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(More customer reviews)This is a fantastic weight and strength training book. I have never seen anything as functional as this. The books is well illustrated. It explains which exercises to use if you are trying to become (a)toned, (b) a body builder, (c) or an athlete. It contains suggested workouts to fit all target goals. Stretching, arms, legs, core and power/explosive exercises are all covered. My wife, son and I all use the book for different purposes. I use the book in advance of going to the gym by planning my work written work out. I photocopy the illustrations of the specific exercises I am going to perform and staple the illustrations to my plan so that I maintain perfect form while at the gym. The book has suggested exercises if you just want to exercise at home without weights as well. Trust me, this book is as good as it gets!!!!
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Strength training has been proven to have a beneficial effect on our bodyimage and health, so it's not surprising that the number of peopleparticipating in this activity has been rising steadily over the last 20years (in the US, for example, 21% of all adults now train with weights atleast twice a week, with women making up one in five of those training).Strength Training is the ultimate personal trainer for every reader. Itprovides exercises for all parts of the body, taking you step-by-stepthrough each movement and highlighting exactly which muscle should beworking when. You are shown the perfect stance to adopt, and how to performthe movement with optimum technique.Exercises are also accompanied by helpful features such as common pitfallsto watch out for; variations to do at home or in the gym, and on fixedmachines or using free weights; and adaptations you can try to tailor anexercise more closely to your particular needs. Specially commissionedprograms provide easy-to-follow instruction for a variety of objectives, andeach program has three different levels - beginner, intermediate, andadvanced - to help you maximize its usefulness. Tailor-made programs for menand women, younger and older, ensure that the book works on many levels.One key sector to embrace strength training in recent years has been the 50+age group, for whom the risk of injury is also relatively high. This book,with it's emphasis on clear demonstration of optimum technique, detailedoutlines of the muscles used, and advice on avoiding common pitfalls,provides the maximum safeguard against the danger of injury, and helps youstay at peak fitness.
