{"product_id":"weight-training-for-dummies-isbn-9781118940747","title":"Weight Training For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eTone up, burn calories, stay strong\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeight Training For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes it easy to get started with weight training by offering trusted and straightforward guidance on the latest circuit and resistance training, and all-new information on the highly popular bodyweight and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Whether you're working with dumbbells, free weight sets, or machines, you'll find out how to combine weight training with other exercise to properly strength train and get in the best shape of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong with aerobic exercise and flexibility, body weight training is an integral part of a complete physical activity program. But with all the different equipment and techniques available, getting started can feel overwhelming. Want to get pumped about weight training? Consider these facts: strength training, whether via free weights or a machine, builds muscle. And the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism and the less prone you are to injuries—in and out of the gym. Plus, strength training promotes bone strength, which can significantly reduce your odds of developing osteoporosis. If that's not enough, strength training—unlike cardio workouts like running—reaps benefits almost immediately. So what are you waiting for? \u003ci\u003eWeight Training For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has everything you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides examples and directions for powerful 20-minute weight training routines for the time challenged\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures advice to help you choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new coverage devoted to warm-ups and the hottest and most beneficial stretches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces using weight training to address specific health or orthopedic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're already in the gym several times a week or are just starting out with a fitness routine, \u003ci\u003eWeight Training For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to use free weights or weight machines to get results—fast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Weight Training 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Weight Training for Life 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Principles of Training: Concepts and Terminology 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Testing Your Strength, Setting Goals, and Tracking Your Progress 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Weight-Training Tools and Equipment 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Safety First: Protecting Yourself and Preventing Injury 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Gaining Weight-Training Wisdom 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Set ting Up Your Own Gym at Home 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Exercising Away from Home: Clubs, Trainers, and Classes 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Your Muscles and How to Use Them Properly 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Tackling the Exercises 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Working Your Back 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Working Your Chest 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Working Your Shoulders 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Working Your Arms 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Working Your Abdominals 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Working Your Butt and Legs 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Weights for Core Strength 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Stretching: The Truth 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Setting Up Your Workout Programs 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Basic Workouts to Get Started 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: 20-Minute Workouts for the Time Challenged 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Tackling More-Advanced Programs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Workouts for the Family: New Moms, Moms-to-Be, Kids, and Teens 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Workouts for Baby Boomers and Beyond 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Adding Yoga and Pilates for Flexibility 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten (Or So) Ways to Use Exercise Bands to Tone and Tighten 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten (Or So) Ways to Have a Ball with Exercise Balls 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 351\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaReine Chabut\u003c\/b\u003e is a distinguished lifestyle and fitness expert, bestselling author, model, and mom. As the on-camera host of MSN’s hit web series \u003ci\u003eFocus on Feeling Better\u003c\/i\u003e, LaReine helped everyday people across America fit in exercise daily. She is most recognized as the lead instructor of \u003ci\u003eThe Firm\u003c\/i\u003e, a series of popular workout videos and her blog losethatbabyfat.com.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with free weights or weight machines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercise each muscle group with the proper weight and form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevent injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLose fat, build strength, and stay healthy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone up, burn calories, and stay strong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeight training is one of the fastest, most effective ways to lose fat, improve muscle tone, and strengthen bones. It also helps guard against osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. Whether you’re looking to get started with weights or spice up existing routines, this updated guide is chock-full of exercises that are suited to varying degrees of strength. You’ll find out how to tone triceps and biceps and perform the most effective fat-loss circuits and combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight Training 101 — discover why everyone needs weight training, gauge your fitness level, and set goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools of the trade — get to know the ins and outs of working with free weights, a weight bench, weight machines, bands, and rubber tubing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe anatomy of weight training — find workouts for your upper and lower back, chest, shoulders, arms, abdominals, butt, legs, and core\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety first — perfect the art of spotting and being spotted, avoid injury while lifting weights, and seek help if you’re injured\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThere’s no place like home — find out how to set up a home gym, purchase the right free weights, put your money into weight machines, and buy exercise bands or tubing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic workouts to get you started\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey weight-training terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe big picture of training long term\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to track your progress in a workout diary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for staying motivated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to ensure you’re protecting yourself and preventing injury\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for working out in clubs, with trainers, and in classes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of stretching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e20-minute workouts for the time-challenged\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990472638693,"sku":"NP9781118940747","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118940747.jpg?v=1761787964","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/weight-training-for-dummies-isbn-9781118940747","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}