Rapid Progress Visually – Weight Training - Softcover

 
9780764570322: Rapid Progress Visually – Weight Training
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0764570323 ISBN 13: 9780764570322
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

Synopsis

Achieve and keep a healthy body with weights

Weight training has become a highly popular way to get in shape and maintain good health, as well as increase bone mass and potentially decrease long–term fracture risk. Using a step–by–step process, this practical, fun guide gets readers started with a weight training routine and helps them customise it to meet their needs. Featured are full–colour photographs of exercises for every major muscle group, along with clear instructions and useful tips to enhance the readers’ weight training experience. In addition to covering all the necessary basics, the book also provides supplemental information about nutrition and setting up a home gym, as well as more advanced weight training techniques.

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About the Author

Mindy Parmar is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Personal Trainer. She instructs and certifies fitness professionals to achieve their personal trainer certifications. Parmar teamed with the maranGraphics Development Group to make Rapid Progress VISUALLY Weight Training easy to follow, medically solid, and adaptable to your personal fitness level.

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something–and skip the long–winded explanations? The Visual Learning System in Rapid Progress VISUALLY Weight Training breaks down the complexities of this intimidating sport into graphical two–page lessons that simplify learning. Inside you’ll find clear, step–by–step instructions for beginning a weight training routine, with tips on form, warming up and cooling down, and preventing injury. Full–colour photographs show you how to work every major muscle group. Plus, you’ll discover how to set up a home gym and progress to more advanced training techniques.

  • "Question & Answer" sidebars provide practical tips and tricks
  • Large colour photos demonstrate how to correctly perform each exercise
  • Step–by–step instructions explain beginner to more advanced moves
  • Two–page lessons offer exercises you can practice immediately

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0764570323
ISBN 13 
9780764570322
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
318
Editor
MaranGraphics