ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to everyone at DK Alpha Books for making this book possible. Special thanks to Brook, for meticulously editing each page and making sense of my drafts. To Becky, for her dazzling designs and perfect layouts. To Bill, for his organizational input and for keeping the project running. And to Mike, for his insight and for being a great publisher.

Thank you to my parents, Gail and Ira, for kicking me outside on a sunny day, instead of letting me watch TV. Thank you for involving me in athletics and teaching me to be a strong girl. You’re a big reason why I grew into a strong woman.

Thank you to my boyfriend, Evan, for being my best friend and for being supportive.

Thank you to my favorites in the fitness industry—Brad Schoenfeld, Bret Contreras, Jacob Wilson, John Meadows, Rhonda Patrick, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. You have paved the way for the combination of science, healthy living, and smart training.