The Complete Book of ABS for Women: The Definitive Guide for Women Who Want to Get Into the Ultimate Shape - Softcover

Kurt Brungardt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812969472 ISBN 13: 9780812969474

Publisher: Villard Books, 2004

Synopsis

Specifically geared toward the unique needs of women, more than one hundred exercises and specialized routines for developing abdominal muscles, including pilates-, yoga-, and dance-based routines for all fitness levels, are accompanied by information on diet and nutrition, and more than 250 photographs. Original. 25,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author

KURT BRUNGART is one of America’s top personal trainers and authors. He has written nine books, including The Complete Book of Abs, The Complete Book of Butt and Legs, and 3-Minute Abs. He is also the host and writer of the bestselling video Abs of Steel for Men.

From the Inside Flap

THE FIRST AB-WORKOUT BOOK CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMENFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE MONUMENTAL BESTSELLER THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ABS

After the phenomenal success of The Complete Book of Abs, Kurt Brungardt now targets the particular needs of women with a workout bible for every stage of life. Fully illustrated and written in a clear, conversational style, The Complete Book of Abs for Women maps the road to a trim and toned stomach, slender hips, and a healthy state of mind. Inside youll discover:


Ab basics: the key concepts, techniques, and principles of abdominal training that are essential for achieving the best results
A sustainable nine-week ab regimendivided into three fitness levelsto strengthen and tone your abs, lower back, and deep-core muscles
Strategies for enhancing both body and mind, from self-image and nutrition to relaxation and performance
A complete wellness program that includes stretching, cardio workouts, and weight training
Workouts tailored for busy working women and for exercising with a partner, plus age-specific routines for girls, teenagers, and women over fifty
A special section on safe exercises for pregnant womenand a program for mothers who wish to get back into swimsuit shape after pregnancy
routines for every lifestyle: from Pilates- and yoga-based workouts to gym super-setseven an easy ab office workout that can be done at your desk
exercises that target specific areas: lower abs, upper abs, and obliques


With a wide variety of routines, nearly 100 exercises, anatomical illustrations, and more than 300 photos, The Complete Book of Abs for Women is destined to become another Kurt Brungardt classic in the field of health and fitness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Villard Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0812969472
• ISBN 13: 9780812969474
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304