Anatomy of Exercise for Women: A Trainer's Guide to Exercise for Women

The Anatomy of Exercise for Women is a fantastic resource for women interested in improving their health and physique. It offers detailed anatomical illustrations, concise instructions, and modifications for different levels of difficulty. The book is ideal for beginners and experienced exercisers, as well as trainers, physiotherapists, and fitness instructors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2022
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

“A fantastic resource… which can be used by any woman interested in improving her health and physique… The books ease of use, colourful pictures, and most importantly, the anatomical illustrations, help set this book apart from other similar exercise books. This book would be a great addition to any public library or academic library with a kinesiology programme.”

Women have been joining gyms and running clubs, hiring personal trainers, attending boot camps and entering marathons — where they now outnumber men — and participating in all variety of fitness activities in record numbers. They are taking disease prevention seriously by working to ward off the onset of diseases and conditions such as depression, heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia and breast cancer.

Anatomy of Exercise for Women provides women of all ages with exercise programmes that will bring great benefits in physical fitness, psychological well-being and meeting the challenges of daily life. Like all of the books in the series, this title has:

Detailed, full-colour anatomical illustrations for all the exercises; Annotations identifying the active and stabilizing muscles; Concise how-to instructions for each exercise; Identification of the specific muscles that benefit the most from each exercise; Suggested modifications for different levels of difficulty; A glossary of anatomical terms.

Exercises are presented individually and then also in pre-designed workouts that let women focus on what they want most to improve: Leaner Legs, Thighs and Glutes; Arm Toner; Core Strength and Stability; All-Over Toner; and Working the Waistline. The Beginners and Back to Basics Workouts are excellent overall programmes. Stretching exercises help to alleviate stress and tension, improve flexibility and range of motion, and promote relaxation.

The book also includes a section on nutrition, with advice on how to eat for health and fitness. It emphasises the importance of a balanced diet, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. It also provides tips on portion control, meal planning and snacking.

In conclusion, Anatomy of Exercise for Women is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to exercise and fitness for women of all ages. It provides detailed anatomical illustrations, concise how-to instructions, and pre-designed workouts to help women achieve their fitness goals. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced exerciser, this book is an essential resource for improving your health and physique.”

Weight: 794g
Dimension: 279 x 222 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228103073
Edition number: 2 ed