- 50 essential exercises, described and illustrated, and including stretching, weightlifting, and cardiovascular routines
- 200 anatomical color illustrations showing the active and stabilizer muscles used in each exercise
- A glossary of anatomical terms
- A 30-page workbook section with line illustrations of the muscular system
Health and fitness students are advised to use the workbook by shading the various parts of the muscular system with colored pencils as an aid to memorizing locations of muscles. Visualizing and understanding which muscles are activated during exercise helps to improve the effectiveness of workout and rehabilitation routines. Full-color illustrations throughout.