This book has been written to give new instructors and people thinking about becoming personal trainers an insight into what is involved in this constantly evolving and pupular profession, giving you a clearer understanding and covering a wide selection of topics. Everything you need to know about personal training is covered in this book, covering subjects from how to get qualified and getting started to running your business.

A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises. This is the complete reference guide for anyone working as a personal trainer, or studying to become one, with an in-depth look into the role of the trainer in relation to codes of conduct and client care. This comprehensive book contains practical tips and advice for designing a range of exercise programmes for clients. It also focuses on the best ways to sustain a financially successful personal training business and stand out from the crowd. This new third edition includes: - Brand-new illustrated stretches and exercises - Advice on training at home or outdoors - A spotlight on client well-being - Updated government guidelines, statistics and scientific findings - Guidance on adapting exercises for disabled or vulnerable clients - National guidelines for nutrition and weight. This is essential reading for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry and for those teaching or studying for qualifications in this area.

A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Expertly written and suitable for anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes. Importantly, it focuses on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: - The foundations of personal training - Planning and delivering exercise programmes - Training methods and exercise techniques - Nutrition - Health and safety - Setting up - marketing and growing a successful business. The book also includes all Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework relating to personal training and has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Register of Exercise professionals.

The Complete Guide to Suspended Fitness Training is a comprehensive resource - packed with training ideas and how the equipment can be used to improve functional strength, stability, rehabilitation as well as sports-specific training. Includes information on: - Types of suspension systems and attachments - The benefits of suspended fitness training - Safety considerations - Upper body, lower body and core exercises progressions and variations as well as common faults - Beginner, intermediate and advanced programmes and sessions - Training sessions for sports This is ideal reading for anyone interested in fitness and weight training, and how get the most out of this equipment for their training programme or that of their clients.

Unleash your full potential with "Unleashing Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Fitness." This empowering book dives deep into the world of functional fitness, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to transform your body, enhance your performance, and improve your overall well-being. Chapter by chapter, you'll explore the foundations of functional fitness, discovering the fundamental movements that unlock your body's true capabilities. From squatting and lunging to pushing, pulling, and rotating, you'll learn how to master these movements and develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. But functional fitness is about more than just physical prowess; it's about improving your daily life. Discover how functional fitness translates to real-world activities, from lifting and carrying to bending and reaching. Through inspiring testimonials and practical case studies, you'll witness the transformative impact functional fitness can have on everyday tasks and routines. As you journey through the book, you'll uncover the science behind functional fitness, delving into the physiological and biomechanical principles that drive its effectiveness. Gain a deeper understanding of the neuromuscular adaptations that occur during functional fitness training and harness this knowledge to optimize your workouts and achieve remarkable results. "Unleashing Your Potential" also explores the benefits of functional fitness for different demographics. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to enhance sports performance or an older adult aiming to maintain independence and reduce the risk of falls, this book provides tailored guidance and expert insights to meet your specific needs. High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) is a powerful component of functional fitness, and this book covers it extensively. Learn how to elevate your workouts with high-intensity exercises that challenge your cardiovascular system and take your fitness to new heights. In addition to comprehensive guidance, "Unleashing Your Potential" offers practical advice on selecting the right equipment and tools for your functional fitness journey. Discover how kettlebells, resistance bands, and suspension trainers can enhance your workouts and optimize your results. Designed for both beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts, this book provides a step-by-step approach to designing your own personalized functional fitness program. With sample workouts and exercise progressions, you'll have the tools to create a program that aligns with your goals and fitness level. Unlock your potential and embrace a lifestyle of strength, vitality, and fulfillment. Get your copy of "Unleashing Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Functional Fitness" and embark on a transformative journey towards optimal health and well-being. This book may contain affiliate links. Using these links does not impact the amount that you are charged, but it does allow me to continue to create and offer amazing content and programs. Thank you for your support.

The word ""Flemish"" refers to the people living in the North of Belgium and France and the South of the Netherlands. The Flemish, also called ""Flemings,"" are of Germanic (Frank) origin. When the Franks invaded what is now Belgium, they settled between the sea and the ""charcoal forest,"" a dense old-growth forest of beech and oak, which extended to the Rhine and formed a natural boundary during the Late Iron Age through Roman times into the Early Middle Ages. The county of Flanders was created 864 when the French king Charles the Bald granted it as a fief to his son-in-law Baldwin with the Iron Arm. Flanders was a part of France but distinguished itself from the rest of the country with its Germanic Flemish population and close economic ties to England. Unlike other French fiefs it was never returned to the French king's control, instead Flanders became a part of the duke of Burgundy's possessions in 1384, which would evolve into present day Belgium.

The Complete Guide to Strength Training is essential reading for anyone wanting to increase strength and resculpt their body. Its unique combination of effective training methods and cutting-edge nutritional guidance delivers a comprehensive training programme adaptable to both beginner and advanced trainer alike.In colour for the first time, this fully updated third edition includes: an illustrated, step-by-step guide to over 70 exercises, using both free and machine weights; beginner, intermediate and advanced training programmes; eating to burn fat and gain muscle; tips on motivation, techniques and goal-setting.

The editors of Men's Fitness magazine and a distinguished 22-member editorial board present the ultimate reference for men seeking to maximize all aspects of their well-being--physical, emotional and psychological. Specific ways to maintain good health and prevent disease are stressed in each chapter, and numerous sidebars, charts and self-tests make the information very accessible.