Weight Training for Beginners [Spiral-bound]

Tony Gallagher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2003

Weight Training for Beginners is a full body workout for either home or gym featuring step-by-step full color instructional photos and a unique hands-free design. All exercises can be done using the minimum of special equipment, and the book presents two fully comprehensive programs of exercises, one for those with no prior weight training experience and one for those looking to improve their skills. The book includes information on stretching and warm-up, safety, and cardiovascular training, in addition to a complementary eating program. You'll trim fat, build strength and muscle tone, and feel better regardless of your age or athletic ability.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Tony Gallagher has worked as a fitness trainer for more than twenty years. He designs fitness programs for Visa International using a unique combination of running, rowing, and weight training. He also advises the London Academy of Personal Fitness Trainers. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (December 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060576553
• ISBN-13: 978-0060576554
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #977,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!, October 24, 2004

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J. A Carty "Jessie Carty" (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weight Training for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

I purchased this book for myself and my husband after we gave up our gym membership. My husband was not as sure with himself on how to use free weights but he has excelled with this book.

The book is in a great format. It is spiral bound and you can stand it up to keep a good eye on the exercise your are doing without worrying about the book closing on you.

The author has used excellent photographs and descriptions of how to do each exercise and what muscles each works. There are also good sections on general health, nutrition and how to personalize your own workout.

This is of course and excellent book for beginners but for myself (intermediate) I have found it a good refresher that presents ways to make each exercise a bit harder as you progress.

A great purchase!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic but Complete, June 7, 2009

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S. Berry (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weight Training for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

I purchased this book sight unseen. I was a novice in weight training. This book demonstates that one does not need a lot of special equipment to benefit from weight training: a few dumbbells, a chair and a mat are all that is required to begin.

The book explains, and shows in pictures, how to properly perform each technique. The muscle(s) involved are shown or explained for each exercise. It has a section for absolute beginners and an intermediate section. Both are helpful. My limited experience has shown that I must carefully review the basics often to ensure that I am getting the benefits and avoiding the possible injury pitfalls. The section on the importance of stretching is great.

This book is helpful.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Training workbook, July 9, 2009

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maris1portal "maris1portal" (Hollywood, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weight Training for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

I would highly recommend this book. It's easy to use and follow and gives clear instructions with pictures showing exactly how to do each exercise.