Be Your Own Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Science-Based Fitness Guide to Maximizing Gym Workouts and Minimizing Injuries

Book Synopsis: Everything you need to achieve maximum gains is in the palm of your hand. People exercise for a variety of reasons. Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone your muscles, improve your mobility, or gain an edge on the field, your individual goals should determine your training program, not the other way around. A well-informed training regimen and comprehensive holistic approach is the best way to achieve these goals while minimizing the risk of injury or failure. And you can make one yourself. Backed by years of experience and scientific evidence, expert fitness trainer and veteran physical educator Yigal Pinchas, Ph.D., presents the most comprehensive and detailed guide to training in the gym available to date. Recognized by the Israel Defense Forces as the leading training and instruction manual for soldiers, Be Your Own Personal Trainer has been recommended by leading fitness organizations around the world since its initial publication. Revised and optimized with the latest research in physical gym training, this edition includes: 100+ specially designed exercises that target different muscle groups and cover various aspects of training, including stretches, cardio, aerobics, and effectively using multi-purpose machines. Over 300 fully illustrated original drawings that provide clear and precise instructions for optimal range of movement and technique. A scientifically supported, personally tailored training program designed specifically for you. Comprehensive instructions for building strength and stamina, improving flexibility, promoting muscle relaxation, and maintaining a balanced training and diet regimen. The “Five by Five” model: how integrated fitness components work, and their contribution to the development of sports skills. New proven methods for achieving training commitments and goals while minimizing the risk of injuries. Professional and home gyms are becoming increasingly technologically sophisticated and efficient, which requires us to keep pace with them. To take advantage of these advancements and use them correctly, we must understand and internalize the science behind the physical and mental aspects of our workout routines and become our own personal trainers.