The strength and toning deck: 50 exercises to shape your body

One of the most effective programms to improve your overall health and achieve a toned and fit appearance is strength training. Having strong, healthy muscles boosts your metabolism, gives you more strength and energy, contributes to better posture and balance, and helps prevent osteoporosis and injuries. With the 50 exercises in The Strength and Toning Deck, you can start right away with a basic conditioning program and add more advanced moves as you grow stronger.

Shirley Sugimura Archer, M.A., is a certified Pilates trainer, wellness educator at Stanford University School of Medicine, award-winning author, popular speaker, and Master Trainer of certified fitness professionals worldwide. She has a masters degree in Nicole Kaufman is a freelance illustrator whose work has appeared in several publications and books. She lives with her family in Sonoma County's beautiful wine country.