Copyright, The Body in Balance

This book is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical manual. The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you suspect that you have a medical problem, we urge you to seek competent medical help.

The information in this book is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. The editors and publisher advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the exercises in this book, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training, and fitness. The exercise and dietary programs in this book are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or dietary regimen that may have been prescribed by your doctor. As with all exercise and dietary programs, you should get your doctor’s approval before beginning.

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Photographs by Mitchell Mandel

Fitness model: Katrina Phillip

Cover design by Yeon Kim

Cover illustration by Marina Demiclova/Shutterstock

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data has been applied for.

ISBN 9781635651737

Ebook ISBN 9781635651744

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