Partner Workouts


Book Description

Encouragement, motivation, friendly competition, and accountability are just a few of the many benefits of working out with a partner. And there is no doubt that partner workouts produce results. But success requires more than just pairing up. You need the right partner, the best exercises, and proven programs to achieve and maintain your goals. You need Partner Workouts. Partner Workouts provides information that is in-depth, but practical, for getting the most out of your workouts. You'll learn the various types of partner workouts, their benefits, and the important elements that go into each: Identifying a suitable partner, Establishing realistic fitness goals, Selecting the most effective exercises, Modifying exercises for differences in partner fitness levels, strength, and size, Selecting the best workouts based on fitness goals, equipment, and schedule, Establishing a long-term routine to maintain the goals you've reached, Partner Workouts features nearly 100 exercises and stretches, each accompanied by detailed color photos, step-by-step instructions, equipment recommendations, partner positioning and movement tips, and suggestions for increasing or decreasing intensity. You will also find 15 ready-to-use workouts-including cardio, strength, bodyweight, and high-intensity interval training-that can be used as is or tailored to specific needs and goals. If you are ready to get more out of your workouts, look no further than Partner Workouts. You-and your partner-will be glad you did. Book jacket.




Partner Workouts


Book Description

The first full-color fitness book that teaches you how to actively engage a partner in your workout routine, Partner Workouts features 70 step-by-step exercises that utilize another person, either directly for resistance or indirectly for stability and balance. Forty workouts put these 70 bodyweight exercises, yoga positions, cardio, and more into routines, and three long-term, comprehensive exercise programs provide regimens so you and your partner can motivate each other to achieve your fitness goals over a period of time. From choosing your partner and setting your goals to tracking your progress and nutrition, this step-by-step guide doesn't require a gym membership or expensive fitness equipment. So grab a friend and start your Partner Workouts.




Partner Exercises - Buddy Workouts


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We often complain that we don’t have enough time to workout and keep in touch with friends. We also complain that we can never stick with a workout program. Well, that doesn’t have to be the case. So grab your friend, roommate, coworker, or significant other and turn fitness time into quality time by getting in shape by exercising together. Research shows people not only stick with their fitness programs but reach their goals when they work out together. Let us guide you through the best partner workout program ever developed. No more thinking about what you‘re going to do ever again. We tell you exactly what to all while giving you instructions for each exercise with detailed text and numerous images to make sure you and your partner know exactly what you are doing. Partner Exercises contains preset warm ups and partner exercise designed for two to give you and your partner the best Features: •Comprehensive book packed with life changing info •Five pre-set partner workouts developed by a certified strength and conditioning specialist •Exercise Index containing over 50 Partner exercise, complete with instructional photos that explain each exercise in detail •Nutritional Guide




Warrior Workouts, Volume 2


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Warrior Workouts gets you into the best shape of your life—the way the professionals do it. Warrior Workouts, Volume 2 features over 100 all-new workouts designed to simulate the year-long periodized training of Navy SEALs and special forces elite. Combining a wide range of exercise information with tailored progression plans from legendary fitness expert and former Navy SEALs Stewart “Stew” Smith, this program turns your everyday workouts into warrior workouts. Warrior Workouts, Volume 2 features challenging workouts, including: Build Your Own 300 Workout: The perfect method to fit any program! PT Supersets: Intense training for maximum results! Death by Push-Ups: Can you survive this grueling core workout? TRX 5 x 5 x 5 Workout: Weighted TRX workouts for extra challenge! Beat Your Weakness Workout: Surpass your cardio limits! Tactical Strength Fitness Test: The ultimate measure of your endurance! Drawn from the same essential training and workout plans used for military special forces, police, firefighters and other tactical professionals to keep them fit and in optimal physical condition, Warrior Workouts will challenge you to dig deep and find strength you never knew you had. • CLEAR, PROVEN RESULTS FROM LEGENDARY FITNESS EXPERT. Warrior Workouts take all of former Navy SEAL Stew Smith's teaching experience and puts it in your hands. • ONLINE SUPPORT THROUGH GETFITNOW PLATFORM. Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website featuring additional content such as exclusive exercise videos, nutritional tips, live updates from authors, and more. • REACH YOUR ABSOLUTE PHYSICAL PEAK. Designed to push the human body to the brink, Warrior Workouts challenges you to dig deep and find strength you never knew you had. • COMPLETE FITNESS PLAN FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS. Warrior Workouts contains a comprehensive workout schedule designed to drive you beyond the limits of your strength, speed and endurance to achieve never-before-seen results.




30-Minute Workouts for Busy People


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Beginner Fitness Guide: Your Starting Point to a Healthier, Stronger You Congratulations on taking the first step towards a healthier and happier you! This beginner fitness guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to kickstart your fitness journey. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to dust off your gym shoes, this guide provides a roadmap for building a sustainable workout routine and making smart nutrition choices. Unleash Your Inner Athlete: Explore a Variety of Workouts: This guide dives deep into different workout styles, offering a taste of what you can explore. From bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere to dumbbell routines and yoga flows, you'll find options to suit your interests and fitness level. Each chapter provides clear instructions, modifications for beginners, and sample workout structures to keep you motivated. No Gym Required: Don't let limited space or equipment hold you back! This guide includes chapters dedicated to bodyweight workouts and home gym routines that utilize everyday household items. You'll discover creative ways to strengthen your core, build muscle, and improve flexibility without needing a fancy gym membership. Fuel Your Body for Peak Performance: We understand that fitness is a journey that extends beyond the gym. This guide explores the fundamentals of nutrition for beginners, helping you understand the importance of a balanced diet for optimal performance and recovery. Learn how to build a healthy plate, make informed food choices, and navigate food labels. Stay Motivated and Make Fitness a Habit: This guide isn't just about workouts and meals; it's about building a healthy lifestyle that you can enjoy for the long term. We provide tips on staying motivated, overcoming challenges, and making fitness a sustainable part of your routine. Partner workouts and yoga for busy bees offer ways to add a social element or squeeze in a quick workout amidst a hectic schedule. Key Takeaways for Fitness Success: Variety is Key: Explore different workout styles to keep things interesting and target various muscle groups. Start Slow and Progress Gradually: Don't try to do too much too soon. Begin with manageable workouts and increase intensity as you get stronger. Listen to Your Body: Take rest days when needed, and don't push yourself through pain. Find a Workout Buddy: Partner workouts can add an element of fun and accountability. Fuel Your Body with Nutritious Foods: A balanced diet is essential for optimal performance and recovery. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially before, during, and after workouts. Make Fitness Fun: Choose activities you enjoy, and celebrate your achievements along the way! This beginner fitness guide is your one-stop shop for starting your fitness journey with confidence. With its easy-to-follow instructions, workout routines, and valuable nutrition tips, you'll have all the tools you need to build strength, improve flexibility, and feel your best. Remember, consistency is key! So lace up your shoes, grab your water bottle, and embark on a healthier, happier you!




Strength Training for Young Athletes


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The former president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association offers an authoritative guide to designing safe, effective training programs for 24 of the most popular youth sports. 250 photos.




Couples Exercises: Sweat Together, Stay Together


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Discover How Couples Who Sweat Together Stay Together We complain on a daily basis that we don’t have enough time to workout or we aren’t spending enough time with our loved ones. The Couples Workout will pump up your fitness but also strengthen your relationship. Research shows couples stick with their fitness programs when they work out together. By motivating each other to get up and go, you'll not only shake up your usual routine, you'll be learning moves together and sharing a new experience. Fitness expert and author Jamie Matthews has included over 50 fun couples exercises that can be done anywhere using body weight or inexpensive equipment. He has complied the exercises in 5 preset workouts with detailed photos and instructions for each exercise. Features: •Nutrition Info and Couples Guide • Four detailed warm ups to pick from •Five Pre-set couples workouts developed by a certified strength and conditioning specialist •Exercise Index containing over 50 Couples exercise, complete with instructional photos that explain each exercise in detail




The Buddy Workout


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Like many of us, Toni Terry has tried out every fitness and diet fad going. From gym memberships to detoxes, her characteristic determination got her through the punishing workouts and regimes. And yet, after a month or a year, she always got bored; something was missing and she wasn't quite achieving the results she'd hoped for. What changed and turned her into the social media phenomenon she is today was a whole new approach to fitness and eating well. And what was the magic ingredient? People. Feeling intimidated at the thought of working out on her own with a personal trainer, she hit on the idea of asking her friends to join her. As soon as she started exercising with friends and family, Toni not only started enjoying herself, she also grew more motivated, got the body she always wanted, and felt healthier and happier than ever before. The Buddy Workout will chronicle Toni's journey from her battle with a serious back condition as a teenager, to busy family life with world-class footballer John Terry and her passion for fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Toni's easy-to-follow fitness programme includes workouts she does on a regular basis with her trainer Bradley Simmonds, and she'll also provide ideas for 5-minute workouts you can build into your busy life, top tips for keeping motivated and looking your best, as well as delicious and nutritious recipes you can share with family and friends.




Bodybuilding a Realistic Approach


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We all have different fitness goals, body types and motivational levels. Whether you are just getting started with weights looking to shape and tone, or thinking about competing in a bodybuilding contest, you don't need to look any further. Bodybuilding: A Realistic Approach shows you how to realistically achieve your body's fullest potential by first setting realistic goals and following the basic exercises, sample workouts and reasonable nutritional programs, to build, chisel, or shape your body.




The Workout Bucket List


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Do leg day like America's toughest firefighter, join a bicycle race in the mountains of Colorado, or get pumped like a POTUS with this unique and well researched collection of exercises that will encourage and inspire you to try some of the most challenging and ridiculously fun workouts at home and around the world! For most of us, exercise can be a dreaded task, one to be postponed, procrastinated, or avoided. We all know the excuses: exercise is boring; I don't have time for the gym; there's no room in my apartment; I need to be motivated. The real problem is that we're used to old fitness routines and the same monotonous gym equipment, but The Workout Bucket List promises that exercise can, and will, be fun again. Combine history, pop culture, travel, inspiration, and health and you've got the perfect book to help break down your mental barriers to shake up your fitness regimen. Author and fitness journalist Greg Presto suggests countless exercises and activities around the world—or in your very own home—for the ultimate fitness bucket list, whether it's biking with zebras, entering the Tour de Donut, climbing the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, training like a Baywatch lifeguard, or starting your day with a workout that you might have done in the Titanic's gym. The Workout Bucket List is here to challenge you to try the world's toughest, most interesting, and fun workouts, inspiring the fitness adventurer in all of us.