Pilates for Living : Get Stronger, Fitter and Healthier for an Active Later Life

Muscle science (Principles of muscle growth ; Principles and methods of strength training ; Programme design ; How to get started ; Warmingup) -- Nutrition (Build muscle not fat ; Sports supplements) -- The exercises (The lower body ; The back ; The chest ; The shoulders ; The arms ; The abdominals ; Body weight exercises ; Power/pyometric exercises ; The stretches) -- Training programmes (The beginner's programme ; The intermediate's programme ; The advanced programme ; The strength programme ; Body weight workouts ; Power workouts ; Training for sports programmes ; The cardiovascular programme ; Training for specific results);"The Complete Guide to Strength Training is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to increase strength and resculpt their body. Featuring proven training programs and evidence-based nutritional guidance, it delivers comprehensive workouts for beginners, intermediates, and elite athletes. This updated fifth edition includes: full-color photos and detailed descriptions of more than one hundred exercises; programs for increasing strength, muscle, and explosive power; fat loss workouts; body-weight-based workouts; plyometric training; cutting-edge nutrition and supplementation advice for gaining muscle and reducing fat."--Publisher's website.