Functional Training

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What are the biggest obstacles to sticking to a workout plan? You don’t have enough time? It costs too much? You don’t have enough equipment? You don’t know how to get the results you want? Now you can set those excuses aside.
Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple gives you the solution you need with efficient and effective workout programs that use only one piece of equipment. You can work out in a short period of time without spending a lot of money on expensive equipment or gym memberships—all while targeting your personal goals.
Exercise doesn’t have to be difficult to figure out. In Smarter Workouts, fitness expert Pete McCall explains the effects of exercise on your body so you can identify what will work best for you. He gives you access to fat-burning workouts that help you work smarter to produce real results. First, choose your target: improving mobility for better balance and coordination, strengthening your core for better functional movement, or amping up your metabolism with sweat-inducing conditioning work. Then select one of seven equipment options to perform your workout:

BodyweightDumbbellKettlebellMedicine ballStability ballSandbagResistance band

Armed with a variety of exercises and organized plans, you’ll flow quickly through your workouts, saving precious time and experiencing real results. Put an end to your frustration and let Smarter Workouts be your go-to guide for smart, effective workouts.
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.

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For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Smarter Workouts Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of Smarter Workouts With CE Exam, a package that includes both the book and the exam.

Minimize workout time, maximize results

In Smarter Workouts, fitness expert Pete McCall gives you access to fat-burning workouts that help you work smarter to produce real results. And you only need one piece of equipment for each workout, so you can exercise for a shorter period of time and avoid spending a lot of money on expensive equipment or gym memberships. First, choose your target: improving mobility, amping up your metabolism, or strengthening your core for better functional movement. Then select your equipment:

Bodyweight Dumbbell Kettlebell Medicine ball Stability ball Sandbag Resistance band

A variety of exercises and organized plans

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 26, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1492567884
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1492567882
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.24 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.6 x 10.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #642,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #278 in Weight Training (Books) #831 in Sports Training (Books)
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