| Workouts For Dummies Contributor(s): Webb, Tamilee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764551248 ISBN-13: 9780764551246 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $29.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 1998 Annotation: "This book is simple, informative, and fun. You'll love it!" Jake Steinfeld, CEO, Body By Jake Enterprises Praise for Workouts For Dummies(R) "Longtime fitness instructor Tamilee Webb tells you everything you need to know about designing a workout you'll stick to and see results from." -- Detroit News "Combines all of Ms. Webb's experience as a master fitness trainer into an easy-to-understand format to help you reach your fitness goal." -- Cincinnati Enquirer Step-by-step photos illustrate over 100 exercises Shape up with easy workouts you can do anytime, anywhere Get the skinny on what body type you are -- and create a customized exercise program that works for you! Filled with expert tips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions, Workouts For Dummies(R) will help you get the most out of your routine, whether you're working out at home, at the office, or in the gym. Discover how to: Create a personalized workout Target and tone trouble spots Evaluate equipment, gear, and gadgets Prevent common injuries Work out while traveling -- and even at work Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Exercise - General - Health & Fitness | Exercise - Aerobics - Medical | Allied Health Services - General |
| Dewey: 613.7 |
| LCCN: 98-88737 |
| Series: For Dummies |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 7.47" W x 9.26" (1.49 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Every few months a new diet, wonder drug, or workout machine hitsthe market promising instantaneous results. Unfortunately, none ofthese fads ever seems to work. That's because the secret togood health is based on a balanced workout routine, which consistsof eating a healthy diet, exercising, resting your body, and doingyour best to find balance in all aspects of your life. If you candedicate yourself to this goal and are willing to work for what youwant you can have a healthy and fit body. Workouts For Dummies by Tamilee Webb, whose buffed bodyis the star of the Buns of Steel workout video series, will showyou how to get the most out of your workout routine no matter whatyour current level of fitness. If you're a workout enthusiastthis book will help you shape up with easy workouts you can doanytime, anywhere. Even if you've never exercised, don't worry--this book starts with basic topics such aschoosing shoes and warming up. Workouts For Dummie s covers everything you'll needto create an effective exercise program, starting with anexplanation of body types (so you don't think you'llend up looking like Cindy Crawford if you don't already) andthe workouts that suit your body type. You'll also finddirections for stretches, aerobic exercises, muscle conditioning(using weights, furniture, exercise bands, and bars), and workoutsfor different locations (home, office, gym), all withillustrations. Workouts For Dummies also deals with thefollowing topics and much more: * Creating a personalized workout * Warming up, cooling down, and stretching * Preventing common injuries * Targeting and toning trouble spots * Evaluating equipment, gear, and gadgets * Determining your fitness level * Working out while traveling Filled with expert tips, techniques, and step-by-step photos thatillustrate over 100 exercises, Workouts For Dummies willhelp you make exercising an enjoyable part of your life. |