20 Full Body Training Programmes for Exercise Lovers : An Essential Guide to Boosting Your General Fitness, Strength, Power and Endurance

Whether you’re a complete novice, or a long-time fitness fanatic, this easy to follow series of 20 dynamic training programmes aims to inspire you to achieve your exercise and fitness goals. Published by Central YMCA Guides – from Central YMCA, the UK’s leading activity for health charity – and written by experienced personal trainer, Darren O’Toole, this essential guide provides simple, step-by-step advice on boosting your general fitness, endurance, strength and power. Darren’s thoughtfully compiled and progressive programmes, designed for those with varying degrees of experience, spans weeks and covers exercises of all types; from interval training to strength and conditioning. With something for everyone, this must-read guide proves that following a simple training programme can achieve fantastic results.

I'm a sport scientist and fully qualified personal trainer.

Having gained a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science, I worked at Watford and West Ham United football clubs in strength and conditioning roles. Working in elite sport showed me just what dedication and effort is required to reach the very top of any sport, and the significance of a well-structured, periodised training plan in getting there. I have used these principles ever since and hopefully my books will give you an insight into their importance.

On a personal note, I've been a fitness fanatic for as long as I can remember. It began with an immense passion for sport - from football to tennis via cross country running and cricket - and has since seen me trying my hand at every new and intriguing training approach I come across. Indeed, if it's good enough for the professionals, then it's good enough for the rest of us too.