An edition of Fitness for dummies (1996)

Fitness for dummies

4th ed.
  • 3.00 ·
  • 4 Ratings
  • 84 Want to read
  • 3 Currently reading
  • 4 Have read
Not in Library

My Reading Lists:

Create a new list

Check-In

×Close
Add an optional check-in date. Check-in dates are used to track yearly reading goals.
Today

  • 3.00 ·
  • 4 Ratings
  • 84 Want to read
  • 3 Currently reading
  • 4 Have read


Download Options

Buy this book

Last edited by Scott365Bot
October 20, 2023 | History
An edition of Fitness for dummies (1996)

Fitness for dummies

4th ed.
  • 3.00 ·
  • 4 Ratings
  • 84 Want to read
  • 3 Currently reading
  • 4 Have read

What exactly is new in fitness? In the exercise world, there's something new in equipment, research, classes, gadgets, videos, and Web sites just about every day. The last few years have also seen the invention and marketing of new schlock--like pills that claim to eliminate cellulite or burn extra carbohydrates and machines that purport to tone your thighs "without any effort on your part." It's all too easy to get confused by all the myths and mixed messages out there. But don't sweat it! This thoroughly revised edition of Fitness For Dummies updates you on all the latest--the good, the bad, and the bizarre--tackles your fears about getting fit, and gives you the knowledge and motivation to stick with fitness for the rest of your life. Renowned fitness experts Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent show you how to: Test your fitness level and set realistic goals Pinpoint fat sources in your diet Create a pers...

Publish Date
Language
English
Pages
412

Buy this book

Previews available in: English

Edition Availability
Cover of: Fitness for dummies
Fitness for dummies
2010, Wiley, John Wiley [distributor]
in English - 4th ed.
Cover of: Fitness For Dummies
Fitness For Dummies
2005, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Electronic resource in English
Cover of: Fitness for dummies
Fitness for dummies
2005, Wiley Pub., Inc
in English - 3rd ed.
Cover of: Fitness for dummies
Fitness for dummies
2000, IDG Books Worldwide, For Dummies
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: Fitness for dummies
Fitness for dummies
1996, IDG Books, For Dummies
in English

Add another edition?

Book Details


Published in

Hoboken, N.J, Chichester

Table of Contents

Introduction
pt. I. Getting your butt off the couch
1. Establishing your plan of attack
2. Testing your fitness
3. Watching what you eat: nutrition basics
4. Educating yourself
5. This doesn't have to happen to you: avoiding common inuries
pt. II. Going cardio
6. Cardio crash course: getting the right intensity
7. Creating a cardio program
8. Using cardio machines
9. Exercising outdoors
pt. III. Building muscle and strengthening bone
10. Why you've gotta lift weights
11. Your muscles: love 'em or lose 'em
12. Demystifying strenght equipment
13. Designing a strength-training program
pt. IV. Limbering up with flexibility, balance, and mind-body exercise
14. Flexibility training: getting the scoop on stretching
15. Finding your balance
16. All about yoga
17. Getting the lowdown on pilates
pt. V. Getting fit in health clubs and home gyms
18. Choosing and using a gym
19. Designing your home gym
20. Hiring a trainer
21. Choosing an exercise class or digital workout
pt. VI. Exercising for all ages and stages
22. Fit pregnancy : exercising for two
23. Getting kids fit
24. Staying active as you age
pt. VII. The part of tens
25. Ten great reasons to break a sweat
26. Ten fantastic fitness investments.

Edition Notes

Previous ed.: 2005.

Includes index.

Series
For dummies series, --For dummies

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
613.7
Library of Congress
RA781 .S274 2011, GV481

The Physical Object

Pagination
xviii, 412 p. :
Number of pages
412

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25403244M
Internet Archive
fitnessfordummie00schl_278
ISBN 10
0470767596
ISBN 13
9780470767597
LCCN
2010937829
OCLC/WorldCat
655656699

Community Reviews (0)

Feedback?
No community reviews have been submitted for this work.

History

Download catalog record: RDF / JSON
October 20, 2023 Edited by Scott365Bot import existing book
July 11, 2023 Edited by OL-00 Edited without comment.
March 3, 2021 Edited by Lisa Added new cover
March 3, 2021 Edited by Lisa Merge works
December 10, 2009 Created by WorkBot add works page