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WHAT’S NEW IN PRINT FIT FOR BIRTH AND BEYOND: THE GUIDE FOR WOMEN OVER 35 IGNITE THE FIRE their pregnancies, using her own experiences of motherhood to support her text. By Jonathan Goodman By Suzy Clarkson But the book is more than its exercises. Ten years ago, it was far more common for a teenager to become a mum for the first time than it was for a woman over 40. Suzy is a ‘real mum’ who offers encouragement and a compassionate helping hand to all older mothers. The trend is now reversed with ABS statistics showing that there are now more 40 plus first-time mums than ever before. Fit for Birth and Beyond is the guide you can trust and use with confidence. Personal Trainers are now expected to be salespeople, psychologists, nutritionists, post-rehab specialists, and motivational speakers. You can have all the training expertise in the world, but you must be able to inspire passion in your clients, and develop relationships with those you serve. Fitness expert Suzy Clarkson had her first child in her late 30s, having built a successful career in broadcasting. Price: $14.99 www.dymocks.com.au Many older women spend months, if not years, trying for motherhood. They then endure an anxious pregnancy wondering if they are eating and exercising properly. Have you ever struggled to get clients? Have you ever desperately tried to retain your clients only to lose them? Have you ever searched endlessly for the right gym to work at? Have you ever been frustrated by the state of the fitness industry and didn’t know what to do? Have you thought there must be more to being a PT? Price: $22.99 www.amazon.com WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS Fitness expert Suzy Clarkson has been there. Her first pregnancy at the age of 38 was relatively troublefree, but trying to get pregnant again a few years later was very different. Following fertility treatment, she finally gave birth to her second child at the age of 45. Qualified in physiotherapy, Suzy has now devised a practical guide to assist older women through KETTLEBELL TRAINING By Steve Cotter Each of the 95 exercises presented are accompanied by step-bystep instruction, detailed photo sequences, and training tips instantly accessible and perfect for at home or in the gym. More than exercises, Kettlebell Training contains proven programs that will produce results.You’ll learn how to create a routine based on your individual needs, goals, and schedule. Or simply follow the sample fitness, strength, and conditioning programs or one of the sport-specific routines, such as football, soccer, mixed martial arts, or tennis. Author Steve Cotter, a renowned kettlebell expert, martial artist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, has trained elite athletes, professional football teams, Navy SEALs, and members of the U.S. Marine Corps. He has provided instruction to other kettlebell trainers in more than 40 countries. Whether you are training for performance, appearance, or general fitness, Kettlebell Training has the exercises, programs, and advice you need for the results you want. Price: $25.95 www.HumanKinetics.com.au WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - AUTUMN 2014 73