Health & Fitness in Plain English: How to Be Healthy, Happy, and Fit for the Rest of Your Life

This remarkably rich book explores the most frequently asked about (and misunderstood) aspects of health, nutrition, and fitness. Each subject is addressed in non-technical language that aims to replace myths and misinformation with easy-to-apply knowledge. Ideal for individuals at any level of health and fitness experience, and for personal trainers and related health & fitness professionals who wish to share information with their clients in terms that they can understand. Includes information on Exercise (abs, stretching, workouts, body-building, weights, what works & what doesn't), Health (heart, cholesterol, osteoporosis, body fat tests, weight loss), Nutrition (vitamins, health foods, diets supplements, ergogenc aids), Pain & Injury (back pain, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, ankle sprains, leg cramps, headaches) and much, much more.

Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.