A Woman's Guide to Muscle and Strength Programs You Need for the Body You Want

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Irene Lewis-McCormick
2012
US Price: $19.95 $15.96 (20% off)
224 pages
9780736090353

About the Author | Table of Contents | Words of Praise

Using kettlebells, TRX suspension training, exercise balls, foam rollers, and more, women of all abilities can use the newest strength training concepts to enjoy better health, stronger bones, and a well-toned physique. Includes over 100 exercises and progressive training programs for beginner, intermediate, advanced, and endurance-trained exercisers.

If you’re looking for a guide to strength training that addresses your needs—not your boyfriend’s or husband’s—then look no further! A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength is created for women, by a woman. Designed to target the unique ways your body works and reacts to exercises, this resource will produce the lean and well-toned physique that you seek.

Nationally recognized and sought-after personal trainer Irene Lewis-McCormick has packed over 100 of the top exercises for women into this single resource. As a featured writer for popular publications such as Shape and More magazines, Lewis-McCormick makes it easy for women of all ages and abilities to transform their bodies, and she does so by providing progressive training programs while putting common training myths to rest. From free weights and TRX suspension training to foam rollers and exercise balls, this book has the workouts to fit your plan.

Whether you’re looking for a complete body transformation or simply looking for an easy way to gain strength and definition, A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength is your guide to the strong, sexy, and toned body you want.

About the Author

Irene Lewis-McCormick, MS, is a personal trainer, international presenter, author, and 25-year fitness veteran. She holds a master of science degree in exercise and sport science with an emphasis in physiology from Iowa State University. She holds professional certifications from NSCA-CSCS, ACE, AFAA, YogaFit, Pilates, and AEA.

She is a frequent contributor to consumer and fitness publications, including IDEA Health & Fitness Journal, Fitness Management, Shape, More magazine, Diabetic Living, and Heart Healthy Living. Irene is on the editorial advisory board of Diabetic Living magazine and is a subject matter expert and exam writer for the American Council on Exercise.

Irene presents for IDEA, SCW, Fitness Anywhere, DCAC, Fitness Fest, AFPA, the Mayo Clinic, and many regional venues. She is a TRX suspension training master course trainer as well as a master instructor for JumpSport Trampoline Fitness. She has been a featured presenter in several DVDs, including programs for pre- and postnatal exercise, water fitness, strength training, step, Pilates, and foam roller exercise.

Table of Contents

• Exercise Finder
• Acknowledgments
• Part I. Basics of Strength Training for Women
  • Chapter 1: Strength Training and the Female Body
  • Chapter 2: Myths and Pitfalls of Strength Training
  • Chapter 3: Essentials of Excellent Strength Training
• Part II. Strength Training Exercises for Women
  • Chapter 4: Warming Up and Cooling Down
  • Chapter 5: Training the Upper Body
  • Chapter 6: Training the Lower Body
  • Chapter 7: Training the Core
• Part III. Strength Training Programs for Women
  • Chapter 8: Starting a Strength Training Program
  • Chapter 9: Developing a Workout
  • Chapter 10: Beginner and Intermediate Strength Programs
  • Chapter 11: Advanced and Endurance Strength Programs
• References
• About the Author

Words of Praise

“A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength offers a scientifically sound training program that is easy to follow. A must-have in every woman’s fitness library.”

Brad Schoenfeld-- 2011 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, Author of Women’s Home Workout Bible, and Sculpting Her Body Perfect

“A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength offers immediate gains because it’s based on science, not hype.”

Lawrence Biscontini-- Coa