Abdominal Training

by Christopher M. Norris

The safe and easy way to abdominal fitnessFinally, a realistic, gimmick-free, physiologically sound guide to achieving and maintaining abdominal fitness. Designed for practiced athletes and anxious beginners, personal trainers and group coaches, the author's overall program -- Functional Load Abdominal Training (or Flat) -- takes into account the natural action, balance, and leverage of the abdominal muscles. With important background information on anatomy, physiology, and posture, the book details exercises that are effective and safe even for post-partum mothers, the elderly, the unfit, and those who suffer back pain.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1997