Many people want to work out and get fit but are intimidated by the gym-the machines, the free weights, the classes, the instructors, the trainers, the regulars, even the clothes. They end up doing a workout or taking a class that isn't right for their goals or that is even downright dangerous for their health. In "Beat the Gym", elite fitness trainer Tom Holland takes the stress out of working out, giving readers a step-by-step tour through the gym. He explains all the equipment, all of the classes, and how to fashion the right workout to meet personal fitness goals. Most importantly, he reveals the secrets trainers charge thousands of dollars for. A personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience, Holland makes readers comfortable, knowledgeable, and pumped to get to the gym, and guides them towards their objective-whether they want to run a marathon, lose weight, get ripped, or just make the the most out of their lunch break. From choosing the right gym to working out without injuries, picking the right classes to staying motivated, buying fitness equipment to the proper attire, Beat the Gym will inform and inspire readersof all fitness levels, whether a novice or a devoted regular.

Author Biography

An elite athlete himself, Holland has completed over 60 marathons and ultramarathons, as well as 18 Ironman triathlons. Tom Holland is an exercise physiologist with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology. He has been certified by the ACSM, NSCA-CSCS, NASM, ACE, and AFAA, and Women's Health magazine named him one of the Top 10 Fitness Professionals in the Country. He is the author of The Marathon Method and The 12-Week Triathlete, and stars in numerous fitness videos, including The Abs Diet Workout.