Eight Fitness Tips for Women

Its undeniable - women's bodies are different from men's. Women gain, store, and burn fat in very different ways, and, since they naturally have less muscle than men, women find it harder to keep their fat under control. So why is that so many women hit the gym and perform the same routines as men?

WORKOUTS FOR WOMEN (Hatherleigh Press, $16.95) by Joni Hyde introduces a program just for women. Hyde explains Circuit Training, one of the most versatile methods of exercising, in which the athlete moves from one exercise to the next in quick progression.

WORKOUTS FOR WOMEN is about more than just the body. In addition to detailed descriptions of exercises and valuable nutrition strategies, Joni Hyde offers eight tips to keep women motivated and engaged in their exercise routines.

• Build on your small successes. Start with small goals. Revel in the small accomplishments. They add up to great things.
• Be realistic about your goals. It doesn't take a few weeks to get flabby or become overweight, so don't expect to see results over night.
• Track your progress. Take your measurements so you'll be able to evaluate how your body is changing. Take a photo of yourself now so you'll have visual validation of the changes in your body over time.
• Focus on why you are doing this. Exercise is an investment in your self. Don't focus on what you are giving up to become fit, focus on what you are gaining.
• Use the power of visualization daily. Visualize yourself completing a great work-out and focus on how great you'll feel knowing you got the job done. Visualize yourself reaching your goals.
• Know your limits and give your body adequate fuel. Fatigue, insomnia, irritability, and an elevated resting heart rate are signs of overdoing it or not getting proper nutrition!
• Reward yourself when you obtain your goals.
• Keep a workout log and a food journal. Track your progress by taking your measurements every 6 to 8 weeks.

WORKOUTS FOR WOMEN, written with the distinction between men and women in mind, is an essential addition to any fitness-conscious woman's bookshelf.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joni Hyde is a Certified Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise and a Certified Health/Fitness Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine. In 1998, Joni founded www.WorkoutsForWomen.com to empower women by making fitness a part of their lives. She is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida.