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Book SynopsisSmarter Workouts delivers effective workouts designed around a single piece of equipment. From mobility to core strength to metabolic conditioning, you'll learn how to create workouts for your goal, your schedule, and the equipment you have access to.
Trade Review"Pete's been a leader in the industry for years. His work in both fitness and sports makes him uniquely qualified to write Smarter Workouts
."—Michael Boyle, Author of
New Functional Training for Sports"Pete is a masterful trainer and educator who has the ability to simplify complex exercises and workout programs. Pick your favorite at-home exercise tool and let Pete teach you a smart, effective, efficient, and safe workout to perform on your own."—Rick Richey, DHSc, MS, LMT, NASM Faculty, Owner of RēCOVER and Independent Training Spot
“Stop struggling with exercises that don’t work for you. Smarter Workouts
provides you with the workouts that are best for your body and will give you the results you’ve been looking for.”—Lisa Wheeler, Owner of Wheels in Motion Productions, Former Vice President of Fitness for Daily Burn
“Exercise doesn’t have to be hard to figure out. Pete McCall teaches you to train smarter, not harder.”—Amy Dixon, Director of Group Fitness Programming for Equinox
"Pete has been an industry influencer, a respected partner, and a trusted friend for more than a decade. He has a great ability to distill complex concepts into simple, bite-sized morsels for his clients, and he does just that in Smarter Workouts
. If Pete is doing it, you know it's going to be great.”—Randy Hetrick, Founder and CEO of TRX
“For many individuals, starting an exercise program can be a rather daunting task. As a result, far too many individuals remain physically inactive. In Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple
, Pete McCall, a fitness industry veteran of over 20 years, provides a straightforward roadmap to help individuals safely experience the joys and innumerable benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Clearly written and well-illustrated, this book is must reading for anyone interested in protecting their most valuable asset—their health.” —Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, President and Chief Science Officer of American Council on Exercise
Table of ContentsPart I. The Science and Why It Matters
Chapter 1. How Exercise Changes Your Body
Chapter 2. Movement and Intensity in Practice
Part II. Exercises and Workouts
Chapter 3. Mobility Training
Chapter 4. Core Strength Training
Chapter 5. Metabolic Conditioning
Part III. Get Fit and Stay Fit
Chapter 6. Designing Your Exercise Program
Chapter 7. Lifetime Programming
