Cross-Training For Dummies

by Ryan, Tony; Heaner, Martica

• ISBN13: 9780764552373
• ISBN10: 0764552376
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-16
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

" The next best thing to having your own personal trainer." Sarah Mahoney, Editor-in-chief, Fitness magazine " The perfect inspiration to take your fitness routine to the next level." -- Sally Wadyka, Senior Editor, gymamerica.com Great tips on customizing your training plan to maximize results Are you not getting the results you want from exercise? Are you ready to try something new? Congratulations! This friendly guide is about to rock your world. From savvy tips that'll turbocharge your workouts to great advice on weight lifting, fitness activities, and team sports, this book has just what you need to advance to a higher level of fitness. Discover how to: Assess your fitness level Understand the five elements of fitness Set personalized exercise goals Incorporate kickboxing Pilates, Spinning, and other cutting edge workouts Have fun with individual and team sports Get smart! www.dummies.com

Author Biography

Tony Ryan trains athletes, celebrities, and other high-profile clients in New York City. Martica Heaner is the author of six fitness books, the fitness director at Fitness magazine, and the star of several workout videos.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Part I: Wake Up Your Workouts	9	(26)
Your Ever-Changing Body	11	(4)
A Rock-Hard Rear Is Not Enough	15	(12)
Variety Is the Spice of Life	27	(8)
Part II: Let's Get Specific	35	(54)
Get A Goal (Be Smart Before You Start)	37	(6)
Weak? Who Me? Just Test Me!	43	(18)
Huffin' and Puffin' Cardio	61	(10)
Gruntin' and Groanin': Muscle Strength, Stamina, Power, and Flexibility	71	(18)
Part III: Cross-Training Plans	89	(32)
How to Follow the Plans	91	(8)
Base Fitness Plan	99	(4)
Weight Loss Plan	103	(4)
Athletic Plan	107	(4)
Mix-n-Match Plan	111	(10)
Part IV: Fabulous Moves	121	(114)
Technique, Technique, Technique	123	(12)
Your Weight Lifting Questions Answered	135	(6)
Warm-ups and Stretches	141	(24)
Basic Moves Revisited	165	(10)
Simple Muscle Moves	175	(14)
Multimuscle Moves	189	(14)
Key Gym Equipment	203	(10)
Power Moves	213	(10)
Fast, Tricky Moves	223	(12)
Part V: Move That Body!	235	(38)
The Solo Sporting Life	237	(14)
Movin' to the Groove	251	(10)
Strutting Your Stuff on the Field	261	(12)
Part VI: The Part of Tens	273	(28)
Ten Things You Should Know about Muscles	275	(4)
Ten Ways To Maximize Rest Days	279	(4)
Ten Ways to Stick to It	283	(6)
Ten Great Bench Stretches	289	(12)
Part VII: Appendixes	301	(32)
Appendix A: Glossary	303	(6)
Appendix B: Resources	309	(4)
Appendix C: Workout Logs	313	(20)
Index	333