The only stress management title on the market aimed at personal trainers. Personal trainers are often used as a listening resource by clients, but there is little or no information available to them as to how best to deal with this. Covers everything from the causes, signs and symptoms of stress and how to treat them as part of a fitness programme, to how to know when to refer a client to a stress management professional. Practical, reliable and straightforward advice from a well-respected fitness professional. Debbie Lawrence's other Complete Guide titles are steady sellers: Circuit Training has sold over 4,500 since 2002, Exercise to Music has sold 3,500 and Exercise in Water has sold 2,200.

The Complete Guide to Exercising Away Stress contains all the information necessary for personal trainers and sports coaches to be able to advise clients correctly and responsibly on how to combat stress through exercise. It covers the causes of and responses to stress; how to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress; practical physical and mental strategies and techniques for managing stress; and how to develop the skills and qualities needed to deal effectively with clients. Stress is a growing concern in today's world and has been linked to a wide range of health problems, from irritable bowel syndrome to depression. Exercise, activity and nutrition are key tools for dealing with pressure, so personal trainers and sports coaches are ideally placed to help their clients manage stress.