You have learned how to write an exercise book and now you need to learn how to get a fitness book published. The process for describing an exercise routine is similar to publishing an exercises book in that it is best to follow a routine and focus on the bigger muscles -- or the bigger details -- before working the smaller ones.

Fitness book publishing is a business of constant change. Consumers want engaging and entertaining books to help them with their exercise and fitness goals. There are a few key items to keep in mind as you start searching for exercise and fitness book publishers:

1. You can publish a fitness book quickly and get it to consumers faster by using an e-book publisher.

2. You want your book to stand out in the crowd, so know the fitness book publishing market by researching what is already out there.

3. You are targeting people with busy schedules who want to get fit, so an exercise book containing easy-to-follow pictures and brief narratives should be a goal.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Don't break a sweat while finding publishers for fitness books

Identifying a fitness and exercise book publisher for your manuscript may take a little effort, but with patience you will be able to create a list to work with.

I recommend: SearchForPublishers.com offers a service to identify publishers of fitness books. For a directory of fitness publishing companies, check out PublishersGlobal.

Consider alternative options for publishing an exercise book

If the challenge to find a fitness book publisher is too demanding, or if you simply want your book published without following the traditional route of using an agent or publishing house, you should consider e-book publishers and self-publishing.

I recommend: You can do it yourself with ETI's free e-book publishing tool called eBook Publisher. Start selling your e-book as soon as you upload it to ShareWareeBooks.com. You can find a comprehensive list of e-book publishers at eBook Crossroads.

Hire an agent specializing in fitness book publishing

Having assistance with getting your fitness book manuscript into the right hands can take a lot of stress off your shoulders. Remember that personalities come into play and you want a relationship that compliments your goals, similar to a physical trainer and trainee.

I recommend: Do a search on AgentQuery for agents who represent health and fitness books and can contact an exercise and fitness book publisher who doesn't accept unagented material. WritersNet offers agents who focus on the health and medicine fields.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  The exercise book publishing market is competitive, so don't get frustrated with negative responses when you know you have a strong manuscript. Use the Web's many resources to prepare your manuscript and query: genre-based author sites, general and specialized e-mail loops and blogs and peer editing boards.