The Complete Guide to Training with Free Weights

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Description

A key title in the successful Complete Guides series, this is the definitive text on using free weights for strength, conditioning and flexibility training.

Free weights are the simplest and most effective pieces of equipment and are found in every gym and many homes. The benefits of their use - as opposed to fixed-weight machines - are becoming increasingly appreciated in the fitness industry, and include:



  • saving money on gym membership with home workouts
  • a wider range of exercises
  • exercises working more muscles than fixed machines for a quicker workout
  • avoiding over-training single muscle groups, which can lead to strength imbalances
  • better co-ordination and core stability
In addition to a variety of exercises, the book will also contain sample programmes, tips on technique, and exercises for specific sports, ages and body types.

Product details

Published 28 May 2008
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 176
ISBN 9780713685466
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Illustrations Colour photographs
Dimensions 230 x 189 mm
Series Complete Guides
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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