Rating: Summary: Useful for the Gym-Impaired Review: For those of us who have absolutely no idea who, what or where a gluteous maximus is (Wasn't that some guy in the movie "Gladiator"?) this is a terrific book. It made setting foot in a gym a little less scary. The only problem is- Am I supposed to carry this Tome around with me when lifting weights? A personal trainer would be more fun! Singerspell
Rating: Summary: Good Overview of Weight Training Review: I enjoyed the chatty approach of the authors who are obviously very well versed in weight training and fitness in general. The book communicates the fundimentals of weight lifting well, and encourages the reader to seek additional information. The authors are careful to instruct the reader in the correct form for the exercises and strive to protect the athlet from injury. This is an excellent book for anyone involved in weight training.
Rating: Summary: Excellent book for beginners and as a reference book Review: I found Weight Training for Dummies to be an excellent book to get an overview. It answered most of my questions in getting started with a strength training program. I have also found that I go back to it frequently to review the exercises for form and technique. I also appreciated the cautions it provides about low back pain for some exercises and alternatives. I would highly recommend it for anyone beginning a program or for someone who may have begun a program before having taken the time to review the "basics."
Rating: Summary: A well rounded weight training book. Review: I have alot of home gym equipment and really don't care about joining a gym. This book was exactly what I needed to get a weight lifting routine for my personal needs, plus it's alot of fun to read.
Rating: Summary: well-written, informative, funny, and a bit too lenghty Review: I have browsed through many weight lifting manuals, and this is one of the best. It makes fun of fads and fanatics, explains clearly the basic principles and as well as various tips for better exercising. I liked the fact that the book is self-contained and easy to read/use, and at the same time has references for further reading and addresses/makes for good equipment. The chapter about stretching is too cursory, but I would say that the only drawback of this manual is quite the opposite: it is too lenghty and redundant. For example information about benches and rubber bands is repeated twice. I believe that the next edition could be 50 pages shorter without giving up any joke (there are many in the book).
Rating: Summary: Weight Training Made Easy Review: I have had this book for six weeks now and I love it! I'm 43 years old, hadn't exercised in three years because of going to school at night and needed to get back in shape. I also have a herniated disk in my lower back, and I was amazed at how this book addressed lower back problems so well! It is the perfect book for anyone who is new to weight training and I imagine that it would be helpful even to more experienced lifters because of the scope of information it provides. It stresses a very "common sense" and cautious approach to weight training and dispels several myths that even I had believed. I can't think of a single topic about weight lifting that it doesn't cover and the exercise explanations and photos are excellent! Every exercise is explained thoroughly and has at least one modified version to help if a particular exercise is too easy or too difficult. I don't think anyone could go wrong with this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Rating: Summary: A helpful read Review: I learned a lot from this book and enjoyed the tone of it (although "Idiots' guide to..." would have been too much for me. I can recommend this book to somebody who is just starting out. I think this is perfect for somebody who is working out with a multi-gym machine or with no machines at home. Actually the parts I enjoyed most were not the Exercise sections. I chose "Teach Yourself Visually Weight Training" over this initially because that one shows and explains exercises precisely for more machines that are in my gym. I found it helpful to know common mistakes and appreciate resources on books, videos and Internet sites. I generally like Dummies series and I intend to buy "Fit over 40" one next.
Rating: Summary: A helpful read Review: I learned a lot from this book and enjoyed the tone of it (although "Idiots' guide to..." would have been too much for me. I can recommend this book to somebody who is just starting out. I think this is perfect for somebody who is working out with a multi-gym machine or with no machines at home. Actually the parts I enjoyed most were not the Exercise sections. I chose "Teach Yourself Visually Weight Training" over this initially because that one shows and explains exercises precisely for more machines that are in my gym. I found it helpful to know common mistakes and appreciate resources on books, videos and Internet sites. I generally like Dummies series and I intend to buy "Fit over 40" one next.
Rating: Summary: Useful staff... for beginners Review: I personally like the way the book is structured. By splitting up some general topics like introduction to gym equipments and work out program into different chapters, readers are able to focus more on what they want to know first (everyone would have different style of reading). Basically the book can be read from cover to cover starting from page one, or the last page.... you could also just pick one chapter to read each day or to make things even better you can carry the book and refers to it as and when you need to know the right way of performing certain exercise.... becoz you're able to locate the correct information easily,,,, highly recommended to beginners...
Rating: Summary: Everything you need to get started Review: I read no less than 3 books when I start a new endeavor. For weight training (a year ago) I started with 6. After working out for a year I think this book is everything you need to get started and continue to improve. The other 5 books I bought sit unused a year later, this one I still refer to and read. It's well written, easy to read, entertaining and wonderfully organized. I like most how it tells you everything you need to know but does it efficiently. The authors didn't just write for fun. One thing I didn't agree with is that a home multi-gym should cost $1000 or more (which is what the book says). I bought mine for $300 and I don't think I'll ever need another one. There are quality home weight machines available for $400 and less EVERYWHERE.
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