What are the biggest obstacles to sticking to a workout plan? You don't have enough time? It costs too much? You don't have enough equipment? You don't know how to get the results you want? Now you can set those excuses aside.Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simplegives you the solution you need with efficient and effective workout programs that use only one piece of equipment. You can work out in a short period of time without spending a lot of money on expensive equipment or gym memberships—all while targeting your personal goals.Exercise doesn't have to be difficult to figure out. InSmarter Workouts, fitness expert Pete McCall explains the effects of exercise on your body so you can identify what will work best for you. He gives you access to fat-burning workouts that help you work smarter to produce real results. First, choose your target: improving mobility for better balance and coordination, strengthening your core for better functional movement, or amping up your metabolism with sweat-inducing conditioning work. Then select one of seven equipment options to perform your workout:BodyweightDumbbellKettlebellMedicine ballStability ballSandbagResistance bandArmed with a variety of exercises and organized plans, you'll flow quickly through your workouts, saving precious time and experiencing real results. Put an end to your frustration and letSmarter Workoutsbe your go-to guide for smart, effective workouts.CE exam available!For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. TheSmarter Workouts Online CE Exammay be purchased separately or as part ofSmarter Workouts With CE Exam, a package that includes both the book and the exam.

Smarter Workoutsdelivers effective workouts designed around a single piece of equipment. From mobility to core strength to metabolic conditioning, you’ll learn how to create workouts for your goal, your schedule, and the equipment you have access to.

Part I. The Science and Why It MattersChapter 1.How Exercise Changes Your BodyChapter 2.Movement and Intensity in PracticePart II. Exercises and WorkoutsChapter 3.Mobility TrainingChapter 4. Core Strength TrainingChapter 5.Metabolic ConditioningPart III. Get Fit and Stay FitChapter 6.Designing Your Exercise ProgramChapter 7.Lifetime Programming