New Anatomy for Strength & Fitness Training: An Illustrated Guide to Your Muscles in Action Including Exercises Used in CrossFit (R), P90X (R), and Other Popular Fitness Programs (IMM Lifestyle Books)
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Get an in-depth look into the most magnificent machine ever created — the human body!Over 100 anatomical illustrations of 70 muscles in action, detailed and in full color
Over 75 exercises to increase your flexibility and strength
Expert instructions for exercises for strength training and gym fitness, stretching and flexibility training, yoga, Pilates, and bodybuilding
Learn how each exercise works and understand how it shapes the body, with the science of movement, training concepts, and fitness principles
Perfect for beginners and advanced fitness practitioners alike, this is the must-have exercise reference for fitness enthusiasts
Using detailed anatomical illustrations, New Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training provides you with visual insight into what happens to the human organic machine during exercise — muscles and tendons working in concert to strengthen your body's building blocks. With this basic knowledge of how the body works, you can buff up your body with the book's 75+ exercises, grouped by body region and involving gym machines, free weights, and body weight/stretching, as well as yoga and Pilates. Included are comparisons of contemporary training options from CrossFit and P90X to Zumba, SoulCycle, TRX, Orangetheory, and more. Each exercise is vividly illustrated by a full-color anatomical illustration of the targeted muscles, together with instructions on execution and technique. By understanding how your body responds to each movement, you'll be able to isolate specific muscle groups and design the most targeted program possible. Motivate yourself and make your workouts more powerful and effective by seeing how your muscles actually work when you exercise with safe and proper form! " New Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training is clearly written and designed with highly instructive illustrations. A powerful resource for novice and advanced fitness enthusiasts alike, this book is the Bible of strength and fitness training. It is empowering, and should be in every home and commercial gym." — Allan Richter, Editor, Discover Life and Energy Times magazines Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and other retail review pages describe this book as well illustrated, informative, and useful for beginners as well as trainers. Readers consistently praise the clear muscle diagrams and the way it connects anatomy to exercise, while a few notes mention that it is fairly short and best used as a practical reference rather than a deep textbook.
- Amazon reviewers say it is a strong mix of anatomy and exercise guidance, with good illustrations and clear explanations.
- Goodreads readers describe it as organized, precise, and helpful for understanding what muscles are working during workouts.
- BooksRun reviews call it informative and well laid out, especially for learning both anatomy and muscle-specific exercise benefits.
- Other review pages note it is especially useful for fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, and athletes who want an accessible reference.
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Specifications
| Topic | Strength |
Product Details
| Publisher | Design Originals |
| Publication date | August 14, 2018 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1504800516 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1504800518 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,434 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Pilates (Books) #15 in Sports Medicine (Books) #21 in Sports Health & Safety (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,001) |
