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Anatomy of Exercise: A Trainer's Inside Guide to Your Workout
What happens to your body when you exercise?
Which muscles are involved in the movements you make, and what do they do?
With anatomical drawings and detailed instructions, Anatomy of Exercise shows you exactly what your body is doing as you move. Annotated illustrations demonstrate the active and stabilizer muscles involved in each physical exercise, while informative text explains how particular exercises can benefit specific muscles, and offers modification options and tips on proper form to help you achieve maximum results.
Organized by body area, this invaluable resource includes a glossary and handy visual index. Anatomy of Exercise is designed to give you more insight into your body and workout than ever before, and is the ideal reference manual for anyone designing an exercise program for themselves or their clients.
Author PAT MANOCCHIA is the owner, founder and director of La Palestra Center for Preventative Medicine in New York City. A pioneer in the integration of exercise and medicine, he has served as contributing editor for Women’s Sports and Fitness and Allure magazines, and as a fitness expert for Good Morning America. He lives in New York City.
Learn which muscles are activated during specific exercises: