Bruscia, Guido: Training with Body Weight for Strength and Mobility

Volume I in the Ultimate Functional Training Series, Training With Bodyweight for Strength and Mobility , gives the reader more than 70 functional body-weight exercises that improve strength, build muscle, and reduce the risk of injury. Functional training includes those exercises which prepare the body for daily activities, and the best part of functional training is that it is simple to master and fits within the busiest lifestyle. The exercises are grouped into their targeted areas: lower body, core, and upper body. Mastering these body-weight exercises forms a fitness foundation that the reader can build on as they progress in strength and fitness by adding additional weight. Also included are sample training plans for strength, hypertrophy, and toning which can be implemented into any workout routine, at home or at the gym. No training should be undertaken without first mastering the theory behind it. Before diving into the exercises, the reader is given the theory and background on the uses and benefits of functional training. With Training With Bodyweight , readers will revolutionize their health and athletic performance! The Ultimate Functional Training Series is a compilation of the best functional training exercises in four volumes: Training With Body Weight, Training With Kettlebells, Training With Medicine Balls and Training With Sandbags .