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Summary

It's only natural for a beginner to be baffled by the equipment and the lingo of weight training. In this book, you'll find the knowledge and confidence to start a weight training program, either at home or at a gym. Weight Training For Dummies describes more than 150 exercises suitable for rookies and veterans alike. This edition also updates you on the latest in weight training equipment, Web sites, videos, research, and gym classes.Everyone has different reasons for wanting to lift weights. Undoubtedly, many of these reasons have to do with looking better. Sculpted arm and toned "abs" have become somewhat of a fashion statement. But there are even more compelling and, ultimately, more satisfying reasons to lift weights. Here's a reminder of what weight training can do for you: Keep your bones healthy Help control your weight Increase your strength Boost your energy Improve your heart health Improve the quality of life Lifting isn't one of those activities like, say, checkers, that you can competently engage in after a one-minute explanation. Weight Training For Dummies explains the jargon and key safety precautions you need to get started. But the book won't leave you wondering what comes next. This engaging, down-to-earth guide covers all of the following topics and more: Free weights and weight machines The immutable safety laws of weight lifting Avoiding and treating common injuries Tracking your progress Choosing a health club Finding a personal trainer Weight training etiquette Designing your workout Combing weight training with aerobic exercise Nutrition in a nutshell The exercise section of this book demonstrates a wide variety of exercises for all your major muscle groups. Each chapter includes a muscle diagram (so that you can locate your "quads" and your "delts") and an ever-so-brief physiology discussion. Exercises are demonstrated for novices and veterans, home lifters and gym members. You will also find out how to modify many of the exercises if you have trouble with your back, your knees, or other joints.

Introduction
Before You Pick Up a Weight
Weight Training for Life
Workout Lingo and Proven Training Concepts
Testing Your Strength, Setting Goals, and Tracking Progress
Examining Tools of the Weight-Training Trade
How to Avoid Dropping a Weight on Your Toe (and Other Safety Tips)
Weighing In with Weight Training Wisdom
Exercising at Home: Setting Up Your Own Gym
Exercising Away from Home: Clubs, Trainers, and Classes
Stretching: The Truth
Avoiding Common Weight Lifting Mistakes
Tackling the Exercises
Interpreting the Exercise Instructions
Working Your Back
Working Your Chest
Working Your Shoulders
Working Your Arms
Working Your Abdominals
Working Your Butt and Legs
Working Your Core
Setting Up Your Workout Programs
Basic Workouts to Get Started
Quickie Workouts for Busy Days
Core Programs for Good Balance and a Healthy Back
Tackling More Advanced Programs
Workouts for Special Needs
Adding Yoga and Pilates for Flexible Strength and Coordination
The Part of Tens
Ten (Okay, Eleven) G-Rated Things You Can Do with Latex Rubber
Ten Ways to Have a Ball (Almost Literally)
Ten Thoughts on Supplements, Diets, and Healthy Eating
Index
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