The Complete Idiot's Guide to Functional Training Illustrated

Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees... and shovel that driveway! The goal of functional training is getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes:• A functional fitness self-assessment• More than 120 exercises for different levels, using either props or one's own body weight• More than 300 photographs demonstrating proper movements• Warm-up and cool-down exercises• Sample workout plans for personalized results. • An appealing, practical approach to exercise, with more than 120 highly–illustrated exercises.