<b>THE FIRST AB-WORKOUT BOOK CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN—FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE MONUMENTAL BESTSELLER <i>THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ABS</i></b><br><br>After the phenomenal success of <b>The Complete Book of Abs</b>, Kurt Brungardt now targets the particular needs of women with a workout bible for every stage of life. Fully illustrated and written in a clear, conversational style,<b> The Complete Book of Abs for Women </b>maps the road to a trim and toned stomach, slender hips, and a healthy state of mind. Inside you'll discover:<br><br><br>• Ab basics: the key concepts, techniques, and principles of abdominal training that are essential for achieving the best results<br>• A sustainable nine-week ab regimen—divided into three fitness levels—to strengthen and tone your abs, lower back, and deep-core muscles<br>• Strategies for enhancing both body and mind, from self-image and nutrition to relaxation and performance<br>• A complete wellness program that includes stretching, cardio workouts, and weight training<br>• Workouts tailored for busy working women and for exercising with a partner, plus age-specific routines for girls, teenagers, and women over fifty<br>• A special section on safe exercises for pregnant women—and a program for mothers who wish to get back into swimsuit shape after pregnancy<br>• routines for every lifestyle: from Pilates- and yoga-based workouts to gym super-sets—even an easy ab office workout that can be done at your desk<br>• exercises that target specific areas: lower abs, upper abs, and obliques <br><br><br>With a wide variety of routines, nearly 100 exercises, anatomical illustrations, and more than 300 photos, <b>The Complete Book of Abs for Women</b> is destined to become another Kurt Brungardt classic in the field of health and fitness.