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Liz Neporent, Suzanne Schlosberg,Shirley J.ArcherA properly executed strength or weight lifting regimen can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stabilize your blood sugar, reduce the risk of heart disease, increase your strength, and more. Weight Training For Dummies, Third Edition, is packed with all the information you need to start your own personalized weight training program and get yourself into peak condition fast. You’ll find out about:Circuit and resistance training20-minute weight training routinesThe newest and best weight training equipmentCombining weight training with other exerciseGender differences in weight training goals and routinesSpecific approaches for baby boomers and seniors just starting outUsing weight training to address specific health conditionsPreventing injuriesWeight training for children and teensIf you’re getting pumped about weight training, don’t delay. Buy Weight Training for Dummies, Third Edition today, and you’ll be in shape in no time!From the Back CoverNow featuring new quickie, core, and other specialized workoutsFight flab, build strength, increase flexibility, and sculpt your body!No matter what your age or fitness level, weight training has many health benefits. Featuring illustrated step-by-step exercises plus tips on equipment and specialized workouts, this friendly guide shows you how to get started and get results — at home or at the gym, using free weights or weight machines.Praise for Weight Training For Dummies”A fun, easy-to-follow guide. . . . You’ll never be intimidated by a weight room again.”—Peg Moline, Editorial Director, Shape”Takes you step-by-step through setting up your own gym to developing a training program.”—Self”One of the easiest-to-understand, best-illustrated guides to important strength exercises we’ve ever seen.”—Men’s Fitness”Solid, comprehensive, and fun. . . . Photos illustrate more than 150 pages of exercises.”—Seattle Post-IntelligencerDiscover how toWork with free weights or weight machinesSelect a gym or set up a home gymExercise each major muscle groupAdd Pilates or yoga to your workoutUse exercise bands and ballsRecommendation: This is a comprehensive survey of the bare basics of weight lifting and training. It’s for beginners who are interested in learning foundations