Smarter Workouts 2nd Edition

Get the results you want without spending hours in the gym.

Don’t spend hours of your time and all your money chasing the latest trends and most expensive equipment. What you need is a set of efficient, effective, and simple workout programs that target your personal goals—and require either no equipment or only one piece of equipment.

Smarter Workouts, Second Edition, not only guides you with recommended workouts but also helps you determine what will work best for you. Maximize your time and effort with science-backed programs designed to help you add and maintain lean muscle mass. The second edition includes the following:

• 18 workouts and 126 exercises with full instructions and color photos
• Advice on designing programs and changing workout variables
• Strategies to improve longevity and build muscle
• 16 new exercises for suspension straps and the barbell

Regardless of age or experience, everyone can benefit from quality workouts that promote mobility and longevity. You will learn about the three types of workouts needed to meet your goals and how to safely incorporate them into your routine. Simply choose what to target, then get started with exercises that use either your own body weight or one of the following pieces of equipment:

• Suspension straps
• Kettlebell
• Dumbbell
• Barbell
• Medicine ball
• Sandbag
• Resistance band

With organized plans and minimal-equipment exercises, Smarter Workouts, Second Edition, has everything you need to flow quickly through your workouts. Save time, save money, and experience real results with a smart, effective approach to fitness.

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.

Audience

Individuals looking to choose ideal workouts for their lifestyle. Personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and other fitness professionals.

Part I. The Science and Why It Matters

Chapter 1. How Exercise Changes Your Body

Chapter 2. Movement and Intensity in Practice

Part II. Exercises and Workouts

Chapter 3. Mobility Training

Chapter 4. Strength Training

Chapter 5. Metabolic Conditioning

Part III. Get Fit and Stay Fit

Chapter 6. Designing Your Exercise Program

Chapter 7. Lifetime Programming

Pete McCall, MS, CSCS, is a personal trainer, education consultant, and public speaker. He currently works as a fitness instructor at the exclusive Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa in Mexico. McCall also works as a consultant, creating and delivering education and content solutions for a variety of fitness organizations. Frequently quoted in publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Livestrong, McCall is a sought-after media resource for accurate, in-depth insights on how to get results from exercise.

Based in Vista, California, McCall holds a master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion, has the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and has spent a large portion of his career educating personal trainers around the world as a workshop instructor and speaker. In addition to three books, Pete has authored numerous articles for fitness trade publications, exercise-science blogs, and textbook chapters.