- Paperback: 232 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics; 2 edition (Feb 23 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0736052550
- ISBN-13: 978-0736052559
- Product Dimensions: 25.3 x 17.9 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 540 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #385,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Walk past any fitness bookshelf in any bookstore, and note the proliferation of weight-training books, most of which promote "Monster Arms" and feature cover photos of some outsize male or female who hasn't left the gym since Carter was president. This book offers a sensible alternative to that approach. The authors, both certified fitness professionals, provide an overview of weight-training benefits compared to other fitness regimes, offer guidelines for equipment selection, and discuss whether one needs to join a fitness club. They help readers assess their current fitness levels, and they discuss weight-room safety, stretching, warming up, and cooling down. The sample exercise programs are color coded for easy reference and graduated to ensure progress with minimal risk of injury or undue strain. Significantly, the text also differentiates between body shaping and strength training, two quite different goals. A very well done guide that is sure to be popular for years with the fitness crowd. Wes Lukowsky
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"Tom Baechle and Roger Earle are the most qualified and experienced strength training experts in the fitness field. Their clear presentation and well-planned and progressive workout charts take the guesswork out of strength training. Use their outstanding exercise sequences to achieve a high level of muscular fitness."
Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS
Fitness research director, South Shore YMCA
Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS
Fitness research director, South Shore YMCA
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding "How-to" Book,
By Aezed S. Raza (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fitness Weight Training (Paperback)
This book is superb for anyone who is considering weight training for fitness. The different spectrum levels guide you through workouts geared to the level of YOUR athletic ability, from absolute beginner to seasoned athlete. The book offers clear instructions on how to perform the suggested exercises without becoming overly technical. It gives you what you need to know, and not too much more. The section on designing your own workout is worth the price of the book.
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GREAT FOR A BEGINNER,
By texas_ags (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fitness Weight Training (Paperback)
I was looking for a book that would lead me step by step through a program for toning and weight loss. This book has it all. Instructions, starting points for weight on each exercise, suggestions of warm up and cool down, etc. There are three main programs outlined in the book, one for toning, one for strength training and one for body building. There is also a detailed section on how to set up your own weight training program.I bought this book because I wanted a program to follow without paying for a personal trainer. It works! I was an absolute beginner and have been at it now for about 30 weeks - the results are great.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A reader from Washington State,
By A Customer
This review is from: Fitness Weight Training (Paperback)
This book offers a clear description of weight lifting,its benefits and how to achieve those benefits. An excellent guide for women of all ages (though not written specifically for women).
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