Product innovation
Fitness by the book
New from publishers A & C Black is The Fitness Instructor's Handbook by Morc Coulson, a guide for anyone working in, or wanting to enter, the fitness industry.
Covering every element of the industry standards for both level 2 and 3 qualification, it provides a blend of theory and practise on all aspects of health and fitness.
Written for the specific need of trainers the book covers topics such as:
- the skeletal system - muscles and tendons
- the energy system - circulation and respiration
- components of fitness - safety issues
- customer service - screeing clients
- planning and programme design - exercise evaluation
Containing 304 pages, fully illustrated and with case studies, revision questions and sample programmes, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, ISBN number 978 0 7136 8225 0, costs £16.99 in paperback format and is available from distributors MDL on +44 (0)1256 302699.
The company has also reissued its The Complete Guide to Core Stability by Matt Lawrence.
First published in 2003 the guide concentrates on developing core abdominal muscle strength to improve posture, strength and performance.
Now fully updated with additional material and full colour photographs and illustrations, it contains exercises for different ports, covering all the major exercise groups and major pieces of equipment from medicine balls to core boards.
Also available from MDL, ISBN number 978 0 7136 8347 9, the 224 page paperback costs £15.99.