Weight Training For Dummies - Couverture souple

Chabut, LaReine

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ISBN 10 : 1118940741 ISBN 13 : 9781118940747

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons, 2015

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Learn to:

• Work with free weights or weight machines
• Exercise each muscle group with the proper weight and form
• Prevent injuries
• Lose fat, build strength, and stay healthy

Tone up, burn calories, and stay strong

Weight training is one of the fastest, most effective ways tolose fat, improve muscle tone, and strengthen bones. It also helpsguard against osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. Whetheryou re looking to get started with weights or spice upexisting routines, this updated guide is chock–full of exercisesthat are suited to varying degrees of strength. You ll findout how to tone triceps and biceps and perform the most effectivefat–loss circuits and combinations.

• Weight Training 101 discover why everyone needs weighttraining, gauge your fitness level, and set goals
• Tools of the trade get to know the ins and outs ofworking with free weights, a weight bench, weight machines, bands,and rubber tubing
• The anatomy of weight training find workouts for yourupper and lower back, chest, shoulders, arms, abdominals, butt,legs, and core
• Safety first perfect the art of spotting and beingspotted, avoid injury while lifting weights, and seek help ifyou re injured
• There s no place like home find out how to set upa home gym, purchase the right free weights, put your money intoweight machines, and buy exercise bands or tubing

Open the book and find:

• Basic workouts to get you started
• Key weight–training terms
• The big picture of training long term
• How to track your progress in a workout diary
• Tips for staying motivated
• How to ensure you re protecting yourself and preventinginjury
• Advice for working out in clubs, with trainers, and inclasses
• The importance of stretching
• 20–minute workouts for the time–challenged

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Tone up, burn calories, stay strong

Weight Training For Dummies makes it easy to get startedwith weight training by offering trusted and straightforwardguidance on the latest circuit and resistance training, and all–newinformation on the highly popular bodyweight and High IntensityInterval Training (HIIT). Whether you′re working with dumbbells,free weight sets, or machines, you′ll find out how to combineweight training with other exercise to properly strength train andget in the best shape of your life.

Along with aerobic exercise and flexibility, body weighttraining is an integral part of a complete physical activityprogram. But with all the different equipment and techniquesavailable, getting started can feel overwhelming. Want to getpumped about weight training? Consider these facts: strengthtraining, whether via free weights or a machine, builds muscle. Andthe more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism and the lessprone you are to injuries in and out of the gym. Plus,strength training promotes bone strength, which can significantlyreduce your odds of developing osteoporosis. If that′s not enough,strength training unlike cardio workouts likerunning reaps benefits almost immediately. So what are youwaiting for? Weight Training For Dummies has everything youneed to get started.

• Provides examples and directions for powerful 20–minute weighttraining routines for the time challenged
• Features advice to help you choose a weight training systemthat you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle
• Includes new coverage devoted to warm–ups and the hottest andmost beneficial stretches
• Introduces using weight training to address specific health ororthopedic conditions

Whether you′re already in the gym several times a week or arejust starting out with a fitness routine, Weight Training ForDummies shows you how to use free weights or weight machines toget results fast.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118940741
• ISBN 13: 9781118940747
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 384