Book description
Feel strong, toned and terrific with the latest moves in strength training
Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know a barbell from a chocolate
bar, a fitness junkie looking to expand your knowledge on weight
training, or you're recovering from an injury and need to rebuild
strength, this book is for you. Find out how to use exercise machines
and weights at the gym and design a workout to do at home.
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Know your way around a gym - learn all the weight lifting
lingo, equipment and etiquette
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Help control your weight - raise your basal metabolism and burn
fat, not muscle, while eating right
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Keep your bones healthy - maintain bone density and reduce your
risk of developing osteoporosis
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Track your progress - use a daily workout log to track your
journey from soft to strong
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Stay motivated - try a blend of machines, free weights, balls,
bands and classes to keep your workout interesting
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Improve your heart health - work your heart and lungs with
aerobic exercise to complement your strength training
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Exercise safely - follow step-by-step instructions on how to
train without hurting yourself
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Mix up your weight training - improve your balance and
coordination with yoga and Pilates moves
Open the book and find:
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More than 150 weight training exercises with photos
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The latest in equipment, including free weights and machines
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The best moves for working your core
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Information on toning and strengthening without bulking up
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How to find a fitness trainer
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The latest exercise DVDs to hire, buy or download
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The lowdown on exercise deals and duds
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Current data on nutritional supplements
Learn to:
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Customise a safe and effective exercise program to suit your lifestyle
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Use free weights, kettlebells andmore to target specific areas
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Complement your workout withPilates and yoga
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Balance your diet to fuel your workout
Georgia Rickard is a health and fitness
journalist, and former editor of
Healthy Food Guide magazine.
She writes for magazines including Cosmopolitan and Cleo, and has
appeared on television and radio. Georgia also acts as an advisor to
the NSW Health Department on health and fitness policies.
