ approach to strength is approachable, accessible, and a breath of fresh air. Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman is exactly what the industry needs and is the book I wish I had access to when I first stepped foot in the gym.”—Chrissy King, Creator of The Body Liberation Project, Writer, and Fitness InfluencerTable of ContentsPart I. Set for SuccessChapter 1. Find Your WhyChapter 2. Prepare to MovePart II. Get MovingChapter 3. Squat and HingeChapter 4. Push and PullChapter 5. Anti-Rotation, Loaded Carry, and RotationPart III. Make a PlanChapter 6. Create Your WorkoutChapter 7. Sample WorkoutsChapter 8. Take Action

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Book SynopsisEncouragement, motivation, friendly competition, and accountability are just a few of the many benefits of working out with a partner. And there is no doubt that partner workouts produce results. But success requires more than just pairing up. You need the right partner, the best exercises, and proven programs to achieve and maintain your goals. You need Partner Workouts. In Partner Workouts, fitness expert Krista Popowych will help you establish the foundation for success with guidance on movement principles, exercise selection, and your training environment setup. You'll get advice on how to select a partner for maximum benefits and how to work out with the partners you already have, including a friend, significant other, or child. Learn how to modify exercises and adapt your workouts based on variances in individual partner goals, level of fitness, and relative size, so you can both get the maximum benefit from each workout. You'll find 15 ready-to-use workouts, along with nearly 100 exercises and stretches for creating your own perfect partner workout. Tailor workouts to your desired focus, including HIIT, strength workouts, cardio, and more. Most of the included exercises require no equipment at all, while others use readily available equipment such as resistance bands and medicine balls. The versatility of each exercise makes it simple for you and your partner to get in a great workout, no matter whether you're in a gym, in your home, or outdoors. For fitness professionals, the teaching tips will help with incorporating partner exercises into large- or small-group fitness programs, building comradery, and keeping clients coming back for more. With progressions and regressions for each exercise, fitness professionals can learn to create workouts that are adaptable and scalable for every scenario. Learn how exercising with a partner can get you engaged in your workouts and keep you moving toward your goals. Become fitter and stronger together with Partner Workouts.Table of ContentsPart I. Get SetChapter 1. Benefits of Partner WorkoutsChapter 2. Foundations of Partner TrainingChapter 3. Training Equipment and Workout SpaceChapter 4. Partner Roles and GoalsPart II. Partner ExercisesChapter 5. Bodyweight ExercisesChapter 6. Partner-Resisted ExercisesChapter 7. Small-Equipment ExercisesChapter 8. Cardio and HIIT ExercisesChapter 9. Partner Solo ExercisesChapter 10. Flexibility TrainingPart III. Sample WorkoutsChapter 11. No-Equipment WorkoutsChapter 12. Small-Equipment WorkoutsChapter 13. Cardio and HIIT WorkoutsChapter 14. Full Body WorkoutsChapter 15. Specialty WorkoutsChapter 16. Flexibility Training WorkoutAppendix A. Personal Training for Partner WorkoutsAppendix B. SWEAT Self-Worksheet

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Book SynopsisAre you age 40 or over and want to increase your longevity while maintaining your workout intensity even as your body starts to age? Are you not yet ready to give up intense sweat sessions? Ageless Intensity offers a research-backed perspective on how high-intensity exercise can not only maximize health benefits past age 40 but also help minimize the physiological effects of aging and help you live longer. Fitness expert Pete McCall provides straightforward science-based information on how the same high-intensity exercise that provides a number of health benefits—from increased lean muscle mass to burning fat to reduced heart rate—can also influence human physiology in a way that can reduce the biological effects of time. Learn about the impacts of aging on the body and how to keep getting results from working out hard and pushing yourself to your limits while doing it safely, lowering the risk of injury, and building in the needed recovery for a body that may be starting to show signs of aging. You'll gain practical knowledge on the importance of strength and power, mobility work, and recovery as the keys to boosting your efforts to build and maintain muscle, burn calories, and help joints stay mobile as the body ages. The exercises included are designed to be challenging and deliver tangible benefits to middle-aged and older adults. Save time with the predesigned workouts or customize a complete workout plan to maximize your results and combat the effects of aging. Reaching the “over-the-hill” milestone doesn’t mean you have to slow down. Ageless Intensity is your guide to maintaining fitness with high-intensity exercise and workouts to remain active, stay in shape, and enjoy your favorite activities for the rest of your life.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review"This book is what the fitness industry has been waiting for. Ageless Intensity is a thoughtful and comprehensive training resource to help you live your best life as you advance in years. It is a must-read for fitness professionals who train clients at any age."—Jeffrey Scott, Vice President of Fitness, Nutrition, and Results at Beachbody"In a world where people are living longer and quality of life is taking center stage, Ageless Intensity is a welcome resource for all who want to understand the aging process and how to age healthily and gracefully. Pete has done an incredible job of providing the reader all of the pertinent information necessary to make the aging process an exciting journey and not a frightening process. As an author and authority on training, I have already learned a few things from this book. I recommend this book—if not for you, then for someone you care about who is in their 30s or 40s and wants to age healthily and with grace."—Juan Carlos “JC” Santana, MEd, CSCS, Author of JC's Total Body Transformation and Functional Training"Pete McCall has a talent for translating research into practice. Ageless Intensity offers strategies to promote healthy aging based on the latest exercise science, including the application of high-intensity workouts."—Martin Gibala, PhD, Professor at McMaster University and Author of The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That’s Smarter, Faster, Shorter“I spent my working life as a professor dedicated to understanding back pain. After 32 years of probing pain mechanisms and building athletic performance and resilience, I found I had become a 60-year-old person losing resilience because of the sitting habits of modern life. I was unhappy about losing my strength and feeling my abilities decline. But such weakening can be reversed, as Ageless Intensity explains. In this book, Pete McCall has synthesized the science on aging well, explaining how to implement the science to enhance your resilience. He explains the reality of the finite capacity allowed by biology but then shows you how to use that capacity wisely. He covers the science of training adaptations, explaining why some body systems adapt quickly and others more slowly. Use this book to become more robust and resilient. Employ the wisdom to live well and feel FABULOUS.”—Stuart McGill, Author of Back Mechanic and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the University of WaterlooTable of ContentsPart I. Slow the Aging ProcessChapter 1. Functional Training RedefinedChapter 2. Change How You AgePart II. Improve How You MoveChapter 3. Mobility and Foundational Movement PatternsChapter 4. Mobility Exercises and WorkoutsChapter 5. Strength and Power Training MethodsChapter 6. Strength and Power Exercises and WorkoutsChapter 7. Metabolic Conditioning and WorkoutsPart III. Plan for LongevityChapter 8. Design Your Workout PlanChapter 9. Extend Your Life Span

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Book SynopsisYou want chiseled abs but haven’t seen results. Ultimate Abs: The Definitive Guide to Developing a Chiseled Six-Pack offers a science-based approach to abdominal training designed to help you finally achieve the elusive six-pack. Featuring 130 of the best abdominal exercises, certified strength and conditioning specialist and fitness expert Gareth Sapstead helps you successfully reach your training goals by providing progressions and regressions of each exercise to accommodate your specific fitness level. Whether you are training in a fully equipped gym or at home, Sapstead provides programming that will help you achieve results based on the equipment you have available. Sapstead’s distinctive approach to delivering effective and innovative fitness content has made him one of the most followed fitness experts on social media and earned him the moniker “the Fitness Maverick.” In Ultimate Abs, he addresses the principles that underpin effective ab training and addresses the misconceptions surrounding abdominal training to cut a direct path to the most effective way to develop a six-pack. Most resources focus on the concept of core strength training, but Ultimate Abs offers an unapologetic guide to developing chiseled six-pack abs. Although stabilization exercises are included within the book, looks are the priority, providing you with the tools to achieve your goals faster. Filled with expert coaching cues and an abdominal exercise library like none other, Ultimate Abs is a must-have guide for achieving the abs you have always dreamed of.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review"You want a strong, jacked core? Ultimate Abs shows you a much better way to train your abs and obliques. It’s your workout guide for building an athletic core."—Nick Tumminello, Author of Your Workout Perfected“Ultimate Abs does more than give you workouts. It teaches the principles of core training, setting you up for sustainable, long-term success.”—Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, Fitness Director at Men’s Health“Gareth Sapstead provides the most complete blueprint for core and abdominal training on the market by taking scientific research and applying it in a practical way to make it accessible to all populations. Ultimate Abs just set the new standard for core training in our field, and nothing is likely to surpass it.”—Joel Seedman, PhD, Neuromuscular Physiologist, Performance Specialist, and Founder and CEO of Advanced Human PerformanceTable of ContentsPart I. The Scientific Approach to Ab TrainingChapter 1. Ab-Building PrinciplesChapter 2. Spine and Abdominal AnatomyChapter 3. Ab Versus Core TrainingChapter 4. Using Cardio as a ToolChapter 5. Four Ways to Track Your Six-Pack ProgressPart II. The ExercisesChapter 6. Selecting the Best ExercisesChapter 7. Captain Crunch: Targeting Your SpineChapter 8. Targeting Your Lower AbsChapter 9. Targeting Your ObliquesChapter 10. Planks and Other “Anti” MovementsChapter 11. Exercises to Complement Your Six-Pack WorkoutPart III. The ProgramsChapter 12. Body-Weight Ab Workout ProgramsChapter 13. Home Gym Ab Workout ProgramsChapter 14. Gym-Based Ab Workout ProgramsChapter 15. Customizing Your Own Program

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Book SynopsisGet the help you need to achieve a stronger lower body. Lower Body Training is a comprehensive guide containing the most up-to-date, scientifically proven strategies for increasing lower body size, strength, and power. Jason Brown, a program design expert who has worked with CrossFit affiliates and strength and conditioning facilities around the world, shares his innovative programs for a variety of different training goals, ranging from increased lower body size and strength to improved athletic performance.Lower Body Training offers dozens of options for developing all the muscles of the lower body. The exercises are organized by the movement patterns they target—quad dominant, hip dominant, isolation, and plyometric—and feature variations based on the equipment you have available without sacrificing results. You will also find recommendations for selecting a balance of exercises to maximize effectiveness and reduce lower back pain and other potential overuse or acute injuries.Best of all, Lower Body Training includes programs using maximal, submaximal, and dynamic training methods. The programs—categorized by beginner, intermediate, or advanced—target specific goals such as hypertrophy, strength, or athletic performance. Plus, there are variations for making staple exercises even more effective.Whether your goal is increased lower body size and strength or improved athletic performance, Lower Body Training has the tools to help you get there.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review“Lower Body Training isn’t just another cookie-cutter workout plan! Jason Brown has left no stone unturned in providing you with all the tools needed for an effective and results-oriented approach to training.”—Gareth Sapstead, The “Fitness Maverick” and Author of Ultimate Abs“Jason Brown is one of the consummate professionals in the fitness and strength industry. Lower Body Training provides practical, accurate, and scientifically sound guidance to maximize lower body training results.”—Joel Seedman, Neuromuscular Physiologist, Performance Specialist, and Founder and CEO of Advanced Human Performance“In Lower Body Training, Jason Brown has created a comprehensive resource that will guide you through all the necessary aspects of lower body development. You will learn how to program your training to build the size, strength, and explosive power of your legs as efficiently as possible.”—Dr. Chad Waterbury, Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California and Author of Elite Physique“Jason is one of the rare coaches whose programs are fundamentally sound and offer a lot of adaptations that keep the training innovative. I highly recommend Lower Body Training if you wish to take your training to the next level.”—Christian Thibaudeau, Strength Coach and International SpeakerTable of ContentsPart I. The Scientific Approach to Lower Body TrainingChapter 1. Meet the MusclesChapter 2. Create Better Balance Through MovementChapter 3. Go Beyond the BasicsChapter 4. Set Realistic Training GoalsPart II. The ExercisesChapter 5. Quad-Dominant ExercisesChapter 6. Hip-Dominant ExercisesChapter 7. Isolation ExercisesChapter 8. Plyometric ExercisesPart III. The ProgramsChapter 9. Hypertrophy ProgramsChapter 10. Strength ProgramsChapter 11. Athletic Performance ProgramsChapter 12. At-Home Training Programs

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Book SynopsisWidely regarded as one of America’s leading strength and fitness professionals, Brad Schoenfeld has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles and has been published or featured in virtually every major fitness magazine. Now the best-selling author brings his expertise to a resource that has everything needed for completing a total-body transformation in just six months.The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0, Second Edition, is packed with step-by-step directions for 106 of the most effective exercises and over 200 photos that demonstrate the revolutionary muscle-building program. Schoenfeld provides a science-based program specifically designed to promote lean gains and help you reach your ultimate muscular potential. The book's three-phase total-body program can be customized to your individual needs to dramatically transform your physique in just six months’ time. For those who are relatively new to resistance training or are coming back from a prolonged layoff, there is a M.A.X. break-in routine designed to prepare the body to deal with the rigorous nature of the M.A.X. Muscle Plan program. Further, there are chapters devoted to providing cardio training guidelines and nutrition recommendations, based on the latest scientific research, that complement the M.A.X. Muscle Plan program. The second edition has been completely revamped to include updated science and research-based evidence as well as 12 sidebars that break down specific topics and offer applied examples. Two new chapters have also been added: a chapter with detailed information on the M.A.X. Muscle Plan warm-up and a Q&A chapter that provides answers to 13 common questions Schoenfeld has received since the first edition of the book. Results from The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0 speak for themselves; thousands have successfully transformed their bodies by following the program. It is the blueprint for achieving—and maintaining—maximal muscle development.Please note: This book is not affiliated with Joe Wells Enterprises or MAX Muscle Sports Nutrition.Trade Review"The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0 is a must-read for all aspiring fitness enthusiasts who seek to maximize their muscularity. Brad Schoenfeld is the world's premier hypertrophy specialist. His combination of academic research–based knowledge with practical in-the-trenches gym experience sets this program apart from everything else on the market."—Bret Contreras, PhD, Author of Glute Lab and Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy"When it comes to conducting, synthesizing, and communicating research on muscle hypertrophy, there is no one better than Brad Schoenfeld. I simply cannot recommend his book enough. If muscle growth is a goal for you, then you'd be doing yourself a disservice to not read this book."—Layne Norton, PhD, Pro Natural Bodybuilder"In The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0, Brad offers programs that are scientifically sound, giving you maximal results in minimal time."—Tom Venuto, Author of Burn the Fat, Feed the MuscleTable of ContentsChapter 1. The Science of Hypertrophy: What Makes Muscles Grow?Chapter 2. M.A.X. PeriodizationChapter 3. Exercises for the Back, Chest, and AbdomenChapter 4. Exercises for the Shoulders and ArmsChapter 5. Exercises for the Lower BodyChapter 6. M.A.X. Warm-UpChapter 7. M.A.X. Break-In RoutineChapter 8. M.A.X. Strength PhaseChapter 9. M.A.X. Metabolic PhaseChapter 10. M.A.X. Muscle PhaseChapter 11. M.A.X. NutritionChapter 12. The Cardio ConnectionChapter 13. The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0 Q&A

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Book SynopsisDeveloped and written by canfitpro, Canada’s foremost education and certification provider for fitness professionals, this third edition of Foundations of Professional Personal Training contains essential information for building skills, creating systems to work with clients, and preparing for the Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification. Extensively updated to match the certification standards, this edition includes the following: New chapters on periodization, screening and assessment, program design, and the canfitpro Personal Training Specialist framework Diverse client case studies to use for practice and application of concepts Details about canfitpro’s optimal health perspective, which integrates physical activity, nutrition, and mental well-being Strategies for cultivating the client–personal trainer relationship Contemporary information regarding inclusive training, training in a virtual environment, and building a business Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Third Edition, prepares new and prospective personal trainers for all aspects of their exciting profession. Providing key concepts of personal training, guidelines for program design and injury prevention, and considerations for working with clients, this text is an essential resource for preparation for the PTS exam and for a successful career in personal training.Table of ContentsPart I. The Journey BeginsChapter 1. Understanding Your Career, Yourself, and Your ClientKim Lavender, FAHPCareer Path Options for Personal Training SpecialistsStrengthening the Client–Personal Trainer RelationshipUnderstanding Behaviour ChangeInfluencing Exercise AdherenceWorking With ClientsChapter 2. Principles for Optimal HealthKim Lavender, FAHP, and Beth YarzabYour Role as a Personal Training Specialist in Promoting Optimal HealthPhysical LiteracyMindsetNutritional HealthPhysical Activity for Optimal Healthcanfitpro’s Training PrinciplesPart II. Understanding the BodyChapter 3. BioenergeticsBrian Justin, M.Kin, and Gregory S. Anderson, PhDBioenergetics TerminologyIntroduction to the Energy SystemsInteraction of the Energy SystemsOxygen DeficitDeveloping the Energy SystemsChapter 4. Cardiorespiratory ConceptsGregory S. Anderson, PhD, and Brian Justin, M.KinCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemCardiorespiratory Response to ExerciseBenefits of Cardiorespiratory TrainingProgram Design for Cardiorespiratory TrainingChapter 5. Skeletal AnatomyGregory S. Anderson, PhDBonesParts of the SkeletonJointsDescribing MovementProgram Design for Bone HealthChapter 6. Muscular AnatomyGregory S. Anderson, PhDStructure and Function of Skeletal MuscleMuscles and Muscle GroupsBenefits of Resistance TrainingProgram Design for Resistance TrainingChapter 7. Flexibility and Mobility ConceptsJason JonesDefinition of FlexibilityRelationship of Flexibility to Overall FitnessMobility and FasciaElastic and Plastic TissuesRange of Motion and Joint MechanicsMovement, Mobilization, and Flexibility TrainingProgram Design for Flexibility TrainingIntegrating Flexibility TrainingChapter 8. Foundational Movement SequencesMark Stone, BScWhat Is Functional Training?Postural Stability and BalanceUnderstanding the Kinetic ChainExternally Versus Internally Stabilized ExercisesBiomotor AbilitiesProgramming Foundational Movement SequencesPart III. canfitpro Personal Training Specialist Framework and Client Strategy (Assessment)Chapter 9. canfitpro Personal Training Specialist FrameworkEric Wong Kai PunOverview of the canfitpro Personal Training Specialist FrameworkPAR-Q+ and Health HistoryGoal Setting With Emotional ConnectionPassive and Dynamic AssessmentsSelling Is HelpingPeriodizationProgram DesignSession DeliveryReassessmentChapter 10. Client Strategy Part I: Passive Screening and AssessmentsEric Wong Kai Pun and Jason JonesPreexercise ScreeningPassive AssessmentsCardiovascular Health AssessmentsBody Composition AssessmentsChapter 11. Client Strategy Part II: Dynamic Screening and AssessmentsEric Wong Kai Pun and Jason JonesTraining LevelsDynamic AssessmentsMovement Quality and Active Flexibility AssessmentsCardiorespiratory Fitness AssessmentMuscular Capacity AssessmentSources of Error in Dynamic AssessmentsPart IV. Periodization, Program Design, and Session DeliveryChapter 12. PeriodizationEric Wong Kai Pun and Jason JonesOrigin of PeriodizationPeriodization CyclesPlan to Build Client Skill (Foundations)Periodization ModelsPeriodization Is Systematized IndividualizationGetting Started With PeriodizationChapter 13. Program DesignEric Wong Kai Pun and Jason JonesPrinciples of Program Designcanfitpro’s Principles of TrainingResistance Training Is Key to Client Goal AchievementClient ConsiderationsStructuring a Resistance Training Program for the Foundations PhaseStructuring a Block Periodized Resistance Training ProgramStructuring a Linear Periodized Resistance Training ProgramStructuring a Wave-Loaded Periodized Resistance Training ProgramSelecting Exercises and Equipment for Resistance TrainingStructuring a Cardiorespiratory Training WorkoutGetting Started With Program DesignChapter 14. Session Delivery and ProfessionalismEric Wong Kai PunConsiderations for Professional and Enjoyable SessionsDelivering the SessionFive Steps of Introducing a New ExerciseIntake or Initial Consultation SessionBetween the Initial Consultation and Subsequent Sessions (Client Onboarding)Subsequent Sessions and ReassessmentPart V. Industry LongevityChapter 15. Injury Risk ManagementTerry Kane, BPHE, BScUnderstanding Scope of PracticeTypes of Musculoskeletal InjuryInjury Risk ManagementChapter 16. Business of Personal TrainingSara Fennell and Joe ArkoCareer OptionsPersonal Trainer Specialist Finances and CapacityNiche and AvatarPackaging and PricingMarketing and Lead GenerationSalesMoney MindsetOnboarding, Nurturing, and Community BuildingTerminating the RelationshipEssential Data TrackingCustomer Service and Operational SystemsRisk ManagementAppendix A: Main, Supplemental, and Accessory ExercisesAppendix B: Mobility and Stability ExercisesAppendix C: canfitpro Professional Member Noncompliance, Complaints, and Appeal Process

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Book SynopsisCatapult your training efficiency and get measurable results with metabolic training! Commonly known as met con, or metabolic conditioning, this form of training is often mistaken for any combination of high-intensity exercises. The truth is that grouping exercises together without structure or purpose does not define a training style. In Metabolic Training, authors John Graham and Michael Barnes share their decades of experience designing programs and set the record straight on metabolic training. They explain the concepts behind the training and outline the tested-and-true exercises and programs they use to produce results. You will learn the essentials of metabolic training—from the types of training outcomes it can be used to accomplish to developing and implementing programs. The book also features more than 100 exercises: 13 warm-up exercises 18 total-body exercises 18 lower-body exercises 30 upper-body exercises 14 core exercises 10 functional training exercises These exercises use body weight and a range of equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, battle ropes, sandbags, weighted sleds, exercise bands, suspension trainers, and medicine balls. Making Metabolic Training even more valuable are its 60 predesigned workouts, which are the basis of five training programs: endurance, fat loss, lean muscle mass, strength and power, and athletic performance. Each program covers all ability levels, from beginner to advanced, offering progressive levels of difficulty as your fitness improves. With over 100 exercises and 60 workouts, this is the definitive resource on metabolic training.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review“John and Mike’s new book is a testament to their unwavering dedication as coaches and educators. Metabolic Training propels your fitness to new heights, delivering measurable results that defy expectations. With over 100 exercises and 60 targeted workouts, ranging from endurance and fat loss to building lean muscle, power, and strength, Metabolic Training prepares you to get the most out of your training.”—Chris Poirier, General Manager of Perform Better“A no-nonsense guide to metabolic training. From physiological adaptations to program design considerations, this book does it all. A must-read for coaches and fitness professionals.”—Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, FNSCA, FACSM, Professor of Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey“John Graham and Mike Barnes have unveiled their newest work, Metabolic Training, a powerhouse coalescence of their decades-long expertise and hands-on experience. This book is the ultimate key to unlocking unparalleled metabolic training efficiency and tangible results for you and your clients. With over 100 meticulously crafted exercises and a treasure trove of 60 thoughtfully curated workouts, this comprehensive guide zeroes in on your specific fitness aspirations. As you delve deep into the principles and techniques presented in Metabolic Training, not only will you be equipped with ready-to-implement workouts for your clients, but you’ll also grasp the underlying science and art of metabolic training like never before. Get ready to revolutionize your metabolic training approach.”—Alwyn Cosgrove, Owner of Results FitnessTable of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Metabolic TrainingChapter 1. Why Metabolic Training?Chapter 2. Physiological Adaptations to Metabolic TrainingChapter 3. Metabolic-Training ToolsChapter 4. Periodization for Metabolic TrainingPart II. Metabolic-Training ExercisesChapter 5. Warm-Up ExercisesChapter 6. Total-Body ExercisesChapter 7. Lower-Body ExercisesChapter 8. Upper-Body ExercisesChapter 9. Core ExercisesChapter 10. Functional Training ExercisesPart III. Metabolic-Training ProgramsChapter 11. Programs for EnduranceChapter 12. Programs for Fat LossChapter 13. Programs for Building Lean MassChapter 14. Programs for Building Muscular Strength and PowerChapter 15. Programs for Improving Sport Performance

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Book SynopsisSince its development over a decade ago, Suspension Training® has remained a popular choice for developing strength, stability, core power, flexibility, and balance because it delivers results. Used by the best of the best, from personal trainers to the elite athletes they work with, Suspension Training® is a respected and essential component of conditioning programs worldwide.Approved and endorsed by TRX®, the global leader in functional training products, programming, and education, the Complete Guide to TRX®Suspension Training®, Second Edition, is the authoritative resource on safe, effective, and optimal use of Suspension Training® and programming. Written by renowned strength and conditioning expert Dr. Jay Dawes, the book offers 100 exercises, 40 variations, and 24 ready-to-use programs designed to take your workouts to unprecedented levels. The second edition is packed with full-color photos, demonstrating how to perform each exercise, as well as 14 assessments to help determine fitness level and gauge training progress.Complete Guide to TRX®Suspension Training® also shows you how to incorporate Suspension Training® into circuit training and injury prevention programs as well as programs for improving strength and power, speed and agility, balance and stability, and flexibility.If you are tired of repetitive workout routines, sick of waiting for equipment at a crowded gym, or simply looking to enhance your current regimen, look no further than Complete Guide to TRX®Suspension Training®.Note: Fitness Anywhere LLC has granted Human Kinetics Inc. permission to use TRX® trademarks in accordance with TRX Trademark Usage Guidelines for the purposes of publishing Complete Guide to TRX®Suspension Training®.Table of ContentsPart I. Science of Suspension TrainingChapter 1. Foundations of Suspension TrainingChapter 2. Benefits of Suspension TrainingChapter 3. Setup, Safety, and SuccessChapter 4. Physical Testing and AssessmentPart II. Suspension Training ExercisesChapter 5. Upper-Body ExercisesChapter 6. Lower-Body ExercisesChapter 7. Core ExercisesPart III. Suspension Training ProgramsChapter 8. Foundations of Program DesignChapter 9. Circuit TrainingChapter 10. PrehabilitationChapter 11. Strength and PowerChapter 12. Speed and AgilityChapter 13. Balance, Stability, and Flexibility

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Book SynopsisFinally, the strength training book you’ve been wishing for is here! The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods compiles more than 230 training techniques proven to increase strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular capacity. Sport performance coach Keven Arseneault has spent over 20 years reading, researching, and testing various methods to determine the best training techniques. In The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods, he assembles these into a comprehensive resource that allows you to add variety and get the most from your workouts.Each method is presented on a single page that highlights the technique’s advantages and disadvantages, effects on different aspects of fitness, and trainer tips. The page also has a prescription table that includes intensity or load, reps, and sets. This practical approach provides you with everything you need to incorporate the method into your program immediately.Throughout, you will find programming tips to help you create your own training plan to fit your individual needs. The eight sample programs provided can be followed as is or used as a blueprint for personalized programs.Whether you are a fitness enthusiast working out at home, a serious gym goer, an athlete, or a strength or fitness professional, The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods is the comprehensive yet practical resource you need to keep your workouts fresh, challenging, and on point to reach your goals.Table of ContentsIntroduction Determining Needs Introductory Pages Training Technique Descriptions Acknowledgments Photo CreditsChapter 1. Cardiovascular TrainingChapter 2. Concentric Training: Maximum StrengthChapter 3. Concentric Training: HypertrophyChapter 4. Isometric TrainingChapter 5. Eccentric TrainingChapter 6. Power TrainingChapter 7. Power Endurance TrainingChapter 8. Endurance TrainingChapter 9. Flexibility TrainingChapter 10. Training Program Examples Appendixes 1. Determining Needs 2. Sprinting Warm-Up 3. Aerobic Treadmill Test 4. MAP Training 5. Predicted Absolute Maximum Based on Number of Repetitions 6. Wilks Coefficient 7. Prilepin Chart 8. Dropset Cluster Chart 9. Classification of Training Techniques Based on Experience 10. Training Technique Template Techniques Index References Recommended Resources Glossary About the Author

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Book SynopsisLose fat. Add muscle. Look great. No fads or diets are required—just hard work, sensible strategies, and science-based programming to achieve the results you desire. In Strength Training for Fat Loss, Second Edition, internationally renowned trainer Nick Tumminello provides the formula for transforming your body. He explains how to use the three Cs of metabolic strength training—circuits, combinations, and complexes—to accelerate your metabolism and maximize fat loss while maintaining and even adding muscle. In this updated second edition, you’ll find more than 150 exercises using barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, or just your body weight, basic guidelines for eating sensibly to accelerate your metabolism, over 50 ready-to-use metabolic strength workouts, color photos demonstrating the exercises, at-home workouts that require minimal equipment, and beginner workouts for those new to strength training as well as advanced exercisers. Practical and accessible, Strength Training for Fat Loss is your guide to creating and maintaining the physique you seek.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review“Nick Tumminello is one of the most innovative coaches in the field of strength and conditioning. Strength Training for Fat Loss will rev up your fat-burning arsenal and help you attain the physique you desire.”—Bret Contreras, MS, CSCS, Author of Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy“Nick Tumminello has done it again! In his new edition of Strength Training for Fat Loss, he shares the expertise, insights, and programming that have made him one of the most popular and innovative trainers in the business. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking to improve their body composition and health.”—Dan Dalrymple, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Denver BroncosTable of ContentsChapter 1. Benefits of Fat LossChapter 2. Strength Training and Fat LossChapter 3. Nutrition for Fat LossChapter 4. CircuitsChapter 5. CombinationsChapter 6. ComplexesChapter 7. Body-Weight TrainingChapter 8. Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs for Fat LossChapter 9. Fat Loss Workouts for BeginnersChapter 10. Fat Loss WorkoutsChapter 11. At-Home Fat Loss WorkoutsChapter 12. The Fat Loss Five ProgramChapter 13. Fat Loss Training for Life

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Book SynopsisFew athletes hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky. He made history at the age of fifteen as the first person to win both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day at the South African National Lifesaving Championships, he was the country’s spokesman at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and he is a multiple-times global surfski champion, having won the internationally famous Molokai to Oahu World Surfski Marathon championships in Hawaii a record twelve times – his most recent victory being at the age of forty-nine. Then, in 2019, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer and told he had six months to live. But as with everything else Oscar does, he is determined to emerge victorious. He continues to paddle kayaks, play golf, and with a combination of medical treatment, exercise, iron determination and unconquerable optimism, he has defied every doctor’s prediction to date. How does he do it? In this book, Oscar relives some of his most exhilarating and nail-biting races, and shares the lessons he has learnt from winning on the international surf lifesaving, kayak and surfski circuits as well as running several successful businesses. The final chapters recount his courageous battle against cancer, the vital support of his family and friends, and his refusal to let the deadly disease dictate his life. No Retreat, No Surrender is an uplifting account of grit, perseverance, talent and attitude, vividly capturing the determined mindset of an inspirational sporting legend.

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Book SynopsisRaging Love is about athlete Jimmie D. King's rise to fame as an angry, chronically injured powerlifting champion to a happy, healthy cyclist and bodybuilder. The reader will witness a man who learns to be at ease with himself through mentoring and coaching others to become a better version of themselves. It gives us a glimpse at the life and athletic career of Powerlifting National Champion Jimmie D. King. With stunning candor, King shares his intimate and deeply personal perspective-including his challenges and struggles with bullies, physical limitations, childhood abuse, disappointments, oppression, and racism-and how he evolved and adapted over seven decades all while learning to serve and develop the talents of others. Far more than a sports memoir, Raging Love is a gripping tale of perseverance and purpose and a reminder that finding one's path is, above all, an evolution from psychological discipline and mental toughness to forgiveness, spiritual peace, self-knowledge, and self-love. This is a must-read that will inspire sports fans of all ages. The reader will cheer for King as he wrestles his rage, learns to forgive, and turns his focus to love and service of others.Trade Review"Jimmie and Lori are two of the highest frequency people I have met. You know them before they even speak with smiles that can light up a room, and a positivity that is tangible! Their biggest gifts are being able to translate their pain, growth and healing into a passion to help others." - LAURA MULVIHILL, LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEUR; "I could not put this book down. I read Raging Love in one day. Captivating, raw, insightful and a true glimpse of grit." JENNIFER OSTROWSKI; "I've known Lori since high school and have never had the opportunity to meet her husband, Jimmie; at least until reading this book. My favorite quote from Raging Love: 'People aren't defined by the storm they face; they're defined by how they react to the storm.' We all face storms in life; some of those preparing us for our futures, as many of them did for Jimmie in a variety of ways. Great book for anyone-not just the sports enthusiast-looking for purpose and trying to find their way in a crazy world." RUTH O'NEILL, AUTHOR of the What a Difference a Year Makes series.

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Book SynopsisGo behind the scenes with Eddie 'The Beast' Hall as we follow his incredible journey from World's Strongest Man to competing in 'The Heaviest Boxing Match in History' against his nemesis Hafthor 'Thor' Bjornsson. 'No human can visualise the impossible like this man' Jason StathamTHE BEASTIn 2017 Eddie Hall became the World's Strongest Man. He was the first person to pull half a tonne off the floor when everybody else said it was impossible, setting a new World Record. Impossible is a recurring theme in Eddie's life - from the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to the pinnacle of Strongman - at every step on his journey he has blasted through the obstacles in his way.THE BOXING MATCHNow, Eddie brings you into the heart of his training camp as he prepares for his greatest challenge yet - a boxing ring showdown with his nemesis, Hafthor Bjornsson. Witness Eddie's two-year journey as he transforms his body and mind from strength athlete to titan weight boxer. Get ringside access to Eddie's formidable mindset, he reflects on the lessons he's learned over the course of his life and draws on them to overcome each new setback. Featuring training diaries, 10 rounds of mental preparation and contributions from iconic friends including Ross Edgley, James Haskell, Paddy McGuinness, his family and inner circle, this is Eddie as you have never witnessed him before: 100 per cent authentic, honest and raw. Table of Contentsi: INTRODUCTION 1: ROUND 1: Fight or Flight 2: ROUND 2: Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail 3: ROUND 3: Find a Mentor and a Nemesis 4: ROUND 4: Be a Lover and a Fighter 5: ROUND 5: Setbacks are Signposts to Success 6: ROUND 6: The Dark Place 7: ROUND 7: The Smelling Salts 8: ROUND 8: The Good and The Greatest 9: ROUND 9: The Taper 10: ROUND 10: The Mountain ii: CONCLUSION: Backing Up Your Bull for Life iii: EPILOGUE iv: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Book SynopsisPowerlifting: Training Techniques and Performance is a guide to athletes and coaches in powerlifting as well as a more general reading for the lover of sport. It takes a coach-led, athlete-centred approach that is intended to empower the individual, promote excellence and facilitate personal fulfilment within the sport of powerlifting. The book is divided into three sections; Part One examines and unpicks the three powerlifting lifts of the squat, bench press and deadlift and discusses the skills and techniques required to perform each lift successfully within the context of good practice. It also discusses the Paralympics bench press as an integral part of the sport today. Part Two looks at the the role of the coach, describes the coaching pathway within a powerlifting context and provides guidelines and training programmes that will help the coach help their athlete/s achieve their desired process goals and performance targets. Part Three focuses on all aspects of competition, the role of the coach in deciding strategy and the responsibilities of the athlete, in particular in relation to drug testing.

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