Smarter Workouts

Pete McCall is the owner and president of PMc Fitness Solutions. For over 15 years, McCall has been teaching and writing workshops and courses designed to meet continuing education requirements for fitness professionals. Throughout his career, McCall has worked with leading brands in fitness such as Reebok and 24 Hour Fitness. He has featured as a fitness expert in several publications including Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post.

Part I. The Science and Why It Matters Chapter 1. How Exercise Changes Your Body Chapter 2. Movement and Intensity in Practice Part II. Exercises and Workouts Chapter 3. Mobility Training Chapter 4. Core Strength Training Chapter 5. Metabolic Conditioning Part III. Get Fit and Stay Fit Chapter 6. Designing Your Exercise Program Chapter 7. Lifetime Programming

"Pete's been a leader in the industry for years. His work in both fitness and sports makes him uniquely qualified to write Smarter Workouts." -Michael Boyle, Author of New Functional Training for Sports "Pete is a masterful trainer and educator who has the ability to simplify complex exercises and workout programs. Pick your favorite at-home exercise tool and let Pete teach you a smart, effective, efficient, and safe workout to perform on your own." -Rick Richey, DHSc, MS, LMT, NASM Faculty, Owner of ReCOVER and Independent Training Spot "Stop struggling with exercises that don't work for you. Smarter Workouts provides you with the workouts that are best for your body and will give you the results you've been looking for." -Lisa Wheeler, Owner of Wheels in Motion Productions, Former Vice President of Fitness for Daily Burn "Exercise doesn't have to be hard to figure out. Pete McCall teaches you to train smarter, not harder." -Amy Dixon, Director of Group Fitness Programming for Equinox "Pete has been an industry influencer, a respected partner, and a trusted friend for more than a decade. He has a great ability to distill complex concepts into simple, bite-sized morsels for his clients, and he does just that in Smarter Workouts. If Pete is doing it, you know it's going to be great." -Randy Hetrick, Founder and CEO of TRX "For many individuals, starting an exercise program can be a rather daunting task. As a result, far too many individuals remain physically inactive. In Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Pete McCall, a fitness industry veteran of over 20 years, provides a straightforward roadmap to help individuals safely experience the joys and innumerable benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Clearly written and well-illustrated, this book is must reading for anyone interested in protecting their most valuable asset-their health." -Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, President and Chief Science Officer of American Council on Exercise