Stop Aging, Start Training

Download or read book Stop Aging, Start Training written by Salvatore Fichera and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, author Sal Fichera draws on his impressive resume as a certified personal trainer and professional public lecturer to write authoritatively and effectively about fitness, health, and mind/body synergy. Fichera's focus is on creating a fully rounded approach to solutions for health and appearance. He is dedicated to helping clients and audiences improve quality of, life, reverse the biological clock, and become just plain healthier, leaner, and stronger. Stop Aging-Start Training is for anyone who has begun to notice his or her body is aging, and is interested in living a longer, stronger, happier life. It utilizes the three most important components of exercise-variety, proper technique, and intensity-to show followers of the program solid results, beginning in as little as four weeks if they stick with the clearly written, easy-to-implement, fitness and nutritional guidelines contained herein. The first part of this book lays the groundwork for success in attaining health and fitness goals. It contains advice, information, and inspiration, and is peppered throughout with useful, motivating anecdotes drawn from the author's life as an exercise physiologist, inspirational speaker, and trainer. The second part deals with practical training methods, offering program options for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of fitness. It provides a full menu of exercises for each major muscle group, with a focus on strength training, which is one of the most direct ways of attaining and maintaining a youthful existence. The exercises are accompanied by detailed instructions and photographs to help readers visualize the routines. An extensive glossary, resources list, and reference section are included. Book jacket.