Weight Training for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

by Tony Gallagher (Author) "You don' need to lift weights to make use of your muscles-they are, after all, involved in almost every movement you make..." (more)
Key Phrases: abdominal hover, general stretch, steadily sets, Upper Body Stretches, Lower Body Stretches (more...)

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Product Description

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.

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: 10.7 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #421,478 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. A Carty "jkcarty" (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

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

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

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.

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

By	S. Berry (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.