Weight Training For Dummies

by LaReine Chabut

Tone up, burn calories, stay strong Weight Training For Dummies makes it easy to get started with weight training by offering trusted and straightforward guidance on the latest circuit and resistance training, and all-new information on the highly popular bodyweight and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Whether you're working with dumbbells, free weight sets, or machines, you'll find out how to combine weight training with other exercise to properly strength train and get in the best shape of your life. Along with aerobic exercise and flexibility, body weight training is an integral part of a complete physical activity program. But with all the different equipment and techniques available, getting started can feel overwhelming. Want to get pumped about weight training? Consider these strength training, whether via free weights or a machine, builds muscle. And the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism and the less prone you are to injuries―in and out of the gym. Plus, strength training promotes bone strength, which can significantly reduce your odds of developing osteoporosis. If that's not enough, strength training―unlike cardio workouts like running―reaps benefits almost immediately. So what are you waiting for? Weight Training For Dummies has everything you need to get started. Whether you're already in the gym several times a week or are just starting out with a fitness routine, Weight Training For Dummies shows you how to use free weights or weight machines to get results―fast.

Genres: Health, Fitness, Nonfiction, Reference, Self Help

384 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 1997

Reviews

[Illiterate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sensible advice. Unnecessarily repetitive. Irritating jolly-hockey-sticks tone.

[Not_Your_Typical_Lannister (Leslie) · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was not a lot of inforation here that I didn't already know.

[Levent Bayindir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview on weight training. It has enough information to start your own home workout (both for planning and implementation). Additionally, it touches topics like nutrition and yoga in relation to weight training very lightly.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good comprehensive guide for the beginner. This book covers free weights as well as weight machines and even includes a chapter (too brief, I thought) on pilates and yoga. The book cannot take the place of working with an experienced trainer but would be a great supplement.

[Ben Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent beginners guide. Filled in a lot of holes left by advisers at all the gyms I've been to. No matter how many questions you think to ask, there will always be plenty more you don't know to ask - this book really helps with that!

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I refer back to it often. My husband is now using it. Good pictures for clarification.

[Zelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly just found this lying around the house. Picked it up because I am currently learning to strength train. Really is a ref handbook for noobs and 'dummies' like me who simply want to get on the journey informed and on the right track. Book is really reader-friendly and somehow engaging since the writing style is simple and direct to the point. There are fun little anecdotes and creative writing in there too that somehow can entertain and give you imagery as a bonus! You are given tips and info on how to educate yourself about fitness and exercise. I really appreciate all the reference to gym science. You sure can tell the authors know their stuff.

This has been published for a while now and probably might need some updating, yet Thank you to everyone behind this book💜

[Julio R. Ra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book because it offers some exercises but did not give 5 stars because the exercise routines are not well explained. In other words, this book will not substitute the knowledge that a personal trainer or nutritionist can share. If this is your sole interest, you may need to research other books/videos. However, this book places importance on resting and good form as a dummy proof way to avoid injuries, and this is very important, hence the 4 stars. Also, lots of information on equipment and anatomy.

[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was written in an easy to follow way. However if you are experienced in weight training, most of the information is not new. I was looking for proper form and how to tell if I am ready to move up in weights. Both were addressed in this book so I do recommend it to beginners.

[Jeff Shnall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good tips on how to weight train safely. Routines to avoid in order to prevent injury. Good illustrations. Clearly written.

[Travis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess I confused "for Dummies" with "for skinnies" and thought I'd need this. It was helpful to learn that my grading system for myself can have a sliding scale of what exactly "fitness" means.

[Sigrid Ellis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a practical book giving the basics of working out with weights. If you want to do that, this is a good book to get you started or provide guidance to various machines and routines.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful for a beginner.

[Atti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the title, a very good introduction into weight training and fitness. Recommended for anyone who is thinking of lifting weights.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this in December and by mid-January had injured my shoulder joints, and am still getting physiotherapy 9 months later. Dummy is the truth, I should never have considered lifting weights!

[Amy Sjoquist · Rating 3 out of 5]

on page 89, will finish later

[Laura Bechard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read for anyone who has never lifted weights before and/or was not an athlete in high school. Easy to understand, simple instructions. However, for someone (like me) who wanted more detailed instructions about correct form, it was lacking. Great for weight training beginners though!