She's Tough : Extreme Fitness Training for Women

Written for women who want more out of their workout routine than polite, early-evening sessions of Pilates or Zumba or yoga, this go-to manual is filled with a wealth of information on high intensity training (HIT) that will help readers meet quality, high-end fitness objectives. The book begins with profiles of a diverse range of women who have blazed a trail in extreme sporting activities. It then addresses some of the usual concerns women have about becoming overly muscled, offering facts and real-life stories that prove that femininity doesn't have to be sacrificed for fitness. The guide also discusses the importance and value of HIT, describing what it is, what is realistically achievable, and how approaches differ for men and women. Hundreds of illustrations of core exercises are also provided, from the basic building blocks to the most challenging exercises, and the exercises themselves are organized into a variety of conditioning programs that match different fitness levels and needs. Women looking to test the limits of their fitness and endurance need look no farther than this book. Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction: Let's Talk; 1.1: Heart Attack Hill; 1.2: What's Wrong with Pilates?; 1.3: No Boys Allowed (Unless ...); 1.4: Gender & Weight Class by Mark Hatmaker; 1.5: False Starts & Excuses a la Carte; 1.6: Texas Proverb; 1.7: Tough Texans of All Types; 1.8: A Period Ends a Sentence. Not a Life; 1.9: 21st Century Tough Chicks and How You - Yeah, You- Can Be One of Them; 1.10: This All Sounds Good, But Won't I Get Big Like a Man?; 1.11: Yeah, But ... ; 2.1: The Skinny On What Makes Folks Skinny; 2.2: What to Eat by Mark Hatmaker There is a growing interest among a niche of active women to engage in extreme sporting activities that require the highest level of conditioning. High Intensity Training (HIT) addresses that and this book addresses that specifically for women. Featured are scores of core exercises illustrated in action sequence, along with chapters on what is possible and what is not, eating and training, grooming, training partners, and building a home gym.--Publisher.