I have witnessed many fitness enthusiasts switch from cigarettes to smokeless tobacco, thinking it's a better option to use while lifting or as a pre-workout stimulant. It's important to understand that each use of smokeless tobacco has similar effects on your body as smoking, minus the lung damage. Nicotine, in any form, can hinder your fitness progress. This book explores why nicotine is a significant barrier to achieving your fitness goals. I am a certified personal trainer through the National Federation of Professional Trainers, certificate number 45582.