Weight Training For Dummies (For Dummies (Health and Fitness))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 408 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 3rd Edition March 6, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471768456
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471768456
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.5 pounds

Product Review
Owning Weight Training for Dummies is like having two knowledgeable and entertaining personal trainers into your home. The authors, Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg, authors of the popular Fitness for Dummies, are both fitness professionals who walk (lift, run, bicycle) their talk. They explain the basics of weight training simply, then take you through every step to setting up your own program and doing it properly. Whether you have free weights (dumbbells and barbells), a home machine, or access to a gym with many machines, you'll get an introduction to safe and effective weight training, plus descriptions, technique, and illustrations of dozens of exercises designed to target all major muscle groups. And just in case this is the only fitness book you buy, the authors include some information on cardio exercise, stretching, and other exercise options. Best of all, the book is motivating, easy to understand, and fun to read.

This updated edition of Weight Training for Dummies includes a few new chapters: "Yoga and Pilates" and "Improving Your Balance and Coordination," both in the "Beyond the Barbell" section; "Advanced Weight Training Exercises"; and a few snippets of new material (such as the addition of "Don't dress like a porn star" in the "Weight Training Etiquette" chapter). Otherwise, it's pretty much the same book. If you own the first edition, there's probably no need to buy the updated version. But if you don't own the first edition of this handy and cheery guide already, and weight training is not yet a part of your fitness program, the second edition of Weight Training for Dummies will teach you exactly what to do and how to do it. --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Men's Fitness
One of the easiest-to-understand, best-illustrated guides to important strength exercises we've ever seen. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Weight Training for Dummies (Paperback) but I really needed the next level. Don't get me wrong, it's a great book and is loaded with information. Unfortunately, the first third of the book was basic, like "this is a weight" and "these are barbells." The last third didn't really involve weight training at all, but talked about yoga and Pilates. The sections that covered actual weight training and exercise routines was very good, but not as in-depth as I would have liked. It seems to me that "Fitness for Dummies" should have covered the stretching and yoga. I would have liked to seen more on just weight training. But, if you've never - and I do mean never - been exposed to weight training, then this book is for you. Comment | | (Report this)