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,

Know your way around a gym - learn all the weight lifting lingo, equipment and etiquette
Help control your weight - raise your basal metabolism and burn fat, not muscle, while eating right
Keep your bones healthy - maintain bone density and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis
Track your progress - use a daily workout log to track your journey from soft to strong
Stay motivated - try a blend of machines, free weights, balls, bands and classes to keep your workout interesting
Improve your heart health - work your heart and lungs with aerobic exercise to complement your strength training
Exercise safely - follow step-by-step instructions on how to train without hurting yourself
Mix up your weight training - improve your balance and coordination with yoga and Pilates moves

Open the book and find:

More than 150 weight training exercises with photos
The latest in equipment, including free weights and machines
The best moves for working your core
Information on toning and strengthening without bulking up
How to find a fitness trainer
The latest exercise DVDs to hire, buy or download
The lowdown on exercise deals and duds
Current data on nutritional supplements

Learn to:

Customise a safe and effective exercise program to suit your lifestyle
Use free weights, kettlebells andmore to target specific areas
Complement your workout withPilates and yoga
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,

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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.

Texte du rabat
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.

Know your way around a gym learn all the weight lifting lingo, equipment and etiquette
Help control your weight raise your basal metabolism and burn fat, not muscle, while eating right
Keep your bones healthy maintain bone density and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis
Track your progress use a daily workout log to track your journey from soft to strong
Stay motivated try a blend of machines, free weights, balls, bands and classes to keep your workout interesting
Improve your heart health work your heart and lungs with aerobic exercise to complement your strength training
Exercise safely follow step-by-step instructions on how to train without hurting yourself
Mix up your weight training improve your balance and coordination with yoga and Pilates moves

Open the book and find: