When health is fun, training easily becomes part of life. A well-balanced, modern back training programme meets this requirement particularly well. "Strengthen your back" is the motto for making back fitness the pillar of the body and of our daily lives. Developing a healthy posture, easier load carrying and a general feeling of well-being are the main goals. A focused programme offers varied and attractive exercises. The emphasis is placed on gentle strengthening gymnastics, supplemented by stretching and mobility programmes. Short programmes are geared to developing personal fitness and strengthening back musculature, adapted to different starting fitness levels. The programmes range from exercises without equipment to those using exercise bars to relaxation exercises. The exercises are easy to understand and can be put into practice immediately with the help of numerous photos. This book will appeal to all those who want to take care of their backs - either at home, in a sports club, at school or in the gym. Sports leaders, teachers and coaches in particular will find new and varied teaching ideas.