Functional Cross Training: The Revolutionary, Routine-Busting Approach to Total Body Fitness

by Brett Stewart, Jason Warner

Overview

UPGRADE YOUR WORKOUT

Combining plyometrics, intense circuit training, weight lifting and bodyweight exercises, this book’s revolutionary programs guarantee to help you achieve a fit, toned body and peak overall fitness.

The step-by-step workouts produce astounding results:

•Dramatically increased power
•Incredible endurance
•Packed-on lean muscle
•Reduced body fat

Whether your goal is to drop extra weight, shave minutes off a race time or finally get ripped abs, this book is the workout partner that will push you to your full potential.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612432502
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	03/11/2014
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Brett Stewart is a professional fitness trainer and the author of numerous fitness books. He lives in Phoenix, AZ. Jason Warner is a professional personal trainer from Australia.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Overview 5

Introduction 6

The Journey 8

About the Book 11

What is FXT? 13

Why FXT? 17

Getting to Know Your Body 19

Frequently Asked Questions 24

Before You Begin 31

Rest & Recovery 38

Learning & Using Proper Form 40

What's Your Motivation? 44

Part 2 Programs 47

Getting Started 48

Baseline Testing 58

Using the FXT Point System 63

What Intensity Means to Your Workout 66

How Long Should My Program Be? 69

FXT: PX1 Total-Body Fitness & Weight Loss 77

FXT: FIT Developing Explosive Speed & Athletic Performance 89

FXT: SXP Building Endurance For Long-Distance Performance 103

FXT: EXP Building Muscle 116

FXT: SR1 Developing Strength 123

Part 3 Exercises 130

Part 4 Nutrition 168

Fueling the Athlete 169

Nutrition for FXT: Fit, FXT: SXP & FXT: EXP 174

Nutrition for Building Muscle & Developing Strength 176

Appendix 181

Index 187

Photo Credits 191

About the Authors 192