Although most of the logged training sessions were completed using heavy equipment such as barbells, kettlebells, weight plates, pull-up bars, rings, and ropes, i’ve been able to modify everything in a way that is consumable and executed at home, with room for weights and equipment if you choose. These modified training sessions are based on the originals as much as possible, listed below each original session, and referred to as the home editions. If you want to: Learn how effective home workouts are Learn the advantages and disadvantages of working out at home Find out what basic equipment is needed for a home workout Start right away? You absolutely can. Included is a complete fully detailed recommended workout. Eating healthy and staying active are some of the most important things you can do to prevent heart disease and improve your personal well-being. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, stay active as you age or shake-up your normal exercise routine, this fitness basics book is here to help you understand fitness basics and the impact physical activity - or lack thereof - can have on your health.

17 of the simplest ways to get fit

What is your physical fitness goal? Nod along with this sentence if you exercise for at least 30-minutes a day, five times a week. Are you nodding along? If you are, that’s fantastic because that is exactly the recommended amount of exercise that the American Heart Association believes the average individual should be doing. Exercising is such a vital component of staying strong and healthy, both physically and mentally. Yet, a lot of people are still neglecting this aspect, which potentially sets them up for health problems later down the road. I don’t have time. That’s the most common reason cited when asked why a person does not exercise enough. In a week, you have 168 hours. If you could commit 2-hours out of that total per week for the chance to live longer, healthier, happier, would you choose to do it? Would you choose to Get Fit? Fitness is not a quick fix to lose weight as soon as you can. It is a lifestyle choice, one that you should maintain for the rest of your life. It is something you should be incorporating into your daily regiment, like brushing your teeth, having your cup of coffee every morning before you head off to work, taking a shower. On some level, we know that exercise is good for our health. But how much good does it really do? Why should you choose to get fit? Exercising and becoming stronger and fitter reduces the risk of health problems that benefit number one. It boosts your brain functions and improves overall mental health. It trains you mentally to be disciplined. When you start to look and feel better, you become a much more confident person inside and out. The Simple Steps to Get Fit is the perfect solution for the beginner who is looking to incorporate fitness into their lifestyle. A way to ease into the process until you get familiar with it. The basic exercises covered in this book will target your: Biceps Triceps Deltoids Forearms Laterals Chest Trapezius muscles These are the main muscle groups that you should be working on as a start to begin building that upper body strength for more intense exercises later on. Ask most people why they want to begin any kind of exercise program, and they’ll tell you it’s because they want to lose weight and body fat. The answer is most of the time going to be focused on the external appearance, and it’s true, the external appearance is going to display the most noticeable difference. But getting fit is going to impact how you feel on the inside too. When you’re moving more and feel your body getting stronger, your energy levels are going to soar. With all that energy, you’re going to eventually feel like you want to move even more, get up off the couch, go for a walk, do some running, anything that is going to break a sweat. Exercise is not going to feel like a chore anymore. It’s going to be your new lifestyle.

Maximize your workout with this fitness guide and daily journal! This book is an essential companion for anyone about to embark on a new exercise program. Or for any sports/fitness enthusiasts who want to improve or maintain their physical fitness. The book is designed to work with all personal training, sports conditioning or weight loss programs!

Learn how to take control of your own well-being. You’ll find both the motivation and scientific knowledge you need to develop your own personal plan for healthy living and to make physical activity an integral part of that plan. You’ll also explore the roles of stress management, sleep, and nutrition in achieving your goals.

This book is about living well, living happy, living long, and living healthy. You will learn to Get Fit - Anywhere, Anytime, no gym required. You will not spend heaps of time and money reaching your goals. This book is intended as a reference manual that you can take with you anywhere. You can refer to it often, as a reminder of what you can do to burn calories at your desk, on an airplane, and in front of the television. In addition, you can melt calories while driving, stopping for gas, staying in a hotel, resting in bed, sharing time with your spouse or loved ones, and playing with your children. Please pass copies of this book to those who need to abide by its principles and recommendations. We all need the information provided in these chapters; both our quality and length of life depend on the tips in these pages.

This contemporary title explores video workout trends in today s health-oriented world. The young reader is exposed to the universe of the most popular DVD and video game workouts, like P90X, Insanity, Zumba Fitness, Wii Fit Plus, Kinect Sports, and Just Dance, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in his or her life. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. Get Fit With Video Workouts has been developed to encourage teens to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Get Fit in Bed is the first book to present a fitness program that can be completed without getting out of bed--a perfect solution for people of all ages recovering from surgery or health problems such as fibromyalgia, arthritis or chronic fatigue, or challenged by mobility issues, such as expecting mothers on bed rest.These proven-effective techniques are fully illustrated by more than 100 black-and-white photographs and described with clear step-by-step instructions. Get Fit in Bed features a series of 42 exercises drawn from yoga, Pilates, karate and stretching.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Megan Quann Jendrick and her husband and personal trainer offer a complete training regimen -- including a diet program -- that will enable everyone to achieve the body of their dreams through swimming. Elite-level swimmers share a common trait -- their toned, shapely bodies. Get Wet, Get Fit shows how anyone, regardless of age or size, can use swimming to get into the best condition of their lives. The Jendricks offer detailed instructions along with underwater photographs that illustrate how to achieve proper form and technique for the four basic strokes -- backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. But unlike the average training manual or how-to book, Get Wet, Get Fit also provides: Training regimens for everyone from beginners to Olympic-level competitors, including dynamic drills for strengthening, fat loss, and endurance Physique-building workout routines (with and without weights) for dry land A complete diet plan, including tempting recipes and menus (swimmers need carbohydrates, so this is a diet to love) Tips from world-class swimmers Low impact and gentle on the joints, swimming is one of the most enjoyable and exhilarating ways to exercise, but Get Wet, Get Fit shows how it can also be one of the most effective ways to get your body into top shape.

More than 190 million Americans suffer the consequences of being out of shape and overweight, including lack of energy, low self-esteem, diabetes, and even heart disease and stroke. These conditions could be prevented by taking just a few simple measures to increase fitness. Simple Principles(TM) to Get Fit gives readers practical tips they can apply immediately to increase physical fitness. In a direct, easy-to-read style, this book offers the tips and advice for increasing energy levels, losing weight, gaining flexibility, and building endurance. Whether readers are just getting started on a fitness program or are seasoned athletes, they will find simple tools that they can apply immediately to become more physically fit.