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

Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS - Director of Strength and Conditioning, University of Nebraska

"Fitness Weight Training provides step-by-step guidelines for a variety of workouts that will bring results."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding "How-to" Book, Jun 28 2001

Aezed S. Raza (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR A BEGINNER, Dec 1 2000

texas_ags (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A reader from Washington State, Sep 8 2000

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars great all-around book
this book can be used by beginners and trained people alike; it just tells you what to do! The color coding makes it easy to read, and the section about more advanced training... Read more

Published on Jun 16 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Confusing Book
I've seen much better. Uses many confusing terms. For advanced body builders only. Black and White Pictures deminstraight poor quality.

Published on Jan 9 2000