For Flo-Jo, victory and aesthetics were just two legs of the same race. As a comprehensive guide to the world of running, this book is filled with simple tips and instructions, as well as helpful photos and tons of insider tips. Photos and illustrations. Whether you work out at home or at a club, with machines or free weights, Weight Training for Dummies will empower you. It's pumped up with photos and illustrations of the best exercises for the major and minor muscle groups, from the back delt fly to the quad press.
Any large bookstore has a few shelves of books about exercise and fitness.
Weight Training for Dummies is just about the only book that spans the knowledge gap between the two groups. In fact, some veteran gym rats may be startled by the authors' extreme skepticism about nutritional supplements and some popular classes offered in many gyms. Book Description Weight training isn't just for muscleheads like Arnold Schwarzenegger any more. Now, health experts are telling us that lifting weights strengthens your bones, boosts your energy, and helps you lose fat. Health and fitness experts Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg talk you through whatever misconceptions you may have about weight training, and show you how to set goals and achieve them.