What are the twelve principles of fitness that every fitness enthusiast should understand? What are the twelve aspects of personal fitness and wellness that every person interested in maximizing their fitness potential should consider? The book Twelve Principles of Personal Fitness addresses each of these important considerations. Whether you are just beginning to improve your fitness levels or are well down the road in your fitness goals, the principles of fitness in this book will enhance your fitness experience.The fitness movement is vibrant in America. Fitness programs, fitness products and fitness centers are everywhere. For the beginning fitness enthusiast and the experienced fitness veteran alike, Twelve Principles of Personal Fitness provides an easy to read and comprehensive look at the principles every fitness enthusiast should know and understand. The fitness principles in this book will give the reader an easy and comprehensive framework to envision, plan and execute their own fitness goals. Written by a trainer and fitness enthusiast with over thirty-five years of experience, Twelve Principles addresses the fundamental considerations for a lifestyle of fitness for any individual at any age or at any stage of their fitness journey.Twelve Principles of Personal Fitness covers the mental tools and proper mindset needed to be successful at personal fitness programs. It addresses the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects required to sustain fitness activities. The book discusses how to take personal responsibility for fitness, how to get started and overcome barriers, proper exercise principles and proper health and nutrition concepts. The book provides a general overview of the basic principles necessary to internalize specific fitness activities and create a lifelong commitment to fitness.The book also covers the concept of wellness and discusses a whole person approach to wellness including body, mind and spirit. Wellness is viewed as fitness for the whole self, integrating mental and spiritual fitness into the routines of daily fitness.The first principle of fitness states that the individual is in charge of their own fitness. Healthy attitudes and mindsets within the concepts of physical fitness are discussed. The underlying psychology of finding the best fitness avenues is included. The three fundamental building blocks of physical fitness are outlined in terms of necessary fitness activities.Understanding body types and appropriate fitness activities for each is outlined in Principle 4. One of the great barriers to sustained fitness activities is the latent misunderstanding of body type as it relates to fitness potential.Envisioning, planning and executing fitness goals is found in Principle 5, with an emphasis on formulating a plan and keeping records of fitness progress. Balance and variety are addressed in the next two principles, with an emphasis on internal and external levels of balance.The fundamentals of nutrition and hydration are addressed in the next two principles. A frank discussion on diet and hydration levels will be of interest to anyone involved in attempting to live a healthier lifestyle. With many aspects of the modern diet leading to poor health and even body toxicity, the basic principles of nutrition are critical to sustained good health.One of the most overlooked areas in fitness involves proper rest and recovery. Attitude and finding a place of peace within the hectic pace of daily life are also key principles to overall health and wellness. All of these vital fitness principles are addressed in detail in Twelve Principles of Personal Fitness.Twelve Principles of Personal Fitness will help any fitness oriented person, beginner or veteran, to envision fitness as a way of life. These simple principles lead to a fuller, more accomplished life. Read Twelve Principles and take your own fitness journey to a higher level.