Functional Exercise Progressions

An explosion of new exercise techniques and equipment has left many fitness professionals and their clients unsure of how to advance from one exercise and level of intensity to the next. Fitness experts Mary Yoke and Carol Kennedy have distilled their combined 40 years of experience to create a guide that illustrates these progressions in a clear, easy-to-understand and effective manner. Functional Exercise Progressions presents 13 sample progressions covering every major muscle group. Between 17 and 23 different exercises are provided for each muscle group, arranged according to the level of difficulty, progressing from easiest to most difficult to perform. This large-format guide includes over 250 different exercises with dozens of clear photographs and detailed exercise descriptions. Ideal for personal trainers, physical therapists, and anyone who wants a safe and effective path to improved strength and fitness.