Weight Training For Dummies

Georgia Rickard, Liz Neporent, Suzanne Schlosberg

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John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
05 August 2011

Sports training & coaching; Weightlifting

Feel strong, toned and terrific with the latest moves in strength training

Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know a barbell from a chocolate bar, a fitness junkie looking to expand your knowledge on weight training, or you're recovering from an injury and need to rebuild strength, this book is for you. Find out how to use exercise machines and weights at the gym and design a workout to do at home.

Know your way around a gym — learn all the weight lifting lingo, equipment and etiquette

Help control your weight — raise your basal metabolism and burn fat, not muscle, while eating right

Keep your bones healthy — maintain bone density and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis

Track your progress — use a daily workout log to track your journey from soft to strong

Stay motivated — try a blend of machines, free weights, balls, bands and classes to keep your workout interesting

Improve your heart health — work your heart and lungs with aerobic exercise to complement your strength training

Exercise safely — follow step-by-step instructions on how to train without hurting yourself

Mix up your weight training — improve your balance and coordination with yoga and Pilates moves

Open the book and find:

More than 150 weight training exercises with photos

The latest in equipment, including free weights and machines

The best moves for working your core

Information on toning and strengthening without bulking up

How to find a fitness trainer

The latest exercise DVDs to hire, buy or download

The lowdown on exercise deals and duds

Current data on nutritional supplements

Learn to:

Customise a safe and effective exercise program to suit your lifestyle

Use free weights, kettlebells andmore to target specific areas

Complement your workout withPilates and yoga

Balance your diet to fuel your workout

By: Georgia Rickard, Liz Neporent, Suzanne Schlosberg
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd edition
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780730376606
ISBN 10: 0730376605
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 05 August 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Georgia Rickard is a health and fitness journalist, and former editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine. She writes for magazines including Cosmopolitan and Cleo, and has appeared on television and radio. Georgia also acts as an advisor to the NSW Health Department on health and fitness policies.

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Weight Training For Dummies

Georgia Rickard, Liz Neporent, Suzanne Schlosberg

$39.95

Paperback

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