"...This clearly written and comprehensive book shows how anyone can make weight training a safe and beneficial part of their fitness life." -Peter Sikowitz, Editor-in-Chief, Men's Fitness Magazine
Would you like to add weight training to your fitness routine, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in toning and developing your muscles, but aren't sure which exercises work? Don't sweat it... roll up your sleeves and get ready to flex your muscles with "Weight Training for Dummies™".
This handy reference gives you the scoop on the most effective exercises for all your muscles-with tips for how to get the best value for your money.
By reading "Weight Training for Dummies™", you'll discover how to:
*Develop a personal weight training program based on your personal fitness goals
*Test your current strengths and track your improvements
*Use proper techniques to lift weights safely and get great results
*Distinguish the great weight training gadgets from the rip-offs
*Evaluate the polls, potions, and powders you hear about in the gym
*Choose trainers, videos, and classes to fit your schedule and your budget
*Adapt a weight training program for young kids, pregnant women, and seniors IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., headquartered in Foster City, Calif., is a leading global knowledge company featuring a diverse portfolio of technology, business and self-help books and computer-based learning tools, including the best-selling …For Dummies®, ...Secrets® and Teach Yourself® and Cliffs Notes™ brands. IDG Books Worldwide has more than 700 active titles plus translations in 36 languages around the world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
Now featuring new quickie, core, and other specialized workouts
Fight flab, build strength, increase flexibility, and sculpt your body!
No matter what your age or fitness level, weight training has many health benefits. Featuring illustrated step–by–step exercises plus tips on equipment and specialized workouts, this friendly guide shows you how to get started and get results — at home or at the gym, using free weights or weight machines.
Praise for Weight Training For Dummies
"A fun, easy–to–follow guide. . . . You′ll never be intimidated by a weight room again."
—Peg Moline, Editorial Director, Shape
"Takes you step–by–step through setting up your own gym to developing a training program."
—Self
"One of the easiest–to–understand, best–illustrated guides to important strength exercises we′ve ever seen."
—Men′s Fitness
"Solid, comprehensive, and fun. . . . Photos illustrate more than 150 pages of exercises."
—Seattle Post–Intelligencer
Discover how to
Work with free weights or weight machines
Select a gym or set up a home gym
Exercise each major muscle group
Add Pilates or yoga to your workout
Use exercise bands and balls
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