It takes a small army to create a big book. And this Big Book was no exception. I can’t possibly give sufficient thanks to all those who helped move this project from a simple idea to a big, thick book filled to the brim with really cool, superfast workouts. But I’ll try, first by sharing my appreciation for Women’s Health magazine Editor Michelle Promaulayko and Editorial Director David Zinczenko and the entire Women’s Health staff for creating such a successful brand that inspires women to live healthier lives. It’s my hope that this book helps to forward that mission.
My heartfelt thanks go to editor Jeff Csatari for the opportunity to execute this idea and his calm, unflappable guidance from start to finish.
Stephen Perrine and the entire Women’s Health Books team, including Ruth Konigsberg for her insightful editing, Debbie McHugh, Ursula Cary, and Erin Williams for catching my mistakes.
Book group Design Director George Karabotsos, and the talented designer on this book, Elizabeth Neal.
Photographer Beth Bischoff for the beautiful chapter openers and workout pictures, assistants Geoffrey Goodbridge and Estaban Aladro, and models Elaine Kwon, Johanna Sambucini, Rebecca Kennedy, Valerie Wong, and Sara Otey for holding those poses so long.
Executive Vice President and Publisher Karen Rinaldi, Chris Krogermeier, Sara Cox, and everyone else at Rodale Books who were so enthusiastic and helpful.
For sharing their invaluable expertise in health, fitness, and nutrition, I thank Sean Armstead; Craig Ballantyne, CSCS; Joan Salge Blake, RD; Traver Boehm; Kurt Brett; Mike Brungardt; Jay Cardiello; Michael A. Clark, DPT; Hannah Davis; Amy Dixon; Gregory Florez; Martin Gibala, PhD; Tony Gentilcore; Bill Hartman, PT, CSCS; Carter Hays; Tom Holland; Katrina Hodgson; William Kraemer, PhD; Christopher Knight, PhD; Jim Liston, CSCS; Ashley Ntansah; Scott Mazzetti, PhD; Mike Mejia, MS, CSCS; Scott H. Mendelson; C.J. Murphy; Stuart Phillips, PhD; Wayne Phillips, PhD; Lauren Piskin; Carrie Rezabek; Craig Rasmussen, CSCS; David Raye; Robert dos Remedios, CSCS; Juan Carlos Santana, CSCS; Jonas Sahratian; Jyotsna Sahni, MD; Michelle M. Seibel, MD; Tina Schmidt-McNulty; Tara Stiles; Patrick Striet, CSCS; Jason Talanian, PhD; Mark Verstegen; Diane Vives; Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS; Jordan Yuam, NCEP; Valerie Waters; and Victoria Zdrok, PhD.
And of course, my family. Dave, none of this happens without your undying support; daughter Juniper for hugs and smiles, and Mom and Dad for always lending a helping hand. Thank you.
— Selene Yeager