Strength training can be intimidating. From what equipment to use to how much to lift, you are often left wondering where to start. And the constant barrage of the latest fitness trends and hacks can leave you deceived and confused. But starting a fitness journey doesn’t have to be daunting.
Women’s Muscle & Strength: Get Lean, Strong, and Confident will help you cut through the noise and show the way to a stronger you.
Betina Gozo Shimonek has over a decade of experience training thousands of women from all walks of life. She has been a Nike Global Trainer since 2013 and was a featured trainer on the Apple Fitness+ team. Her science-based approach to strength training offers you realistic guidance on how to assess, plan, and execute effective strength-focused workouts.
Women’s Muscle & Strength is packed with 80 exercises that cover every area of the body. Exercises are broken down by movement type to help you better understand how and why to put them together, as well as what types of movements are associated with major muscles of the body. Full-color photos provide clear instruction for each exercise. And because each body is different, you’ll find modifications, progressions, variations, safety reminders, and tips to help choose what works best for you.
You will also have access to 12-week programs, with a total of 18 workouts, that you can immediately put into action. The programs each have a different focus:
- Gain strength
- Build sculpted muscle
- Get lean
- Improve muscle endurance
Women’s Muscle & Strength is a must-have workout companion to help you reach your fitness goals and reap the benefits of strength training through every phase of life. From one woman to another, Betina will empower you to build confidence in the weight room and in daily life too!
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.
