Using kettlebells, TRX suspension training, exercise balls, foam rollers, and more, women of all abilities can take advantage of the latest strength training concepts to enjoy better health, stronger bones, and a toned physique. A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength includes over 50 exercises and 3 progressive training programs for beginning, advanced, and body-weight exercisers.
This iPhone-, iPad-, and iPod Touch-compatible app boasts the expertise of nationally recognized personal trainer Irene Lewis-McCormick, also a featured writer for popular publications such as Shape and More magazines. The exercises in A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength are organized by areas of the body (upper, lower, and core). Instruction for the app’s ready-to-use programs is complemented by 163 full-color photos and video demonstrations of 23 of the exercises. Videos can be played at normal speed and in slow motion.
The interactive nature of A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength helps you monitor your progress with notes and weight tracking on a daily and weekly basis throughout each program while making for quick and easy access to the next workout. And a special progress tracker allows you to use the camera from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to keep a photo log for a time-lapsed record of your results.
Achieve stronger bones, better posture, improved flexibility, lower blood pressure, and more. A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength gives you the guidance you need for the results you desire.
About the Author
Irene Lewis-McCormick, MS, is a personal trainer, international presenter, author, and 25-year fitness veteran. She holds a master of science degree in exercise and sport science with an emphasis in physiology from Iowa State University. She holds professional certifications from NSCA-CSCS, ACE, AFAA, YogaFit, Pilates, and AEA.
She is a frequent contributor to consumer and fitness publications, including IDEA Health & Fitness Journal, Fitness Management, Shape, More magazine, Diabetic Living, and Heart Healthy Living. Irene is on the editorial advisory board of Diabetic Living magazine and is a subject matter expert and exam writer for the American Council on Exercise.
Irene presents for IDEA, SCW, Fitness Anywhere, DCAC, Fitness Fest, AFPA, the Mayo Clinic, and many regional venues. She is a TRX suspension training master course trainer as well as a master instructor for JumpSport Trampoline Fitness. She has been a featured presenter in several DVDs, including programs for pre- and postnatal exercise, water fitness, strength training, step, Pilates, and foam roller exercise.
